{"id":1,"title":"Keeping the doors open in an age of austerity? Qualitative analysis of stakeholder views on volunteers in public libraries","keyword":"Austerity; community capacity; library professional; public libraries; public service delivery; volunteer relationship management; volunteering","abstract":"English public libraries are increasingly adopting a hybrid approach to volunteer use, whereby volunteers plug the gaps created by reductions in paid staff, in response to local authority cuts arising from the Conservative Government's austerity measures. This article builds on an initial phase of research reported in a previous article from 2015, which examined library service managers' views of volunteering in public libraries using a Delphi study method. The second phase of research uses a case study method to investigate a variety of stakeholder views regarding public library volunteer use, using interviews, focus groups and surveys, thereby providing a complex picture of understandings and meanings. Results indicate that there is a clear mismatch of opinions relating to this phenomenon, in addition to a number of unintended consequences, directly attributable to the challenges identified. Key consequences of volunteer use relate to social exclusion, reductions in service accountability and quality, and a blurring of the boundaries that exist within the library, causing tensions for all stakeholders. Formal and informal strategies for ensuring these consequences are minimized are vital for library professionals who may be managing these volunteers, and a carefully planned volunteer relationship management strategy is suggested, which underpins the volunteer use equation, ensuring a mutually beneficial arrangement for all. A series of key recommendations are discussed that may help to counter some of the challenges identified, and provide a possible way forward for library professionals having to deal with this complex situation."}
{"id":2,"title":"Comparison of Slovenian and Korean library laws","keyword":"Comparative librarianship; Korea; library legislation; public libraries; Slovenia","abstract":"This paper aims to provide a comprehensive report of the results of a comparative study of Slovenian and Korean library law. Although the countries of Slovenia and Korea have entirely different historical backgrounds, the library laws of both countries are of a comprehensive nature. Despite this, there are many differences between them. This study aims to clarify the differences between the library legislation of Slovenia and Korea and indicates the origins of these differences. The library laws of Slovenia and Korea share a common comprehensive nature and in both countries, library policy is administered by the Ministry charged with culture. Nonetheless, significant differences may be observed in their chapter structures, description methods, composition, as well as the characteristics of the shared national bibliographic system, etc. Additional findings indicate that as a small country surrounded by larger states, Slovenia has historically been more prone to accepting different cultures and can interact with them easily. On the other hand, by not embracing multiple cultures within its system of library law, Korea still fails to provide social and cultural security to ethnic minorities and migrants. This paper represents not only a juxtaposed comparison of Slovenian and Korean library laws, but also provides a detailed cross comparison, considering all of the similarities and differences that may be understood through this process. This study clarifies how each country's social systems and the environment surrounding library affected the enactments of currently applicable library legislation."}
{"id":3,"title":"Analysis of the factors affecting volunteering, satisfaction, continuation will, and loyalty for public library volunteers: An integrated structural equation model","keyword":"Continuation will of volunteering; contributing intention to the library; public library volunteering; VFI; Volunteer Function Inventory; volunteer satisfaction; volunteering motivation; volunteerism in public library","abstract":"This study aims to develop an integrated model to analyze the behaviors of public library volunteers in order to help the libraries utilize them as helpful and important human resources. An integrated structural equation model which consists of factors affecting volunteering, volunteer satisfaction, continuation will of volunteering, and loyalty/contributing intention to the library has been developed and tested using survey data from 401 public library volunteers in Daegu Metropolitan City, Korea. Understanding/enhancement and value functions, as well as those significantly directly influencing volunteer satisfaction, are higher motivating factors than other functions of the Voluntary Function Inventory. Direct effects of factors affecting volunteering, and indirect effects mediated by volunteer satisfaction, both on the continuation will of volunteering and loyalty/contributing intention to the library of the volunteers, are investigated: volunteer satisfaction has strong direct positive effects on both factors. Considering the total effects, support and recognition, perceptions of experience, and understanding/enhancement function have positive effects on the continuation will of volunteering, whereas the career function has negative effects; and support and recognition, perceptions of volunteer experience, values function, protective function, understanding/enhancement function, and social function have positive effects on the loyalty/contributing intention to the library, whereas the career function has a negative weak effect on it. Mean differences among groups are also analyzed. Because this study is a kind of extensive exploratory research for library volunteers with some limitations, recommendations for further research are offered, as well as research and managerial implications based on the discussion."}
{"id":4,"title":"Redefining Library and Information Science education and training in Zimbabwe to close the workforce skills gaps","keyword":"Curriculum; education and training; gaps; generic employability skills; Library and Information Science; transformation; Zimbabwe","abstract":"The purpose of this study is to assess Library and Information Science (LIS) curricula in Zimbabwean universities and polytechnic colleges in the context of perceived skills gaps and from employers' perspectives on what is required from graduate professionals in entry-level jobs. The study is qualitative in nature and is supported by a post-positivist framework. A case study research design and methods are used. All (three) curricular documents from two universities and polytechnic colleges (use a common curriculum) offering LIS education in Zimbabwe are reviewed using document review methods. Twenty-seven course outlines are analysed. Seventeen LIS employers and five deans/heads of departments have been purposively selected and interviewed using in-depth face-to-face interviews. Data are analysed using NVivo. The study identifies gaps in knowledge as well as in functional and generic employability training in LIS curricula. These are attributed to the transitory environment in which LIS departments operate, dated educational models, shortage of well-developed multi-stakeholder mutual partnerships and alliances, a lack of shared understanding and responsibility, an expanding labour environment and the absence of continuous professional development programmes. The study results suggest that Zimbabwean LIS education programmes are in urgent need of radical transformation and need to adopt innovative education models to meet the dictates of the techno-economic paradigm that serves society today."}
{"id":5,"title":"Can in-house use data of print collections shed new light on library practices? Statistical evidence from a five-year longitudinal study in China","keyword":"Check-out use; circulation; collection development; in-house use; library value; weeding","abstract":"Libraries worldwide are encountering limited budgets, rising e-collection prices and declining check-out use of print books. It is necessary for administrators to demonstrate physical library value to stakeholders and make empirically based collection development decisions. This five-year longitudinal study of the Southern Medical University Library in China was conducted based on the in-house use and the check-out use data of the whole collection from 2012 to 2016. We found that the in-house use of print materials was positively correlated with the check-out use. In-house use represented 26.78% of the total circulation, on average. Academic bound periodicals and reference books were rarely used in-house. The in-house use ratio differed greatly among subjects, and subjects with frequent check-out use approximated the average ratio. Collections with high check-out use also had a high in-house use ratio. Of the books, 46.1% of the titles were used only in-house, and titles of in-house use were 1.5 times that of check-out use, although the average frequency of in-house use was lower than check-out use. Check-out use data could not comprehensively represent in-house use. In-house use data provided important information for the physical library's value estimation and collection weeding. We provide practical suggestions on in-house use data collection, collection development and weeding work."}
{"id":6,"title":"Practices of community representatives in exploiting information channels for citizen democratic engagement","keyword":"Community councillors; democracy; hyperlocal representatives; information literacy; SCONUL model","abstract":"The purpose of the research was to investigate the practices of elected, yet unpaid, community councillors in Scotland as they exploit information channels for democratic engagement with citizens. Its focus is both novel and significant in that it considers the information literacy of a group that has not been studied before: volunteer representatives active in hyperlocal government. The primary means of data collection was semi-structured interviews of one hour in length with 19 community councillors. Research design and data analysis were informed by the SCONUL 7-Pillar Model of Information Literacy, and by Activity Theory. The main finding of the analysis is that community councillors engage with a range of information sources and tools in their work, the most important of which derives from local authorities. Three recommendations emerge from the analysis. These relate to: (1) information literacy training; (2) valuing information skills; and (3) the role of the public library service in supporting community council work."}
{"id":7,"title":"Exploring Becoming, Doing, and Relating within the information professions","keyword":"Library and Information Science; LIS education; professional identity; professional organizations; professional socialization","abstract":"Professional identity in Library and Information Sciences (LIS) in the United States and Canada is often defined by education, particularly the Masters in Library and Information Science(s) or its equivalent (MLIS). However, education is not the only attribute expected of an information professional. Anteby et al. (2016) developed three lenses for examining professions: Becoming, Doing and Relating. Each of these lenses provides a different view of how professional status is achieved and maintained and reflects the evolution of professional identification over the past century. Given the lack of any recognized definition within LIS, applying the lenses to \"\"\"\"information professions\"\"\"\" in general provides a framework to discuss professional identity. In order to understand how the LIS community defines information professional an exploratory survey was developed for information professions in the United States and Canada that included an open-ended question about professional identity. The survey was taken by more than 700 information professionals 2014-2015, and includes responses from MLIS students, information professionals with and without an MLIS (or an equivalent degree), LIS educators, retired professionals, and professionals with an MLIS working outside the field, but still active within the community. The responses uncovered a wide range of definitions, which reflected the concepts of lenses of professional status as presented by Anteby et al. However, not all of the definitions were easily assigned to a single lens. The findings do identify other important questions to consider. Why is there such a range of how we define LIS professional? What does this mean about how we interact with society in our professional roles? What impact might this have on how we are viewed by the larger society?"}
{"id":8,"title":"Predictors of burnout in public library employees","keyword":"Emotional exhaustion; librarian burnout; predictors; recovery; work stress","abstract":"Work stress and professional burnout are recognized as concerns for public library employees, yet little research has been conducted. The purpose of the current study was to better understand burnout and the contributing factors in a state-wide sample of public library employees in Indiana. Using a web-based survey, 171 employees of public libraries reported their level of burnout (emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and professional efficacy; Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey) and potential predictors, including levels of autonomy, co-worker support, work pressure, technology attitudes, and recovery experiences. A subset of 70 completed the burnout measures twice, allowing for predictions of change over time. Most predictors were correlated with burnout cross-sectionally, except for technology attitudes. Emotional exhaustion was positively associated with work pressure, and negatively associated with autonomy, role clarity, coworker support, and recovery experiences of relaxation, mastery, and control. Similar patterns were found for cynicism and reduced efficacy. However, over a period of approximately six months, only role clarity predicted decreased burnout (emotional exhaustion) above prior levels of burnout."}
{"id":9,"title":"The Roma and documentary film: Considerations for collection development","keyword":"Academic libraries; collection development; cultural diversity; documentary film; Gypsies; Roma; Romanies","abstract":"This paper explores the issues and criteria involved in developing a creditable documentary film collection about the Romani people for an academic library. Throughout their history, the Roma, or Gypsies, have dealt with biased, romanticized versions of their story, perpetuated by stereotypes found in legend, literature, song, and film. The expectation in the present undertaking is that the evidence coming from documentary films provides an effective antidote for misrepresentations. The paper reviews pertinent literature, suggests a selection process, and furnishes commentaries on individual titles as they relate to a framework based on the Romani historical and geographical narrative. A critical lens, namely, an awareness of the misrepresentations that abound in all media, is recommended as the instrument through which the films should be viewed. It is this dual approach - applying a historical framework and a critical lens - that can offer librarians a foundation upon which to build and grow a well-balanced collection."}
{"id":10,"title":"Mediation effect of knowledge management on the relationship between transformational leadership and job performance of librarians in university libraries in Nigeria","keyword":"Job performance; knowledge management; knowledge management process; Nigeria; transformational leadership; university libraries","abstract":"This paper proposes a mediation model of transformational leadership for improving the job performance of librarians in university libraries in Nigeria. A quantitative approach underpinned by positivist philosophy was considered appropriate for this type of research and adopted to accomplish the main goal of this study. A questionnaire was used to collect data from a total of 215 librarians who participated in the study. Factor analysis and multiple regressions were used to analyse data. The results of the study reveal that knowledge management has full and partial influence on the relationship between transformational leadership and job performance of librarians."}
{"id":11,"title":"Professional networking with Yahoo! Groups: A case of school librarians from international schools in Hong Kong","keyword":"Hong Kong; professional networking; school librarians; social networking software; Yahoo! Groups","abstract":"The study explores how the group of school librarians from international schools in Hong Kong uses the Yahoo! Groups platform for their professional networking. In this case study quantitative and qualitative data were gathered and analyzed. Quantitative data about the groups' use of Yahoo! Groups were extracted from the platform archive pages. An online questionnaire was sent to all group members to collect quantitative and qualitative data about their experience with social software and their views on Yahoo! Groups suitability for professional networking. The study findings show that the group members regularly use Messages, a web-based mailing list and occasionally use Files and Polls. While nearly half of the group members take part in discussions via Yahoo! Groups, only a small number posted most of the messages. Most popular discussion topics are reading, group's administrative issues, professional development, and school library collection development. Group members mostly agree that Yahoo! Groups features which they use are user-friendly and that the platform is a convenient tool for the group. Although group members widely use various social software for leisure and for work purposes, most of them do not consider replacing Yahoo! Groups with another social networking tool."}
{"id":12,"title":"When social support by patrons protects against burnout: A study among Italian public library workers","keyword":"Burnout; Job Demands-Resources model; librarians; users' negative behaviour; users' support","abstract":"The study aimed to measure burnout among librarians in a city in Northern Italy, and to identify which demands and resources influence emotional exhaustion and cynicism. In particular, it focused on the relationship with patrons, since in the service sector users are mostly studied as a cause of stress and rarely considered as a source of support for service operators. Hierarchical regressions carried out on data (167 self-administered questionnaires) showed that burnout dimensions are influenced by some socio-demographic and job characteristics, and by the positive and negative aspects of relationships with users. We present some practical implications for library managers, in order to reduce the impact of their patrons' negative behaviour and to improve conditions to facilitate the expression of users' support for workers."}
{"id":13,"title":"Librarians' perceptions of educational values of comic books: A comparative study between Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Australia and New Zealand","keyword":"Comic books; comparative librarianship; reading motivation; school librarianship; voluntary reading","abstract":"Comic books are becoming increasingly popular in the field of education. In the past, comic books were excluded from school libraries and classrooms. However, with the resurgence in the popularity of comic books and students' increased demands for them, they are now considered as recreational reading with educational value. In response to this, school libraries have begun collecting comic books and including them as part of their regular collections. This research paper reflects on the current situation of comic books in primary and middle school library collections and examines school librarians' perceptions towards educational values of comics. The investigation was launched in Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, Australia and Japan - making comparisons amongst different levels (primary school and secondary school), and different types (public school and private school) of schools in five different countries. Questionnaire surveys were sent to selected school librarians and were the main method of data collection. A total number of 683 responses were collected for this study. Research results include librarians' attitudes towards comic books in school libraries, adolescent readers' use of school libraries, their reading and borrowing practices, as well as other problems encountered with the on-going maintenance of comic books as part of the school libraries' regular collections."}
{"id":14,"title":"Public libraries, museums and physical convergence: Context, issues, opportunities: A literature review Part 1","keyword":"Archives; collaboration; co-location; convergence; LAMs; libraries; museums; physical convergence","abstract":"There has recently been a growth in physical convergence in cultural heritage domains. Part 1 examines this 'trend', its drivers and related issues, with particular focus on public libraries and museums. It offers an overview of practice, challenges and opportunities. Through thematic analysis of a comprehensive, literature review of both domains that looked at the wider aspects of collaboration, cooperation, partnerships and integration in the sector as well as physical convergence, it provides insight into background, theory and activities worldwide. It presents discussion on the meaning of convergence, the concept of 'memory institutions', the relationship between public libraries and museums in the context of convergence, shared mission and values, convergence and re-convergence, and professionalism and divergence. It concludes with consideration of practical aspects such as motivations for convergence, including digital technology, changing user expectations and culture, and economic and political challenges that impact on physical convergence in a dynamic local government environment."}
{"id":15,"title":"Why librarians can't fight fake news","keyword":"Disinformation; fake news; information literacy; library ethics; library values; misinformation","abstract":"In the wake of the panic over fake news that followed the 2016 US presidential election, librarians and other information professionals are being urged to \"\"\"\"take leadership in the current crisis\"\"\"\" (Jacobson, 2017: 24). The response from the profession has been to reaffirm the core values of librarianship and to hold up traditional services as a means for combating misinformation. The problem is that these solutions are offered in the absence of a full understanding of the real danger of misinformation, which is \"\"\"\"not just [that] misinformation is 'out there,'\"\"\"\" but \"\"\"\"what misinformation does to our mind\"\"\"\" (Ecker, 2015: 22). Misinformation research in other fields directly challenges the solutions proposed by library professionals and casts doubts on their underlying assumptions. This article provides an overview of the library and information science approach to misinformation in the United States, discusses the shortcomings of that approach, and points to possible next steps for remedying the problem."}
{"id":16,"title":"The Impact of Disbelief: On Being a Library Employee with a Disability","keyword":"","abstract":"As a library employee with a hidden disability (post-traumatic stress disorder [PTSD] ) just going through the accommodation process is difficult. The process is invasive and includes an in-depth interview with a disability specialist who knows nothing about you. The process also requires a letter from a care provider detailing both the accommodation and why it is necessary. In order to get an accommodation, the person must first be diagnosed by a medical professional or a psychiatrist, which is often expensive and time-consuming to obtain. The process is made more difficult and painful when supervisors and administrators do not recognize the validity of the condition for which the accommodation is needed. This paper explores the accommodation process, its impact on the employee, and the politics and psychology of disbelief and suspicion surrounding disability accommodation. Through the lens of personal experience and reflection, I will explore how the library, while a place of learning and advocacy for knowledge, can also be a place of ableist views that limit the abilities and potential of employees with disabilities. I will also provide guidelines for combating ableism in the library workplace."}
{"id":17,"title":"Reproductive Failure and Information Work: An Autoethnography","keyword":"","abstract":"In providing an autoethnography of the author's own reproductive failures while working as a librarian, this paper considers the ways in which neoliberalism maps disability onto non-(re) productive bodies thought to be outside the realm of individual control. The author calls upon feminist disability theory to surface themes of embodiment and relationality and to unearth the unrecognized labor of reproductive failure. Suggesting that library and information studies would do well to take seriously all sorts of \"\"\"\"failures,\"\"\"\" the author recommends that we turn to archives of failure; doing so would allow for a richer and more nuanced exploration of how neoliberalism casts some bodies and minds as \"\"\"\"normal\"\"\"\" and others as not, and makes the necessary space to, rather than celebrate the triumphant, recognize the failed."}
{"id":18,"title":"Disability, Identity, and Professionalism: Precarity in Librarianship","keyword":"","abstract":"Although the field of disability studies has examined disability across many contexts, the experience of library workers remains largely unexamined. Library literature tends to focus on the experiences of library users, rather than address the structural inequities in the profession itself. In the United States, current conversations within higher education and academic librarianship around resilience and professionalism create additional barriers to inclusion and exclude the lived experiences of those with disabilities. Additionally, existing processes designed to address disability treat its existence as a problem in need of a solution, and in doing so, further contribute to the workplace precarity experienced by library workers. Instead of maintaining existing systemic barriers and perpetuating an ableist professional ideal that places responsibility on the individual to be resilient, libraries and library workers need to redefine professionalism, minimize the stigma associated with any type of disability, and reduce precarity for disabled library employees. Only then can libraries and library workers focus on equity and inclusion for all."}
{"id":19,"title":"Disability, the Silent D in Diversity","keyword":"","abstract":"Diversity is a benchmark that is sought after in workplace organizations as there is a proven correlation between institutional diversity and customer satisfaction (Association of Research Libraries, n.d.). Fulfilling the aspiration of a diversified workforce can prove challenging. When organizations aim to fill staff positions with representatives from certain subsets of the population, tokenism and merit may enter the conversation. Most organizations want to be diverse, but when diversity extends to impairments that require money and time to be invested, change can be slow to come. But what if one organization has a wide array of representation resulting in an enriched understanding of their customer base and how to serve them, but the same cannot be said of organizations that they partner with? Through interviews with library personnel, we examine their experiences and perceptions about the efficacy with which they are able to perform their job. We also include insights from Mike Galifianakis, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator for the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission,' whose mission is to provide comprehensive educational and technical support for state agencies so that those programs, services, and activities operated by the State of Georgia are accessible and usable by everyone."}
{"id":20,"title":"Evaluating the User Experience of Patrons with Disabilities at a Community College Library","keyword":"","abstract":"Community college libraries provide many different types of supports on their campuses. Are patrons with disabilities aware of the kinds of support and services a library provides? To answer this question, we created and administered a survey and held a focus group. Our results showed that in some ways patrons with disabilities used the library differently from patrons without disabilities. Our focus group revealed the importance of including the voices of patrons with disabilities when discussing the library-user experience. Most importantly, our research was conducted as part of a partnership between the library and the disability-services office on campus. This collaboration will increase access and communication between the library and patrons with disabilities."}
{"id":21,"title":"Access Provision for Sight Impaired Students (SISs) in Nigerian University Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":"The aim of this paper is to determine access provision for sight-impaired students (SISs) in Nigerian university libraries. This is based on the principle that accessibility to available information in the library is a necessary fulcrum for effective use of information resources and services and the satisfaction of the information needs and educational growth of people in a community. Sight-impaired students refers to students who have sight disability. The main objective of setting up university libraries is to support and encourage scholarship and research in all fields of human endeavor, irrespective of abililty/disability. Thus, this paper examines the concept and characteristics of sight-impaired students and the role of Nigerian university libraries in serving SISs. The paper examines the gaps between available information resources and needed information resources, the challenges Nigerian university libraries face in filling the gaps, and makes relevant recommendations for enhancement of access provision for SISs."}
{"id":22,"title":"Supporting Students with Histories of Trauma in Libraries: A Collaboration of Accessibility and Library Services","keyword":"","abstract":"This paper explores methods for building relevant, accessible academic services in the context of a liberal arts college with a growing population of students with psychological disabilities. This work is situated in a learning commons, where academic-support programs, including accessibility services and library services, work collaboratively with a shared goal of getting students to access support earlier and more often in their college careers. The college is home to many students who identify as holding marginalized identities, including those who are LGBTQ+, disabled, students of color, and/or international students, and are thus particularly susceptible to discrimination (Roberts et al. 2010; Seng et al. 2012; Ellis, n.d.; Harrell 2017; Coulter and Rankin 2017; Polaris, n.d.; Proctor, Semega, and Kollar 2016). In consultations with staff, students often name past academic experience as an underlying cause for academic struggle. Exploring this connection, staff observed that histories of trauma and marginalization can make it difficult for students to trust staff and have positive academic experiences. Through action research, the authors developed methods to better support students, including those with histories of trauma. The authors share their methods and suggestions to support readers interested in bringing this work into their communities."}
{"id":23,"title":"Beyond Sensory Story Time: An Intersectional Analysis of Information Seeking Among Parents of Autistic Individuals","keyword":"","abstract":"Public libraries are often referred to as community anchors-boundary-spanning institutions (Williams 2002) ideally positioned to inform, empower, and connect citizens in local communities. Despite American Library Association (ALA) and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) statements explicitly valuing diversity, inclusivity, and equitable access, people with disabilities (PWD) and their families are often excluded from meaningful use of, and engagement with, local libraries. For a large portion of the autism community, the library does not provide meaningful services or information beyond early childhood and can be perceived as an unsafe space for adults with autism. This article presents secondary analysis of a survey of 635 parents of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in the state of North Carolina, as well as an intersectional analysis of race, gender, disability, and information behavior. It also discusses the implications of these findings for library planning."}
{"id":24,"title":"The context and state of open source software adoption in US academic libraries","keyword":"Academic libraries; University libraries; USA; Survey; Open source software; Information technology adoption","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify barriers and drivers to open source software (OSS) adoption, and measures awareness and adoption stages of OSS in US academic libraries. Design/methodology/approach An online survey of chief information officers, chief technology officers or heads for IT in US academic libraries was conducted. A total number of 179 responses were used for data analysis. Findings From the survey, the authors identify significant barriers and drivers that US academic libraries may consider before adopting OSS and found that awareness itself is not a barrier. While about half of respondents confirmed using OSS, the authors found surprisingly low levels of intent to adopt from current non-adopters. Practical implications - This research offers insights for promoting OSS adoption. Also, it provides funding agencies and administrators with guidelines to encourage successful deployment of OSS in higher education. Originality/value While extant research is mostly anecdotal, this research draws from an online survey to snap-shot the current state of OSS adoption in US academic libraries and provides a baseline for practice and research."}
{"id":25,"title":"A review of the open-access scenario in Afghanistan","keyword":"Open access; Afghanistan; Open access development Afghanistan","abstract":"Purpose Open access movement is getting increased in Asia and the Pacific and has been started in the form of subject gateways, informal collections of articles on web pages and directories. Many Asian countries adopted the transition to Open Access journals and full-text repositories and digital libraries. Open access also helps to underprivilege countries to spread their research output. But third-world Islamic countries are far away from open access and its implementations. The purpose of this paper is to focus on open-access e-resource development in Afghanistan. Design/methodology/approach The data were complemented by documentary analysis, and information retrieved from open-access databases like DOAR, DOAJ and OER Sites. Findings The paper provides information about open-access development in Afghanistan and also focuses on the challenges for spreading OA awareness in Afghanistan. It suggests that how local people and universities can help to spread open-access movement. Social implications - This paper gives an idea about the educational system and other resources available in Afghanistan. Originality/value This paper fulfills an identified need to study open-access development and status in Afghanistan."}
{"id":26,"title":"Retrospective analysis of a sustainable 3D printing service in an academic library","keyword":"Academic libraries; Sustainability","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the sustainability of an academic library 3D printing service. Originally intended to introduce students to an emerging technology, the 3D printing service at the University of Florida (UF) libraries expanded to support teaching, learning and research, allowing faculty, staff and students to engage in the maker movement. Design/methodology/approach This paper analyzed usage data collected by the library's 3D printing service from April 2014 through March 2018. These data include the number of prints produced, amount of filament consumed, user academic demographics and whether it is for academic assignments, research or personal projects. Findings The data show that the initial 3D printing service users were predominantly engineering students; however, over the four-year period, the service has built up a consistent and diverse user base and expanded the number and types of printers. With grants covering the purchase of the 3D printers and a modest charge for printing ($0.15 per gram of model weight), the 3D printing service has achieved a sustainable level. Originality/value UF was one of the first academic libraries to offer 3D printing services and has collected four years of data to evaluate the sustainability of the service. These data demonstrate that the service is a valuable and sustainable asset, allowing students and researchers to visualize and innovate in such diverse fields as anthropology, archaeology, art, biology, chemistry and mathematics."}
{"id":27,"title":"Serious games for information literacy: a scoping review and design recommendations","keyword":"Information literacy; Library instruction; Learning; Game-based learning; Research skills; Serious games","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the literature on digital games designed or adapted for information literacy instruction, as well as practical design recommendations. Design/methodology/approach The paper presents an analysis of a compiled set of peer-reviewed articles on games in the provision of information literacy instruction published between 2013 and 2018, categorized by game mechanics utilized. Findings Application of the inclusion criteria led to 12 papers considered relevant. Synthesis of the papers suggests that although studies indicate positive outcomes for information literacy games, such games continue to rely on transcription of declarative tasks to digital environments. Originality/value While previous literature reviews provide summaries on information literacy digital games, this paper not only presents an up-to-date review but also provides step-by-step instructions and worked examples for aligning information literacy learning mechanics with game mechanics."}
{"id":28,"title":"Research on makers' knowledge space construction by libraries","keyword":"Library services; Communication technologies; Maker; Knowledge demand; Knowledge space; Makerspace","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to figure out the exact knowledge demand of makers. Furthermore, the paper aims to construct the knowledge space based on makers' knowledge demand. Design/methodology/approach The first step of this research is to explore the makers' knowledge demand by the methods of field investigation, non-interventional study and in-depth interviews. On that basis, the elements, principles, framework and mechanism of the knowledge space were discussed. The grounded theory and NVivo software were used in the data analysis. Findings The investigation shows that interest and competition are the main motivations for makers' knowledge demand. The findings also indicate that the characteristics are active knowledge needs, \"\"\"\"informal learning\"\"\"\" preferences, divergent thinking, close community ties and interdisciplinary. According to the makers' knowledge demand node conceptual model, the content of makers' knowledge demand is principle knowledge, empirical knowledge and knowledge situation. Based on the above findings, the elements, principles, operation framework and inherent operation mechanism of the knowledge space construction are systemically described. Originality/value This study gives precise details about makers' knowledge demand and the construction of makers' knowledge space by libraries. This is the first research that comprehensively explores the knowledge demand of makers. The findings can help the library plan and implement the construction of makerspace, and also improve the service for makers."}
{"id":29,"title":"The potential of web components for libraries","keyword":"Libraries; Library services","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to highlight the potential of web components for libraries. Design/methodology/approach The paper introduces a working example web component that reimplements an OCLC WorldCat search widget. Findings By exploring the case study, the paper explains the functioning of web components and the potential advantages of web components for library web development. Originality/value Increasingly, web components are being used within library web development, but there is scope for much greater use of this technology to the advantage of those libraries involved."}
{"id":30,"title":"Undergraduate students use of mobile apps to search library catalogs","keyword":"User behaviour; Mobile devices; Mobile library services; Mobile library; Catalog search; Mobile library application","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore undergraduate students' use of mobile apps to search library catalogs and analyze the problems students encountered. Student opinions and suggestions regarding mobile library apps were also examined. Design/methodology/approach A total of 16 undergraduates were observed and subjected to semi-structured interviews. Four tasks were assigned, and the participants used mobile apps and laptops to search library catalogs. Follow-up in-depth interviews were conducted to gather participants' opinions regarding the mobile library app. Findings Among the 64 total searches conducted by the 16 participants, 45 (70.31 percent) were completed when using the mobile app, and 51 (79.69 percent) were completed using the laptop. Participants spent less time completing the tasks when they used the mobile app. Mobile apps are thus an effective tool for searching library catalogs. However, the interviews revealed that none of the participants had used mobile library apps prior to the interviews conducted in this study, and half of the participants expressed that they would not install library apps on their smartphones in the future. Originality/value The study findings may help university libraries improve their understanding about undergraduates' search behavior and opinions about mobile library apps."}
{"id":31,"title":"Wearable computing in libraries - applications that meet the needs of users and librarians","keyword":"Library services; Librarians; Information technologies; Mobile technologies; Quantified self; Wearable computing","abstract":"Purpose The subject of this paper is wearable computing technology. The purpose of this paper is to determine its potential in libraries to meet the needs of both users and librarians. The specific goals include: description of the main features of wearable computing from the perspective of its potential usefulness in libraries; analysis of areas of wearable computing use in public institutions; discussion of the potential of wearable computing for library users; and discussion of the potential of wearable computing for librarians to determine its potential in libraries to meet the needs of users and librarians. Design/methodology/approach The method of subject literature overview was used. The state of research from the period 2008 to 2018 on the use of wearable computing in libraries was established based on a search of selected sources Web of Science, Scopus, Elsevier and Emerald databases and LISTA database. Findings Wearable computing can be used in many areas of library activities to serve the needs of users and librarians. In the context of services for users, wearable computing can be used, among others, to help users navigate the library, to provide resources in new and interesting forms, and in education and entertainment. For the needs of librarians, additional data provided via wearable devices can accelerate the process of cataloguing resources and increase motivation to work via gamification options and features that make it possible to measure personal work efficiency. Librarians can also use the data obtained wearable computing devices to more quickly track, identify, select and organize resources. As with users, librarians can also use wearable computing in their education. Research limitations/implications - The paper is a viewpoint based on subject literature. It presents only a sketch of potential wearable computing applications in libraries. The aim of the paper is to initiate further discussion on the possibilities of using wearable devices to improve both services for users and internal library processes. The author's hope is that the concepts presented here will be tested in practice by librarians, which will allow further development of research on this subject. Practical implications - The results can be widely used in practice as a framework for the implementation of wearable computing solutions in libraries. Social implications The paper can help to facilitate the debate on the role of the implementation of new technologies in libraries. Originality/value The issue of the use of wearable computing has not yet been widely discussed in library and information science journals. In the very few publications on similar topics, only the perspective on the application of new solutions in services for users is presented. This paper also shows the potential for improving libraries' internal processes with the use of wearable computing."}
{"id":32,"title":"A survey of time based approaches for linked data","keyword":"Information retrieval; Technology; Metadata; Ontologies; Resource description framework; Bibliographic standards","abstract":"Purpose Linked data technologies promise different ways of querying and retrieving information that enable individuals to have search experiences that are broader and more coordinated than those common in current library technologies. It is vital that information technologies be able to incorporate temporal capabilities or reasoning to allow for the more nuanced interactions with resources, particularly as they change over time. The purpose of this paper is to assess methods currently in use that allow for temporal querying of resources serialized as linked data. Design/methodology/approach This paper examines philosophical models, experimental approaches and common standards to identify areas of alignment and divergence in their orientations toward serializing time and change as linked data. By framing approaches and standards within the context of philosophical theories, a clear preference for certain models of time emerge. Findings While there have been several approaches to serializing time as linked data, none have found their way into a full implementation by standards in common use. Further, approaches to the issue are largely rooted in one model of philosophical thought that is particularly oriented to computational approaches. As such there is a gap between methods and standards, and a large room for further investigation into temporal models that may be applicable for different contexts. A call for investigation into a model that can cascade in to different temporal approaches is provided. Originality/value While there are many papers concerning serializing time as linked data, none have tried to thoroughly align these to philosophical theories of time and further to standards currently in use."}
{"id":33,"title":"Supporting successful data sharing practices in earthquake engineering","keyword":"Data sharing; Data ownership; Data practices; Data repositories; Earthquake engineering","abstract":"Purpose Prior studies identified a need for further comparison of data-sharing practices across different disciplines and communities. Toward addressing this need, the purpose of this paper is to examine the data-sharing practices of the earthquake engineering (EE) community, which could help inform data-sharing policies in EE and provide different stakeholders of the EE community with suggestions regarding data management and curation. Design/methodology/approach This study conducted qualitative semi-structured interviews with 16 EE researchers to gain an understanding of which data might be shared, with whom, under what conditions and why; and their perceptions of data ownership. Findings This study identified 29 data-sharing factors categorized into five groups. Requirements from funding agencies and academic genealogy were frequent impacts on EE researchers' data-sharing practices. EE researchers were uncertain of data ownership and their perceptions varied. Originality/value Based on the findings, this study provides funding agencies, research institutions, data repositories and other stakeholders of the EE community with suggestions, such as allowing researchers to adjust the timeframe they can withhold data based on project size and the amount of experimental data generated; expanding the types and states of data required to share; defining data ownership in grant requirements; integrating data sharing and curation into curriculum; and collaborating with library and information schools for curriculum development."}
{"id":34,"title":"Making the future makers Makerspace curriculum in library and information science graduate programs and continuing education","keyword":"Information technology; Libraries; Continuing education; Makerspaces; Librarian competencies; Librarian education","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify and explore curriculum related to makerspaces and making within library and information science graduate programs and continuing education opportunities available to librarians. These findings are compared against prior assessments of makerspace-related educational offerings, as well as contrasted with recent practitioner survey results indicating the number of library practitioners involved in makerspace work and their needs. Design/methodology/approach This paper employs content analysis to assess makerspace topics within American Library Association (ALA)-accredited library and information science Masters programs' course catalogs and in continuing education opportunities for librarians. Findings This work identified a total of eight courses from seven ALA-accredited Masters of Library Science programs relating to makerspace and making topics. A series of past and current makerspace-related continuing education opportunities were noted, with a variety of durations and structures, all offered in online format. As compared to prior research, these findings describe a notable increase in training and curriculum relating to library makerspaces. Research limitations/implications - A limitation of this work is the difficulty in assessing frequency of course offerings, details regarding special topics courses and the potential continuing education materials that may have been removed from the internet since their offering. Originality/value Although significant research efforts have focused on makerspaces, little work has directly assessed the ongoing impact of the makerspace trend on library and information science graduate programs and continuing education opportunities."}
{"id":35,"title":"Library capacity for data curation services: a US national survey","keyword":"Library services; Organizational capacity; Data curation; Data services; Library capacity; National survey","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand the landscape of data curation services among public and academic libraries in the USA, with a focus on library capacity for providing data curation services. Design/methodology/approach The authors conducted an online survey by employing stratified sampling from the American Library Directory. A total of 198 responses were analyzed. Findings The authors' findings provide insight into the current landscape of libraries' data curation services. The survey participants evaluated six capacity dimensions for both public and academic libraries - value, financial, administrative, technical infrastructure, human resources and network. The ratings the participants gave to these capacity dimensions were significantly different between academic and public libraries. Practical implications - This study suggests several areas in which libraries will benefit from further developing their capacity to successfully run data curation services. Originality/value This is among the first research study to address the concept of capacity in the context of libraries' data curation services."}
{"id":36,"title":"Analysis of EZproxy server logs to visualise research activity in Curtin's online library","keyword":"Academic libraries; User-centred design; Collection management; Information resources management; Data visualization; EZproxy server logs","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop data visualisation proof of concept prototypes that will enable the Curtin University Library team to explore its users' information-seeking behaviour and collection use online by analysing the library's EZproxy logs. Design/methodology/approach Curtin Library's EZproxy log file data from 2013 to 2017 is used to develop the data visualisation prototypes using Unity3D software. Findings Two visualisation prototypes from the EZproxy data set are developed. The first, \"\"\"\"Global Visualisation of Curtin Research Activity\"\"\"\", uses a geographical map of the world as a platform to show where each research request comes from, the time each is made and the file size of the request. The second prototype, \"\"\"\"Database Usage Visualisation\"\"\"\", shows the use of the library's various subscription databases by staff and students daily, over a month in April 2017. Research limitations/implications - The paper has following limitations: working to a tight timeline of ten weeks; time taken to cleanse noise data; and requirements for storing and hosting the voluminous data sets. Practical implications - The prototypes provide visual evidence of the use of Curtin Library's digital resources at any time and from anywhere by its users, demonstrating the demand for the library's online service offerings. These prototype evidence-based data visualisations empower the library to communicate in a compelling and interesting way how its services and subscriptions support Curtin University's missions. Originality/value The paper provides innovative approaches to create immersive 3D data visualisation prototypes to make sense of complex EZproxy data sets."}
{"id":37,"title":"Continuing education and professional development of library staff involved with makerspaces","keyword":"Technology; Professional development; Continuing education; Library; Makerspace; Maker","abstract":"Purpose This paper reports the results of a survey of library staff members working with a library makerspace or with makerspace-related technologies. The purpose of this paper is to identify who is working with library makerspaces, what methods of training they have used, what training methods they prefer, and what topics they would like to see included in professional development and continuing education. Design/methodology/approach A 17-question survey was posted to two library makerspace-related listservs for two weeks. Findings The survey results found a varied array of job title of individuals working with library makerspaces. It also identified the preferred training methods, as well as the varied topics requested for professional development, showing a large need for a makerspace training in library staff. Originality/value This is the first study conducted about the preferred methods and topics of professional development and continuing education of library staff members working with makerspaces or makerspace-related technologies."}
{"id":38,"title":"Haptic technology - potential for library services","keyword":"Emerging technologies; Haptic technology; Information technologies; Modern librarianship; Library services; Library trends","abstract":"Purpose The subject of the paper is haptic technology considered as a tool for improving the performance of libraries. The purpose of this paper is to determine the potential of this technology in the design of innovative library services. Specific goals include description of the ideas and features of haptic technology, identification of the main areas of application of haptic technology and outlining the possible uses of haptic technology in library services. Design/methodology/approach The method of analysis and criticism of literature was used. The state of research from the period 2008-2018 on the use of haptic technology in libraries was established based on a systematic search of selected sources, such as resources indexed by Google Scholar, the Worldcat catalogue and the LISTA database. Findings Haptic technology is a topic that should be covered more often in library and information science because it has a great potential to improve library services and make them more attractive. The two most important areas in which haptic technology could be applied in libraries are education and services, especially for disabled users that have special educational and service needs. Although it could be very helpful for disabled users, haptic technology can also be used in various contexts to provide more responsive and intuitive user interfaces for electronic library services. Research limitations/implications - The purpose of this paper is not to exhaust the topic but to continue and complement the problems pointed out by P. Fernandez and to initiate further discussion on this topic. Practical implications - The results can be widely used in practice as a framework for the implementation of haptic technology in libraries. Social implications The paper can help to facilitate the debate on the role of implementing new technologies in libraries. Originality/value The problem of haptic technology is very rarely addressed in the subject literature in the field of library and information science."}
{"id":39,"title":"Bibliometric analysis of the papers on urban education","keyword":"Databases; Library management; Data analysis; Data handling; Education; Database management systems","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the papers published on urban education and analyze the characteristics of these papers to contribute to the urban education research over the recent years. Design/methodology/approach Researchers generated a comprehensive list of the articles published between 2010 and 2017 in the field of \"\"\"\"urban education\"\"\"\" by searching the Social Sciences Citation Index database, using the keywords of \"\"\"\"urban\"\"\"\" and \"\"\"\"education.\"\"\"\" As an additional criterion, all the articles published between 2010 and 2017 in the journals of Urban Education and Education and Urban Society were included. Findings There are a total of 2,123 publications that were checked and retrieved in the field of \"\"\"\"urban education\"\"\"\" between 2010 and 2017. Although the number of publications differs year by year, the sum of the citations received the increase from year to year on a regular basis. There are 35 articles that were cited more than h-index, as h-classics in this field for this period and top 10 of these h-classics are reported in this study. Urban Education and Education and Urban Society were revealed as the most prominent journals in the field of urban education. Also, the results show that the most cited articles, the most prolific authors and organizations, and top journals in this field are from the USA. Research limitations/implications - The scope of this study is not extensive enough, and the data obtained are not comprehensive enough. The survey was limited to the keyword of \"\"\"\"urban education\"\"\"\" in the fields of title, abstract, author keywords and keywords plus. Practical implications - This bibliometric analysis contributes to the literature of urban education through a historical perspective. Results show that the \"\"\"\"urban education\"\"\"\" field attracts more attention of the researchers and the impacts of these publications are increasing from year to year. Also, there is a prevalence of the USA in the field of urban education. Originality/value The information presented in this paper provides insight into the development of urban education research over the recent years. The data obtained in this study can be used as a reference for future researchers in urban education."}
{"id":40,"title":"An IoT-based risk warning system for smart libraries","keyword":"Risk management; Internet of Things (IoT); Building automation; Library construction; Library renovation; Industrial information integration engineering","abstract":"Purpose When integrating smart elements offered by emergent technologies, libraries are facing the challenges of technological renovation and maintaining their operation using emerging technology. Given the importance of smart library, new technologies are needed in building new libraries or renovation of existing libraries. The purpose of this paper is to propose a risk warning system for library construction or renovation in the aspect of risk management. Design/methodology/approach The proposed Internet of Things (IoT)-based system consists of sensors that automatically monitor the status of materials, equipment and construction activities in real time. AI techniques including case-based reasoning and fuzzy sets are applied. Findings The proposed system can easily track material flow and visualize construction processes. The experiment shows that the proposed system can effectively detect, monitor and manage risks in construction projects including library construction. Originality/value Compared with existing risk warning systems, the proposed IoT-based system requires less data for making dynamic predictions. The proposed system can be applied to new builds and renovation of libraries."}
{"id":41,"title":"Leadership Reflections: Complexity and Our Adaptable Minds ? Collaborative Inquiry and Presence-Based Leadership","keyword":"leadership; communication; organizations; development","abstract":"Our guest columnist is Tim Schlak who, like many of us, is on a journey continuing to challenge ourselves to be better leaders and to more effectively serve our organizations. This column presents several of the latest leadership development frameworks that are novel to library literature. Where many leaders assume our minds and identities are fixed, this paper presents theories and anecdotal evidence that our minds and identities are flexible and adaptable to the causes we choose. Complexity is offered as the central feature of organizational life and the responses we make can be intentionally crafted to help us hold our knowledge and our senses of self more loosely. In so doing, we create room to grow and to muster more effective and authentic responses to the complexity we all face in our libraries."}
{"id":42,"title":"Change Management in Public Libraries: Seven Recommendations from Copenhagen Libraries","keyword":"change management; transformational change; implementation of strategy; service development; 21st-century skills","abstract":"Shifts in the media landscape and user behavior mean that changes are made rapidly today. Taking a proactive stance on changes, new solutions and service design is therefore central to libraries of the 21st century. The development pushes the need for sharing knowledge about change management in libraries. This article details the experiences of the library system of Copenhagen, Denmark as a case study for change and change management. How did the libraries effect change? What was the process for determining the necessary changes and implementing them? This article distills the experiences of Copenhagen Libraries into seven recommendations for all practitioners of change management in public libraries."}
{"id":43,"title":"They Paved Paradise: School Librarians and School Libraries Are Disappearing and We Won?t Know What We?ve Lost Until It?s Gone","keyword":"quality standards; crisis; employment; school librarians; statistics; library profession; library media specialists; shortage; advocacy; marketing; literacy; reading scores; test scores; promotion","abstract":"Many schools in the U.S. have eliminated school librarian positions. This column explores how we got to this crisis point, details several successes in the fight for school libraries, and makes a few suggestions for what school librarians can do to preserve libraries for the sake of our students and teachers."}
{"id":44,"title":"Setting Sail for Tipasa: Preparing for an Interlibrary Loan System Transition","keyword":"transition planning; interlibrary loan; system migration; library automation; collaboration; Tipasa; ILLiad; organizational commitment; information professionals; library management; change management; Lewin?s change model","abstract":"This paper is the first segment of a two-part article detailing the transition process of Northeastern State University Library?s migration from OCLC?s interlibrary loan automation system, ILLiad to its first cloud-based ILL management system, Tipasa. The transition planning process began in the fall of 2018 with the transition period beginning in early 2019. This article provides a framework for the successful implementation process of shift to a new interlibrary system in one semester. The authors explore the challenges and lessons learned while providing a structure that may be beneficial for other libraries preparing for a similar transition process."}
{"id":45,"title":"Contingent appointments in academic libraries: management challenges and opportunities","keyword":"Management; Administration; Academic libraries; Librarians; Contingent librarians; Part-time librarians; Temporary librarians","abstract":"Purpose Academia's overwhelming reliance on non-tenure track, or contingent, faculty is a well-known fact. While the status and working conditions of contingent classroom faculty have been well studied and documented, the corresponding trend in academic libraries has not been explored as deeply. As this paper reviews the limited LIS literature on the subject, the purpose of this paper is to provide administrators and managers with a deeper understanding of the benefits and drawbacks of contingent appointments. It also offers strategies for fostering a workplace culture that recognizes contingent librarians' contributions and promotes their professional growth. Design/methodology/approach An overview of scholarly and professional literature on contingent librarianship, this paper is based on published research studies and academic articles; given the prominence of anecdotal and personal writing on the subject, columns and first-person essays from trade publications, as well as library-related blogs and job search sites, are also included. Findings Contingent librarians have been a steady presence in academic libraries for the last few decades. The trend is continuing. There are specific practices that can be applied to effectively manage contingent librarians. Originality/value The paper offers academic library administrators and managers a concise yet comprehensive overview of the issues related to contingent appointments."}
{"id":46,"title":"Digital rights management (DRM) in libraries of public universities in Jordan","keyword":"University; Library; Jordan; Digital rights management; Technology; DRM","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to illustrate some methods to protect digital libraries using digital rights management (DRM) technologies and specifically the methods applied at the digital libraries of Jordan universities. Design/methodology/approach A descriptive research method has been used to examine the extent of DRM in digital libraries of universities in Jordan. Findings Majority of the universities in Jordan use different methods of protection including coding, identification, authenticity and digital watermark. However, methods including digital signature, digital fingerprint, copy detection systems and pay system have not been employed within Jordanian universities. The use of copyright management systems has been limited, which shows the weakness in the use of technological protection within the investigated libraries. Originality/value This study has shown contribution to the development of digital libraries that are based on the protection of new technology and are able to provide better services to users without concern about protecting publishers' rights."}
{"id":47,"title":"Are they even following us? Using market research data to understand students' social media preferences","keyword":"USA; Canada; Academic libraries; Marketing; Social media; Students","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is the exploration of students' preferred social media (SM) tools for receiving information about their academic library. The authors administered a questionnaire at their prospective institutions: the College of Staten Island (CSI), City University of New York, USA and the University of Western Ontario (UWO) in London, Ontario, Canada. The authors examine students' preferences for various SM tools, and analyzed the types of information students expect from the library's SM accounts. The authors argue that the library's SM postings should be curated based on market research that provides a better understanding of the target audience. Design/methodology/approach The authors explore the SM preferences of students at their prospective institutions. The authors examine the SM channels students visit and the types of SM content they wish to seek out. The authors ran the authors' study from September 1 through December 31, 2016. The authors used convenience sampling and a printed questionnaire to collect data from students in information literacy instruction sessions (n=633 at CSI, n=602 at UWO). Findings The authors found that more students (at both institutions) used Facebook and YouTube, as compared with other SM platforms. If they viewed their library's SM accounts, students from both institutions preferred to read about news and current events, followed by announcements about new library services. Originality/value This study compares students' SM preferences across two academic institutions from two countries, the USA and Canada. The authors wished to investigate the similarities and differences among these students' preferences."}
{"id":48,"title":"Research on the application of information technology of Big Data in Chinese digital library","keyword":"China; Big Data; Digital library; Artificial intelligence; Block chain; Internet plus","abstract":"Purpose Through the case analysis of China's digital library, the purpose of this paper is to make readers understand the development status, achievements and problems of China's digital library. At the same time, it also enables readers to understand the common application forms of these modern information technologies in digital libraries, so as to provide a reference basis for the application of new technologies in other countries' digital libraries. Design/methodology/approach On the basis of literature review, the authors have analyzed a conspicuous collection of related papers in order to make a comprehensive summary and elaboration on the present situation of modern information technology application in Chinese digital libraries. Findings This paper defines and analyses the concepts, contents and relationships of the three most important modern Big Data information technologies, and then completes the analysis of the current situation of the application of information technology in Chinese digital libraries. The block chain can achieve more accurate information collection, more secure information storage and more effective information dissemination. Artificial intelligence can improve the existing digital library service level in three aspects: resource construction, information organization and information service. Internet plus will help transform the traditional digital library business mode in order to adapt to the change of user-centered service. Originality/value This is among the first structured attempts of comprehensively and generally summarizing the application of modern information technology in Chinese digital libraries. It also contains an original exploration of the relationship between the main kinds of modern information technology. Based on this, a relatively complete application scenario and possible vision of modern information technology in digital library can be built."}
{"id":49,"title":"Measuring the librarians' quality of working life in the Iranian public libraries","keyword":"Quality; Public libraries; Librarians; Working life; Measuring; Iranian","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the librarians' quality of working life (QWL) in the Iranian public libraries. Design/methodology/approach The present study is an applied research in terms of purpose and an analytical survey in terms of data collection and analysis method. The Walton standard questionnaire was used as the data collection tool. The statistical population of this research consists of librarians in the Iranian public libraries. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used in order to analyze the data. Findings The findings showed that the dimensions of organizational social integration, constitutionalism in the organization and the capacity for human development are at a good level; the dimensions of the environment opportunity for continued growth and security and safe and healthy work are at a moderate level. Finally, the dimensions of fair and adequate payment, social relevance of work life and total life space are at a weak level are shown. Originality/value The findings of the confirmed hypothesis indicated that the librarians at the Iranian public libraries have a desirable (high) QWL."}
{"id":50,"title":"The transparency of CSUC member university libraries","keyword":"University libraries; Websites; Transparency; Indicators; Consortium of University Service of Catalonia (CSUC); Libraries management","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the level of transparency of the libraries of Catalan universities that are members of the Consortium of University Services of Catalonia (CSUC). Design/methodology/approach The analysis involved reviewing the information available on the websites of the ten libraries belonging to CSUC. For each library's website, the presence of 18 indicators was explored. These indicators had been defined by the Commitment and Transparency Foundation (Spain). Findings There is a notable difference between the level of transparency of Catalan universities and their libraries. Moreover, the universities' culture of transparency is not reflected in that of the libraries. Four of the libraries can be considered transparent because they have accomplished from 12 to 18 indicators; three can be considered \"\"\"\"translucent\"\"\"\", due to their indicators ranging from 11 to 7 points; and three are considered opaque as a result of obtaining from 1 to 5 indicators. Originality/value The information regarding transparency is incomplete and should be organised with parameters that make it easier to find. Libraries that occupy the lowest positions in the ranking all belong to private universities. Their poor results are due to the lack of information justifying their management or providing information on how the service is organised. Some conclusions of this study are very similar to those of the study on Madrid's Madrono Consortium (Pacios Lozano, 2016) which has been taken into account in this paper."}
{"id":51,"title":"Public libraries, arts and cultural policy in the UK","keyword":"Children; Public library; Culture; Arts; Policy; Theatre","abstract":"Purpose Public libraries in the UK are increasingly expected to provide arts activities and events as part of their usual operations. The purpose of this paper is to summarise recent policy trends in this direction from both the perspective of libraries' and the arts sector. A touring theatre project aimed at children and families is discussed in further detail to examine some of the outcomes of these policies. Design/methodology/approach The paper will present a brief history of policy developments and debate in this area. Mixed method findings from the research element of \"\"\"\"Among Ideal Friends\"\"\"\" will be discussed, having used surveys and interviews with audiences and librarians, geodemographic profiling, box office records and library card data. Findings Public funding across both libraries and the arts has decreased at a national and local level, though both sectors are encouraged to work together to share expertise and community knowledge. Social implications Libraries and Arts organisations have different priorities in regards to these areas. Though co-operative, the situation is not without tension. The topic is illustrative of some wider debates around cultural value, everyday participation and cultural democracy. Originality/value This paper offers a timely discussion of cultural policy in relation to libraries, e.g. The Society of Chief Librarians \"\"\"\"Universal Cultural Offer\"\"\"\" (October 2017)."}
{"id":52,"title":"Research on the impact of academic libraries - areas, methods, indicators","keyword":"Academic libraries; Methodology; Library evaluation; Aspects; Assessment methodology; Impact of academic libraries","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to indicate the place of assessment of the impact of libraries in the overall quality evaluation of these institutions. In the paper, an attempt has been made to separate the concepts of the impact and values of library services and, according to the designated scope, the most important areas of research, methods and indicators for the assessment of the impact of academic libraries were characterized. The focus was on the most important areas, i.e. on the impact of libraries on didactics and academic research, information literacy and on its assessment in the cultural and environmental aspect. Design/methodology/approach A literature-based overview of actual insights on tasks and areas, methods, indicators research on the impact of academic is provided. Findings The author has determined that the analysis of the impact of academic libraries can mainly concern the following areas: information (influence on didactics, research and information competence of users), cultural and environmental. That is why it is worth analyzing the most important methods and indicators of research on the impact of academic libraries in these areas. The best way to research the quality of libraries, and especially to determine its impact on users and the environment, is to use a mixed methodology - a whole set of quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques. Triangulation can involve the use of both qualitative and quantitative data or the use of multiple methods to develop one type of data. Social implications The paper shows the methodology of determining the social role of academic libraries. Originality/value The paper intends to add to the body of knowledge about the research methodology for the impact of academic libraries."}
{"id":53,"title":"A leader's approaches to fostering a culture of knowledge sharing in an information organization","keyword":"Organizational culture; Culture; Knowledge sharing","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to look at organizational culture and knowledge sharing, and to explore how a leader fosters a culture of knowledge sharing in an information organization. Design/methodology/approach The literature survey is used. It indicates that little is known about how to foster a culture of knowledge sharing from a leadership perspective in an information organization. Findings This study finds that the main approaches that a leader need to use to foster a culture of knowledge sharing are to set the mission, short-term, middle-term and long-term goals and objectives of fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, master as many leadership styles as possible, adjust and choose a leadership style that is appropriate to fostering a culture of knowledge sharing in a given situation, lead by example, develop messaging, make a communication plan, reward and recognize knowledge-sharing behaviors and make knowledge management fun. Originality/value The views, approaches and suggestions will be useful and valuable to improve the success of knowledge sharing in information organizations in the digital age."}
{"id":54,"title":"Quantitative assessment of academic value and demand of journals and determination of core journals for a discipline","keyword":"Citation; Bibliometrics; Library; Demand of journals; Relative citation rate ranking; Utilization rate ranking","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose an approach of quantitative assessment of academic value and demand of journals for a discipline. Design/methodology/approach This study defines relative citation rate (RCR) and utilization rate (UR) of journals cited by a discipline with a case of inorganic chemistry discipline in Jilin University, ranks the journals in decreasing order of RCR and UR, and analyzes the RCR and UR curves with mathematical statistics and physics. Findings The RCR and UR curves can be expressed as: RCR(n)=N1exp(-n/t(N1))+N2exp(-n/t(N2))=64.54exp(-n/1.98)+31.14exp(-n/23.11) and UR(n)=Y1exp(-n/t(Y1))+Y2exp(-n/t(Y2))=85.06exp(-n/108.6)+12.94exp(-n/705.8). The parameters t(N1), t(N2), t(Y1) and t(Y2) can be used to assess quantitatively academica value and demand of journal for a discipline and to determine core journals of the discipline. Originality/value The present work is original."}
{"id":55,"title":"Exploring the intellectual structure of cloud patents using non-exhaustive overlaps","keyword":"Cloud computing; Patent analysis; Overlapping clustering; Group technology; TOPSIS; Social network analysis; Co-word analysis","abstract":"Utilizing advanced information technology to identify the intellectual structure of patents is important for the fast-emerging cloud computing industry; however, related literature is limited. Because the existing three categories of cloud computing business mode are partially overlapped, the customary SPI model as a basis for patent analysis is unable to grasp the development status of cloud computing correctly. The aims of this study are to obtain clustering of cloud patent with overlapping claims and to identify the intellectual structure of different research themes in the development of cloud computing. This study first proposes an ontology-based compound retrieval policy to retrieve three non-overlapped cloud patents. We then propose a new overlapping cluster algorithm using the patents with the highest degree centralities as the initial central points for clustering, and utilizing the Taguchi and technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution methods for integrating the clustering quality-related indices. Based on the database of the three overlapped clusters of cloud computing patents, we propose a group technology-based co-word analysis, incorporating with the visual methods of social network analysis and multivariate analysis, to investigate the R&D themes in each service mode of cloud computing. Based on the analysis results, technologies related to computer-readable storage medium and computer program are of particular interest to the SaaS enterprises. The virtual machine technologies are the major development directions of PaaS enterprises, and virtual computing environment has gained many attentions from the IaaS enterprises. The proposed method for exploring the intellectual structure, as well as the analyzed results for unveiling the development status of cloud computing and the co-opetition relationship between companies, can provide valuable references for cloud-related companies to make their R&D management strategy."}
{"id":56,"title":"Enhancing access to scholarly publications with surrogate resources","keyword":"Scholarly publication; Open access; Academic search; Digital library; Approximate match","abstract":"Digital libraries containing scholarly publications are common today. They are an invaluable source of information to students, researchers, and practitioners. However, many digital libraries expose only the article metadata like title, author names, publication date, and the abstract for free; access to full-text requires access toll. Given that journal subscription charges are sometimes prohibitive, many important publications remain beyond the access of researchers, especially in developing countries. While open access publication solves this issue, the hard reality is that many research papers are not currently available for free reading or download. In this paper, we present a novel approach to alleviate this problem. We present a technique to retrieve open access surrogates of a scholarly article when the latter is unavailable freely in a digital library. Surrogates are articles semantically close to the original articles, written by the same author(s) and give valuable insights into the paper being searched for; they address the same or a very similar problem using the same or very similar techniques. Our focus on approximate matches of scholarly articles distinguishes our application from many academic search engines. We run it on a large corpus of computer science papers and compare the results with human judgment. Experimental results show that our tool can indeed identify relevant OA surrogates of access-restricted papers."}
{"id":57,"title":"Motivating scholars' responses in academic social networking sites: An empirical study on ResearchGate Q&A behavior","keyword":"Social Q&A; ResearchGate; Library and information science","abstract":"The advent of academic social networking sites (ASNS) has offered an unprecedented opportunity for scholars to obtain peer support online. However, little is known about the characteristics that make questions and answers popular among scholars on ASNS. Focused on the statements embedded in questions and answers, this study strives to explore the precursors that motivate scholars to respond, such as reading, following, or recommending a question or an answer. We collected empirical data from ResearchGate and coded the data via the act4teams coding scheme. Our analysis revealed a threshold effect-when the length of question description is over circa 150 words, scholars would quickly lose interest and thus not read the description. In addition, we found that questions, including positive action-oriented statements, are more likely to entice subsequent reads from other scholars. Furthermore, scholars prefer to recommend an answer with positive procedural statements or negative action-oriented statements."}
{"id":58,"title":"Responsible aquaculturists: The information-seeking behavior of milkfish farmers in Iloilo, Philippines","keyword":"aquaculture development; code of practice; information-seeking behavior; milkfish culture; responsible aquaculture; Philippines","abstract":"Compliance with a policy, law, standard or code requires understanding of its provisions. However, for someone to understand it, he must be aware of its existence and be provided access to it. A qualitative-quantitative research was conducted to determine the awareness of milkfish farmers about the Philippine Code of Practice for Aquaculture in the municipalities of Leganes and Zarraga, Iloilo Province, the Philippines and their information-seeking behaviors. Results revealed that the majority of the respondents were not aware of the existence of the Code, hence, there is a low level of compliance. When seeking everyday life information, the majority of the milkfish farmers depended on television, personal or person-to-person communication and radio, while when seeking for fish farming information, personal communication was the preferred source. None of the respondents was aware of the existence of their municipal libraries."}
{"id":59,"title":"Information behaviour of rural smallholder farmers in some selected developing countries: A literature review","keyword":"information behaviour; rural smallholder farmers; literature review; developing countries","abstract":"The literature from some selected developing countries has demonstrated that rural smallholder farmers need various information sources in pursuit of their goals of increasing production and improving their living standards. According to the sampled studies, the majority of smallholder farmers access information on crop production. Smallholder farmers are aware of information sources despite challenges faced in accessing and using information. The majority of smallholder farmers access information through personal experiences, family members and friends. Despite access to various information sources, the literature has shown that smallholder farmers face various challenges in accessing and using information sources. The major challenges reported by the literature are lack of mobility, lack of finances, lack of rural information centres, and lack of visits by extension officers. The review has highlighted the lack of literature on the information behaviour of smallholder farmers in Malawi despite the fact that the country is an agricultural economy. The review is adapted from the Masters of Library and Information Science (MLIS) thesis authored by Austine Phiri at Mzuzu University."}
{"id":60,"title":"Commuter Students and the Academic Library: A Mixed-Method Study of Space","keyword":"Commuter students; academic libraries; design; college students; space usage","abstract":"This study discusses the library space assessment of the Stark Campus Library of Kent State University. The commuter student experience is underrepresented in the literature, which often focuses on residential campuses. A mixed-method research approach is used to understand commuter students' experiences and preferences of an academic library. Researchers used photo-elicitation interviews, hourly floor sweeps, and unobtrusive observation to gather data on student use of the library. The study shares its findings on students study habits and how their commute affects time spent on-campus."}
{"id":61,"title":"Acceptance of Koha Open Source System among Librarians in the Malaysian Academic Libraries: An Exploratory Qualitative Study","keyword":"academic libraries; Koha; librarians; Malaysia; open source system; proprietary systems","abstract":"This paper reports on a study that explores the requirements and level of acceptance for the Koha open source software implementation in Malaysian academic libraries. This is a qualitative study based on interviews with system librarians from library application and system divisions in 5 Malaysian universities. The interviews were conducted to understand the technology acceptance, system quality and system information, beliefs and attitude of librarians and to provide insight into a user and open system relations. These factors can be critical in order to understand what may hinder the acceptance of open source systems in Malaysia academic libraries. The findings disclose that the level of acceptance of the Koha open source system among Malaysian librarians is high as they are satisfied with the information quality, system quality and system platform. They have positive intentions to use this system and believe it meets their current and future information needs. The requirements of its implementation are focused on perceived usefulness (technology), attitude toward using (users), and perceived ease of use (system). The subsequent influencing factors are a reflection of Koha system stability and users' acceptance of this system's information quality, system quality, librarians' awareness, satisfaction, user confidence level, support for library standards, highly integrated modules, a web-based solution, intention to use a system, and actual usage of an open-source system. Practical implications include cost savings, outsourced system maintenance, and accessibility of the system after office hours. The Koha open-source system is a new paradigm in system solutions for libraries in Malaysia. The results of the current study are applicable to other library settings."}
{"id":62,"title":"Creating a Library-Wide Collection Management Cycle: One Academic Library's Approach to Continuous Collection Assessment","keyword":"Collection assessment; collection management; collection evaluation; strategic planning; academic libraries","abstract":"Collections assessment in academic libraries has experienced a shift in recent years from project-based models to continuous models that aim improve the responsivity of library collections to campus needs. This article reports on how one university library used a library committee with representation from across library departments to develop a holistic, on-going Collection Management Cycle. This newly created process evaluates the entire library collection over a five-year period and aligns with library reporting requirements for university program review to minimize additional workload and improve the impact of external reporting activities."}
{"id":63,"title":"Practice and projects as a basis for academic publishing: case study from Maynooth University Library","keyword":"Academic writing; academic publishing; staff development; writing; research","abstract":"Maynooth University (MU) Library has developed an organizational culture that promotes professional development for all Library staff. This has led to significant Library-oriented publishing and presenting at conferences nationally and internationally. Focusing on the publishing aspect, this article contextualizes professional development-which is core to publishing and presenting - at MU Library. After a brief literature review, it explores how library practice can be the basis of professional and peer-reviewed articles and how academic writing is a relevant form of continuing professional development (CPD) for library staff at all grades. The case study reviews publications by MU Library staff over a five-year period (2013-2018). It identifies the main types of publication, key publication outlets and the main topics covered. It concludes with a reflection on a range of issues including the benefits and challenges of sustaining a writing culture."}
{"id":64,"title":"Expanding Demand Driven Acquisition: Complete Just-In-Time Approval Plan","keyword":"demand driven acquisition; DDA-preferred; non-DDA books; purchase by request","abstract":"A DDA (Demand Driven Acquisitions) preferred Approval Plan allows libraries to acquire DDA eligible books triggered by users. Non-DDA books are acquired automatically, because there is no mechanism that allows these books to be requested by users. This study explores the procedure called Purchase by Request (PBR) that allows non-DDA books to be discoverable and requested by users. After incorporating both DDA and PBR into an Approval Plan, all books in the Approval Plan are exposed to users for just-in-time purchases, and in the process saving the library a substantial amount of money."}
{"id":65,"title":"Sharing stories: An exploration of genres in storytimes","keyword":"Early childhood; early literacy; genre; public library; storytimes","abstract":"Exposure to a variety of stories can support many early literacy skills for young children. Using video recordings from a previous study that examined early literacy in public library storytimes, this study investigated the use of genre and story variety in storytimes for young children (birth to 60 months). Findings showed that attendees were primarily exposed to stories from the storybook/narrative genre with limited use of both non-narrative and narrative informational genres in number of stories and time spent reading each genre. Story variety and the use of current titles can be improved to better support early literacy development in public library storytimes."}
{"id":66,"title":"Structure, Culture, and Agency: Examining Succession Planning in California State University (CSU) Libraries","keyword":"Succession planning; academic libraries; flat organizational structures; structure; culture; and agency; library leadership; library management","abstract":"The Library and Information Science (LIS) literature in the last few decades has made clear that academic libraries have experienced deep budget cuts, hiring freezes, and an aging workforce. In response to this situation, many libraries have reorganized and flattened the hierarchy in their organizational structures, leaving far fewer middle management positions. An unfortunate consequence of this situation is that, as Baby Boomer library administrators/deans retire, there are few qualified applicants to succeed them. Thus, many in the LIS field have called for better succession planning by current library deans, while others have pointed out the difficulty of succession planning in libraries with flat organizational structures. Few studies, however, have directly addressed this issue by examining deans? perceptions or behavior in regard to succession planning. This study attempts to begin filling this gap in the literature by conducting a thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with library deans in academic libraries with flat organizational structures. Findings include an examination of the structure, culture, and agency of the individuals involved, which impact how and why the participant-deans engage or do not engage in succession planning."}
{"id":67,"title":"Preservation Conservation and Use of Manuscripts in Aligarh Muslim University Library: A Case Study","keyword":"Aligarh Muslim University; conservation; manuscript; Maulana Azad Library; preservation","abstract":"Fundamental functions of library: preservation cum conservation and access of the resources to its patrons on time. This study investigated the kinds of manuscripts available in this well-known library, and who are the users and what are the techniques incorporated by the library for preservation and conservation of manuscripts. A questionnaire was distributed among the seven library staff in manuscript section of Maulana Azad Library. Another questionnaire was distributed randomly among 80 research scholars from different departments of the University. Observation and interview methods were also entertained. The findings of the study are only limited to this library."}
{"id":68,"title":"Towards data literacy competencies: Business students, workforce needs, and the role of the librarian","keyword":"Data Literacy; Business Librarianship; Academic Libraries; Big Data; Business","abstract":"Companies are looking to harness the power of data, both big and small, to take their business to new levels. One major hurdle for companies seeking to become data-centric is facing a lack of data literate talent for hire in the current market of recent college graduates. This article establishes a conversation about data literacy in business education, discusses the role of the librarian in this work, and proposes a set of data literacy competencies that librarians could help incorporate into business school education, as has been similarly seen in other disciplines."}
{"id":69,"title":"Academic Library Middle Managers as Leaders: In their Own Words","keyword":"Leadership; leading from the middle; academic libraries; technical services; collection management; organizational culture; change management; middle management; professional development","abstract":"The experience of academic library middle managers is largely unexamined in the LIS literature, even though middle managers oftentimes function as change agents, succession planners, and project initiators and therefore make significant contributions to organizational success. This qualitative, interview-based study examines how middle managers in collection management or technical services departments experience ?leading from the middle? and how they perceive their growth, development, and current roles as leaders. Over the course of ten interviews, significant themes emerged, including: initiating or implementing change; professional relationships with colleagues at all hierarchical levels; organizational culture; and professional development and institutional support for learning."}
{"id":70,"title":"Workplace Engagement of Librarians and Library Staff","keyword":"Workplace engagement; libraries; academic libraries; public libraries; school libraries; special libraries; library workplace","abstract":"Very little has been written about engagement in the library workplace. Engagement and burnout are two poles on the workplace behavior spectrum. Burnout can be defined as exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced efficacy in daily work. Engagement can be defined as the opposite of burnout: energy, involvement, and high efficacy. Actively engaged employees are more satisfied in their jobs, and they are more likely to innovate and move into leadership positions. This study sought to understand the level of engagement of librarians and library staff. The Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES) uses 17 questions to determine an individual?s engagement in their work by measuring the three factors of vigor, dedication, and absorption. The scores (on a 0?6 scale) of participants (n?=?1100) for engagement was 4.25; vigor 4.15; dedication 4.52; and absorption 4.11. All of these scores are within the ?average? range. Analysis found differences in levels of engagement by type of library (academic, public, special, and school) and work performed (administrative responsibility and patron interaction), but the differences were small. Open-ended responses revealed the main influences on participant engagement were workload, work fit, and work expectations; recognition; culture and environment; leadership; health; and meaning."}
{"id":71,"title":"An Autoethnographic Approach to a Supervisor-Supported Climate Survey","keyword":"Performance evaluation; supervisor evaluation","abstract":"Academic libraries typically employ a top-down approach to employee performance evaluations, which often does little to reveal an employee?s needs within the workplace and fails to provide an opportunity for supervisors to assess and reflect on how their actions impact the work environment. Using an autoethnographic approach, a supervisor and a support staff member developed an assessment instrument to evaluate the supervisor-supported work climate in one department of an academic library. This project helped promote both individual and department-wide discussion on what elements make a supportive work climate and provided the supervisor an opportunity to reflect on ways to improve support efforts. This article includes practical information as well as the lived experiences of the collaborators."}
{"id":72,"title":"Strategies for preserving memes as artefacts of digital culture","keyword":"Digital culture; ephemera; heritage libraries; memes; preservation; web archiving","abstract":"The Internet archives kept by heritage libraries are analysed, focusing specifically on that new type of expression characteristic of web culture and digital folklore, the meme. Five paradigmatic examples of heritage institutions engaging in web archive initiatives are explored: the Library of Congress, British Library, Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Biblioteca Nacional de Espana and National Library of Australia. Specific assessment categories are defined for the study. The findings reveal a lack of collection policies for such representative objects of today's mass culture and identify the challenges both for the custodial institutions and for research in the future."}
{"id":73,"title":"Transformational and transactional leadership influence on knowledge management activities of librarians in university libraries in Nigeria","keyword":"Knowledge management process; Nigeria; transactional leadership; transformational leadership; university libraries","abstract":"This paper aims to determine the influence of transformational and transactional leadership on knowledge management activities of librarians in university libraries in Nigeria. Quantitative methodology was considered appropriate for this type of research and adopted to accomplish the main goal of this study. A questionnaire was used to collect data from a total of 215 librarians who participated in the study. Factor analysis and multiple regressions were used to analyze data. The results of the study reveal a positive and significant influence of transformational and transactional leadership on knowledge management activities of academic librarians in university libraries in Nigeria. Further, the results show that transformational leadership behaviours impacted knowledge management activities of librarians more than transactional leadership behaviours. The study provides both theoretical and empirical evidence on the impact of transformational and transactional leadership behaviours on knowledge management processes."}
{"id":74,"title":"From provider to partner: how digital humanities sparked a change in Gale's relationship with universities","keyword":"Digital humanities; Gale; digital archives; primary sources; libraries; academic publishing","abstract":"The past decade has seen huge growth in the teaching and research of what is broadly called digital humanities (DH). Increases in computing power and data availability have seen a rise in individual researchers and research groups working on digital scholarship projects in the humanities, arts and social sciences. This article shows how publishers of traditional digital archives have adapted to the increasing prevalence of DH amongst their traditional customers. The success of this adaptation depends entirely on the relationship with the academic community, and Gale has seen a shift from being a provider of products to a partner, trusted to help libraries, scholars and institutions achieve their objectives. As a leading global provider of digital archives, Gale is well placed to review the current state of DH research and teaching, and this article will discuss significant academic events that have brought scholars, librarians and students together, and the lessons learned for institutions around the world looking to expand into DH. Finally, the article looks at how working to understand the common challenges and barriers to DH research and teaching has pushed many archive publishers to re-evaluate traditional archive publishing and enable new and innovative ways to explore the past."}
{"id":75,"title":"Diversity Literary Awards: A Tool for Assessing an Academic Library?s Collection","keyword":"Academic libraries; collection assessment; collection diversity; diversity literary awards","abstract":"Diversity literary awards and other sources were used to create a list of high-quality titles written by and about underrepresented groups. This list was used to assess the diversity and inclusiveness of the library collections of a land-grant university in the Pacific Northwest and compare it to peer institutions. Gaps in the collection and acquisition processes were identified and will be used to improve the processes to increase the number of diverse titles added to the library?s collections."}
{"id":76,"title":"Measuring the Cuban scientific output in scholarly journals through a comprehensive coverage approach","keyword":"Bibliometrics; Country scientific output; Scholarly journals; Databases; Indexing; Cuban scholarly journals","abstract":"The Cuban scientific output in Cuban and foreign indexed academic journals was analyzed. Total output and longitudinal trends were identified through a multi-database unified record approach considering thirteen databases and indexes for foreign and national journals (Scopus, Web of Science Core Collection, Biosis, Current Contents Connect, Zoological Record, Pubmed/Medline, SciELO Citation Index, Pascal and Francis, CABI Websites, CLASE and PERI & Oacute; DICA, and AGRIS), three open access databases (SciELO, Redalyc and Dialnet), two Cuban digital libraries of scholarly journals (Health Virtual Library (BVS) and InfoAgro) and 200 national certified academic journals. Cuban journals were analyzed mainly from publishers' collections, library services or open access databases. From 2000 to 2016, it was found that the national output doubled from 2000 until 2015 (over 8000 articles) and close below that mark in 2016. Overall, the Cuban scientific output in Cuban journals increased, both by space of publication available (journals) and by article production. By the contrary, it stabilized in indexed foreign journals since 2014 on, with a slight tendency to grow until 2018. Scopus and Web of Science Core Collection accounted for 66.74 and 61.68%, respectively, of the output in foreign journals. It is shown for the first time that roughly 22% of the Cuban yearly scientific output is published in foreign journals, whilst the highest quality and most visible part of it by indexing. This is the first study approaching the entire Cuban output in scholarly journals, regardless journal origin."}
{"id":77,"title":"Adult learning theories and autoethnography: Informing the practice of information literacy","keyword":"Academic libraries; adult education; adult learning; autoethnography; higher education; information literacy; lifelong learning; self-directed learning","abstract":"The learning theories of self-directed learning and lifelong learning can inform the practice of information literacy in higher education for adult learners. These theories lend themselves to the use of autoethnography, a research methodology that relies on the exploration of lived experiences through reflexivity informed by theory. In conducting an autoethnography on information literacy, its practice appears as both a singular and a collective activity. Multiple ramifications for practice come from this exploration. These ramifications include considerations of choices, barriers, conducive learning environments, informal learning opportunities, and the need for reflection for adult learners. Applying the learning theories of self-directed learning and lifelong learning to the practice of information literacy offers librarians new and useful perspectives on its practice with adult learners."}
{"id":78,"title":"Knowledge management practice in South Asian higher education institutions","keyword":"Higher educational institutions; knowledge management; South Asia; systematic literature review","abstract":"The investigation reported in this paper intended to explore the research on knowledge management in higher educational institutions in South Asian countries. A systematic literature review was conducted to identify, select and retrieve relevant scholarly literature, by following a detailed protocol and a systematic data extraction strategy. The findings of the study showed that limited research on knowledge management in the context of higher educational institutions was conducted in both theoretical aspects and practical implementations, denoting an imperative to conduct more research in this area. The findings also disclosed that multiple factors affect the knowledge management practices among primary higher educational institution agents: faculty, administrative staff, and information professionals. As the result of the analysis of the literature review findings, a conceptual framework is proposed, which is expected to provide a good foundation for future research as well as pave the way towards more successful knowledge management implementations in the higher educational institutions in South Asia and beyond."}
{"id":79,"title":"Extending medical librarians' competencies to enhance collection organisation","keyword":"data management; education and training; information storage and retrieval; libraries; medical; library and information professionals; lifelong learning; professional development","abstract":"Background Like many health library associations, the Medical Library Association (MLA) developed competencies guiding lifelong learning and competence for medical librarians. Medical librarians should be able to develop skills in identified areas. One MLA indicator of organising resources defines expert skill as the ability to develop classification and metadata schemes for unique collections. Objectives This manuscript reviews available curricula for selected library programmes in the United States and Canada, along with professional development and informal opportunities for skill development to identify how medical librarians, who are not experts in cataloging or metadata and not employed as cataloging or metadata librarians, can progress in competency. Methods The authors reviewed library school and continuing education programming around metadata, along with answers from a pre-existing informal poll regarding cataloging and metadata roles in health sciences libraries. Data were collected and examined using descriptive statistics. Discussion Gaps and opportunities for education around organising resources are discussed, including library school courses, formal continuing education opportunities and informal learning (e.g. peer support networks, on-the-job learning). Conclusion Education in organising resources should be created throughout the educational journey of librarianship. Continuing educational opportunities in organising resources should be created by professional organisations that expect competency in this area."}
{"id":80,"title":"Pre-requisites, barriers and advantages of clinical informationist participation in grand round: a qualitative study","keyword":"education and training; health information needs; health professionals; informationist; clinical; libraries; medical","abstract":"Background Clinical specialists require access to the most recent and up to date professional information. However, barriers such as insufficient time and lack of necessary information retrieval skills necessitate the presence of clinical informationist (CI) in medical teams. Objectives This study sought to determine the pre-requisite for CI participation in the grand round. Methods This was a qualitative study carried out using content analysis approach. Study involved all fellowship students and attending physicians in the department of gastroenterology at Al-Zahra hospital in Isfahan (Iran), who were selected using purposive sampling. Gathered reports were analysed using qualitative content analysis and concept mapping approaches. Discussion To improve the process of CI collaboration with clinical specialists during the educational rounds, it is necessary for CI to have certain pre-requisite skills. Conclusions By identifying the pre-requisites for CI participation in the grand round and explaining advantages of this participation for clinical specialists, this study proposes a suitable process for implantation of CI participation in grand rounds."}
{"id":81,"title":"Can 1figr Figure into Your Assessment? A Case Study on the Use of 1Figr for A Serials Review","keyword":"Serials assessment; serials review; 1Science; collection management; metrics; usage analysis; citation analysis","abstract":"Over the years, libraries have taken numerous approaches to assess their serial subscriptions. When the Texas A&M University Libraries made the strategic decision to introduce a sustainable, iterative approach to reviewing serials they employed a new tool to the task, 1Science?s 1Figr product, which includes reports that combine traditionally used usage and citation analysis data together with new open access metrics. This case study examines the reports and how they were employed in the review to help the Libraries? make substantive collection decisions. This article should help libraries get a better understanding of what 1Figr is and how it can be used so that libraries can make an informed decision as to whether the product would be a worthwhile investment for them."}
{"id":82,"title":"Implementation of a Print DDA Program at Old Dominion University Libraries","keyword":"Print DDA; PDA; DDA; demand-driven acquisitions; patron driven acquisitions; Alma; Primo; print books","abstract":"After feedback from faculty, students, and staff on the viability of starting a print demand driven acquisitions service, Old Dominion University Libraries (ODU) in collaboration with ProQuest Coutts and Ex-Libris implemented a print DDA pilot project in the fall of 2017. The project planning team addressed and resolved a variety of challenges including software development, record duplication, and order fulfillment. As a result of their efforts, Print DDA is now considered one of the Libraries most efficient options for satisfying the informational and research demands of ODU faculty and students. This article examines all aspects of planning and implementing print DDA as well as the adjustments made by the planning team to improve the service."}
{"id":83,"title":"Report of the ALCTS CaMMS Heads of Cataloging Departments Interest Group Meeting. American Library Association Midwinter Meeting, Seattle, January 2019","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":84,"title":"Report of the ALCTS CaMMS Cataloging & Classification Research Interest Group. American Library Association Midwinter Meeting, Seattle, January 2019","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":85,"title":"Report of the ALCTS Cataloging and Metadata Management Section (CaMMS) Copy Cataloging Interest Group Meeting. American Library Association Midwinter Meeting, Seattle, January 2019","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":86,"title":"Report of the ALCTS Collection Evaluation & Assessment Interest Group Meeting. American Library Association Midwinter Meeting, Seattle, January 2019","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":87,"title":"Report of the Session ?The State of Streaming Video in Academic Libraries,? Co-sponsored by the ALCTS Collection Management Section (CMS) Collection Development Librarians of Academic Libraries Interest Group and the Film and Media Round Table. American Library Association Midwinter Meeting, Seattle, January 2019","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":88,"title":"Report of the ALCTS Technical Services Managers of Academic Libraries Interest Group Meeting. American Library Association Midwinter Meeting, Seattle, January 2019","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":89,"title":"Digital curation for libraries and archives","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":90,"title":"Digital preservation in libraries: preparing for a sustainable future","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":91,"title":"Sustainable Thinking: Ensuring Your Library's Future in an Uncertain World","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":92,"title":"Planning Optimal Library Spaces: Principles, Processes, and Practices","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":93,"title":"Collection development and management for 21st Century Library collections: an introduction","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":94,"title":"Successful campus outreach for academic libraries: building community through collaboration","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":95,"title":"Julia M. Esparza, AHIP, Medical Library Association President, 2019-2020","keyword":"","abstract":"In this profile of Julia M. Esparza, AHIP, Medical Library Association President, 2019-2020, she is described as a pleasure to work with, practical, and intelligent, and she adds a spark of humor to any activity. Esparza has spent the last twelve years of her career in the Health Sciences Library and Department of Medical Library Science at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport. She is an excellent role model for medical librarians who want to engage in scholarly activities and is active in supporting the educational needs of health care providers, students, library personnel, and the community through her instructional efforts."}
{"id":96,"title":"Announcing the Journal of the Medical Library Association's data sharing policy","keyword":"","abstract":"As librarians are generally advocates of open access and data sharing, it is a bit surprising that peer-reviewed journals in the field of librarianship have been slow to adopt data sharing policies. Starting October 1, 2019, the Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) is taking a step forward and implementing a firm data sharing policy to increase the rigor and reproducibility of published research, enable data reuse, and promote open science. This editorial explains the data sharing policy, describes how compliance with the policy will fit into the journal's workflow, and provides further guidance for preparing for data sharing."}
{"id":97,"title":"The institutional repository landscape in medical schools and academic health centers: a 2018 snapshot view and analysis","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective: This study uses survey research methods to gain a deeper understanding of the institutional repository (IR) landscape in medical schools and academic health centers. Methods: Members of the Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries (AAHSL) were surveyed about their IRs. The authors used a mixed-methods approach of a survey and qualitative content analysis to identify common themes. Results: Survey results indicate that a large majority of responding medical schools and academic health centers have or are implementing an IR (35 out of 50, 70%). Of these, 60% (21 institutions) participate in an institution-wide IR rather than administer their own repositories. Much of the archived content is grey literature that has not already been published, but the percentage of original content varies greatly among institutions. The majority (57.1%) of respondent institutions are not considering an open access policy or mandate. Most institutions (71.4%) reported that repository staff are depositing materials on behalf of users. DSpace and bepress Digital Commons are the most popular repository platforms in this community. The planned enhancements that were most frequently reported were implementing a discovery layer and ORCID integration. The majority of respondents (54.3%) do not plan to migrate to a different platform in the foreseeable future. Analysis of respondent comments identified the following themes: integration, redundancy, and reporting; alternatives and exploration; uniqueness; participation; and funding and operations. Conclusions: The study results capture a view of the IR landscape in medical schools and academic health centers and help readers understand what services their peers have in place as well as their plans for future developments."}
{"id":98,"title":"Benchmarking veterinary librarians' participation in systematic reviews and scoping reviews","keyword":"","abstract":"Objectives: The objectives of this study were to benchmark roles that veterinary librarians at universities and colleges play in systematic reviews (SRs) and scoping reviews that are conducted by faculty and students at their institutions, to benchmark the level of training that veterinary librarians have in conducting SRs, to identify barriers to their participation in SRs, and to identify other types of literature reviews that veterinary librarians participate in. Methods: Sixty veterinary librarians in universities and colleges in Canada, the United States, England, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand were surveyed online about their roles and training in conducting SRs, barriers to participation in SRs, and participation in other types of literature reviews. Results: Veterinary librarians' highest participation was at an advising level in traditional librarian roles as question formulator, database selector, search strategy developer, and reference manager. Most respondents reported pretty good to extensive training in traditional roles and no or some training in less traditional roles. Sixty percent of respondents received few or no requests to participate in SRs, and only half of respondents had participated in SRs as a review team member. Sixty percent of respondents stated that their libraries had no policies regarding librarian roles and participation in SRs. Conclusions: The surveyed veterinary librarians participated in SRs to a lesser degree than human health sciences librarians, experienced low demand from veterinary faculty and students to participate in SRs, and participated as review team members at significantly lower rates than human health sciences librarians. The main barriers to participation in SRs were lack of library policies, insufficient training, and lack of time."}
{"id":99,"title":"Research and instruction services for online advanced practice nursing programs: a survey of North American academic librarians","keyword":"","abstract":"Introduction: The increasing popularity of distance education has led many advanced practice nursing (APN) programs to shift to either online or hybrid models. To meet the needs of these students, some nursing librarians are using technology for virtual research and instruction. This study was designed to assess the extent to which librarians in North America are providing virtual research and instruction services for APN students. Methods: An institutional review board-approved, ten-question survey was developed to determine how librarians are providing services for APN students. It was announced in October 2017 through several health sciences librarian email discussion lists. The survey ran for four weeks. Data were analyzed using Qualtrics and Excel. Results: Eighty complete responses were received. The majority of respondents (66%) indicated that their universities' APN programs were conducted in a hybrid format. Sixty-seven percent also indicated that they provide library instruction in person. Most librarians indicated that they have provided research assistance through some virtual method (phone or email, at 90% and 97%, respectively), and some have used online chat (42%) and video chat (35%). A strong majority of librarians (96%) indicated that they felt comfortable using technology to provide research assistance and instruction. Conclusion: Opportunities exist to leverage technology to provide virtual research assistance and instruction. Greater promotion of these alternative methods can supplement traditional in-person services to provide greater flexibility for graduate nursing students' busy schedules. Some outreach may be necessary to highlight the advantages of virtual services, and further research is needed to identify other barriers and potential solutions."}
{"id":100,"title":"Development and implementation of an LGBT initiative at a health sciences library: the first eighteen months","keyword":"","abstract":"Background: The University of Louisville School of Medicine is the pilot site for the eQuality project, an initiative to integrate training for providing care to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) patients into the standard medical school curriculum. Inspired by and in support of this School of Medicine initiative, Kornhauser Health Sciences Library staff have developing our own initiative. Because of past and current lack of competent provider training and the resulting need for patients to be knowledgeable self-advocates, however, our initiative was broadened to include the goal of providing LGBT individuals in our communities-both on campus and in the broader public-with the resources and tools that they need to access information about their own health. Case Presentation: This paper describes the development of that twofold initiative and the tangible methods used in its implementation, including collection development, interdepartmental collaboration, electronic resource guide creation, and community engagement through outreach. Conclusions: Outcomes of the initiative to date will also be discussed, along with plans for further development."}
{"id":101,"title":"Evaluating a historical medical book collection","keyword":"","abstract":"Background: After several years of storing a large number of historical medical books that had been weeded from the general collection, the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center developed a set of evaluation criteria to determine whether the material should be kept and included in the library catalog or discarded. The purpose of this article is to share lessons learned in evaluating and processing a historical medical book collection. The authors share how we determined review criteria as well as cataloging and processing procedures. Case Presentation: Best practices for evaluating, cataloging, and processing historical library material were determined through a literature search and then reviewed and adapted for application to this project. Eight hundred sixty-two titles were selected to add to the catalog and were added to a shelving location in our offsite storage facility. Conclusions: These materials are now discoverable in the library's catalog for library users who are interested in historical research, and the materials have been processed for easy retrieval as well as preservation purposes."}
{"id":102,"title":"Game on! Teaching gamification principles for library instruction to health sciences information professionals using interactive, low-tech activities and design-thinking modalities","keyword":"","abstract":"Background: Gamification is correlated with increased motivation and engagement of learners and is increasingly being incorporated into library instruction. Opportunities for librarians to learn and practice principles of gamification can be helpful for those desiring to incorporate gamification into instruction. This report describes the development and delivery of an interactive special content session at MLA '18, the 2018 Medical Library Association annual meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, focusing on principles of low-tech game design for health sciences library classroom instruction. Case Presentation: The special content session, titled \"\"\"\"Design, Play, Learn: A Special Content Session to Design a Game for Database Instruction,\"\"\"\" was designed and delivered using multimodal instruction (e.g., flipped classroom, didactic component, active learning) that also incorporated principles of design thinking. A pre- and post-survey was given to all participants at the beginning and end of the session to measure confidence and desire to incorporate gamification into instruction and as a formative feedback indicator for instructors. Participants reported increased confidence and desire to use games for library instruction after participating in the session. A selection of games was uploaded to a shared content folder designed for course participants as an ongoing repository for ideas and communication. Conclusions: For librarians who are interested in incorporating principles of gamification into library instruction, attending a relatively short hands-on workshop can facilitate learning and confidence around prototyping and creating games for use in library instruction. We intend to improve upon the workshop and offer it again in additional contexts, based on direct observations of the session and participant feedback."}
{"id":103,"title":"Implementing and assessing a service to demonstrate public impact of faculty research in news and policy sources","keyword":"","abstract":"Background: As the need to demonstrate research impact increases, faculty are looking for new ways to show funders, departments, and institutions that their work is making a difference. While traditional metrics such as citation counts can tell one part of this story, these metrics are focused on the academic sphere and often miss the wide-ranging public impact that research can have in areas such as the news or policy documents. Case Presentation: This case report describes how one library piloted and established the Policy & News Media Impact Service, where librarians generate reports for faculty members of the University of Minnesota Academic Health Center that tracks citations of their research in governmental and organizational policies as well as local, national, and international news media. Workflows of, resources used in, and faculty feedback on the service are described. Conclusions: This Policy & News Media Impact Service pilot was successful and resulted in the establishment of a permanent service that is available to all departments in the Academic Health Center. Faculty feedback indicated that the service was valuable in demonstrating the public impact of their research."}
{"id":104,"title":"Building the Systematic Review Core in an academic health sciences library","keyword":"","abstract":"Background: The authors present efforts to build capacity at our institution for conducting systematic reviews and other forms of evidence synthesis through partnerships and a recharge model. This report describes how we successfully created and launched a for-fee systematic review core at our library. Case Presentation: Throughout 2014 and 2015, library leadership proposed different models for getting institutional and financial support for librarians and staff to better support university researchers conducting systematic reviews. Though well received, initial requests for financial support were not funded. The executive director of the Health Sciences Library released two years' worth of salary and benefits to fund an evidence synthesis and retrieval librarian position. With this new position, the team formed a charge-back core facility in partnership with our university's Clinical Translation and Science Award hub. A series of procedural decisions and operational changes helped the group achieve success. Within eighteen months after launching the Systematic Review Core, we reached maximum capacity with more than twenty ongoing reviews. Discussion: Assigning a dollar value to our expertise put us on par with other subject matter experts on campus and actually drove demand. We could act as paid consultants in research projects and shifted the perception of librarians from service providers to research partners. Affiliating with our partners was key to our success and boosted our ability to strengthen our campus' research infrastructure."}
{"id":105,"title":"From enhanced collaborations to space advancements: technologies to bring libraries (and librarians) full circle and into the future","keyword":"","abstract":"Since the Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) Virtual Projects section was first announced in 2012, the virtual projects featured in the JMLA have expanded or improved library spaces, services, collaborations, connections, and future directions. Virtual projects selected by the JMLA Virtual Projects Section Advisory Committee have been both practical and responsive to library and patron needs and illustrate ways that librarians are leading their communities and services in new directions. Virtual projects highlighted in this year's section demonstrate innovative adaptations of technology into the modern medical library that strengthen collaborative commitments and clinical and research partnerships. They also illustrate how technologies support the idea of \"\"\"\"library as place\"\"\"\" by providing spaces for users to explore new technologies, as well as tools for space and service planning. This year's virtual projects fully embrace changes in learning, research patterns, technologies, and the role of the health sciences librarian and the library."}
{"id":106,"title":"Bibliometric mapping for current and potential collaboration detection","keyword":"","abstract":"This project characterized current research and collaboration patterns in pain research at one institution after researchers working on a grant application approached the library to better understand current institutional research and publishing about that topic. To address this question, library staff developed a collaborative, multi-tool process for bibliometric analysis and network visualization. The primary data source used was a preexisting, curated EndNote library of institutional publications. This EndNote library was searched using keywords relevant to the topic in order to create two sublibraries: one on pain and one specifically on musculoskeletal pain. Article data from each library were exported into InCites to create a benchmarking analysis. In addition, article data were imported into VOSviewer to visualize collaboration networks by author and create concept maps. Researchers were consulted to identify and label resulting clusters in the VOSviewer visualizations. This project successfully generated useful visualizations via bibliometric mapping that characterized current and potential pain research at the institution. The analysis was included in a grant proposal for funding a center for pain research and for catalyzing further collaborative research."}
{"id":107,"title":"Multisite collaboration using REDCap to capture library data","keyword":"","abstract":"In January 2018, library services at Providence St. Joseph Health merged to form a single, unified system, incorporating nine libraries and sixteen full-time staff. As a small, nonclinical team of librarians, we needed to make sure our work and value were visible to clinicians, administrators, and other nonlibrary stakeholders. Using REDCap, we developed a form to seamlessly collect statistics about our services."}
{"id":108,"title":"Text mining for clinical support","keyword":"","abstract":"Background: In 2013, the Dahlgren Memorial Library (DML) at the Georgetown University Medical Center began using text mining software to enable its clinical informationists to quickly retrieve specific, relevant information from MEDLINE abstracts while on patient rounds. Description: In 2013, DML licensed the use of the Linguamatics 12E text-mining program, and DML's clinical informationist began using it to text mine MEDLINE abstracts on patient rounds. In 2015, DML installed 12E on a server at Georgetown and negotiated with Elsevier to obtain the right to download and text mine the full text of clinical journals in ScienceDirect to support clinical decision making. In 2016, the license agreements for the New England Journal of Medicine and the BMJ platform were modified to allow text mining. In 2018, PubMed Central open access content was added to the Linguamatics license. Results: DML's informationists found that they were able to quickly find useful information that was not retrievable by traditional methods, and clinicians reported the information was valuable. Conclusion: The ability to text mine MEDLINE abstracts and selected journal articles on patient rounds has allowed DML's clinical informationists to quickly search large amounts of medical literature that can be used to answer physicians' clinical questions. DML plans to acquire additional journal articles from selected publishers in the future, which should increase the usefulness of the project."}
{"id":109,"title":"Creating a new \"\"\"\"reality\"\"\"\" for medical education: the Nexus Reality Lab for virtual reality","keyword":"","abstract":"Background: The Technology Team at the Ruth Lilly Medical Library, Indiana University (IU), first started exploring virtual reality (VR) in 2016. In 2017, we began offering weekly sessions dubbed VRidays (\"\"\"\"VR Fridays\"\"\"\") to give students an opportunity to experience the technology. We also purchased a portable VR setup that allowed us to demonstrate VR at our regional campuses. Description: To lower the entry barrier to VR, the Technology Team collaborated with the IU Advanced Visualization Lab to establish a reality lab in our collaborative learning space. The lab opened in the fall of 2018 and consists of four high-end VR stations that are accessible to students at any time, but they can also make an appointment for a more guided experience. Information and instructions are available on a LibGuide. Conclusion: We are currently collecting data on the number of unique users and evaluating application usage. We are working on a feedback mechanism and looking to develop collaborative partnerships across the university."}
{"id":110,"title":"Data-driven space planning: using Suma to collect data","keyword":"","abstract":"Library users frequently make individual requests to staff about how they would like us to improve the services and resources, but it can be difficult to prioritize such requests. To proactively understand how we can improve our library, library staff undertook a comprehensive assessment of spaces and resources using Suma."}
{"id":111,"title":"3D Printing in Medical Libraries: A Crash Course in Supporting Innovation in Health Care","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":112,"title":"Getting to the Core of Services: Considering the Arizona State University Library as a Core Facility","keyword":"","abstract":"As academic libraries focus on delivering new services in such areas as research data, digital preservation, and data curation, they have begun to explore alternative funding models and approaches to research. The Arizona State University (ASU) Library in Tempe works with the university's Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development to collaborate and support ASU's researchers at scale. The library's ongoing collaboration and its specialized services, consultations, and training have led it to consider becoming a core facility, a centralized service that would provide consultation and other help to the university's researchers. As a core facility, the library would gain the ability to fund new initiatives and functions that would expand its reach and improve its support for research."}
{"id":113,"title":"Short-Term Global Exchanges through the Fulbright Specialist Program: One Librarian's Experience","keyword":"","abstract":"In spring of 2019, the author traveled to Kolkata, India, to work with the staff of the Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation, academic and public librarians, and library and information science students under a Fulbright Specialist grant. This article describes the Fulbright Specialist Program, provides information about the application process, and explores what it means to be admitted to and participate in the program. Experience-based tips for applying to the program and preparing for work abroad, if selected, are offered."}
{"id":114,"title":"Spectrum of Value: State University Libraries Supporting K-12 Teachers","keyword":"","abstract":"Academic libraries are often called upon to support their institutions by demonstrating value to their community and their state. Outreach to K-12 schools is a common tactic of college and university libraries, but traditional methods can be expensive or time-consuming. This case study describes a joint outreach endeavor by six academic libraries in the state of Arkansas to support elementary middle, and high school teachers with an online Web directory, which is low-cost and easy to implement and maintain. Data are presented from a survey of K-12 teachers that examined their use of online, state-specific curriculum materials."}
{"id":115,"title":"Complexities of Demonstrating Library Value: An Exploratory Study of Research Consultations","keyword":"","abstract":"As academic libraries explore their connection to student success and how library staff spend their time, it is important to understand how research consultations influence academic achievement. Several studies have found correlations between various measures of library use and grade point averages (GPAs), but only limited research has investigated the impact on student success of lengthy research consultations with a librarian. This exploratory study attempted to compare consultation users with the overall student body. Due to a small sample size, only descriptive statistics were obtained. Thus, this study also focuses on the methodological challenges of conducting student success studies in academic libraries, including the concerns associated with learning analytics, participant recruitment, sampling, and buy-in from library faculty and staff."}
{"id":116,"title":"Doing Research: An Emerging Task of Academic Librarians for University Development in Vietnam","keyword":"","abstract":"As Vietnamese universities have gradually shifted their investment into research development, the roles and duties of librarians have also changed. Academic librarians not only provide research support but also can contribute to the research performance of their university. This study explores the research participation of librarians at Vietnamese universities and the perceptions of library directors and librarians about librarians doing research. The authors reviewed 1,350 articles in two major Vietnamese library journals to identify academic librarians and followed up with questionnaires and interviews with 36 librarians from 14 universities and 17 directors from 17 universities. While most librarians feel \"\"\"\"encouraged\"\"\"\" to do research, only live universities have research as a \"\"\"\"planned activity\"\"\"\" of the library, and only two designated research as a \"\"\"\"duty.\"\"\"\" Becoming aware of the benefits of research and the factors that prevent librarians from doing research, the authors propose some recommendations for improving the research participation of academic librarians in Vietnam."}
{"id":117,"title":"Metadata Documentation Practices at ARL Institutional Repositories","keyword":"","abstract":"This paper describes an investigation into whether institutional repositories at member libraries of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) provide publicly available metadata documentation via the repositories' websites. The study compares the results of a September 2017 survey with findings from a review of ARL institutional repository websites. Slightly more than half of ARL institutional repositories do provide metadata documentation. Implications of the results are discussed, including specific research questions for moving forward. A call to reimagine documentation as a tool of transparency is delivered."}
{"id":118,"title":"Emerging scenarios of data infrastructure and novel concepts of digital libraries in intelligent infrastructure for human-centred communities: A qualitative research","keyword":"Complex adaptive systems; data infrastructure; digital library systems; future library vision and scenarios; intelligent infrastructure for human-centred communities; smart library concepts","abstract":"This research investigated the strategic development of a large-scale transdisciplinary area, named intelligent infrastructure for human-centred communities, at Virginia Tech. Within such development, this study explored the future vision and anticipated scenarios of data infrastructure and digital libraries for smart community development. It draws upon the mixed-methods approach combining ethnographic participant observation, document analysis and semi-structured interviews. Grounded in socio-technical framework and rooted in empirical methods, this research produces results that augment design thinking and visioning practice for digital data libraries beyond traditional boundaries. The findings reveal the emerging scenarios around complex adaptive systems, intelligent data infrastructure and future digital libraries all in the context of building infrastructure for human-centred communities. Situated in this advancing reality, the results further discuss the next-generation data and information user experience, smart infrastructure data environment and future library capabilities. The article concludes that a smart library system, whether in its conceptual form of a 'digital octopus' or a 'smart village data hub' or an 'intelligent virtual assistant', will provide intelligence in data gathering, processing, summarising, communication and recommendations. By delivering unified and personalised data solutions, it will offer an end-to-end seamless experience for users throughout their journey of knowledge pursuit."}
{"id":119,"title":"WA State Library Systems Collaborate To Help Voters","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":120,"title":"Using the Dark Web in Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":121,"title":"The Library of the Unwritten","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":122,"title":"Library Web Development: Beyond Tips and Tricks","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":123,"title":"Supporting Students on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Guide for Academic Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":124,"title":"Articulating the Experience of Uniqueness and Difference for Librarians of Color","keyword":"","abstract":"The lack of diversity in the library profession means that the experiences of librarians of color are often ignored, and librarians from the dominant white cultural group are unaware of the challenges their colleagues face. In an interpretative phenomenological analysis study, the theme of uniqueness and difference emerged to describe the effects of the racial/ethnic identity of eight librarians of color on the lived experience of their work. Aspects of this theme are discussed in detail, including uniqueness, being visible, relationships with users of color, added burden of being a librarian of color, and microaggressions and discrimination. These themes articulate the experiences of participants with the aim of generating understanding and empathy among nonlibrarians of color and facilitating critical conversation within the profession."}
{"id":125,"title":"Commonsense Academic Reference Service: Neoliberal Discourse in LIS Articles, 1975-2014","keyword":"","abstract":"Since the 1970s, advocates of neoliberalism have influenced American higher education to adopt a business model focused on quantifiable metrics. Market-driven solutions have become the new \"\"\"\"common sense.\"\"\"\" Yet these forces are largely invisible to academic librarians. Although some scholarship exists on the effect of neoliberal policies on libraries, little focuses on academic reference services. This exploratory content analysis examines discourse in reference-related articles in Journal of Academic Librarianship from the 1970s to the present, studying the incidence and continued use of neoliberal terms and concepts by authors in the field of library and information studies. Findings reveal that the discourse of neoliberalism is apparent in articles from JAL during the period studied. While there was no remarkable climb in usage for any one term, the later articles were significantly more likely to contain multiple terms-\"\"\"\"bundles\"\"\"\"-from the neoliberal vocabulary."}
{"id":126,"title":"Makerspace Opportunities and Desired Outcomes: Voices from Young People","keyword":"","abstract":"The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the opportunities and desired outcomes of makerspaces in libraries from young people's perspectives. A total of 21 young people at two library makerspaces were recruited. Data collection methods included field observations, individual interviews, photovoice, and focus groups. Findings showed that young people were driven to participate in makerspace activities for the opportunities to make, to learn, to hang out, and to engage in personal interests. Through makerspace participation, desired outcomes included producing tangible objects, developing STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) knowledge, gaining real-life skills, preparing for careers, having fun, working in teams, developing friendships, and generating new interests. This study provides a youth-centered understanding of makerspace participation. Practical implications for information professionals working in library makerspaces are included."}
{"id":127,"title":"Critical Design in Librarianship: Visual and Narrative Exploration for Critical Praxis","keyword":"","abstract":"In a politically charged social climate, many disciplines are inwardly grappling with historic ideologies and systems of oppression. In information science, critical librarianship seeks to disrupt normative approaches to library work by confronting these ideologies and systems, empowering both library workers and users to understand how these structures affect access and dissemination of information. In industrial design, critical design challenges the status quo by posing troublesome design problems that encourage reflection and discourse. Design works that fall under this category are reactions against consumerism, systemic biases, and heedless scientific and technological development. In librarianship, critical design may be employed to help us explore current paradigms and approaches to library spaces, services, and technologies, as well as to uncover assumptions about what a library is and what a librarian does. Prototypes and narratives derived from critical design can make visible the normative constructions and problems heartedly debated in librarianship."}
{"id":128,"title":"Digital Curation for Libraries and Archives.","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":129,"title":"The Practical Handbook of Library Architecture: Creating Building Spaces That Work.","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":130,"title":"The future of academic publishing: Revolution or evolution revisited","keyword":"","abstract":"This article presents an analysis of key trends affecting the academic publishing industry. It reviews funding and sales, scholarly collaboration networks, developments in OA, and monograph publishing. These key areas were identified in an earlier article that asked whether academic publishing was evolving or going through a revolution. The review of funding and sales presented here shows a mixed market with growth being challenged as library funds and purchase choices affect expenditure. Scholarly collaboration networks were previously identified as a major threat to traditional publishing, and a review of this area demonstrates that greater sharing of content is empowering librarians and academics to take a stronger stand in publisher negotiations. OA continues to be debated, and a review of responses to Plan S (the most coordinated policy to date) demonstrates conflicting views within academia, funders, and publishers. OA has yet to revolutionize the existing business models. Similarly, monograph publishing remains slow to evolve, although there are increasing initiatives to adopt more open, and online, models. The conclusion of this review is that libraries are likely to be the key promoters of change in the publishing environment and are more influential than other players in forcing evolution."}
{"id":131,"title":"Library Acquisitions Patterns: Review","keyword":"","abstract":"Key points The Library Acquisitions Patterns (LAP) project examines acquisitions patterns across 124 US higher education institutions in FY2017 and a subset of 51 institutions over fiscal years 2014-2017. The report began as a study of Amazon's impact as an academic library vendor, but expanded into a broader study of the purchasing of individual print and e-book titles within a specific price range across all vendors. The project uses data provided by academic libraries that use Ex Libris' ALMA integrated library system and OCLC's Worldshare Management Services (WMS); these systems do not allow users to create customized fields of data and so, theoretically, would provide more compatible data. The report's strength is in defining high-level acquisition patterns across academic libraries, vendors, and broad disciplinary fields; the analysis and findings are not granular. The authors believe their report provides one of the broadest overviews of acquisitions patterns of US academic libraries than has ever been conducted to date; there is no reason to doubt them. LAP demonstrates a methodology for study acquisitions and points to numerous other avenues of potential research."}
{"id":132,"title":"Transforming lives: Combating digital health inequality","keyword":"Consumer health information; digital inclusion; digital literacy; health inequalities; health literacy; library outreach; social deprivation","abstract":"For those who are connected digitally, the digital health revolution is an enormous opportunity for patient empowerment. However, half the world's population are not online. Those who are least likely to be online are exactly those who experience the greatest burden of ill health. As information about health and illness is increasingly (and often exclusively) available in digital form, we face a new public health challenge - digital health inequality. Libraries are ideally placed to reach these population groups who may be hardest to reach. The IFLA (2017) Statement on Digital Literacy recognises that with libraries' mission to help all their users access and apply the information they need for personal and community development, digital inclusion is an important part of the practice of librarianship. Successful interventions to improve digital inclusion involve targeting connecting, and transforming lives. This article focuses on initiatives to combat digital exclusion in England and Wales."}
{"id":133,"title":"Are articles in library and information science (LIS) journals primarily contributed to by LIS authors?","keyword":"Author; Journals; Journal citation reports; Library and information science","abstract":"This study measured the proportion of articles by authors affiliated with library and information science (LIS)-related institutions and proportion of LIS authors in each journal using 3224 articles published in 75 journals in 2015 in the category of information science and library science as assigned by journal citation reports (JCR). Only 33.3% of journals published over half of their articles by LIS authors. Over half of authors affiliated with LIS institutions were identified in only 30.7% of journals. Library science-oriented journals had higher percentages of LIS authors and articles by LIS authors, followed by information science-oriented journals. Not all typical LIS journals were primarily contributed to by LIS authors. Additionally, 30 journals with a weak association to LIS research substantially explained the findings and tended to have higher impact factors. Lower ranks of typical LIS journals affect research rewards for LIS researchers when JCR impact factors are emphasized."}
{"id":134,"title":"Small worlds in a distant land: International newcomer students' local information behaviors in unfamiliar environments","keyword":"","abstract":"International students face various challenges in their new countries, but research is less clear about their challenges in information behaviors. This article fills this gap by examining information behaviors of international newcomer students during adjustment to local environments, that is, local information behavior (LIB). Drawing on prior work, we focus on the local co-national context-the degree to which there are co-nationals available in one's local environments-to analyze the LIBs of 149 first-year graduate students and 57 follow-up interviewees, who were classified into: International-common group (students from China, India, and Korea-with many local co-nationals), International-less-common group (students from other countries-with fewer local co-nationals), and Domestic-out-of-state group (students from other U.S. states; control group). We identify differences in international newcomer students' use of information sources during adjustment and the role that local co-national contexts play in these differences. These results suggest ways that information scholars and practitioners might account for the influences of local co-national contexts when examining information behaviors of internationally mobile students and designing systems and services for newcomers from around the world."}
{"id":135,"title":"Quantitative analysis of RFID' publications from 2006 to 2016","keyword":"Radio frequency identification; Bibliometric analysis; Lotka's power law; Bradford's Law of Scattering","abstract":"This paper aims to verify the trends in the scientific research about Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) published in journal papers from 2006 to 2016. RFID is a well-known information technology, which is used in different sectors to track and identify goods and to control and preserve the quality of products and their data. Because many researchers have studied RFID, practitioners are investing their time in developing low-cost and longer-life RFID systems using artificial intelligence, decision-aid tools, and the inclusion of a variety of sensors, questions emerge about its publications. Some different multidisciplinary database (Scopus and Web of Science), mainly based on peer-reviewed journals, were accessed. Therefore, to examine these papers, a sequence of statistical analyses was also studied. We found 17,190 papers, most of which were concentrated in SciVerse Scopus, and the increase paper tax (RGR(i)) decreased between 2006 and 2015, and started increasing between 2015 and 2016. Even though some journals are very famous for publishing information technology subjects, a journal on mechanical and materials concentrated most papers."}
{"id":136,"title":"The Effects of Discipline Membership and Experience in the Field on Scholars' Book and Journal Format Preferences","keyword":"Collection usage; e-book preference; e-journal preference; print book preference; print journal preference","abstract":"Using data from Ithaka S + R US Faculty Survey 2015, the current study examined the influence of disciplinary differences and experience levels as well as their interactions on scholars' attitudes toward print and electronic materials. While results of 3 x 5 factorial ANOVA procedure indicated both disciplinary membership and experience played a role in scholars' attitudes, effect size indicated disciplinary membership played a more crucial role. Significant findings include rising popularity of electronic formats across examined groups."}
{"id":137,"title":"Bridging the divide: Reflections on university-industry collaboration for the development of the graduate certificate in petroleum data management","keyword":"Information management; Oil and gas; Data management; Professionalisation; Distance learning","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present an analysis of the development of a new graduate certificate course in Petroleum Data Management. The course was developed in response to an identified gap in skills and training in data management that was perceived to be a substantial risk in terms of: industry sustainability, efficiency and potentially wider implications of safety as assets are transferred between operators and for decommissioning. The aim of this paper is to critically reflect on how academia and industry can work together to support emerging professions in information management. Design/methodology/approach The paper draws on observations and interviews from key stakeholders involved in the course development. Findings The course development process was ultimately successful but also challenging and lessons have been learned which will be of interest to the wider professional and academic body. These include: securing resources and industry engagement for course development, negotiating cultural differences between academic and industry and managing stakeholder relationships throughout the lifecycle of the course development. Originality/value The paper demonstrates the challenges and opportunities of developing a university course in collaboration with industry partners. Oil and gas exploration and production is a data-intensive industry but it was only relatively recently that attempts have been made to set industry standards and roles of data manager or data analyst have been created to manage these. This paper has wider implications for understanding the professionalisation of the nascent data management disciplines and contributes to the ongoing dialogue around the changing library and information science profession."}
{"id":138,"title":"Is digitalization the only driver of convergence? Theorizing relations between libraries, archives, and museums","keyword":"Libraries; Digitalization; Autonomy; Archives; Museums; Convergence; Isomorphism; Convergent evolution","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to theorize and discuss potential factors for convergence between libraries, archives and museums (LAMs). Design/methodology/approach This is a conceptual paper that criticizes existing research on the convergence between the LAMs for a lack of theoretical reflection and a sacralization of technology. Therefore, concepts such as convergent evolution, isomorphism, social fields and autonomy are used to analyze other potential factors for convergence. Findings The paper demonstrates that digitalization is not the only potential driver of convergence between the LAMs. Indeed, other changes in institutions' environments, such as societal changes, shifts in cultural policy and increasingly common practices among cultural institutions can represent important drivers. Originality/value The paper represents an attempt to detect a \"\"\"\"blind spot\"\"\"\" in existing research on convergences between the LAM institutions and to identify some potential paths for future research to follow."}
{"id":139,"title":"The syllabus as a student privacy document in an age of learning analytics","keyword":"Higher education; Ethics; Privacy; Learning analytics; Student privacy; Syllabi","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to reveal how instructors discuss student data and information privacy in their syllabi. Design/methodology/approach The authors collected a mixture of publicly accessible and privately disclosed syllabi from 8,302 library and information science (LIS) courses to extract privacy language. Using privacy concepts from the literature and emergent themes, the authors analyzed the corpus. Findings Most syllabi did not mention privacy (98 percent). Privacy tended to be mentioned in the context of digital tools, course communication, policies and assignments. Originality/value In an age of educational data mining and analytics, this is one of the first studies to consider if and how instructors are addressing student data privacy in their courses, and the study initiates an important conversation for reflecting on privacy values and practices."}
{"id":140,"title":"Library and information science and sustainable development: a structured literature review","keyword":"Sustainability; Sustainable development; Library and information science; Publications; Bibliometrics","abstract":"Purpose Awareness on and importance of sustainability in all aspects of our lives is becoming more and more important. The question arises, how - not if - scientists can contribute to a sustainable development. As information plays an important role for development, information scientists should be included in this debate. However, is there a sustainable information science or an information science of sustainability? The purpose of this paper is to perform a mapping of publications in library and information science (LIS) directly dealing with sustainability and sustainable development. Design/methodology/approach A structured literature review was conducted, enhanced by bibliometric analyses. For this purpose, 102 LIS journals and conferences were considered. The authors identified 81 publications dealing with sustainability and sustainable development and analyzed the concrete contents and methodological approaches of these. Findings A large proportion of articles could be found dealing with sustainable development and libraries. Other publications focus on information and communication technology or information systems. Only few articles deal with further topics like government, urban development or scientific output. Originality/value The presented work helps to get an overview on sustainability research and activities in the LIS field and additionally, potential research gaps may be identified. The authors call for more research in this area and concrete ideas to help develop a sustainable future."}
{"id":141,"title":"Public libraries as public sphere institutions A comparative study of perceptions of the public library's role in six European countries","keyword":"Public libraries; Democracy; Public sphere; Citizenship information; Community meeting place; Social role of libraries","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the role of public libraries as institutions underpinning a democratic public sphere as reasons legitimizing libraries compared to reasons that are more traditional and the actual use of libraries as public sphere arenas. Design/methodology/approach A survey of representative samples of the adult population in six countries - Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Hungary and Switzerland - was undertaken. Findings Legitimations related to the libraries role as a meeting place and arena for public debate are ranked as the 3 least important out of 12 possible legitimations for upholding a public library service. Libraries are, however, used extensively by the users to access citizenship information and to participate in public sphere relevant meetings. Originality/value Few studies have empirically analyzed the role of libraries in upholding a democratic and sustainable public sphere. This study contributes in filling that gap."}
{"id":142,"title":"Maturing research data services and the transformation of academic libraries","keyword":"Information services; Academic libraries; Scholarly communication; Research data management; Data curation; Research data services","abstract":"Purpose A major development in academic libraries in the last decade has been recognition of the need to support research data management (RDM). The purpose of this paper is to capture how library research data services (RDS) have developed and to assess the impact of this on the nature of academic libraries. Design/methodology/approach Questionnaire responses from libraries in Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the UK and USA from 2018 are compared to a previous data set from 2014. Findings The evidence supports a picture of the spread of RDS, especially advisory ones. However, future ambitions do not seem to have seen much evolution. There is limited evidence of organisational change and skills shortages remain. Most service development can be explained as the extension of traditional library services to research data. Yet there remains the potential for transformational impacts, when combined with the demands implied by other new services such as around text and data mining, bibliometrics and artificial intelligence. A revised maturity model is presented that summarises typical stages of development of services, structures and skills. Originality/value The study offers a clear picture of the evolution of research data services internationally and proposes a maturity model to capture typical stages of development. It contributes to the wider discussion of how the nature of academic libraries are changing."}
{"id":143,"title":"Collection building in academic libraries in India: status, challenges and way forward","keyword":"India; Acquisition; Library automation; Libsys; Virtua; Library software package","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to highlight the status and application of automated acquisition in central university libraries in north India. North India is a loosely defined region consisting of northern parts of India. Significantly, all the libraries are having very rich collections of different types of documents. Design/methodology/approach Data for the present study have been collected using questionnaire. Interview and observation techniques have also been used to bring more objectivity in the present study. MS-Excel has been used for analysis of the data. Results show that varying levels of progress has been made with respect to implementation of acquisition system in the surveyed libraries. Findings Expectations of user community have been increased manifold in the wired world. Furthermore, suggest that the staff morale is boost up in the automated environment. Social implications All the surveyed libraries must explore the fullest potentials of all the features available in the software to provide better services. This will help in heading toward and information rich society. Originality/value There have been a couple of studies in the past on library automation in academic libraries, but none have intended to cover collection building or acquisition activities in central university libraries of north India."}
{"id":144,"title":"Mapping the use of open access resources by doctoral students in the USA by employing citation analysis","keyword":"Scientometrics; Open access; IPP; Immediacy-index; Impact-factor; USA-open access","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to measure the fully open access (OA) contents cited by researchers from top three universities in the USA (MIT, CIT and Stanford) in the field of physics. This study aims to identify the core fully OA journals widely used by researchers in the field of physics and evaluate the cited fully OA resources by applying various scientometric parameters to check the credibility of these OA resources. Design/methodology/approach The PhD theses awarded during 2014 in the field of physics and hosted in the institutional repositories of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), California Institute of Technology (CIT) and Stanford University, respectively, were selected and scanned to extract references of sources cited. Later on, Google Scholar was used to identify source journals of the extracted references. Only source \"\"\"\"journals\"\"\"\" were selected and analyzed; rest of other sources were ignored; accordingly, toll-access and OA journals were segregated, as such the OA-cited journals could be identified. The scientometric performance indicators were used to check the quality of identified core fully OA journal cited by USA researchers in the field of physics. Findings The results of this study show that fully OA resources are sufficiently used by the researchers of top three academic institutions of the world/USA. The study was also successful in identifying the core fully OA journals; besides it also reveals that these fully OA journals are highly impressive as showed by performance indicators applied. The major finding of the research includes the identification of top ten fully OA journals along with their impact based on different scientometric parameters like number of times cited, impact factor, h-index, immediacy index, impact per publication and Scimago Journal Rank (SJR). Social implications This paper will assist researchers, libraries, information centers and research and development institutions to take a cost-efficient approach in using and disseminating the scholarly literature. Originality/value This paper is one of the first pieces of research conducted on electronic theses and dissertation (ETD's) in top three universities of the USA, to check usage percentage and quality of fully OA journal resources cited by doctoral students in the field of physics."}
{"id":145,"title":"Taxonomy design methodologies: Emergent research for knowledge management domains","keyword":"Consulting internships; knowledge management; knowledge management methodology; MLIS internships; research consulting; taxonomy design; taxonomy validation","abstract":"A knowledge management research study was integrated into a consulting internship for three students in an MLIS programme, working under the direction of a faculty member. The project scope was to organise knowledge across all academic disciplines, as represented in university structures, in support of the consulting client's software analytics tools for scholarly journal publishers. The study team's original research contribution was a four-phase design and validation approach to taxonomy creation, using extant research methods in concert. The students learned to bridge their coursework knowledge into a knowledge management environment in industry and to apply data collection and analysis methods to a novel research project."}
{"id":146,"title":"Exploring \"\"\"\"STEM-Readiness\"\"\"\" in Public Libraries","keyword":"STEM; public libraries; Diffusion of Innovations Theory; informal learning","abstract":"Many public libraries are offering Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programing to their patrons. Using data from a national survey of public library professionals, the current study examined the growing STEM movement by measuring \"\"\"\"STEM-readiness\"\"\"\" and through the lens of Diffusion of Innovations Theory. Results indicate that most libraries are ready to implement STEM programing. Characteristics of STEM-ready libraries included serving more patrons, having more space, and engaging more often with STEM programing. Such findings suggest that public libraries that have access to resources are more likely to be STEM-ready; whereas, those with fewer resources may need additional support."}
{"id":147,"title":"LIS pre-professionals' perspectives towards library user education: A comparative study between three universities in Greater China","keyword":"Experiential learning; learning needs; library instructions; LIS curriculum; qualitative analysis; library user education","abstract":"Although the perceptions of library user education of academic libraries has been studied in a general context, specific studies on perspective of library and information science students are relatively few, especially in the context of Asia. Filling this research gap is particularly important because it affects the experiential learning of these pre-professionals, and shapes future library user education directions. As such, this study aims at understanding and comparing the views and perceptions of library user education programs in Greater China from the perspective of library and information science students. A total number 305 questionnaire survey responses were collected from three different universities in Greater China, namely: The University of Hong Kong (HKU), National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), and Peking University (PKU). Results from this survey study reveal high evaluations of library user education programs and library user education librarians as a whole, as well as possible ways for librarians to better promote such programs. Such ratings are attributed to findings from previous studies on why students choose librarianship as a career, as well as the importance of experiential learning embedded in the Library and Information Science programs at each university. Findings of this study also suggest that as pre-professionals (soon-to-be professional librarians), these student respondents recognize the values behind library user education as an important part of their overall learning practices. Results from this study will be useful in identifying how future library professionals in Greater China perceive library user education programs, and librarians - therefore potentially helping librarians improve the delivery of these services."}
{"id":148,"title":"BKLYN fashion academy: a case study of a public library program supporting fashion entrepreneurs","keyword":"Entrepreneurship; outreach; partnerships; programing; public libraries","abstract":"This case study presents the planning and implementation of a public library program that supported aspiring fashion entrepreneurs. The program participants developed miniature collections through a combination of courses and access to materials and equipment, and they showcased their designs in a culminating runway show. The library partnered with outside organizations to connect these individuals with the library resources, mentorship, and technical assistance that would help them create their own brands and, ultimately, market and sell their own products."}
{"id":149,"title":"Exploring the Application of Information and Communication Technologies in the Acquisition of Information Resources in Three Academic Libraries in North-West Nigeria: Preliminary Findings","keyword":"Academic libraries; acquisition; information communication technologies (ICTs); information resources","abstract":"Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) incursion has brought a lot of changes to libraries activities. ICTs are used to manage libraries more efficiently and in meeting customers' demands more appropriately at the right time. Despite the contribution of ICTs to library and information work, many libraries are yet to adopt these technologies especially in the acquisitions of library materials. This study was carried out in three selected university libraries in North West Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to: determine the influence of performance expectancy on academic librarians' intention to use ICT for acquisition; establish the influence of effort expectancy on academic librarians' intention to use ICT for acquisition; find out the extent of social influence and facilitating conditions on academic librarians' intention to use ICT for acquisition and lastly to proffer recommendations. This study adopted a positivistic approach and used a questionnaire administered to 224 librarians to collect data in the three selected libraries. The study is guided by the Unified Theory Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) developed by Venkatesh. Findings from the study reveals that academic librarians are supportive on the use of ICT in their work; ICTs are significantly important, trainings were organized mainly for librarians on general use of ICT not only on acquisition, but also on the general issues related to library activities; librarians also have the knowledge necessary to use ICT for acquisition in their libraries. The study recommends among others that the parent universities should increase the funding of their libraries with adequate supervision, so that such funds are well utilized for ICTs application; university libraries should continually sponsor their academic staff on modern computerized ways of using ICTs to source for materials and the acquisition of information resources in academic libraries should be given all the seriousness it deserves by enacting legislation to allocate a reasonable percentage of the university's budget to it."}
{"id":150,"title":"Building Collections through Purchase Suggestions in Academic Libraries","keyword":"Academic libraries; collection development; patron initiated purchases; suggest a purchase program; user driven acquisition","abstract":"This research studies the fields contained in \"\"\"\"Suggest a Purchase\"\"\"\" forms from 100 university libraries, focusing on the data they can provide to subject specialists to make decisions about collection development. The research will consider whether the content of \"\"\"\"Suggest a Purchase\"\"\"\" forms may be used to aid subject specialists and collection development librarians to make decisions concerning the purchasing of books and other materials. Statistical evidence gathered through the \"\"\"\"Suggest a Purchase\"\"\"\" forms is analyzed to justify the relevancy of specific fields. The research examines whether patron-initiated purchases may offer data concerning collection gaps and trends in users' needs. The paper concludes with recommendations for best practices in the design and content of patron suggestion forms."}
{"id":151,"title":"Usage, engagement and impact: evaluating the usage of and measuring impact and engagement with library resources at Leeds Beckett University Library","keyword":"data analysis; user engagement; e-resource usage; resource provision; library impact; performance indicators","abstract":"In 2017-18 Leeds Beckett University Library undertook a project to assess the feasibility of using OpenAthens and student record data to enable in-depth analysis of learning resources usage and costs, student engagement and library impact. This article describes the different approaches taken to evaluate usage of the Library's e-resources to identify levels of engagement at school and course level. These include evaluating the impact of induction attendance on e-resource usage, reviewing school e-resource usage and return on investment, analysing usage trends at school and year level and examining the correlation between National Student Survey (NSS) results and e-resource usage for specific courses. The project confirmed the feasibility of using OpenAthens and student record data for in-depth analysis of learning resources usage, student engagement and library impact. Successful analysis was performed for schools, courses and levels of study and provided significant insight that informed resource provision and NSS action. Library managers, academic librarians and academics have consequently engaged with and benefited from the project and its outputs. This article builds on a breakout session presented at the 42nd UKSG Annual Conference in April 2019."}
{"id":152,"title":"Hard to find: information barriers among LGBT college students","keyword":"Information seeking; Academic libraries; Microaggressions; Campus climate; LGBTQ plus; Information barriers","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine collegiate information barriers and perceptions of academic library climate among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) college students in the USA. Design/methodology/approach The primary method used for this investigation was an online crowdsourced survey of 105 participants who attended two and four-year colleges in the USA. The questionnaire used free word association where participants shared information barriers encountered on colleges' campuses. Responses from each questionnaire were interpreted using open coding. Findings Information barriers around sexuality continue to be a challenge for non- heteronormative information seekers on college campuses. One-third of students had distinctive information needs around their sexuality and experienced information barriers from both the institution and social stigma. The study reveals an evolution in sexual minority students' sense of self, which has moved beyond the binary identity of gay/lesbian explored in previous studies; students identified bisexuality as a salient information need, and described a campus environment that often erased bisexuality. The academic library was described as an information barrier due to inadequate sexual minority-related resources. Originality/value A limited number of studies in information science have focused on sexual minority college students' information behaviors and even fewer on information barriers. This study presents new insight and deeper understanding of the collegiate information environment of LGBT identified students in the USA."}
{"id":153,"title":"User-opinion mining for mobile library apps in China: exploring user improvement needs","keyword":"User needs; LDA; Text mining; Mobile library; User opinion; Words2Vec","abstract":"Purpose To further provide some insight into mobile library (m-library) applications (apps) user needs and help libraries or app providers improve the service quality, the purpose of this paper is to explore all the types of user improvement needs and to discover which need is the most important based on user results. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from more than 27,000 m-library app users from 16 provinces and autonomous regions in China. Text analysis using latent Dirichlet allocation and Word2Vec was carried out by text preprocessing. Furthermore, a visual presentation was conducted through pyLDAvis and word cloud. Finally, combined with expert opinions, the results were summarized to find the different types of needs. Findings There are three different types of needs for improvement: needs of function, needs of technology and needs of experience. These types can be further divided into six subtypes: richness of function, feasibility of function, easiness of technology, stableness of technology, optimization of experience and customization of experience. Besides the richness of function, the feasibility of function has received the most attention from users. Originality/value Most studies on m-library user needs have only focused on a method of quantitative research based on questionnaire surveys. This study, however, is the first to apply text mining methods for large-scale user opinion texts, which place more focus on user needs and inspire libraries and app providers to further improve their services."}
{"id":154,"title":"Investigating user continuance intention toward library self-service technology The case of self-issue and return systems in the public context","keyword":"Continuance intention; Self-service technology; Expectation-confirmation model; Expectation-confirmation theory; Library self-issue and return system; Unified theory of acceptance and usage of technology","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to apply expectation-confirmation theory (ECT) and the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) to identify potential determinants of library patrons' intention to continue using (continuance) self-issue and return systems for borrowing and returning books. The role of continuance is specifically interesting and is well-established in the literature of information systems (ISs) and marketing because continuance is considered to be the central element for the survival of ISs and of self-service technology (SST). However, the role of continuance has been neglected by researchers studying library SST adoption. Design/methodology/approach A research model integrating the expectation-confirmation model of IS continuance with UTAUT was developed and empirically validated using data obtained from a field survey involving 128 active users of a self-issue and return system at a public library in Taiwan. Findings Library patrons' continuance intention was affected by their post-adoption expectation of perceived performance, effort performance and facilitating conditions as well as their satisfaction when using self-issue and return systems. Moreover, a patron satisfaction level was influenced by performance expectancy and confirmation of initial expectations, whereas confirmation had a positive effect on all post-adoption expectations. Originality/value This study broadens perspectives on SST adoption behavior in the library context by identifying some factors that influence library patrons' continuance decisions. Furthermore, the authors verified the applicability and predictability of the theoretical integration of ECT with UTAUT in a diverse setting because the authors sought survey participants outside of the college population."}
{"id":155,"title":"The intelligent library Thought leaders' views on the likely impact of artificial intelligence on academic libraries","keyword":"Academic libraries; University libraries; Data mining; Artificial intelligence; Librarians; Machine learning","abstract":"Purpose The last few years have seen a surge of interest in artificial intelligence (AI). The purpose of this paper is to capture a snapshot of perceptions of the potential impact of AI on academic libraries and to reflect on its implications for library work. Design/methodology/approach The data for the study were interviews with 33 library directors, library commentators and experts in education and publishing. Findings Interviewees identified impacts of AI on search and resource discovery, on scholarly publishing and on learning. Challenges included libraries being left outside the focus of development, ethical concerns, intelligibility of decisions and data quality. Some threat to jobs was perceived. A number of potential roles for academic libraries were identified such as data acquisition and curation, AI tool acquisition and infrastructure building, aiding user navigation and data literacy. Originality/value This is one of the first papers to examine current expectations around the impact of AI on academic libraries. The authors propose the paradigm of the intelligent library to capture the potential impact of AI for libraries."}
{"id":156,"title":"Blind academic library users' experiences with obtaining full text and accessible full text of books and articles in the USA A qualitative study","keyword":"Print disabilities; Alternate format conversion; Blindness; Digital accessibility; Full text; Link resolvers","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore a topic where blind participants expressed significant concern: obtaining full text and accessible full text. Design/methodology/approach This qualitative study includes 18 open-ended telephone interviews with blind academic library users in the USA. The study uses the viewpoint that understanding blind peoples' perspectives is essential for equal accessibility. Findings Locating full text via link resolvers seemed problematic. Inaccessible articles and complications and delays creating accessible versions of print books limited participants' use of materials. Enabling technologies and services were highlighted. Originality/value Compared to previous studies, this study includes a larger number of blind screen reader users; describes some unique issues; and includes blind users' own interpretations."}
{"id":157,"title":"Social media, diffusion of innovations, morale and digital inequality A case study at the University of Limpopo Libraries, South Africa","keyword":"Academic libraries; Social media; Digital divide; Environmental factors; Employee morale; Non-adoption","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore social media usage in an academic library in South Africa and the factors influencing its use. The primary goal of the study was to examine perceptions surrounding the impact of non-adoption of social media on morale, and to explore the consequences of digital inequality. Design/methodology/approach Using a qualitative method, in-depth interviews were conducted with a small sample comprising six key informants at the University of Limpopo Libraries. Findings The findings suggest that non-adoption of social media has a negative influence on morale, and that it is a very necessary tool required for interaction with students as well as promotion and marketing of the library's resources. Originality/value This study addresses non-adoption of social media and suggests ways to improve employee morale and retention. The research contributes to current research."}
{"id":158,"title":"Pain points of cultural institutions in search visibility: the case of Serbia","keyword":"Websites; Last KW; Search engines; Search engine optimization; Cultural institutions; Online visitors","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the common issues affecting the cultural institutions' websites in terms of organic search visibility and to detect if there are some category specifics for the national libraries, archives and museums. Design/methodology/approach In the first phase, an online survey was conducted involving the cultural institutions of national importance, aiming to map the current state of their websites in organizational and functional terms, to collect the information about the used domains, their social media activity and the use of analytical tools to monitor the visitor behavior and online traffic. In the second phase, the cultural institutions' websites were analyzed using the \"\"\"\"White Hat SEO\"\"\"\" technics of optimization on Google. Findings From the category perspective, the historical archives have the best Technical search engine optimization (SEO) position due to the low coding errors and fair site speed, the libraries are leading in content generation and the museums have a very good total SEO index due to their strong social media activities. Common issues are detected in the description of web images, non-existence of sitemaps and low website mobile friendliness. Originality/value A research gap in addressing the cultural institutions' websites from the search engine perspective was identified and addressed within the paper."}
{"id":159,"title":"What comes next: understanding BIBFRAME","keyword":"Linked data; Cataloguing; Resource description framework; Bibliographic standards; BIBFRAME; Descriptive cataloguing","abstract":"Purpose Bibliographic framework initiative (BIBFRAME) is a data model created by the Library of Congress to with the long-term goal of replacing Machine Readable Cataloging (MARC). The purpose of this paper is to inform catalogers and other library professionals why MARC is lacking in the needs of current users, and how BIBFRAME works better to meet these needs. It will also explain linked data and the principles of Resource Description Framework, so catalogers will have a better understanding of BIBFRAME's basic goals. Design/methodology/approach The review of recent literature in print and online, as well as using the BIBFRAME editor to create a BIBFRAME record, was the basis for this paper. Findings The paper concludes the user experience with the library catalog has changed and requires more in-depth search capabilities using linked data and that BIBFRAME is a first step in meeting the user needs of the future. Originality/value The paper gives the reader an entry point into the complicated future catalogers and other professionals may feel trepidation about. With a systematic walkthrough of the creation of a BIBFRAME record, the reader should feel more informed where the future of cataloging is going."}
{"id":160,"title":"Investigation of challenges in academic institutional repositories A survey of academic librarians","keyword":"Academic libraries; Library administration; Data preservation; Metadata; Institutional repositories; Ethical issues","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the breadth of the challenges and issues facing institutional repositories in academic libraries, based on a survey of academic librarians. Particularly, this study covers the challenges and barriers related to data management facing institutional repositories. Design/methodology/approach The study uses a survey method to identify the relative significance of major challenges facing institutional repositories across six dimensions, including: data, metadata, technological requirements, user needs, ethical concerns and administrative challenges. Findings The results of the survey reveal that academic librarians identify limited resources, including insufficient budget and staff, as the major factor preventing the development and/or deployment of services in institutional repositories. The study also highlights crucial challenges in different dimensions of institutional repositories, including the sheer amount of data, institutional support for metadata creation and the sensitivity of data. Originality/value This study is one of a few studies that comprehensively identified the variety of challenges that institutional repositories face in operating academic libraries with a focus on data management in institutional repositories. In this study, 37 types of challenges were identified in six dimensions of institutional repositories. More importantly, the significance of those challenges was assessed from the perspective of academic librarians involved in institutional repository services."}
{"id":161,"title":"Benefits and challenges of BIBFRAME Cataloging special format materials, implementation, and continuing educational resources","keyword":"Video; Linked data; Bibliographic standards; Discovery; Audio media; Bibliographic models","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to highlight the potential strengths and weaknesses of the BIBFRAME bibliographic model and outline its purpose and key features. In addition, it discusses specific aspects of the model with respect to the pre-existing models of bibliographic description. Design/methodology/approach A review of source and secondary materials regarding BIBFRAME was undertaken, and a comparison of the conclusions derived from this literature was made to the pre-existing models of bibliographic description. Findings If the BIBFRAME Initiative can overcome what will likely be some significant challenges to the development and implementation of the model, BIBFRAME appears to be poised to become the next standard of bibliographic description and exchange for the library community. Social implications To the extent that BIBFRAME can expand discovery mechanisms, the vast array of information currently available to information seekers will open up in previously unthought of ways. Originality/value This paper synthesizes a literature that was developed during a more preliminary design of the bibliographic model BIBFRAME and adds to the literature by discussing newer capabilities that have been designed into BIBFRAME 2.0."}
{"id":162,"title":"Evaluating the usability of the information architecture of academic library websites","keyword":"Website usability; Information architecture; Academic library websites; Heuristic evaluation; Usability inspection; User-centred design","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an integrated list of heuristics and an information architecture (IA) framework for the heuristic evaluation of the IA of academic library websites as well as an evaluation framework with practical steps on how to conduct the evaluation. Design/methodology/approach A set of 14 heuristics resulted from an integration of existing usability principles from authorities in the field of usability. A review of IA literature resulted in a framework for dividing academic library websites into six dialogue elements. The resulting heuristics were made applicable to academic library websites through the addition of recommendations based on a review of 20 related studies. Findings This study provides heuristics, a framework and workflow guidelines that can be used by the various evaluators of academic library websites, i.e. library staff, web developers and usability experts, to provide recommendations for improving its usability. Originality/value The main problem that is addressed by this study is that there are no clear guidelines on how to apply existing usability principles for the evaluation of the IA of academic library websites."}
{"id":163,"title":"Information visualization skills for academic librarians A content analysis of publications and online LibGuides in the digital humanities","keyword":"Digital humanities; Academic libraries; Library instruction; Academic librarians; Information visualization; Library services","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate how scholars in the digital humanities employ information visualization techniques in their research, and how academic librarians should prepare themselves to support this emerging trend. Design/methodology/approach This study adopts a content analysis methodology, which further draws techniques from data mining, natural language processing and information visualization to analyze three peer-reviewed journals published within the last five years and ten online university library research guides in this field. Findings To successfully support and effectively contribute to the digital humanities, academic librarians should be knowledgeable in more than just visualization concepts and tools. The content analysis results for the digital humanities journals reflect the importance of recognizing the wide variety of applications and purposes of information visualization in digital humanities research. Originality/value Although information visualization has been widely adopted in digital humanities research, it remains unclear how librarians, especially academic librarians who support digital humanities research, should prepare for this emerging technology. This research is the first study to address this research gap through the lens of actual applications of information visualization techniques in digital humanities research, which is compared against university LibGuides for digital humanities research."}
{"id":164,"title":"IoT-based real time intelligent routing for emergent crowd evacuation","keyword":"Internet of things; Decision support system; Intelligent route programming; Library crowd evacuation; MABAC; Metro station emergency evacuation","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to take advantage of Internet of Things (IoT) for intelligent route programming of crowd emergency evacuation in metro station. It is a novel approach to ensure the crowd safety and reduce the casualties in the emergency context. An evacuation route programming model is constructed to select a suitable evacuation route and support the emergency decision maker of metro station. Design/methodology/approach The IoT technology is employed to collect and screen information, and to construct an expert decision model to support the metro station manager to make decision. As a feasible way to solve the multiple criteria decision-making problem, an improved multi-attributive border approximation area comparison (MABAC) approach is introduced. Findings The case study indicates that the model provides valuable suggestions for evacuation route programming and offers practical support for the design of an evacuation route guidance system. Moreover, IoT plays an important role in the process of intelligent route programming of crowd emergency evacuation in metro station. A library has similar structure and crowd characteristics of a metro station, thus the intelligent route programming approach can be applied to the library crowd evacuation. Originality/value The highlights of this paper are listed as followings: the accuracy and accessibility of the metro station's real-time information are improved by integrating IoT technology with the intelligent route programming of crowd emergency evacuation. An improved MABAC approach is introduced to the expert support model. It promotes the applicability and reliability of decision making for emergency evacuation route selection in metro station. It is a novel way to combine the decision-making methods with practice."}
{"id":165,"title":"Bridging identity challenges: why and how one library plugged ORCiD into their enterprise","keyword":"Digital libraries; Identity management; Identification; Author disambiguation","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the implementation and impact of a locally customized Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCiD) profile wizard. It also provides a broader context for adopting ORCiD as an identity and single sign-on solution. Design/methodology/approach A custom web application was designed by a library team and implemented using a combination of the OAuth protocol and the ORCiD web services API. The tool leveraged a rich, curated set of local publication data, and exposed integration hooks that allowed other enterprise systems to connect ORCiD IDs with an internal employee identifier. Findings Initially the tool saw only modest use. Ultimately its success depended upon integration with other enterprise systems and the requirement of an ORCiD ID for internal funding requests, rather than exclusively on the merits of the tool. Since introduction, it has been used to generate over 1,660 ORCiDs from a population of 4,000 actively publishing researchers. Originality/value Research inputs and research products are now primarily digital objects. So having a reliable system for associating researchers with their output is a big challenge that, if solved, could increase researcher impact and enhance digital scholarship. ORCiD IDs are a potential glue for many aspects of this problem. The design and implementation of the wizard eased and quickened adoption of ORCiD Ids by local researchers due in part to the ease with which a researcher can push publication information already held by the library to their profile. Subsequent integration of researcher ORCiD IDs with local enterprise systems has enabled real-time propagation of ORCiD IDs across research proposal workflow, publication review and content discovery systems."}
{"id":166,"title":"Mixed-Methods Assessment of a Mentoring Program","keyword":"mentoring; assessment; academic libraries","abstract":"A continuous cycle of mixed-methods assessment contributes to the success of a mentoring program, as shown in this case study from a large academic library. Assessment instruments include the mentoring competencies assessment, the fear of negative evaluation scale, a satisfaction survey and a focus group. Assessment results reveal that the mentoring program is meeting its goals of contributing to the professional development of proteges, improving mentor competencies, increasing confidence of participants, and expanding participation in the program."}
{"id":167,"title":"Managing multilingual collections: Insights from data analytics research","keyword":"Data analytics; multilingual collections; mixed methods; public libraries; superdiversity","abstract":"Libraries, through their catalogues and borrowing records are well-placed to use data analytics to enhance their collection management (and of course do this already, for example by directing orders to genres/areas that are heavily borrowed). In this article, we explore some of the insights for the management of multilingual collections offered by a novel research method that fuses analysis of a large data set of borrowing records with data from interviews with library staff. Such a method, we argue, helps to untangle the Gordian knot around why materials in some languages are widely popular while materials for other equally widely-spoken languages sit unused on the shelves. It also draws our attention to the ways in which different demographics of speakers are engaging with library materials across the various languages, and gives a suite of tools local libraries might use to better assess the likely demand for materials in languages other than English."}
{"id":168,"title":"Decolonizing the curriculum","keyword":"Decolonizing the curriculum; scholarly communication; unconscious bias; library and information sector; BAME","abstract":"The term 'decolonizing the curriculum' is of high currency in higher education in the UK and in local students' unions at these institutions. This article seeks to give a very brief history and context for why this is fundamental for academic institutions and what role libraries and the scholarly communication sector can play in this movement. I look at why this is so important for black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) and othered (otherly minoritized, e.g. disabled, LGBTQ etc.) students and what steps some libraries have already taken. One of the themes of the UKSG 2019 Conference was 'diversity and change'; decolonizing the curriculum is exactly that if done correctly. Two presentations from the plenary session provided a good starting point and the article touches on how decolonizing the curriculum may impact research/researchers. It concludes that there is a need for academia to now move past just identifying that there are issues about retention and progression of BAME and othered students and staff, and for both the library and information and scholarly communication sectors to act to address this now."}
{"id":169,"title":"Transforming scholarship in the archives through handwritten text recognition Transkribus as a case study","keyword":"User studies; Library; Archives; Transcription; Neural networks; Digital humanities; Digital library infrastructure; Handwritten text recognition; HTR; Transcribing","abstract":"Purpose An overview of the current use of handwritten text recognition (HTR) on archival manuscript material, as provided by the EU H2020 funded Transkribus platform. It explains HTR, demonstrates Transkribus, gives examples of use cases, highlights the affect HTR may have on scholarship, and evidences this turning point of the advanced use of digitised heritage content. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach This paper adopts a case study approach, using the development and delivery of the one openly available HTR platform for manuscript material. Findings Transkribus has demonstrated that HTR is now a useable technology that can be employed in conjunction with mass digitisation to generate accurate transcripts of archival material. Use cases are demonstrated, and a cooperative model is suggested as a way to ensure sustainability and scaling of the platform. However, funding and resourcing issues are identified. Research limitations/implications - The paper presents results from projects: further user studies could be undertaken involving interviews, surveys, etc. Practical implications - Only HTR provided via Transkribus is covered: however, this is the only publicly available platform for HTR on individual collections of historical documents at time of writing and it represents the current state-of-the-art in this field. Social implications The increased access to information contained within historical texts has the potential to be transformational for both institutions and individuals. Originality/value This is the first published overview of how HTR is used by a wide archival studies community, reporting and showcasing current application of handwriting technology in the cultural heritage sector."}
{"id":170,"title":"The role of serendipity in the story ideation process of print media journalists","keyword":"Newspapers; Written communications; Information Science; Generation and dissemination of information; Research; Social sciences","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to build upon the studies of journalism from an LIS perspective by exploring and differentiating the purposive behavior of newspaper reporters from their serendipitous encounters with information that lead to new story ideas. This paper also provides a path toward pedagogical improvements in training the modern journalism workforce in being more open to creative story ideas. Design/methodology/approach This study utilized semi-structured telephone interviews. Participants were recruited via e-mail after collecting contact information through the Cision database. The study sample was drawn from newspaper reporters who work at or freelance for the top 25 metropolitan newspapers in the USA, in terms of circulation size, based on data from the Alliance for Audited Media. A total of 15 participants were interviewed. Findings This paper provides insight into the story ideation process of journalists in that the study participants generally do not think about how they are coming up with story ideas as much as they are striving to place themselves in situations where, based on their experience and interests, they know they are more likely to encounter a good idea. Each encounter proved meaningful in some powerful fashion, which speaks to the historical importance of serendipity in achieving breakthroughs and discoveries in a wide variety of fields. Research limitations/implications - The sampling frame for this study was relatively small, representing 8 percent of the total number of working newspaper journalists from the top 25 newspapers in the USA, in terms of circulation size. Therefore, the findings are not generalizable to the entire population of journalists in this country. Practical implications - The findings point to the importance of a prepared mind in facilitating serendipitous episodes. In the case of journalism, that means developing a heightened news sense and cultivating routines where they place themselves in trigger-rich environments. Pedagogically, journalism education must include courses in creative storytelling to help train the modern newspaper workforce in an ever-expanding and competitive media landscape. These courses, ideally paired with techniques and models from the field of information science and learning technologies, could help train young journalists in methods that enhance their ability to identify, seek and pursue serendipitous stories. Originality/value This paper fulfills a need in journalism studies in finding variability in news routines by utilizing an interdisciplinary approach that combines journalism studies and library and information science models to probe how journalists encounter ideas incidentally. Previous research in this area has focused on how news consumers serendipitously encounter information. This paper takes a fresh approach to explore how creative ideas are encountered serendipitously in the construction of news."}
{"id":171,"title":"Disinformation and misinformation triangle A conceptual model for \"\"\"\"fake news\"\"\"\" epidemic, causal factors and interventions","keyword":"Newspapers; Internet; Deception; Disinformation","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to treat disinformation and misinformation (intentionally deceptive and unintentionally inaccurate misleading information, respectively) as a socio-cultural technology-enabled epidemic in digital news, propagated via social media. Design/methodology/approach The proposed disinformation and misinformation triangle is a conceptual model that identifies the three minimal causal factors occurring simultaneously to facilitate the spread of the epidemic at the societal level. Findings Following the epidemiological disease triangle model, the three interacting causal factors are translated into the digital news context: the virulent pathogens are falsifications, clickbait, satirical \"\"\"\"fakes\"\"\"\" and other deceptive or misleading news content; the susceptible hosts are information-overloaded, time-pressed news readers lacking media literacy skills; and the conducive environments are polluted poorly regulated social media platforms that propagate and encourage the spread of various \"\"\"\"fakes.\"\"\"\" Originality/value The three types of interventions - automation, education and regulation - are proposed as a set of holistic measures to reveal, and potentially control, predict and prevent further proliferation of the epidemic. Partial automated solutions with natural language processing, machine learning and various automated detection techniques are currently available, as exemplified here briefly. Automated solutions assist (but not replace) human judgments about whether news is truthful and credible. Information literacy efforts require further in-depth understanding of the phenomenon and interdisciplinary collaboration outside of the traditional library and information science, incorporating media studies, journalism, interpersonal psychology and communication perspectives."}
{"id":172,"title":"Document and data continuity at the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology","keyword":"Archives; Documentation; Classification; Archaeology; Museums; Spatiality; Provenance; Provenience","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine how archaeological document collections are layered entities and, thus, consist of documents that may be in discordance with one another. Implications of this scenario for scientific study are discussed. Tensions arise between archaeological and Information and Library Science practices. Curators become primary agents in reconstructing the appropriate representational continuity of these documents. Design/methodology/approach This paper is an in-depth examination of documentation in the Glenn Black Laboratory of Archaeology. It assesses how representations between documents are maintained as part of the collection management process. A document archaeological analysis of the Angel Mounds Collection shows how discordant data between documents is reconciled. Findings The study shows how documentary institutions are central to maintaining the chain of reference necessary to maintain the veracity of scientific data. Documents are embedded within a professional network of classification control that has implications for the conceptualization of documents. The study can help scholars gain a more nuanced view of the role of documents in scientific knowledge creation. Social implications - Curatorial intervention plays a central role inmaintaining the veracity of scientific data. In this way, the narrative shows how social and professional scientific discourses are impacted by curatorial intervention and that this process is inextricable from how we understand \"\"\"\"knowledge\"\"\"\" broadly construed. Originality/value This study examines how documents are embedded within a broader collection context and further studies should acknowledge this. It shows how documents within the domain of archaeology pose specific issues of concern for document curators and scholars, especially in relation to the documentation of spatial data, which is central to this work."}
{"id":173,"title":"Closing the researcher-practitioner gap An exploration of the impact of an AHRC networking grant","keyword":"Collaboration; Research; Skills; Librarians; Research methods; Communities; Practitioners","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the extent to which learning gained through participation in three research methods workshops funded by an Arts and Humanities Research Council networking grant was applied in practice. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected by online survey and focus group from individuals who participated in the Developing Research Excellence and Methods (DREaM) project workshops in 2011/2012. The survey data were coded and analysed manually, as were the transcribed focus group discussions. Findings Following the conclusion of the DREaM project the participants at the core of the network applied their learning from the workshops to innovate in the workplace and to develop information services, with evident impact on end-users of library and information services. The strongest impact of the DREaM project, however, was found in reports of widened opportunities for the researcher and practitioner cadre members, many of which arose from collaborations. This provides evidence of a second proven strategy (in addition to the provision of research reports in practitioner publications) for narrowing the library and information science (LIS) research-practice gap: the creation of researcher-practitioner networks. Research limitations/implications - Collaborative interactions between academic researchers and practitioners bring benefits to both network participants themselves and to the wider communities with which they interact. These are likely to be applicable across a range of subject domains and geographies. Practical implications - Network grants are valuable for furnishing learning that may be applied in practice, and for bridging the research-practice gap. Social implications - In LIS and other domains that suffer from a research-practice gap (e.g. teaching, social work, nursing, policing, management) the bringing together of researchers and practitioners in networks may address problems associated with misunderstandings between the two communities, and lead to improved services provision. Originality/value This study provides an evaluation of network development that goes beyond simply reporting changes in network topology. It does so by assessing the value that network relationships provide to individuals and groups, extending knowledge on mechanisms of collaborative interaction within research networks. It is also the first detailed study of the impact of a UK research council networking grant."}
{"id":174,"title":"The reading background of Goodreads book club members: a female fiction canon?","keyword":"Gender; Goodreads; Book groups; Fiction authors; Fiction cannon; Fiction genres; Fiction reading; Reading groups","abstract":"Purpose Despite the social, educational and therapeutic benefits of book clubs, little is known about which books participants are likely to have read. In response, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the public bookshelves of those that have joined a group within the Goodreads social network site. Design/methodology/approach Books listed as read by members of 50 large English-language Goodreads groups - with a genre focus or other theme - were compiled by author and title. Findings Recent and youth-oriented fiction dominate the 50 books most read by book club members, whilst almost half are works of literature frequently taught at the secondary and postsecondary level (literary classics). Whilst J.K. Rowling is almost ubiquitous (at least 63 per cent as frequently listed as other authors in any group, including groups for other genres), most authors, including Shakespeare (15 per cent), Goulding (6 per cent) and Hemmingway (9 per cent), are little read by some groups. Nor are individual recent literary prize winners or works in languages other than English frequently read. Research limitations/implications - Although these results are derived from a single popular website, knowing more about what book club members are likely to have read should help participants, organisers and moderators. For example, recent literary prize winners might be a good choice, given that few members may have read them. Originality/value This is the first large scale study of book group members' reading patterns. Whilst typical reading is likely to vary by group theme and average age, there seems to be a mainly female canon of about 14 authors and 19 books that Goodreads book club members are likely to have read."}
{"id":175,"title":"Exploring the role of repertoire in library cataloging","keyword":"Library cataloging; Repertoire; Design; Cataloger's judgement; Think-aloud; Observation","abstract":"Purpose Library work is increasingly being explored from the perspective of design. Still, little work has actively explored specific aspects of design as they relate to library cataloging. The purpose of this paper is to dive deeper into the relationship between library cataloging and design by exploring a specific aspect of design - the concept of repertoire, or the use of previous experiences and bodies of knowledge during current work. Design/methodology/approach To examine catalogers' use of repertoire, this paper employed a juxtaposition of field observations of professional library catalogers' work processes with elements of \"\"\"\"think-aloud\"\"\"\" protocols. Findings The researchers identified three major types of repertory knowledge that were demonstrated by catalogers: internally embedded repertory knowledge; externally embedded repertory knowledge; and seeking out new knowledge using other sources. Additionally, certain trends were noted concerning which repertory knowledge was utilized for which particular task. Determining subject and genre headings were noted for relying quite extensively on internal repertoire such as personal knowledge and institutional knowledge, along with external sources, such as personal notes and local examples. Originality/value This paper adds to a growing body of work calling for design approaches in libraries and related information settings, and breaks ground by applying the previously unexplored concept of repertoire to librarianship, specifically library cataloging, which offers a new perspective on cataloger's judgement."}
{"id":176,"title":"Mitigating risk: mediating transition through the enactment of information literacy practices","keyword":"Information literacy; Transition; International students; Practice theory; Everyday life; Information practices","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the emergent grounded theory of mitigating risk, which was produced through an analysis of the information literacy practices of English-speakers who are learning a language overseas as part of their undergraduate degree. Design/methodology/approach The grounded theory emerges from a qualitative study that was framed by practice theory and transitions theory, and employed constructivist grounded theory, semi-structured interviews and photo-elicitation methods to explore the information activities of 26 language-learners from Australia, Canada, the UK and the USA. Findings The grounded theory of mitigating risk illustrates how academic, financial and physical risks that are produced through language-learner engagement overseas catalyse the enactment of information literacy practices that enable students to mediate their transition overseas. Research limitations/implications - This study's theory-building is localised and contextual rather than generalisable. Practical implications - The grounded theory broadens librarians' and language-educators' knowledge of student activities during immersive educational experiences as well as extending understanding about the shape that information literacy takes within transition to a new intercultural context. Social implications - The grounded theory develops understanding about the role that local communities play within intercultural transition and how these groups can respond to and prepare for increasingly fluid patterns of global movement. Originality/value This paper contributes to an increasingly sophisticated theoretical conceptualisation of information literacy while further providing a detailed exploration of transition from an information perspective."}
{"id":177,"title":"The moderating effects of information overload and academic procrastination on the information avoidance behavior among Filipino undergraduate thesis writers","keyword":"Academic procrastination; Filipino; thesis writers; information avoidance; information overload; reading attitudes; reading strategies; structural equation model","abstract":"Information avoidance is a behavior that could either prevent or delay consumption of information. While information avoidance has been documented in various fields of interest, its overall dynamics in the context of library and information science remains a research blankspot. The overall intent of this paper is to develop a model that examines the moderating effect of information overload and academic procrastination on the information avoidance behavior among Filipino undergraduate thesis writers. Capitalizing on Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) design, a total of 215 Filipino undergraduate thesis writers participated in the study. A multi-aspect questionnaire was used to measure the following variables: information overload, academic procrastination and information avoidance. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. Results show that when students have a positive attitude towards reading, the more likely they are to employ better reading strategies and the less likely they are to exhibit information avoidance. On the other hand, the more reading strategies are used, the lower is information avoidance. Additionally, the tendency to procrastinate has less effect on the relationship between reading strategies and information avoidance and the tendency to procrastinate and acquire excessive information has less effect on the relationship between reading attitudes and information avoidance. Implications for university settings are also discussed in this paper."}
{"id":178,"title":"Library and information science as a career in Kuwait","keyword":"Alumni skills; curriculum updating; ICT skills; information and communications technology; information studies; job market; Kuwait; library and information science","abstract":"The Library and Information Science discipline is in constant flux, facing myriad impediments with the development of technology. Per se, the field introduced information and communications technology into its curriculum which has changed librarians' roles in information handling. Moreover, the integration of the term 'information' changed the nomenclature thereby giving a new name of Information Science/Studies, embracing an enormous range of subjects. The present study investigates the previous and current skills of alumni at the Department of Library and Information Science, College of Basic Education, Kuwait. Descriptive analysis of the distributed survey revealed frequencies and percentages data on participants' gender, marital status, age, grade point average, certificate obtained, employment sector, years of experience, and salary. Qualitative data revealed comments on employment issues, difficulties faced, and the Department of Library and Information Science curriculum. The findings suggested that the majority of the alumni have benefited from their major as their employment is relevant (84%), it is within their specialisation and most of them (56%) are employed in a library setting. The most frequently learned skill is ethics (54%), and the skills that needed improvement are library skills and English language proficiency. The research data initiated a list of skills required and organisations employing the alumni. It is recommended that LIS alumni should be equippedwith multi-tasking skills to work at the job market institutions, and that LIS schools should start offering a PhD qualification in Kuwait. This research contributes to decisions in curriculum updating from the viewpoint of alumni to meet the requirements of the job market. The research is the first study to collect data from LIS alumni in Kuwait at CBE, PAAET and realises their concerns. Departments sharing a similar curriculum can benefit as the research is an initial step that should be regularly taken to update the curricula."}
{"id":179,"title":"Design thinking and methods in library practice and graduate library education","keyword":"Design thinking; graduate library education; librarianship; questionnaire surveys; United States","abstract":"Despite interest in the application of design thinking and methods in librarianship, there seems to be a disconnect between application and education to support it. This study used an online questionnaire to elicit feedback from library workers in the United States about interest in and use of design thinking and methods in library practice, and the need for design skills and abilities in library education. We found that practicing librarians perceive design thinking and methods have relevance to library work, but opinions vary based on library type and nature of the work. Design thinking and methods were used mostly for space planning and program development, with applications emphasizing empathy and user/community understanding aspects-despite myriad other possibilities. Most respondents were in favor of including design thinking and methods in MLIS programs, which can support more robust applications through inclusion of the theoretical, philosophical, and epistemological underpinnings from which design thinking and methods emerge."}
{"id":180,"title":"Libraries as agents for development: The potential role of Egyptian rural public libraries towards the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals based on the UN 2030 Agenda","keyword":"Egypt; public libraries; qualitative approach; rural areas; Sustainable Development Goals; United Nations","abstract":"The key purpose of this study is to investigate the potential role of Egyptian rural public libraries, being one of the social agents for development, towards the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals according to the United Nations Agenda for 2030. To meet the objectives and questions of the study, a multi-faceted research methodology was adopted and conducted in the period from September to November 2017. The study used a qualitative approach in terms of personal interview, discussion and observations of group meetings, and examination of documents to investigate the implementation of community development programmemes and services in 34 rural public libraries representing the four main administrative divisions comprising Egypt. The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals have been discussed with ways in which Egyptian rural public libraries can include and meet them. Challenges facing libraries in the provision of information (poor infrastructure, inappropriate collections and related facilities and services, high levels of illiteracy, lack of funding and cooperation between related agencies, inappropriate training of library and information professionals, lack of studies and surveys, as well as analyses of information needs of rural communities) have also been emphasized. This study concluded that Egyptian rural public libraries have struggled to be part of the United Nations Agenda for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. They have tried as much as possible to integrate and adapt to the surrounding community in light of the common economic, political and social factors and conditions. Despite these challenges, these libraries showed a good response that is characterized as somewhat positive, though not sufficient, toward the achievement of these goals."}
{"id":181,"title":"Loops in publication citation networks","keyword":"Bibliometrics; citation analysis; citation network; informetrics; library and information science; quantitative science studies; scientometrics","abstract":"Traditionally, publication citation networks are regarded as acyclic, that is, no loops in the network as an earlier published article cannot cite a later published article. However, due to the accessibility of pre-print versions of articles, there might be some loops in a publication citation network. This article presents a descriptive statistic on loops in publication citation networks of computer science and physics by employing a network-based indicator, namely, strongly connected component (SCC). By employing computer science and physics disciplines publications from the Web of Science database as examples, this article examines the count of loops, how the count changes over time and how the count relates to the published year difference between publications within the loop in the citation network. Some common structural patterns are also extracted and analysed; we observe that the two disciplines share the most frequent patterns though there exist some minor differences. Moreover, we find that self-citations in terms of authors, authors' institutions and journals contribute to the formation of loops in publication citation networks."}
{"id":182,"title":"What is innovative to public libraries in the United States? A perspective of library administrators for classifying innovations","keyword":"Innovation; process; technology; partnership; program; public libraries","abstract":"Innovations are critical for public libraries but rarely does any primary research study the scope and interpretation of the term \"\"\"\"innovation\"\"\"\" by public libraries. Also, few of the existing innovation typologies are based on data collected from public libraries. This study fills in the gap by eliciting 80 innovations reported by the administrators of 108 award-winning public libraries in the United States, and proposes the first organic classification of innovations for public libraries, with the following four types of innovations: Program (access-oriented/use-oriented), Process (efficiency-driven/effectiveness-driven), Partnership (internal/external), and Technology (web-based technologies/assistive technologies/artificial intelligence). Findings can advance the state of innovations in libraries."}
{"id":183,"title":"A case study investigation of academic library support for open educational resources in Scottish universities","keyword":"Academic libraries; copyright; digital skills; higher education institutions; licensing; open educational practices; open educational resources","abstract":"The aim of the research was to investigate why and how Scottish university libraries support open educational resources and to assess their ability to provide support services for their development and use within higher education institutions. There has been little research on the role of academic libraries in supporting open educational resources in Scotland and previous research found that there is a lack of awareness of them in Scottish higher education institutions and few have open educational resources policies. The case study methodology therefore involved two Scottish academic libraries providing open educational resources services. The libraries' motivation includes supporting teaching and learning and the development of educator digital skills and copyright knowledge. However, there are a number of barriers limiting the services the libraries are able to provide, particularly lack of human resources. The research confirmed the findings of previous research on the importance of institutional commitment, incentives for educator engagement, and understanding of copyright and licensing issues by educators and library staff."}
{"id":184,"title":"How libraries can support society publishers to accelerate their transition to full and immediate OA and Plan S","keyword":"Open access; learned society publishers; transformative agreements; OA; scholarly publishers; research information; journals","abstract":"The relationship between libraries and society publishers has not previously been a close one. While transactions have in the past been mediated by third parties, larger commercial publishers or agents, there is now an opportunity for strategic new collaborations as societies seek to transition to open access (OA) and deploy business models compliant with Plan S. Wellcome, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP) commissioned Information Power Ltd to undertake to support society publishers in accelerating their transition to OA in alignment with Plan S. Outcomes demonstrate support in principle from library consortia and their members to repurpose existing expenditure to help society publishers to successfully make a full transition to OA. Principles to inform the short- and medium-term development of OA transformative agreements have been co-developed by consortium representatives and publishers to inform development of an OA transformative agreement toolkit."}
{"id":185,"title":"Data science from a library and information science perspective","keyword":"Data science; Data scientist; Skills; Business value; Data management; Information science; Library science; Bibliographic analysis; Literature review; IoT","abstract":"Purpose Data science is a relatively new field which has gained considerable attention in recent years. This new field requires a wide range of knowledge and skills from different disciplines including mathematics and statistics, computer science and information science. The purpose of this paper is to present the results of the study that explored the field of data science from the library and information science (LIS) perspective. Design/methodology/approach Analysis of research publications on data science was made on the basis of papers published in the Web of Science database. The following research questions were proposed: What are the main tendencies in publication years, document types, countries of origin, source titles, authors of publications, affiliations of the article authors and the most cited articles related to data science in the field of LIS? What are the main themes discussed in the publications from the LIS perspective? Findings The highest contribution to data science comes from the computer science research community. The contribution of information science and library science community is quite small. However, there has been continuous increase in articles from the year 2015. The main document types are journal articles, followed by conference proceedings and editorial material. The top three journals that publish data science papers from the LIS perspective are the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, the International Journal of Information Management and the Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology. The top five countries publishing are USA, China, England, Australia and India. The most cited article has got 112 citations. The analysis revealed that the data science field is quite interdisciplinary by nature. In addition to the field of LIS the papers belonged to several other research areas. The reviewed articles belonged to the six broad categories: data science education and training; knowledge and skills of the data professional; the role of libraries and librarians in the data science movement; tools, techniques and applications of data science; data science from the knowledge management perspective; and data science from the perspective of health sciences. Originality/value The field of data science has not been explored using bibliographic analysis of publications from the perspective of the LIS. This paper helps to better understand the field of data science and the perspectives for information professionals."}
{"id":186,"title":"Low-cost similarity calculation on ontology fusion in knowledge bases","keyword":"Digital library; heterogeneous data; heterogeneous ontology; information retrieval; ontology fusion; ontology merging; semantic similarity","abstract":"Ontology fusion in knowledge bases has become less easy, due to the massive capacity involved in the process of semantic similarity calculation. Many similarity calculation methods have been developed, although they are hardly united. This article contributes a low-cost similarity calculation method for ontology fusion, based on the inspiration of binary metrics, with the aim of reducing the size of similarity calculations both spatially and logically. By introducing the definitions of a heterogeneous ontology, entities of ontologies and rules of ontology fusion on the basis of concept fusion and relationship fusion, we put forward the algorithm of main traverse procedure and calculated to be the least cost in time and space in comparison with traditional methods. We adopted three experiments to testify the usability of our approach from the perspective of actual library resources, small datasets and large datasets. In Experiment 1, the bibliographic data from East China Normal University Library were used to show the feasibility and capability of our proposal and present the process of the algorithm. In both Experiments 2 and 3, our approach had at least 88% confidence in detecting accurate merging mappings and also decreased time cost. The test demonstrated a good fusion result. The problem of lower recalls caused by error analysis results from the conflict between the complex structures in ontologies and the recursive functions, which will be improved in the future."}
{"id":187,"title":"Roles of cataloguing librarians in the digital era","keyword":"Electronic publishing; Oman; Cataloging; Electronic resources; Cataloging librarians; Information organization","abstract":"Purpose This study aims to explore the roles and skills of Omani academic cataloguing librarians in facilitating access to various kinds of traditional and digital information resources and challenges confronting them in fulfilling that task. Design/methodology/approach Data for this research were gathered from 37 academic libraries in the country through a questionnaire sent to their cataloguing librarians. Google Docs format was used for cumulating and presenting quantitative data, whilst content analysis was utilized for gathering the qualitative data in specific themes according to the research questions. Findings The obvious findings are that Omani academic cataloguers still perform the traditional cataloguing functions, including copy and original cataloguing, and maintain authority files. Moreover, more than half of the respondents have the skills required for working in groups and are familiar with cataloguing tools such as RDA rules and BIBFRAME. However, cataloguers lack familiarity with computer languages (XML, PMH, OAI, RDF) and metadata. Practical implications - The research concludes with suggestions to libraries for improving librarians' skills and performance through such as provision of proficient training and establishment of a collaborative body. Originality/value This research addresses an area of interest to most librarians. However, few researchers in the authors' region have focused on this topic. The study, therefore, aims to contribute to filling this gap through assessing whether cataloguers in Oman have the skills and roles required for organizing various information resources in the digital era."}
{"id":188,"title":"Critical success factors in library reengineering: a case of academic libraries in Kenya","keyword":"Academic libraries; Critical success factors; Kenya; Business process reengineering; University libraries; Library reengineering","abstract":"Purpose Academic libraries are reengineering their services to address the gap brought about by the convergence of physical and virtual information landscape. Despite the reengineering efforts, as many as 70 per cent of the libraries do not achieve the expected results. Certain critical success factors need to be in place for successful implementation. This paper aims to investigate the key success factors to service reengineering in an effort to establish their extent of application in university libraries in Kenya. Design/methodology/approach A multiple case study approach of six purposively selected private and public university libraries in Kenya based on Webometric ranking as an indicator of reengineering was used. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews with 30 librarians. The qualitative data collected were analyzed through content analysis. Findings The following key success factors were found to have been considered during reengineering: top management commitment, planning, provision of required resources, appropriate IT infrastructure, presence of skilled and competent staff, value of the library to the university and teamwork. Despite the central role of training, change management program and having a clear vision and objectives, university libraries in Kenya did not pay any attention to them as deserved. The authors conclude that university libraries in Kenya have not optimally achieved the desired reengineering results as a result of overlooking training and change management as critical success factors. The paper recommends that the identified critical success factors should be considered wholly not in isolation. Research limitations/implications - The study was carried out among the top-ranked universities according to the January 2017 Webometric ranking; and therefore the findings may give a general indication of the critical success factors considered by university libraries in Kenya. However, this pre-condition may have locked out other libraries that may have made some recommendable strides in re-engineering their services. Originality/value This study has practical implications in identifying the critical success factors for library service reengineering to provide insights on the factors to consider as librarians reengineer library services."}
{"id":189,"title":"Recruitment and retention of information professionals: library leaders' perspectives in Pakistan","keyword":"Pakistan; Retention; University libraries; Human resources; Hiring-information professionals; Library leaders","abstract":"Purpose This study aims to highlight the issues and concerns specific to information professionals (IPs) in academic libraries of Pakistan. It identifies the problems that academic libraries face in attracting and hiring competent IPs along with the strategies to be used to recruit and retain them in the dynamic environment of academia. Moreover, it provides a list of required skills that employers would look for while hiring IPs in academic settings. Design/methodology/approach Semi-structured interviews of 20 library leaders involved in hiring process were conducted from 16 public and private sector universities. Findings Findings identified interpersonal skills as the most desired followed by the subject knowledge and IT orientation while hiring IPs for the present and foreseeable future. Good salary package, conducive work environment with opportunities for learning and continuing professional development and speedy promotion were significant perceived factors to attract and retain the talented professionals in university library settings. Practical implications - The study would be helpful for policymakers and administrators to hire and retain the IPs capable of developing user-centered services in academic libraries. Originality/value Practical suggestions made for hiring, retaining and developing IPs in academic libraries would be beneficial for other developing countries with similar context. It addressed an unexplored area in the context of a developing country and reported original research that will assist policy and decision-makers to hire and retain competent human resources."}
{"id":190,"title":"Auckland libraries as a multicultural bridge in New Zealand Perceptions of new immigrant library users","keyword":"Perceptions; Library users; Immigrants; New Zealand; Auckland libraries; Multicultural bridge","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this research is to explore how immigrant library users view Auckland Libraries as a multicultural bridge in New Zealand. The research explored the various factors keeping different cultures apart in the New Zealand socio cultural systems and to find out the gaps in the provision of multicultural services in Auckland public libraries. The study also discusses the specific roles Auckland public libraries play in the development of multiculturalism in New Zealand from the perspective of immigrant users. Design/methodology/approach The study uses a qualitative research approach. Semi-structured interviews conducted with 15 participants including five library staff members and ten users of the Auckland library. Thematic analysis (qualitative data analysis, where data is grouped into themes) was used for data analysis. Findings Participants perceive that the Auckland Library had an advantage over other citizen service institutions in the development and services of multiculturalism in New Zealand. The participants understand that language, cultural background, beliefs and values are some of the causes of gaps between different ethnic groups, and only by learning from each other can groups enhance mutual understanding between them. The services and programs Auckland Library offer to immigrant enable various interactions among different cultural groups and enhance learning from one another to facilitate their integration into the New Zealand society. The findings show that Auckland public libraries have some gaps in multicultural services. In particular, there are more than 200 different ethnicities in Auckland, but the Auckland library's website does not have the function of a multilingual search tab service, lacks a multicultural book collection and some of the existing collections of books are of low quality, low literary value and so on. The study suggests that these issues need to be improved. Research limitations/implications - This was small-scale research involving the perspectives of only 15 participants. Nevertheless, the findings provide constructive insight into the development of multicultural services in Auckland libraries that can serve as a useful basis for a broader exploration of more immigrant groups in Auckland and New Zealand as a whole. Practical implications - The results of this research will provide valuable information for the Auckland libraries to have a better plan for multicultural services in the future. The findings will also serve as a reference for improving multicultural services in the Auckland libraries. Originality/value Although other studies have looked at immigrants' behavior and perception on various issues in New Zealand, this study is the first to look at how different immigrant groups percept Auckland libraries as a multicultural bridge to help integrate them."}
{"id":191,"title":"Academics' experience of copyright A case study of teaching at the University of Greenwich","keyword":"Academic libraries; Copyright; University of Greenwich; University staff; University teaching","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to obtain a snapshot of attitudes and comprehension of the University of Greenwich (UoG) academics towards copyright and the impact of same on their teaching, complementing this with a survey of the experience of academic librarians (ALs) throughout the UK when dealing with faculty and copyright. Design/methodology/approach Two questionnaires were created and circulated to capture information from two sampled groups: the UoG academic staff and UK-wide ALs. A total of 55 responses were received to the questionnaire distributed to the former, and 83 responses were received to the questionnaire distributed to the latter. Findings The majority of the UoG academics believed they possessed a fair, or better than fair, understanding of copyright, with numerous respondents self-taught on the subject. Nevertheless, a significant number thought they might have broken copyright when teaching, while also revealing the belief that copyright was a limitation on their teaching. The AL survey suggested an average comprehension of copyright among academics, while noting that some of the latter felt a degree of antipathy towards copyright. Originality/value Although focused on a single institution, this study implies that copyright instruction for academic staff needs to be substantially improved, and it suggests the need for greater visibility of training programmes."}
{"id":192,"title":"Changes in Scholarly Reading in Finland Over a Decade: Influences of E-Journals and Social Media","keyword":"social media; scholarly journals; sharing by scholars; e-journals; scholarly reading","abstract":"Nationwide surveys of researchers in Finland in 2007 and 2016 distributed with the assistance of FinELib, the Finnish national consortium, show that researchers use a growing range of sources to find and access scholarly articles and that some reading patterns are changing. The percentage of articles found by searching and browsing are decreasing, while researchers are using more social ways to locate articles. Research social networking sites are rated as important to their work. They read more on-screen, although still print some material out for final reading. Reading patterns for books are different, as researchers still rely more on printed books than e-books, in spite of an increase in e-book collections through their libraries. This study shows a continuous process of incremental change, enabled by changes in scholarly publishing, social networking, and library collection decisions. More changes can be expected, as researchers adopt systems and patterns that fit with their work patterns and make the finding, locating, and reading of scholarly materials easier. Libraries must both lead and adapt to these new reading patterns by providing links and access to a variety of journal services and by maintaining a balance of print and e-book collections."}
{"id":193,"title":"An Investigation into the Underpinning Factors of Plagiarism among Universities in Iran","keyword":"plagiarism; information ethics; research ethics; academic misconduct; Iran universities","abstract":"We are living in a time where plagiarism is a highly critical issue in the publish-or-perish stage of academic life. There have been many efforts to address this issue by holistic socio-cognitive variables but they do not seem explanatory enough in context-specific areas. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the root causes of plagiarism in a specific context, i.e. Iranian universities, by offering a structural model to reveal the building blocks of this phenomenon. Setting the goal, we chose Corbin and Strauss's (2008) Grounded Theory (GT) approach, avoiding its paradigmatic cliche that a theoretical model emerges only from data without any pre-assumption. The research population included faculty members, PhD candidates and master's students selected from universities in Tehran, Iran. Open theoretical sampling and, then, discriminative sampling were used. Fifty-one interviews, two newspaper interviews, and three focus groups were conducted. The interviewees were accessed through universities' library and information centers. Taken together, 56 interviews were transcribed and codified. Lincoln and Guba's (2008) criteria were used to control the quality of the research process. \"\"\"\"Indifference\"\"\"\" to plagiarism is the central phenomenon and \"\"\"\"cultural depositories\"\"\"\" plus \"\"\"\"governmental capitalism\"\"\"\" were found to be the root factors. These two factors may lead to \"\"\"\"Bureaucratic university\"\"\"\" (Moodie 2006) as a context for the emergence of \"\"\"\"research formalism\"\"\"\", \"\"\"\"uncritical education\"\"\"\" and \"\"\"\"scholastic habitus\"\"\"\". All these factors, together with direct reflexive elements including bad exemplars, the irresponsibility of professors, immoral trade-off, unscientific evaluation, insignificant differentiation, and vindications, lead to \"\"\"\"indifference\"\"\"\". One of the research's implications is that plagiarism in Iran seems not to result from individual-psychological factors but from cultural, economic, legal and organizational factors. Another implication is that in the investigation of social or organizational problems we should take a look at the concept of normality. We explored the factors tending to make a problem a normal phenomenon. We also pinpointed the things making people indifferent to a problem, factors pushing abnormal phenomenon to the realm of normality, and elements constituting the origins of the current order of things which are mysteriously silenced and practically behaved."}
{"id":194,"title":"Speaking Out: International Doctoral Students' Information Needs, Seeking Behaviors, Feelings, and Experience during the Process of Applying for Graduate Study in the US","keyword":"international students; information seeking behavior; graduate education; doctoral students; application process","abstract":"International student enrollment in US colleges and universities benefits the US economy in many ways and increases diversity on campus While much research on international students exist, we know very little about the experiences of international doctoral students. In this study, we explored the information needs, seeking behaviors, feelings, and overall experiences of 33 international doctoral students during the process of applying for doctoral study in the US. We used in-depth interviews and a questionnaire to collect the data. Findings show that the students used Experiential Resources (EXR) and Authorized Resources (AUR) to meet their information needs. Students faced issues and challenges in using university and academic programs websites and had negative feelings about the application process. Students made several suggestions for enhancing their experiences, including making websites more usable. The findings have implications for improving the usability of websites and for providing better services to support the students' information needs and information seeking behaviors."}
{"id":195,"title":"DRAS-TIC Linked Data: Evenly Distributing the Past","keyword":"distributed database; linked data platform; Fedora Commons repository; horizontal scaling","abstract":"Memory institutions must be able to grow a fully-functional repository incrementally as collections grow, without expensive enterprise storage, massive data migrations, and the performance limits that stem from the vertical storage strategies. The Digital Repository at Scale that Invites Computation (DRAS-TIC) Fedora research project, funded by a two-year National Digital Platform grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS), is producing open-source software, tested cluster configurations, documentation, and best-practice guides that enable institutions to manage linked data repositories with petabyte-scale collections reliably. DRAS-TIC is a research initiative at the University of Maryland (UMD). The first DRAS-TIC repository system, named Indigo, was developed in 2015 and 2016 through a collaboration between U.K.-based storage company, Archive Analytics Ltd., and the UMD iSchool Digital Curation Innovation Center (DCIC), through funding from an NSF DIBBs (Data Infrastructure Building Blocks) grant (NCSA \"\"\"\"Brown Dog\"\"\"\"). DRAS-TIC Indigo leverages industry standard distributed database technology, in the form of Apache Cassandra, to provide open-ended scaling of repository storage without performance degradation. With the DRAS-TIC Fedora initiative, we make use of the Trellis Linked Data Platform (LDP), developed by Aaron Coburn at Amherst College, to add the LDP API over similar Apache Cassandra storage. This paper will explain our partner use cases, explore the system components, and showcase our performance-oriented approach, with the most emphasis given to performance measures available through the analytical dashboard on our testbed website."}
{"id":196,"title":"The Transcript OPEN Library Political Science Model: A Sustainable Way into Open Access for E-Books in the Humanities and Social Sciences","keyword":"open access; business models; scientific publishing; humanities and social sciences; e-books","abstract":"The strategic goal of the project \"\"\"\"National Contact Point Open Access OA2020-DE\"\"\"\" is to create the conditions for a large-scale open-access transformation in accordance with the Alliance of German Science Organizations. In close collaboration with the publisher transcript, we developed a business model that strengthens the transformation process for e-books in the humanities and social sciences. It largely addresses the drawbacks of existing models. Moreover, it is manageable, sustainable, transparent, and scalable for both publishers and libraries. This case report describes the setup of the model, its successful implementation for the branch \"\"\"\"political science\"\"\"\" of transcript in 2019, and provides a Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats (SWOT) analysis. We believe that it has the potential to become one of the major open-access business models for research monographs and anthologies in the humanities and social sciences, especially for non-English e-books."}
{"id":197,"title":"Campus partnerships for promoting equity, diversity and inclusion: A case study of the NCBI Model for reducing prejudice and intergroup conflict at Florida State University Libraries","keyword":"Diversity; Inclusion; Partnership; Collaboration; Strategic initiative","abstract":"This article will explore collaborations between the University Libraries and the campus community in implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives on campus through participation in the National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI). The article will take an in-depth look at the prejudice reduction and discrimination trainings conducted in the FSU Libraries, and how the trainings contributed to implementing the Libraries' strategic initiative for diversity and inclusion. These partnerships between the Libraries and the campus community exemplify successful collaborations needed to achieve preeminent institutional goals like diversity and inclusion. FSU has been recognized for Higher Education Excellence in Diversity, and is a national Diversity Champion since 2014 (Insight into Diversity: online)."}
{"id":198,"title":"Visions of value: Leading the development of a view of the University Library in the 21st century","keyword":"","abstract":"Over the course of 2018 the University of Sheffield Library conducted a series of interviews and workshops with stakeholders as part of a strategic project to reflect on the value of the university library in the 21st century. Using a mixed methodology, participants were asked to reflect upon the future Higher Education (HE) environment for the university and, for academic participants, their discipline. In this context participants were also asked to reflect upon the future value of the University Library in a series of questions designed to elicit value statements using a tool which the project group have called the 'Wheel of Value'. The resulting reflections upon the future environment have been grouped into four categories reflecting the drivers for change; Digitalisation, Student Experience, Diversification and Collaboration recognizing that there is considerable overlap and interconnection between these. The reflections on the future value of the library are presented by Wheel of Value higher order categorization. This approach proved useful in eliciting responses from participants in the face of recognized difficulty in getting beyond current views of the library and the approach is recommended to other universities looking to carry out a similar project. The results of this research will be used to inform the development of a view of the library for the purpose of engaging with our university community and key partners."}
{"id":199,"title":"Open Access initiatives in Zimbabwe: Case of academic libraries","keyword":"Open access; Library consortia; Access to information; Digital literacy","abstract":"Globally library consortia activities are gaining momentum and Africa is not an exception. The Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) dispensation has ushered in a transformative era characterised by the open access initiatives (OAI). Technologies development has added a new dimension to how academic libraries manage scholarly content. This article seeks to explore how academic libraries are progressing in their open access initiatives in Zimbabwe. This article also examines the extent to which open access has been adopted in Zimbabwe's higher education institutions (HEIs). The article seeks to find out how academic libraries can benefit from open access initiatives. The article also analyses the roles of stakeholders in strengthening the open access initiatives among academic libraries in Zimbabwe. The paper will suggest strategies to strengthen the open access initiatives in Zimbabwe."}
{"id":200,"title":"Navigating the hidden void: The unique challenges of accommodating library employees with invisible disabilities","keyword":"Invisible disabilities; Library administration; Academic libraries; Library employees","abstract":"Academic libraries have a long history of commitment to diversity, inclusion, and accommodation and are frequently models for other academic departments and outside industries. For example, libraries often consider users with disabilities and work to adapt services, collections, and technologies to increase accessibility for as many users as possible. Libraries also take care to accommodate employees with disabilities, but like many other industries, often unintentionally perceive disabilities only as ones that are immediately visible. This column will discuss the unique challenges that library employers may face when needing to accommodate employees with invisible disabilities, provide a selected overview of the literature surrounding invisible disabilities and library employees, and give selected tips to help library employers and employees better understand and accommodate employees with invisible disabilities."}
{"id":201,"title":"Library services for unaffiliated patrons at Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU)","keyword":"Association of Public and Land-grant; Universities (APLU); Academic libraries; Unaffiliated patrons; Onsite access; Borrowing privileges","abstract":"This study reviewed library websites at Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) to learn more about the services they provide to unaffiliated patrons and how they share this information. This review demonstrated that websites at land-grant libraries affirmed unaffiliated patrons' building access privileges at slightly higher rates and circulation privileges at lower rates than non-land-grant APLUs. Data also revealed that requirements and fees for library privileges varied across APLU libraries as a whole. This research is a first step in identifying how libraries at land-grants and non-land-grant APLUs compare to one another and to different types of institutions in the services they provide to unaffiliated patrons. It also continues the discussion of whether libraries, especially those at land-grant colleges and universities, have an obligation to open their spaces and collections to unaffiliated patrons."}
{"id":202,"title":"'So near while apart': Correspondence Editions as Critical Library Pedagogy and Digital Humanities Methodology","keyword":"Digital humanities pedagogy; Text Encoding Initiative (TEI); Information literacy; Undergraduate education; Correspondence; Digital editions","abstract":"The following case study describes two library-led text encoding projects involving correspondence collections. The first, a documentary edition of personal papers held by Peter Still, a former slave, was conceived as an independent research project involving the participation of two undergraduate research assistants; the second, based upon letters to and from the Rutgers College War Service Bureau (1917-1919), has been designed as a two-week text encoding unit in a proposed undergraduate course on data and culture. These two projects, both featuring the letter as their object of study, are compared and contrasted as models of data and process, affording reflections on the overlapping concerns of the library instruction and digital humanities communities of practice. I propose viewing text encoding projects, particularly those that focus on lesser known creators or on life documents such as letters, as a means of accessing both critical library pedagogy and digital humanities methodology. By developing such projects, librarians address a number of collection and instruction related objectives of the library, while offering a valuable introduction to a set of methods that are of increasing importance to undergraduate education. Furthermore, these projects may be conducted at smaller scales, by reusing and adapting methods and software shared by the digital humanities community, thereby limiting reliance on institutional partners for technology and infrastructure support, which may not be forthcoming in under-resourced institutional contexts."}
{"id":203,"title":"Unsubstantiated Conclusions: A Scoping Review on Generational Differences of Leadership in Academic Libraries","keyword":"Leadership; Library directors; Generations; Baby boomer; Generation X; Millennial; Academic libraries; Succession planning","abstract":"The academic library profession is experiencing a large turnover in leadership. To date, information on differences in the generational expectations about how to lead is scarce and the research is contradictory. This article presents a scoping review of the literature on generational expectations of academic library leaders. Based on predefined eligibility criteria, the authors searched twelve bibliographic databases and performed a broad web search. 5435 articles were located and considered for inclusion, however, only four eligible articles were identified and included for analysis. There is little empirical evidence that generational differences are evident in the academic library setting or in individual leadership expectations. There is a lack of original research on generational differences in leadership in libraries, however, anecdotal and opinion literature is drawing attention to this topic in ways that cannot be validated."}
{"id":204,"title":"Using time-driven activity-based costing to improve the managerial activities of academic libraries","keyword":"Time-driven activity-based costing; Academic libraries; Lending and returning processes; Case study","abstract":"Nowadays, Academic libraries are required to provide high quality services despite their limited budget. Library managers should rely on valid information to keep the library's activities, resources and costs under control. In this paper, we present a case study implementation of Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing (TDABC) at the library of the University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Greece. The TDABC is a reliable accounting method that considers many aspects that may affect the employees' efficiency and performance. We adopted quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate the library's loan and return processes. In particular, we: i) analyzed cost data, ii) interviewed the library's staff, and iii) recorded the duration for all relevant activities with a stopwatch. The activities' duration was recorded via direct observation. The data were collected during the academic year 2017-2018 to cover all the different academic periods. According to our results, the automation of repetitive processes in the circulation department may decrease significantly the operating costs. This may be achieved by reducing the number of staff and replacing them by robotic services. Implementing TDABC in the lending and return processes helped the library managers to determine which activities demand more time and are costly, and to analyze their respective causes."}
{"id":205,"title":"Embracing the Spiral: An Action Research Assessment of a Library-Honors First Year Collaboration","keyword":"Information literacy; Library instruction; Honors students; Action research; Assessment","abstract":"Librarians often use assessment methodologies to evaluate the efficacy and impact of their information literacy instruction sessions and programs. In this article, researchers use an action research methodology to explore the effect of information literacy instruction on first-year honors student assignments. The researchers explain how they implemented multiple cycles of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting in order to better understand student needs, increase the impact of library instruction, and communicate that impact to library and external stakeholders. Robust and cyclical assessment gave librarians and their strategic partners the opportunity to make iterative improvements to instruction, address issues of overconfidence in students, and make the case for additional information literacy instructional opportunities for honors students."}
{"id":206,"title":"Optimizing library's organizational climate through improvement of the weak scales identified by ClimateQUAL (TM) surveys: A case study of Nanjing Agricultural University Library","keyword":"Library; Organizational climate; Management innovation; Case study; ClimateQUAL (TM)","abstract":"Nanjing Agricultural University Library (NAU Library) performed an organizational climate assessment in 2011 with a revised ClimateQUAL (TM) scales and implemented some measures to optimize the weak areas identified. The second and third rounds of assessment were carried out in 2014 and in 2017 to examine the effects of such optimization measures. The results showed the scores increased overall. Data from the three rounds of assessments revealed that team work was markedly improved. Interpersonal conflict and task conflict decreased in the work place. However, the pattern of all the scales kept almost the same. Justice, Deep Diversity, Continual Learning, Stimulate & Competition, Organizational Commitment and Psychological Empowerment in the Workplace are in the bottoms of the curves of the survey results of 2011 and 2017. Librarians thought they were qualified for the job but they did not have a large impact on or a great deal of control over what happens in the library. Innate problems that influence the library climate have not been solved yet. Such issues need to be addressed at a societal level before changes are seen at an organizational level."}
{"id":207,"title":"The dysfunctional library: Challenges and solutions to workplace relationships","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":208,"title":"Planning optimal library spaces: Principles, processes, and practices","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":209,"title":"The academic library: Structure, space, physical and virtual use","keyword":"Academic libraries; Branch libraries; Central library; Departmental library; Division libraries; Faculty library; The library as a place; Virtual library","abstract":"This mixed-methods study aims to characterize the appropriate structure of the academic library in the information age according to the perceptions of the faculty members who use the library and the academic librarians operating it. Two main issues were addressed: centralization versus decentralization, and the provision of physical versus virtual services. The study population included members of the faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences in three academic institutions in Israel and academic librarians working in these institutions. Qualitative data was collected through interviews with 20 faculty members and 15 librarians, while quantitative data was collected through questionnaires filled by 191 faculty members and 50 librarians in the above-mentioned institutions. Analysis of these data reveal that faculty members generally prefer a concentration of materials-rather than decentralization-and they show a similar preference toward a faculty library model, a combined faculty/departmental library model, and a central library model. Similarly, the academic librarians prefer either faculty or combined faculty/department libraries, but their preference toward a central library model is lower than that of the faculty members. The decentralized, departmental library model was the least favored by both groups. In addition, our findings indicate that both the faculty members and the librarians appreciate the virtual services that the library provides as well as its physical presence, although fewer faculty members than librarians perceived the latter as an important role of the library. Taken together it appears that the preferred model for the academic library in the information age is of large, multidisciplinary libraries that contain materials from a variety of fields and provide comprehensive virtual services."}
{"id":210,"title":"Successful campus outreach for academic libraries: Building community through collaboration","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":211,"title":"Exploring Twitter use and services of academic innovation centers","keyword":"","abstract":"This study examined the Twitter streams and websites of 36 university innovation centers and identified 14 service categories the centers offered. Exploring the present Twitter use practices of innovation centers and the services the centers provide can inform the design and planning of service offerings at new innovation centers and support training for center staff in the use of this social media platform. In addition, existing innovation centers can benchmark their service offerings against those services. Furthermore, mapping the services the innovation centers offer to the activities in an innovation workflow model can help center managers optimize the information architecture of their websites and resource guides. In this way, students can easily be informed about the help and resources available for each activity or phase of the innovation process. A comparison of the tweet categories identified in the present study with those of academic libraries assembled in a previous study revealed significant overlap, but some differences as well. In contrast to the Twitter accounts of academic libraries, the Twitter accounts of innovation centers did not tweet about their information services even if they offered them. Innovation centers also did not use Twitter to provide Q&A services to their users. Furthermore, innovation centers tweeted not only about the technological resources they provided, but also about the human resources they recruited to serve as student mentors and advisors. Finally, technology use was more mediated in innovation centers than in libraries, and some centers offered their users fee-based assistance from professionals with their 3D design and printing tasks."}
{"id":212,"title":"Critical pedagogies to combat the deficit model in community college libraries: A perspective","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":213,"title":"Employee reactions to user incivility in academic libraries","keyword":"User incivility; Problem patron behavior; Emotional responses; Behavioral responses; Behavior attributions","abstract":"Workplace incivility and its consequences have been studied by many scholars; however, little attention has been given to the phenomenon in the library environment. More specifically, empirical research in the Library and Information Science (LIS) literature has focused on deviant behaviors, such as bullying, mobbing, and aggression, mainly from colleagues and supervisors rather than from users. However, incivility in the workplace is more common than other forms of negative behaviors, such as aggression. Moreover, in service organizations uncivil behavior from patrons is more frequently encountered than from co-workers and supervisors. In this vein, the current exploratory study aimed to investigate the manifestations and frequency of user incivility, as well as employee reactions to these behaviors in Greek academic libraries. Employee perceptions regarding the causes of user incivility were also explored. Results indicated that users are mainly impatient, angry and make unreasonable demands. These behaviors are attributed to user personality. Finally, respondents reported milder reactions to user incivility compared to those of their colleagues. Implications of the findings for library leaders are also discussed."}
{"id":214,"title":"Training Temporary Reference Staff for Maximized Learning: A Case Study","keyword":"Academic library; Reference services; Staff training","abstract":"This paper will discuss the 2018 redesign of the University of Michigan Library's Ask a Librarian reference service. The library's tiered reference model relies heavily on the support of graduate student and part-time staff - a temporary workforce that is expectably vulnerable to high turnover. As such, a training program must consider the vast knowledge required of staff to prepare them for providing reference service, provide ongoing support/training, and be sensitive to the constraints, responsibilities, and roles of these employees, who are often first and foremost, full-time students and/or individuals working multiple jobs. The training redesign focused on the creation of an interactive, online learning component that could also provide a knowledge base of support for staff to continually refer to, while engaged learning activities were emphasized during limited in-person training sessions to reinforce training and offer opportunities to build camaraderie between new staff and their fellow colleagues."}
{"id":215,"title":"Women technology librarians as good citizens","keyword":"Gender; Organizational citizenship behaviors; Librarianship; Library science","abstract":"Purpose: This practitioner-focused study explores the issues of organizational justice for women technology librarians who experience the gendered-nature of organizational citizenship behavior (OCB). Design/methodology/approach: This study uses interviews (qualitative) to collect data from women technology librarians who work in an academic library within the United States. Research limitations/implications: The generalizability of the findings is due to the sample consisting of only academic librarians within the United States. The methodology also has limitations since interviews are not a perfect methodology and rely on self-reported descriptions and experiences; thus, may be susceptible to perceptional biases. The findings from the research also rely only on the gender variable while ignoring other variables that affect an individual's experiences. Practical implications: Organizations need to reevaluate perceptions of women's OCB and the structural barriers they encounter. Originality/value: This study contributes to the literature on gender and organizational citizenship behavior and gender and librarianship. Yet, in this first study that looks at gender, organizational citizenship behavior in librarianship."}
{"id":216,"title":"Exploring Innovative Information Seeking: The Perspectives of Cognitive Switching and Affinity with Digital Libraries","keyword":"Innovative information seeking; Digital libraries; Cognitive switching; Affinity; Adaptive structuration theory","abstract":"Drawing on adaptive structuration theory (AST), this study develops a research model to explore innovative information seeking in the context of digital libraries from the perspectives of cognitive switching and affinity. Innovative information seeking behavior is the combination of innovative IT (information technologies) use behavior and information seeking behavior and subsequently refers to innovative IT use oriented to information seeking. A research model was developed and survey data were collected. The partial least squares (PLS) structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to verify the research model. The findings suggest that affinity with digital libraries is the most powerful determinant of innovative information seeking. Meanwhile, task nonroutineness and disconfirmation have positive effects on innovative information seeking; the effect of social influence on innovative information seeking is overpowered by affinity with digital libraries. The findings and their implications for theory and practice are discussed."}
{"id":217,"title":"The mutual benefit and varied roles of librarians in supporting health care document management","keyword":"governance; hospitals; teaching; National Health Service","abstract":"Tracey Pratchett considers the emerging role for libraries in facilitating document management practices within NHS organisations and reflects on her experience of supporting this work at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust."}
{"id":218,"title":"Health information seeking behaviour: the librarian's role in supporting digital and health literacy","keyword":"health literacy; information seeking behaviour; internet access; librarians","abstract":"This paper is based on Rachel Butler's dissertation carried out at the University of Sheffield as part of the MA Library and Information Services Management. The study examines people's online health information seeking skills, with the specific aim to identify how libraries and health services can work together in supporting digital and health literacy. A survey approach is used to explore online searching habits as well as librarian and health professionals' views on health literacy. The key findings indicate that whilst the majority of respondents consider themselves to be health literate, there was an overall agreement that effective education and support could be achieved through the collaboration between libraries and health services, and specifically to signpost information and to provide targeted education. The limitations of the research for dissertation are recognised leading to recommendations that further study focuses on the impact of signposting and education on health literacy.F.J."}
{"id":219,"title":"Tanzanian health libraries in the 21st century: initiatives and challenges","keyword":"Africa; East; case reports; collaboration; education and training; ICT training; librarianship; health science; literacy programmes; national strategies; professional associations","abstract":"This article is part of a series in this regular feature, which looks at new directions in health science libraries. It highlights the initiatives health science librarians in Tanzania are implementing to ensure that their service meets users' needs. To succeed, libraries must take steps to ensure that staff have access to education, training and professional development. Partnerships and collaborations are also vital to make the best use of scarce resources and to identify sources of funding. This article highlights the various challenges facing the library service and the opportunity for librarians to be recognised for the new roles they are taking on. J.M."}
{"id":220,"title":"Demonstrating the impact of your teaching: benefits of Higher Education Academy Fellowship for librarians","keyword":"careers; education and training; higher education; hospitals; teaching; information literacy; libraries; academic; libraries; health care; teaching","abstract":"This feature suggests that health librarians who teach or support Higher Education (HE) students can and should gain accreditation and recognition for their teaching by the route of HEA Fellowship. We outline the process by which Fellowship could be attained by those working within HE and those in NHS libraries who work with HE students, suggesting which aspects of librarianship practice could provide the necessary evidence for Fellowship. The synergies between Fellowship and Chartership are examined and the criteria for HEA (UK Professional Standards Framework or UKPSF) are mapped against those for Chartership (Professional Knowledge and Skills Base (PKSB). D.I."}
{"id":221,"title":"Ethics and cataloguing","keyword":"Ethics; Cataloguing; Access to information; Code of ethics; Data","abstract":"The paper offers an overview of ethical issues about cataloguing. After a general introduction about the topic in library science, the paper analyses two principal issues: access to information, in particular about semantic access, and data. Ethical issues are a part of the cataloguing process and affect the way cataloguers create metadata for the users. The last part of the paper presents an analysis of the proposal for a specific code of ethics for cataloguers."}
{"id":222,"title":"What were librarians doing while Otlet was inventing documentation? The modernization and professionalization of librarianship during the Belle Epoque","keyword":"Librarianship; Anglo-American; Belle Epoque; Professionalization; Modernization; USA; UK","abstract":"In the historiography of librarianship and information work, the development of librarianship during the Belle Epoque (1871-1914) has been somewhat overshadowed by the heroic and ultimately unsuccessful projects of Otlet, the Royal Society, and others to bring about bibliographic control of the world's scholarly literature. In this article, an attempt is made to determine the issues which preoccupied an emerging Anglo-American library profession during this period. It is based on evidence provided by a selection of British and American documents and events from the 1850s onwards which were influential at that time, including Britain's Public Libraries Act of 1850; the first world's fairs in the early 1850s; Edward Edward's Free town libraries of 1869; the formative events surrounding the 1876 United States Centennial Exposition; Melvil Dewey's School of Library Economy (established 1887); and James Duff Brown's Manual of library economy of 1903. Librarians' concerns at the turn of the twentieth century are discussed in relation to societal trends affecting the modernization and professionalization of librarianship."}
{"id":223,"title":"Private archives in the library. Types, acquisition, treatment and description","keyword":"Autographs; Correspondence; Thematic collections of documents; Private archives in the library; Author libraries; Manus online","abstract":"Libraries, especially since the nineteenth century, have included real private documents and archives among their special collections. The typologies are analyzed, also focusing on author libraries, where books, as they are often rich in manuscript interventions by the owners, take on the archival value. We also dwell on the often improper descriptive treatment that this material has undergone in libraries."}
{"id":224,"title":"The role of heirs in the transmission of the archive","keyword":"Personal archives; Literary archives; Digital archives; Libraries; Donations; Heirs","abstract":"This contribution proposes a consideration on the role played by the heir in transmitting the memory of the creator to posterity. Among those who collect and construct the memory of the creator by saving the documents, although they can then partecipate with their own point of view, those who donate more than once, those who arrange, those who select and omit documents, the heir contributes to return a specific narration, a precise portrait of the deceased. The proposed considerations and examples are taken from literary archives."}
{"id":225,"title":"The Discovery tool is a growing organism","keyword":"Discovery tool; EDS; Implementation; Cataloguing practices; E-books; Electronic resources","abstract":"This article sums up two years of work selecting, configuring and promoting a discovery tool. Our choices were based on our circumstances and might not be right for every library. However, they led us to a state of things which we find satisfactory, and which we are going to improve further. That is why we wish to share them with colleagues who face the same challenges daily, hoping our experience can be of help."}
{"id":226,"title":"Personal Libraries and Archives. Some thoughts at the end of the Conference 'The privilege of the written word: management, conservation and enhancement of personal papers and books' (University of Salerno 10-12 April 2019)","keyword":"Personal libraries; Personal archives; Private collections","abstract":"The aim of this paper is to present some thoughts on the sidelines of the international conference \"\"\"\"The privilege of the written word: management, conservation and enhancement of personal papers and books\"\"\"\", held at Salerno University on April 10-12th 2019. The conference represented a significant moment of meeting for the scientific and professional community of archives and libraries in order to debate the issues related to conservation, management and valorization of personal collections. This event also provided an opportunity for the presentation of the 'Guidelines on the treatment of personal funds' edited by the National Commission of special libraries personal archives and libraries of the Italian Library Association (AIB)."}
{"id":227,"title":"Electronic Books: A Scientometric Assessment of Global Literature during 1993-2018","keyword":"E-Books; E-resources; Global publications; Bibliometrics; Scientometrics","abstract":"A quantitative and qualitative description of global research on the topic of the 'electronic books' published during 1993-18 on select bibliometric indicator is provided. The study finds that 'E-books' is a fast growing topic of research within the domain of library and information science. Just 10 top most productive countries in the subject account for bulk of (73.25 %) the global research output in the literature. The USA leads the subject with 38.42 per cent global publications share whereas the rest of the 9 of top 10 top countries are distant cousins contributing 1.61 per cent to 8.74 per cent global publications share. United Kingdom registered the highest citation impact per paper and relative citation index (12.08 and 1.61). Bar-Ilan University, Israel was the most productive organisation and H. Falk was the most productive author. Publishing Research Quarterly is the most popular journal in e-books."}
{"id":228,"title":"The librarian and illiteracy in Brazil","keyword":"Illiteracy; Brazil; School library; Public library","abstract":"The editorial comments on the importance of combating illiteracy in Brazil, as well as the need for greater participation by the librarian and the library to reduce such a social burden. In addition, the articles published in the third issue of 2019 of the Ibero-American Journal of Information Science are commented."}
{"id":229,"title":"Evaluation of the undergraduate courses at the Federal University of Bahia: the university library in focus from 2010 to 2017","keyword":"Academic library; Library evaluation; Undergraduate teaching; Federal University of Bahia; Educational evaluation; INEP","abstract":"This article, a partial result of research, has as objectives: (1) to know the contribution of libraries in the evaluation by INEP of the undergraduate courses at the Federal University of Bahia, focusing on basic and complementary bibliographies and specialized journals; (2) demonstrate the modus operandi of the evaluators and their impact on the outcome of the evaluation of undergraduate courses. The grades assigned to UFBA undergraduate courses by the evaluators were analyzed during the on-site visits between 2010 and 2017. The study is configured as a qualitative and quantitative research of descriptive nature, based on the pertinent literature and a document collection regarding the INEP instruments as well as the evaluation reports of the courses, prepared by the evaluators. The data analysis comparatively to the \"\"\"\"known-reality\"\"\"\" and the reality experienced by UFBA libraries - has revealed that the evaluation criteria registered by the evaluators are often subjective, not revealing with reliability the actual state of the libraries. It is concluded that having both basic bibliography and complementary bibliography and specialized journals as the only evaluation indicators of university libraries is not an enough measure to determine whether it fulfils its function within the academic community. In addition, the weight of its contribution in the total outcome of the evaluation of the courses is insignificant, since it integrates a list of items of the Infrastructure dimension. Given this scenario, it is proposed that the university library be transformed into a fourth dimension to be evaluated - alongside the Didactic-Pedagogical Organization, Teaching and Tutorial Staff and Infrastructure - in the perspective that it is representative in the total evaluation, due to its function of structure of the Institution as well as to justify the investments made."}
{"id":230,"title":"The Cross Culture method in Information Science research","keyword":"Cross Culture Method; Information Science; Cultural Equipment","abstract":"Observing divergences and cultural similarities can bring benefit to communities and generate significant development. The purpose of the study was to verify the Cross Culture method and its applications, as an innovative methodology, in Information Science. The research has a qualitative approach, with a descriptive and exploratory type, using the Bibliographic Research method to collect data in national and international Information Science databases. The results showed that the method is still little explored by the area, and that most of the publications on the subject take place internationally, in the field of Information Management, Mediation and Use. The database in which the articles were most used of the cross culture methodology is Library and Information Science Abstract. The study concluded that developing cross cultural research in the field of Information Science means promoting cultural diversity and creating mechanisms that reflect the social demands of each society."}
{"id":231,"title":"Law n. 12.244 and its conception of school library: an analysis","keyword":"School library; Legislation; Educational work; Pedagogy; Law n. 12.244/2010","abstract":"The article proposes an analysis of Law 12.244, which deals with the obligatory nature of school libraries in public and private Brazilian educational institutions in the light of two aspects that touch on its object: the educational perspective and the librarians' recommendations. For this, it considers the theoretical assumptions of historical-critical pedagogy and the documents on the theme produced and disseminated by the Federal Library Board. It notes the absence of a proposal of educational work in the school library present in the Law and conceptual fragility in its demands, concluding for its low effectiveness in school education."}
{"id":232,"title":"The mediation of reading in the Portuguese scientific production","keyword":"Mediation of reading; scientific production; Libraries; Portugal; Repositorios Cientificos de Acesso Aberto de Portugal","abstract":"In the context of mediation of reading, the importance of access to information and reading by citizens is recognized, as well as the role assumed by the information services in the construction of reading skills and in the development of citizenship, especially libraries. Because of the relevance of mediation of reading, the objective is to discover the attention that Portuguese scholars have given to this subject, specifically to verify if, in the Portuguese scientific production, there is a proportional interest to the relevance of the practices (implicit and explicitly) of mediation of reading and whether it is possible to detect trends in this area. For this, a case study is carried out in the portal RCAAP - Scientific Repositories of Open Access of Portugal. The results show some interest in the subject, but especially in Education. The scientific contents are irregularly produced over the years, with no emphasis on specific institutions or authors and are present mainly in master's dissertations. It is concluded that the Portuguese scientific production, especially of Information Science, does not seem to be significantly interested in the subject of mediation of reading as would be supposed, and that there are no clear trends in this area."}
{"id":233,"title":"The National Library of Peru in the written press: 1945 - 2013","keyword":"National Library of Peru; Libraries and mass media; Perceptions of libraries","abstract":"The study explored the treatment of information related to the National Library of Peru (BNP) in the period between 1945 and 2013. Based on a sample of 517 journalistic notes, it identified 13 campaigns in print media in Lima that have as their theme the BNP. It analyzes the discourses contained and synthesized in news headlines and headlines, identifying reiterative terms and expressions that orient and configure cultural perceptions and beliefs related to the BNP. It is established that the campaign of 2011: \"\"\"\"National Library closes for theft\"\"\"\" is the one that has generated the most media coverage due to the amount of news and opinions generated, duration and permanence in the media, opinion columns and published editorials."}
{"id":234,"title":"Public library as a political institution: the correlation between public librarian and political librarian","keyword":"Public Library; Public librarian; Political librarian; Political librarianship; Politics","abstract":"The author investigates the connection that exists between ''library science and politics'', considering in this case the specialized literature that has been cultivating the nexus ''libraries and politics''. Likewise, the concept of \"\"\"\"political librarianship\"\"\"\" is determined correlatively based on a set of ideas, premises that have traditionally gone unnoticed in the theoretical perception that is taught in the schools of library science, librarianship and information sciences, or that have been undervalued or ignored in the sphere of library practice. The influence of political practice, opposed to the practice of librarianship, is also explained within the public library context. The ideas underlying the political sphere of the personnel that work in this kind of library, within the framework of a political society, are presented. The formulation of profiles that sustain the relationship between \"\"\"\"libraries and politics\"\"\"\" is considered extremely important because although we experience certain political contexts throughout our lives, we continue to privilege, theoretically and practically, the orthodox dogma that has traditionally resulted in the separation or rejection politics in the context of library administration. As a result, public librarian of the 21st century must assume the responsibility for cultivating a clear political praxis (reflection and action), when it comes to content that resolves around the political nature of the public library. In this order of ideas, the concept of \"\"\"\"political librarian\"\"\"\" is analysed and defined."}
{"id":235,"title":"What Degree Is Necessary to Lead? ARL Directors' Perceptions","keyword":"","abstract":"In 2018, after a failed search for the Executive Director of the American Library Association (ALA), ALA members put forth a ballot initiative to determine whether the educational requirements for the position should be modified, in part, to expand the potential applicant pool. With this research, the authors examined if current ARL administrators hold an MLS/MLIS and whether current ARL administrators felt it was necessary for library administrators to hold an MLS/MLIS. Additionally, the researchers examined ARL administrators' perspectives regarding whether it was necessary for them to earn additional degrees to achieve their highest library administrative position, and whether they felt their degrees prepared them to be successful in the position that they currently hold."}
{"id":236,"title":"Borrowing Latin American Materials in the Big Ten Academic Alliance: A Case Study for Consortial Data Analysis","keyword":"","abstract":"Inspired by the 2017 Big Ten Academic Alliance Library Conference's collective collection theme, the authors undertook a study to better understand the consortium's resource-sharing needs for Spanish and Portuguese materials published in Latin America. The authors employed multiple technologies to expedite gathering, reconciling, and analyzing data from different sources, making this project an excellent case study for consortial data analysis. In addition to presenting the methodology and key findings, the article encourages academic librarians to use resource-sharing data to inform cooperative collection development in area studies to build distinctive collections supporting consortial and national resource sharing."}
{"id":237,"title":"Collaboration, Consultation, or Transaction: Modes of Team Research in Humanities Scholarship and Strategies for Library Engagement","keyword":"","abstract":"With the rise of digital scholarship, humanists are participating in increasingly complex research teams and partnerships, and academic libraries are developing innovative service models to meet their needs. This paper explores modes of coworking in humanities research by synthesizing responses from two qualitative studies of research practices in the humanities and proposes a taxonomy of multiperson research that includes collaborative, consultative, and transactional research partnerships among scholars, graduate students, academic staff, and a range of other potential stakeholders. Based on an analysis of humanities scholars' self-described research behaviors, we provide recommendations for academic librarians who are developing and sustaining service models for digital scholarship."}
{"id":238,"title":"Being Seen: Gender Identity and Performance as a Professional Resource in Library Work","keyword":"","abstract":"While much of the literature on gender in librarianship approaches this issue at an organizational level, this qualitative study investigates how individuals working in libraries perceive their gender identities as a resource for their professional goals and how this intersects with other social identities including race and sexuality. Using a constructivist grounded theory approach to analyze in-depth interviews with 29 librarians from a variety of backgrounds, we develop four overarching themes: Visibility and Connection to Library Users, Credibility and Presumed Competence, Lack of Awareness and Hyperawareness, and Being Your Authentic Self and Concealing Yourself."}
{"id":239,"title":"Ebook Rate of Use in OhioLINK: A Ten-Year Study of Local and Consortial Use of Publisher Packages in Ohio","keyword":"","abstract":"This paper examines publisher ebook package use in the OhioLINK academic library consortium between 2007 and 2017 alongside use of the same titles at individual institutions. With nearly 100,000 titles acquired over 10+ years from three publishers and available to users at more than 90 institutions, the picture of ebook use this study presents is unique in its breadth and scope. The data show that, consortiumwide, close to 100 percent of titles were used, with their initial use overwhelmingly taking place within one year of their publication date. At individual institutions, the rate of use was far lower and never exceeded the rate of use of print books at the author's own institution. These findings have important implications for how institutions approach ebook acquisition to maximize rate of use of ebook collections."}
{"id":240,"title":"A Comparative Study of Perceptions and Use of Google Scholar and Academic Library Discovery Systems","keyword":"","abstract":"Google Scholar and academic library discovery systems are both popular resources among academic users for finding scholarly information. By conducting an online survey with 975 users from more than 20 public research universities across the United States, this study comparatively investigates how and why academic users use these two resources. Results show that the ways participants used both resources were similar, and both were perceived as highly accessible and useful. Academic library discovery systems' perceived comprehensiveness, subjective norm, loyalty, and intended use were higher than Google Scholar, while Google Scholar's perceived ease of use, system quality, and satisfaction were higher than that of academic library discovery systems."}
{"id":241,"title":"Conversations with Leading Academic and Research Library Directors: International Perspectives on Library Management","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":242,"title":"Libraries & Gardens: Growing Together","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":243,"title":"The Complete Guide to RFPs for Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":244,"title":"Successful Campus Outreach for Academic Libraries: Building Community through Collaboration","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":245,"title":"HONEY GROVE LIBRARY & LEARNING CENTER, TX","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":246,"title":"WHITEHALL PUBLIC LIBRARY, PITTSBURGH, PA","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":247,"title":"Academic libraries are flexing to nicer the needs of nontraditional students","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":248,"title":"When crisis hits, libraries step up to save the stories","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":249,"title":"Beyond Banned Books: Defending Intellectual Freedom Throughout Your Library","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":250,"title":"Libraries and Gardens: Growing Together","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":251,"title":"User requirements for national research and education networks for research in West and Central Africa","keyword":"e-infrastructure; e-science; open science; national research and education networks","abstract":"National research and education networks (NRENs) play a critical role in the development of communication network infrastructure and networked services for researchers and educators. They help close 'digital divides' between and within countries and are an essential factor for national and international development. In collaboration with the West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN), the TANDEM project has developed a roadmap for the development of NRENs in the region. This was based on the results of a survey that was conducted to investigate user requirements of networked services. The analysis of the 561 responses to a three-part questionnaire divided into 11 education, 22 research and 2 technical management questions identified key educational and research service needs. This article reports on the results of the survey with respect to research services. Highlights include respondents wanting regular access to online conference and academic articles (89%), a range of research services including online library resources, video conferencing, collaboration tools, online data access and storage, online library resources and inter-university login (>87%), access to remote computing facilities (80%) and high performance computing facilities (77%). A desire to share data with others online (74%) was also identified. Respondents also indicated that they would like to access research services through a range of device types-Laptops (96%), Fixed PC (86%) and Mobile Devices (81%). Poor network connectivity was consistently identified as being a major barrier to research in the region."}
{"id":252,"title":"Comparative analysis of book citations in social science journals by Central and Eastern European authors","keyword":"Authored books; Edited books; Journals; Social sciences; Citation analysis; Central and Eastern European countries","abstract":"This study aims to assess the role of authored and edited books in scholarly communication through citation analysis. It focuses on social science journal articles written by authors from Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries. The sample for book citation analysis were references (n = 1,033,926) from research articles (n = 35,501) published in 2726 journals indexed in Scopus, where at least one author was from a CEE country. The journals were classified in 10 social science fields (economics and business, education, library and information science, law, political science, psychology, sociology, and three multidisciplinary fields) and divided into two groups according to the journal publisher's country (CEE and non-CEE journals). Authored (n = 221,768) and edited books (n = 74,506) were extracted from cited references through an in-depth parsing and cleaning process. The average number of cited references per article in the full sample was 29, with the share of cited authored books of 21.4% and edited books of 7.2%. The share of authored books in cited references in CEE journals was 26.6%, while for edited books it was 7.8%. Sociology is a field where books are almost equally represented in cited references (47%) as articles, while book citations are much less represented in the fields of psychology (28%), economics and business (27%), and information and library science (24%). Additionally, the core book authors were identified across scientific fields, and differences in citing books covered by Scholarly Publishers Indicators versus books published by local/regional publishers were explored."}
{"id":253,"title":"Evaluation and comparison of influence in international Open Access journals between China and USA","keyword":"International OA journal; Citation indicator; Altmetrics indicator; Academic influence; Societal influence; Evaluation and comparison","abstract":"This paper makes an evaluation and comparison of influence on international Open Access (OA) between China and USA. First, Chinese and American OA journals are taken as an example. Second, combining traditional citation indicators with altmetrics indicators, a process of influence evaluation and comparison model on Chinese and American OA journals is constructed. Third, an evaluation indicator system of OA journals from two dimensions of academic influence and societal influence is constructed too. Lastly, through normalization, correlation analysis, reliability analysis, validity analysis, factor analysis and two-dimensional analysis, the academic and societal influence of OA journals are evaluated and compared between China and USA. It is found that in terms of academic influence and societal influence, the evaluation scores of international OA journals are quite different between China and USA. The influence of the USA is far greater than that of China. The results show a strong positive correlation among the 7 traditional citation indicators based on JCR, and a high positive correlation among the 8 altmetrics indicators based on Altmetrics Explorer, and the indicators have a significant consistency both overall and internal. There is a highly positive correlation between academic influence and societal influence scores for the Chinese and American OA journals. Overall, the results confirm that the evaluation of societal influence of OA journals is used as supplement to the evaluation of academic influence. Altmetrics is also a powerful tool to measure the societal influence of OA journals, but it cannot replace the traditional citation indicators at present."}
{"id":254,"title":"How collaboration type, publication place, funding and author's role affect citations received by publications from Africa: A bibliometric study of LIS research from 1996 to 2015","keyword":"Library and Information Science; Research collaboration; Africa; Research funding; Research visibility; Authors' role","abstract":"This study investigated if collaboration type, publication place, funding and author's role affect citations received by publications from Africa. Library and Information Science (LIS) publication record of the 54 African countries was collected from the Web of Science. Five types of collaborations were analyzed; no, institutional, national, African and international collaborations. The result shows that only 4.43% of the research by LIS authors from Africa were funded while only 8.16% were published in Africa. The study further shows that the visibility of the articles was low as they attracted 0.67 citation per year. Single author papers declined by the year, while collaboration increased. Institutional collaboration was the most popular while intra-Africa collaboration was the least popular. Furthermore, articles that were funded, published outside Africa, and from intra-African and international collaborations were more cited. International collaborations where LIS authors from Africa were lead authors attracted less citations. The observable differences in citations received by different funding status, collaboration types, publication place and authors' role were statistically significant. Though higher visibility and funding through international collaboration as revealed in this study is a positive incentive for authors from Africa to participate in international collaboration, it is important to also improve intra-African collaboration. Through strong intra-African collaboration networks, innovative research could be driven to solve some of the problems facing Africa. It was also recommended that structures that will promote intra-African and international collaboration should be provided with funding opportunities."}
{"id":255,"title":"Editorial team scholarly index (ETSI): an alternative indicator for evaluating academic journal reputation","keyword":"Editorial team scholarly index; Journal reputation; Journal rankings; Editorial title; Bibliometric indicators; H-index; Impact factor; Citation analysis; Scholarly performance","abstract":"Evaluating the scholarly reputation of journals has become one of the key concerns and research focuses in academia. The scholarly performance of a journal's editorial team helps to enhance the journal's academic impact. This paper develops an editorial team scholarly index from the new perspective of journal editorship, combining the editors' scholarly performance and the editors' titles (e.g., associate, assistant) to provide an alternative indicator for evaluating academic journal reputation. This index is useful to measure and rank journals, especially new journals. The paper classifies journal editorial teams and evaluates academic journals using data for 738 members of editorial teams for 21 well-known journals in the field of library and information science. The study concludes that the new index has a significantly positive relationship with journal reputation and shows that the journals' rankings according to the new index are neither far away from nor uselessly close to the four baseline indicators traditionally measuring journal reputation. Finally, the research finds that there are significant positive correlations between journal reputation and the new index when three different levels of titles of editors are considered, and a comparative empirical analysis of the title levels is provided."}
{"id":256,"title":"Education for information literacy and actions performed by librarians","keyword":"Information literacy; Formation of informational skills; Training for information literacy","abstract":"The objective of the research was to verify the actions that the librarians develop for the formation of skills for the users information literacy and their needs in relation to these actions. For that, it was carried out a field, descriptive, and qualitative research, with seven librarians from different types of libraries as participants. The data were collected through a focus group with some librarians to identify their experiences, actions and needs for educational practices focused on information literacy. Data analysis was based on the content analysis technique. Among the results it was possible to notice that the librarians have carried out several activities to train their users, that can contribute to the information literacy. It is concluded, however, that it is still necessary to strengthen the links between the fields of activity and educational institutions, in order to assist librarians with their needs regarding education for information literacy. Likewise, it is evident the relevance of making information literacy integrated into the process of training librarians, approaching it as a transversal content present in different disciplines, in view of training professionals prepared to seek and use information in a more critical, ethical and reflective way."}
{"id":257,"title":"The librarian and the bureaucratic administration at school: an approach of the Political-Pedagogical Project and the professional performance","keyword":"School library; Political Pedagogical Project; Bureaucratic pedagogy; Professional performance; School librarian","abstract":"It is assumed as a presupposition for this study that school librarians develop a merely technical performance in schools possibly corroborated by the adhesion of the bureaucratic model of administration. This bias, however, conflicts with the acknowledgment of the technical-intellectual ambivalence of the library professional, given its various facets and professional skills that are fundamental to the school scene of the twenty-first century. In this sense, this study aimed to present the professional performance of school librarians and their experiences with the Political-Pedagogical Project of the schools where they work, considering the context of the school's bureaucratic administration. Methodologically, it was carried out a study of exploratory, quantitative and descriptive approaches. We collected the data in four Facebook thematic groups from the application of a virtual questionnaire in the month of June 2018. As a result, we obtained that: (1) there is a narrow organizational vision on the part of the group of schools, because it creates the impression that this same group makes the possibility of horizontally and concretely interdisciplinary work impossible in the school and (2) there are institutional centrality and bureaucracy that interfere in the reach and possibility of contribution of the other professionals of the school for the construction and/or reformulation of the Political-Pedagogical Project, when the school librarian joins."}
{"id":258,"title":"Analysis of the scientific production on social media and libraries in Information Science journals in Brazil","keyword":"Social networks; Social media; Library; Domain analysis; Scientific production","abstract":"Social media is inserted in the much of society around the world in various segments, impacting the way of acting, thinking and relating to the subject. To libraries, as organizations responsible for providing access to information, to knowledge and learning, it is essential the monitoring of social changes and technological transformations, so they can fulfill their role in contemporary society. In this context, with this study aims to identify the characteristics of the Brazilian scientific literature regarding social media and libraries in order to monitor its evolution and point out trends. This is a descriptive study of qualitative-quantitative nature, based on the domain analysis, proposed by Hjorland. The research universe consists of 54 articles published in national scientific journals of Information Science. It was found that the analyzed domain has been discussed in the community since 2007, especially in the context of University libraries. Most authors cited belong to Information Science, in collaboration with researchers from Social Communications and Sociology. The initial stage of formation of an epistemic community in Information Science was identified. Social networks has been the terminology commonly adopted by the researchers of the area to represent the communication environments mediated by the computer, though, the term social media has been featured in recent years. New lexicons in the analyzed domain have been identified for possible update of organization and representation schemes of knowledge produced in the country, in the field of Information Science."}
{"id":259,"title":"Microbiological characterization in specific environment in a university library in its composition and quality","keyword":"Library collections - contamination; Document preservation; Microorganisms","abstract":"Conservation and preservation of a library's information material are necessary to extend the duration of their physical support and to ensure the integrity of historical, technical and scientific production for future generations. This study aims at characterizing the microorganisms in a specific environment in a university library that may cause damage to the collection and possible harm to the health of the users. It is an applied research which adopts experimental procedure and both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Samples were taken from the air and from 24 books. All samples were cultivated in plates with both selective and non-selective media for fungi and bacteria and incubated at 37 degrees C for 24h up to 48h (bacterial media) and for 4 up to 15 days (fungal media). Afterwards, colonies were enumerated, and their characteristics were evaluated. Conventional biochemical identification methods were performed. Results revealed molds, yeasts and bacteria and indicated numerical variations relating to the microorganism on book surface and in the air: although microbiota count in the air was significantly higher than that on the books, the later presented greater variety of microorganisms than the former."}
{"id":260,"title":"Performance measurement and its impact on Brazilian public academic libraries","keyword":"Academic libraries; Brazilian libraries; managerial practices; performance measurement; performance measurement system","abstract":"Assessment and measurement of performance in academic libraries are well established. However, in developing countries such as Brazil, this has not been fully explored. This study aims to contribute to the knowledge by investigating practices of measuring library performance in Brazilian public academic libraries and analyzing their relationship with managerial processes. It employs a survey method with a descriptive-explanatory objective and follows a quantitative research approach. Data was gathered from 149 libraries. Results indicate that performance measurement system at academic libraries in Brazil lack systematic methods. However, libraries with implemented performance management systems have better management practices, reflecting in their library management maturity."}
{"id":261,"title":"Knowledge of use and type of references in Library and Information Science and Legal Medicine as support for specialized librarians","keyword":"Accessibility; Library and Information Science; Legal Medicine; librarians; use; Web references","abstract":"Librarians of specialized institutions need to have solid knowledge of the scientific environment (impact of publications, use of citations and scientific references, etc.) related to the group for which they work in order to properly manage the collection of their libraries. The present research analyses the evolution of the use and types of references cited by academics in Library and Information Science and in Legal Medicine as an aid for specialist librarians in this sense. The study has a dual aspect: one is to determine how the behaviour of references, especially Web references, in relation to accessibility and use has evolved over 15 years in alternating periods (1999, 2004, 2009, 2013) in these two areas, and the other is to determine from the type of references scientists of prestige use in their publications whether they consider the Internet to be a reliable source of information for their research. Two journals with high impact factors according to Journal Citation Reports were selected from each category: Journal of the American Society for Information Science & Technology (JASIST) and Information Processing & Management (IP&M) corresponding to Information Science, and Regulatory Toxicology & Pharmacology (RT&P) and Forensic Science International (FSI) corresponding to Legal Medicine. The results showed greater accessibility and use of Web references in the Information Science community, but also considerable progress in these aspects in recent years in Legal Medicine."}
{"id":262,"title":"The state of circulation policies and practices in Chinese academic libraries","keyword":"Chinese academic library; circulation policy; loan period; loan quotas; overdue procedures; renewals","abstract":"The circulation service is an important, traditional library service. Circulation policies are the rules that govern borrowing and renewing materials and the penalties for overdue, lost, or damaged items. Some studies have reported the circulation policies of major academic libraries; however, literature documenting the borrowing privileges of Chinese libraries is scant and does not fully disclose its current characteristics and status. This study aims to investigate and explore the status, features, and patterns of circulation policies employed in the top 46 Chinese university libraries. The results indicated that circulation practices vary among libraries but common trends exist, including lengthened checkout and renewal period or unlimited borrowing length, increased number of items and no overdue fines or blocks on accounts until items are returned, or volunteer service, or online examination of library rules and regulation, or establishment of amnesty days regarding overdue procedures. Along with adding to the Chinese academic library services research field, these findings provide valuable directions for library policy improvements."}
{"id":263,"title":"Choice of career in library and information science and past work experience","keyword":"Career choice; Hong Kong; library and information science; Master's students; motivation","abstract":"The study explores how different occupational backgrounds of Master's students in LIS shape their motivation to choose a career in the library profession. The research is conducted on full-time employed Master's students from Hong Kong. The research method applied is survey, and data were collected with an online questionnaire. The study reveals that students with library jobs significantly differ from students employed elsewhere with respect to motivation to pursue a career in LIS. While library-employed students place more value on extrinsic motivating factors, students employed in other fields value intrinsic factors as well. Regarding the future developments in the LIS profession, students from both groups agree that the application of information technologies, service orientation, academic research, marketing activities and teaching are all important."}
{"id":264,"title":"Friendship potential: Conversation-based programming and immigrant integration","keyword":"Community building; conversation-based programming; immigrants; integration; contact theory; language cafes; public libraries; refugees; social cohesion","abstract":"Using Contact Theory as a lens, this article presents the results of a case-based study in Norway on language cafes and integration. The methodology includes participant observation and questionnaires for both the programmes' participants and volunteers. The results show that the programming reduces intergroup prejudice by fostering the following four processes: learning about the out-group, changing behaviour, generating affective ties, and in-group reappraisal, as well as offering a high degree of friendship potential. Thus, the programming supports the expansion of social networks across intercultural lines and, thereby, facilitates integration."}
{"id":265,"title":"Realising the potential of user surveys for improving academic libraries: The case of St John's College, Cambridge","keyword":"Academic library; decision making; library improvement; user satisfaction; user surveys","abstract":"How can user surveys lead to better decision making to improve libraries? While there are more surveys published on specialised aspects of academic libraries, there are relatively few user surveys published of academic libraries in general. First and foremost this paper argues the user survey is a useful tool for library managers interested in developing their libraries in response to changing user needs, and secondly, for more published accounts of surveys and their usefulness. However, the user survey as a tool for generating evidence-based decision making in libraries fails to achieve its potential if two further important practices are not implemented. First and most importantly, the findings obtained from the survey must be used to inform decision making on managing and leading improvements to the library. This aspect of follow-through from survey findings to management decision making, may well lead to changing resource allocation and priorities, new practices, and improvements to collections and the physical environment. Second, the findings of the survey should be fed back to users as a means of raising their interest and engagement in the academic library as a hub of learning."}
{"id":266,"title":"Copyright and digital academic library development in the UK","keyword":"Academic libraries; copyright law; digital libraries; digital publishing; open access","abstract":"Reviews the role of copyright in digital academic and research library development in the UK over the last 25 years, drawing on policy documents, legislative reviews and statutes, project documentation and programme syntheses. Finds that copyright-related issues have presented challenges for the development of digital libraries. UK copyright law has been reformed as a result of consultative reviews, but the role of high-level negotiations between stakeholder representatives and the development of model and blanket licences have arguably been more effective in supporting the development of digital libraries. Despite tensions between libraries and publishers, gradual cultural change and the roles played key players such funding councils and high-level representative groups have facilitated progress. The increasing trend towards open licensing presents new roles for libraries as well as challenges and new business opportunities for publishers. Concludes it is unclear what future UK copyright and research policy will be, but it is likely that improved access to academic resources and research will continue, the roles of libraries and publishers will continue to evolve, and new sources of tension and challenges will arise."}
{"id":267,"title":"Distribution of date elements and its relationship to the types of digital libraries: Analysing aggregated metadata of a Polish large-scale distributed system","keyword":"Aggregated metadata; copyright; federated digital libraries; histogram; information visualization; large-scale digital libraries","abstract":"Large-scale distributed digital library systems with aggregated metadata provide platforms for resource discovery and retrieval. For researchers, aggregated metadata offers a potential for big data analysis and exploration of digital knowledge growth. The paper reports the findings of the study that investigated the distribution of the date elements in the metadata aggregated in the Polish Federation of Digital Libraries and related it to the types of libraries. The purpose of this study was to address the gap in research about heterogeneous digital libraries and explore the dynamics of their growth. The authors included timeline characteristics of the development of Polish digital libraries and proposed a new dynamics parameter - resource release interval. They used histograms, which have been grouped according to the organizational and thematic criteria, developed for this study. All charts are characterized by two similar maximum points. Their shapes and ratio have been analysed by both statistical and visual methods. The shape of resource release interval charts revealed characteristic differences for libraries types. The proposed approach, based on time characteristics, is an important step in the development of systematic classification of digital libraries and digitizing institutions. It can be also considered as a new tool in monitoring the dynamics of digital knowledge growth."}
{"id":268,"title":"The role of academic libraries in research and teaching","keyword":"Academic librarians; academic libraries; faculty members; library services; research; teaching","abstract":"The perceptions of faculty members from the faculties of social sciences and humanities regarding the role of the library in assisting with their research and teaching needs are compared with those of academic librarians. This research was designed as a comprehensive, mixed-methods study. First, interviews were conducted with faculty members and librarians; then, based on the findings, a questionnaire was constructed and distributed to faculty members and librarians in these departments. The main finding is that the contribution of library services to the various aspects of teaching and research is perceived as higher by the librarians than by the faculty members. Faculty members appear to expect more from the library in various aspects of research support; however, most faculty members believe that the library fulfils their teaching needs. Regarding research, faculty members believe most libraries support the technical aspects, but they do not support other aspects, such as locating the information or providing more comprehensive information relevant for the faculty members' research. Therefore it is important to compare and resolve the differences between faculty and librarians' perceptions. The findings of this study indicate that the perception in libraries needs to change, and some of these changes should be made already in the preparatory stages of the profession."}
{"id":269,"title":"Competencies for bibliometrics","keyword":"Altmetrics; bibliometrics; citation analysis; job analysis; professional competencies; research evaluation","abstract":"Universities are increasingly offering support services for bibliometrics, often based in the library. This paper describes work done to produce a competency model for those supporting bibliometrics. The results of a questionnaire in which current practitioners rated bibliometric tasks as entry level, core or specialist are reported. Entry level competencies identified were explaining bibliometric concepts, doing basic calculations and some professional skills. Activities identified by participants as core are outlined. Reflecting on items that were considered in scope but specialist there was less stress on evaluating scholars, work at a strategic level, working with data outside proprietary bibliometric tools and consultancy-type services as opposed to training for disintermediated use. A competency model is presented as an appendix."}
{"id":270,"title":"Collaboration and document exchange among librarians in virtual communities: A case study of LIS Group","keyword":"Collaboration; document exchange; group email; interlibrary loan; knowledge sharing; librarians","abstract":"This paper investigates collaborations and document sharing activities among Iranian librarians over a nation-wide email forum known as LIS Group. The emails sent in 2016 were searched for traces of interlibrary loan, document delivery and knowledge sharing that resulted in 1038 emails. The sample was transferred to Excel where other features were extracted. The emails were categorized and their contents and attachments were labelled. Results showed that the female librarians participated more than male members in both request and response emails. Slightly more than half (54.1%) of emails contained personal requests and 41.1% demanded data or documents for library users. Journal and conference papers were in high demanded and 62% of provided documents were in English. No significant statistical difference was observed between the request and response emails. It is concluded that email groups provide a platform for knowledge sharing and document exchange among librarians especially in countries with poor formal interlibrary cooperative programs such as Iran. Professional ties can grow among information and library practitioners through participation in virtual communities."}
{"id":271,"title":"Data science in data librarianship: Core competencies of a data librarian","keyword":"Data; data librarian skills; data librarianship; data science; data scientist skills; research data","abstract":"Currently, data are stored in an always-on condition, and can be globally accessed at any point, by any user. Data librarianship has its origins in the social sciences. In particular, the creation of data services and data archives, in the United Kingdom (Data Archives Services) and in the United States and Canada (Data Library Services), is a key factor for the emergence of data librarianship. The focus of data librarianship nowadays is on the creation of new library services. Data librarians are concerned with the proposition of services for data management and curation in academic libraries and other research organizations. The purpose of this paper is to understand how the complexity of the data can serve as the basis for identifying the technical skills required by data librarians. This essay is systematically divided, first introducing the concepts of data and research data in data librarianship, followed by an overview of data science as a theory, method, and technology to assess data. Next, the identification of the competencies and skills required by data scientists and data librarians are discussed. Our final remarks highlight that data librarians should understand that the complexity and novelty associated with data science praxis. Data science provides new methods and practices for data librarianship. A data librarian need not become a programmer, statistician, or database manager, but should be interested in learning about the languages and programming logic of computers, databases, and information retrieval tools. We believe that numerous kinds of scientific data research provide opportunities for a data librarian to engage with data science."}
{"id":272,"title":"Makerspaces and boundary work: the role of librarians as educators in public library makerspaces","keyword":"Boundary theory; communities of practice; learning; librarian roles; makerspaces; public librarianship","abstract":"This article explores public librarians' performance of boundary work in relation to teaching and learning in library makerspaces. Boundary work occurs when individuals delineate their domain of knowledge. We use interviews with 23 library staff to analyze the forms and characteristics of boundary work connected with the role of libraries and librarians in makerspace programming. Our findings show that public librarians perform boundary work in relation to the roles of (1) libraries as spaces for book-based and maker-based experiences, (2) librarians as information specialists and educators, and (3) libraries as spaces to access individual and social resources for learning. The forms and characteristics of boundary work include coordination, identification, justification, reflection, and change."}
{"id":273,"title":"The role of the library cafe as a learning space: A comparative analysis of three universities","keyword":"Academic libraries; collaborative learning; library cafes; University of Hong Kong; University of Kentucky; University of Tsukuba","abstract":"Although food and drink have traditionally been prohibited in libraries, in recent years, there have been increased joint ventures between libraries and coffee shops like Starbucks. Although library cafes are perceived mostly for social networking and recreational purposes, an increasing number of students are conducting both their formal and informal learning at the library cafes, instead of inside the physical libraries. Using a quantitative comparative approach, this study also aims to identify the similarities and differences in the usage of library cafes amongst students at three different universities in Asia and the United States - namely, the University of Tsukuba, located in Japan, the University of Hong Kong, and the University of Kentucky in the USA. Furthermore, this study explores the educational, social, and recreational roles that library cafes play in the students' college experience and daily lives. Online questionnaire surveys were used to gauge library patrons' usage and perceptions of both the library and cafe spaces, as well as their preferences for formal and informal learning and recreation. From the 314 responses collected from all three universities, the results indicated that a majority of the respondents considered the library cafe as an important part of their campus life, though a majority of them would still prefer formal learning within the library building, and certain recreational activities outside the library cafe. Besides, the library cafe also functions like a multi-functional hub where everyone can find their own use, ranging from being a place for learning to a place for socialization purposes."}
{"id":274,"title":"Acceptance of altmetrics by LIS scholars: An exploratory study","keyword":"Altmetrics; bibliometrics; survey","abstract":"A survey of iSchool and Library and Information Science American Library Association accredited school heads explored their use and opinions about academic social media platforms. Results show that ResearchGate is the venue of choice, although respondents do not believe maintaining a profile on academic social media platforms influences academic careers. Respondents do see the value of academic social media sites to enhance visibility and reputation. These data are complemented with an analysis of the visibility on academic/professional social media platforms of this group. The altmetric indicators derived from the data were compared to traditional bibliometric indicators."}
{"id":275,"title":"Self-selecting books in a children's fiction collection arranged by genre","keyword":"Book selection; genrefication; school library; youth information behavior","abstract":"Given school librarians promote reading and assist students in the self-selection of texts, this case study examines youth information-seeking practices, specifically book selection, within the context of a genrefied fiction collection. It examines how sixth grade students interacted with the collection along with their teachers' perceptions of the collection's recent genrefication. Data includes observation and video recording of 16 sixth grade students' browsing activity during four checkout times, interviews with eight students, and survey responses from eight classroom teachers. Findings include that students used prior knowledge of genre for beginning book selection, preferred browsing with a peer and were more likely to leave with a book when they did, and tended to browse across genres even when coming to the library with a particular genre in mind. Classroom teachers viewed genrefication as a means for supporting students as readers, and appreciated that the library's organization reinforced their curricular goals around teaching the concept of genre."}
{"id":276,"title":"Let's Google: Uncertainty and bilingual search","keyword":"","abstract":"This study applies Kuhlthau's Information Search Process stage (ISP) model to understand bilingual users' Internet search experience. We conduct a quasi-field experiment with 30 bilingual searchers and the results suggested that the ISP model was applicable in studying searchers' information retrieval behavior in search tasks. The ISP model was applicable in studying searchers' information retrieval behavior in simple tasks. However, searchers' emotional responses differed from those of the ISP model for a complex task. By testing searchers using different search strategies, the results suggested that search engines with multilanguage search functions provide an advantage for bilingual searchers in the Internet's multilingual environment. The findings showed that when searchers used a search engine as a tool for problem solving, they might experience different feelings in each ISP stage than in searching for information for a term paper using a library. The results echo other research findings that indicate that information seeking is a multifaceted phenomenon."}
{"id":277,"title":"Indigenous Knowledge in Africa: A Bibliometric Analysis of Publishing Patterns","keyword":"Indigenous knowledge; Publishing patterns; Bibliometrics; Research; Africa","abstract":"This study presents a bibliometric analysis of the publication patterns of indigenous knowledge in Africa. IK has always been subjected to prejudice, and the contributions made by Africa to the body of knowledge are conspicuously missing from text books for formal education and continue to remain unknown. Data for this study were collected from WoS and Scopus databases and saved into excel sheets for further analysis. The results suggest that the bulk pf IK research was done in medicinal and pharmaceutical sciences. When it comes to Library and Information Science, the researchers focus was more on the management of IK, which was motivated by the preservation role that Information science professionals must play as the custodians of knowledge generated in societies."}
{"id":278,"title":"The Catalogue of Shipwrecked Books: Christopher Columbus, His Son, and the Quest to Build the World's Greatest Library","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":279,"title":"Knowledge audit oriented to the main process and human capital. A case study in the National Library of Cuba","keyword":"Knowledge management; Knowledge audit; Human capital; Strategic processes; Technical processes; Automation; National library","abstract":"Objective: Audit the knowledge present in human capital in the departments of Technical Processes and Automation of the National Library of Cuba \"\"\"\"Jose Marti\"\"\"\" (NLCJM). Design/Methodology/Approach: The type of design, according to the perspective, was a case study. The methodology oriented to main processes proposed by Perez-Soltero was used. For the data collection, interviews, participant observation and documentary analysis were used. Findings/Discussion: The main processes carried out in the departments of Technical Processes and Automation of the NLCJM were identified and modeled. Human capital was characterized according to its performance in these processes offering a general view of the strengths and weaknesses in terms of identified knowledge. The main aspects that favor the link between the two analyzed departments are exposed. Conclusions: The application of knowledge audit oriented to the main processes is valid because it relates processes and human capital being a tool of constant updating and improvements. The results of the audit allowed us to present some suggestions to optimize the knowledge identified in the personnel involved in the main processes of the NLCJM, in addition to highlighting that human capital and its knowledge are indispensable for the proper development of these information organizations. Originality/Value: By choosing the processes carried out in the selected departments as the objective of the knowledge audit, we collaborate in the improvement of the proposed strategic plans and, therefore, an improvement at the institutional level is expected. In addition, it collaborates in encouraging knowledge management actions and that they are sustainable over time. The results will serve as the basis for similar studies."}
{"id":280,"title":"Relational dimension of social capital in public libraries: A case study","keyword":"Social capital; Relational dimension; Public library; Community development","abstract":"Objective: The elements of the relational dimension of social capital were identified in the Public Library \"\"\"\"Ruben Martinez Villena\"\"\"\" in Old Havana (PLRMV). The benefits of the presence of this dimension in said entity for the development of the community were valued. Design/Methodology/Approach: The research developed was mixed (quantitative-qualitative) and descriptive in scope, using the techniques of documentary analysis, in-depth interview, questionnaire and social mapping. Results/Discusion: It was explored the importance of social capital and its relational dimension as an essential asset in the management processes of information organizations and mainly in the context of the public library for community development. Conclusions: An empirical study was carried out that made it possible to exhaustively identify the elements of the relational dimension of social capital in the PLRMV. The study made it possible to emphasize that the relational dimension of social capital is a benefit of great importance for libraries. Originality/Value: The presence and development of the relational dimension of social capital is of great importance in the context of the public library. Its attributes strengthen links in the networks of social relationships with which it interacts, guarantees its permanence over time and benefits to the entity through collective actions that allow the execution of processes aimed at fulfilling its social mission."}
{"id":281,"title":"Metatextual Conversations: The Exclusion/Inclusion of Genre Fiction in Public Libraries and Social Media Book Groups","keyword":"Public libraries; book groups; genre fiction; social media; metatext","abstract":"Public libraries are institutions with a social inclusion mandate that promote reading and literacies through their collections and programs. Public libraries encourage social inclusion and literary engagement through the provision of book kits for book groups, and apportion cultural legitimacy upon the selections made for these groups of social readers. Using Gerard Genette's schema of transtextualities and through a thematic analysis of NSW public libraries book club kits, reading of literary and 'literary lite' fiction is given a higher status than genre fiction which is predominately excluded from these collections created by librarians who act as gatekeepers and literary authorities. Conversely, book based social media sites such as Goodreads are inclusive of book groups of all genres, from literary to science fiction to romance and many more. The book club selections in these spaces are created by social readers whose engaged digitally captured discussion imparts literary capital through its metatextuality. As the main purpose of book groups is to make commentary upon a selected book, these discussions constitute metatextual conversations. Evidence from the research shows that the physical book group conversations are ephemeral and remain constrained to the physical group, in contrast to the online book group conversation which leaves a perpetual digital document."}
{"id":282,"title":"The Conversation of Scholarship","keyword":"conversation; faculty; librarians; libraries; publishers; publishing; scholarly communication; scholarship","abstract":"At its core, scholarship is a long, threaded, multiparticipant conversation. Scholars, students, librarians, and publishers all are engaged. There are side conversations addressing specific fields and larger conversations asking probing questions about the nature of scholarship as a whole. Librarians' contributions to the broader conversation have not always accounted for our side conversations, among ourselves or with other participants. Our choices in acquisitions, our choices in services, even our choices in library job titles and responsibilities signal and shape the scholarly conversation in ways that are often opaque. It is imperative that we openly acknowledge the influence and impact of our side conversations to ensure our full participation in the conversation of scholarship."}
{"id":283,"title":"'To be understood as to understand': A readability analysis of public library acceptable use policies","keyword":"Acceptable use; digital citizenship; equity of access; information policy; public libraries; readability","abstract":"Acceptable Use Policies (AUPs) are documents stating the limitations users must agree to when first accessing information and communications technologies (ICTs) in organisations, such as employers, educational institutions and public libraries. AUPs lay out the parameters of acceptable use expected of someone accessing the ICT services provided, and should state in clear and understandable terms what behaviours will attract sanctions, both legal and in terms of restricting future access. Utilising a range of standard readability tests used to measure how understandable documents are, the paper investigates how readable the AUPs presented to public library patrons in the UK are in practice. Of the 206 AUPs in use across the local government departments who manage public library services 200 were obtained and subjected to a range of readability testing procedures. Four readability tests were used for analysis: the Flesch Reading Ease, the Coleman-Liau Index, the Gunning Fog Index and the SMOG Grade. Results for all four readability tests administered on all AUPs raise significant questions. For the Flesch Reading Ease score only 5.5% of AUPs scored at the standard readability level or higher (60+), and 8% scored at a very high level of difficulty akin to a piece of scientific writing. Similarly, for SMOG, only 7.5% of the 200 AUPs scored at the recommended level of 10. Likewise, very few AUPs scored at levels recommended for a general audience with either the Gunning Fog Index (11.5%) or the Coleman-Liau Index (2%). With such variability in readability, the fitness for purpose of the average AUP as a contract patrons must agree to can be called into question. This paper presents the first ever analysis of the readability of library AUPs in the literature. Recommendations are made as to how public library services may improve this aspect of practice."}
{"id":284,"title":"Re-imagining Classification Systems in Remote Libraries","keyword":"Classification; aboriginal; libraries; Northern Territory; Dewey Decimal System; bias","abstract":"This article is a research in practice paper that outlines a pilot project conducted at Galiwin'ku Community Library, East Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory, Australia. In 2017, the Northern Territory Library partnered with East Arnhem Regional Council to re-imagine a new and different classification system for the library's collection. The concept was to reform existing collection classification from a traditional Western structure to a culturally relevant user-oriented structure and layout. This article explores the background and current practices of Aboriginal Community Libraries within the Northern Territory and the methodology behind the development of the pilot. The literature review identifies classification systems as tools for colonisation, and at pathways for addressing cataloguing and classification in First Nations libraries. Implementation and findings of the pilot are discussed. Implications for practice suggest that information professionals, as gatekeepers to knowledge through the ownership of both cataloguing and classification schemes, have a responsibility to understand bias in classification and seek to support culturally relevant classification options that support the user."}
{"id":285,"title":"The fate of indigenous knowledge: The role played by libraries in Tanzania","keyword":"indigenous knowledge; libraries; Tanzania","abstract":"The study aimed at assessing libraries' role in sustaining indigenous knowledge (IK) in Tanzania. To do so, an exploratory design that used face to face semi-structured interviews and non-participatory observations were employed to collect data. The study has established that libraries play an insignificant role in collecting IK, especially when it comes to its codification. However, the libraries have also been found to play a good role at preservation of IK and use a number of ways to disseminate and promote IK usage. Unfortunately, these efforts face a number of challenges including insufficiency of funds and lack of interest in IK."}
{"id":286,"title":"Library services to an aging population: A nation-wide study in the United States","keyword":"Aging society; library innovations; older adults; public library; survey research","abstract":"This study presents a large-scale study of public library services to older adults in the United States. A random sampling method was used to identify public libraries (n=226) for the study. Results suggest that libraries serve their aging communities in multiple ways. Some libraries provide a plethora of specialized programs focused on the specific needs of older adults. Others extend core library services to ensure they are accessible to older adults. Others invest in infrastructure and staff development to prepare for an aging society. Some do not provide any specialized programs or services for older adults. There is great unevenness in terms of library services for older adults across the nation. The discussion suggests additional work needed to better understand this unevenness, and to address it."}
{"id":287,"title":"Tips for Teaching Library Instruction and Information Literacy to First-Gen College Students, Nontraditional Students, or English as a Second Language (ESL) Students","keyword":"diverse audiences; information literacy; library instruction; tips and suggestions","abstract":"Librarians are charged with providing effective library instruction (i.e., how to utilize the library, how to conduct research, etc.) while also effectively teaching library users information literacy skills (how to interpret and evaluate the information they are accessing). Challenges that librarians face when trying to accomplish these tasks may include time constraints in the classroom, students who are not tech savvy, students who don't understand library terminology, and students who don't understand information literacy as a whole. The purpose of this article is to briefly describe scenarios that librarians could encounter when both teaching library instruction as well as teaching information literacy-scenarios that could hinder the learning processes for students and library users. Tips and suggestions are provided that can help librarians assess the diverse makeup of the class attendees to tailor their instruction session. Tips and suggestions are also provided to help librarians better engage students and users during library instruction and information literacy instruction."}
{"id":288,"title":"The Organizational Trap-Gap Framework: A conceptual view of library dysfunction","keyword":"Dysfunctional library; library management; knowledge management; organizational behavior; organizational development; organizational learning; organizational learning","abstract":"This article offers a conceptual framework of library dysfunction by defining it in terms of 'trap-gaps' that happen when libraries become stuck relying on their outdated, legacy habits that, in turn, lead to discontinuities in new organizational knowledge, competency, and strategy. According to the Organizational Trap-Gap Framework, library leaders may address trap-gaps by blending theories and methods from knowledge management, organizational learning, organizational behavior, and organizational development; supporting a new culture of learning that relies on the socially interactive and performative elements of play, questioning, and imagination; and applying new, reformed processes of knowing, competence, and strategizing. The article concludes with a hypothetical consideration of the trap-gap framework using lack of organizational communication as an example along with further reflection on pertinent issues related to library leaders' utility of the framework such as top-down dynamics, ethics, and cultural environment."}
{"id":289,"title":"Entrepreneurial opportunities: A roadmap for diversifying financial sources in libraries, Tanzania","keyword":"Academic and public libraries; entrepreneurship venture; financial diversification; income-generating sources; Tanzania","abstract":"Dwindling of operating budgets is one of the longstanding problems libraries of different kinds and sizes face. This study has examined entrepreneurial opportunities and ventures available at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) and Tanzania Library Services Board (TLSB) libraries in Tanzania. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative approaches to data collection and analysis. Apart from key informant interviews and observations, primary data were collected from 55 library staff using self-administered questionnaires. The study discloses that entrepreneurship opportunities were insignificantly harnessed to diversify financial sources at these libraries. The findings further inform that donors and the government remain the principal sources of income for these libraries. On the basis of the findings, the study recommends that libraries should formulate and implement strategic plans that will guide entrepreneurship projects. Also, as a way to create entrepreneurship readiness, capacity building among library staff has been recommended."}
{"id":290,"title":"Knowledge management and innovation: Two explicit intentions pursued by Spanish university libraries","keyword":"Innovation; knowledge; mission statement; Spanish university libraries; values statement; vision statement","abstract":"This article analyses the content of three types of institutional statements (mission, vision and values) published on Spanish university libraries' websites. The aim is to determine whether they express explicit support for knowledge management and innovation in the university. The analysis revealed that 75% of the population (n = 76) published at least one such statement. The most widely published of the three types was the mission statement, 37 of which contained the terms 'knowledge' or 'innovation', particularly the former, present in 33. The vision statements of 17 libraries alluded to both, in practically the same proportion. 'Innovation' appeared in 20 of 28 libraries with statements of values, denoting the high esteem in which that conceit is held by university librarians. These statements stand as proof that libraries regard innovation and some stage of knowledge management as primary aims, with the furtherance of knowledge creation/generation the one most frequently cited."}
{"id":291,"title":"Librarians and Academics Building Capacity on Research Impact and Metrics for Creative Disciplines","keyword":"Library research support; research impact; bibliometrics; creative disciplines; academic capacity-building","abstract":"In 2018, Deakin University Library Research Services Team and Faculty of Arts and Education Liaison Team developed a series of four capacity-building workshops on research impact and metrics for the academic staff in the School of Communication and Creative Arts, in collaboration with the Associate Head of School (Research). As part of the Library's Research Metrics and Advisory Service (ReMAS), the workshops were designed as the initial step of a long-term approach to meet the unique needs of academics in the creative disciplines, including visual arts, performing arts, creative writing, design, media and journalism. Using an autoethnographic approach, the paper examines, through critical reflections from the two key librarians involved, the impact of these workshops within the Library and among the academic community, including: facilitating academic capacity-building on research impact and metrics in creative disciplines, building internal and external collaborative relationships, and developing the Library's knowledge of and skills in designing tailored research impact and metrics services for researchers with non-traditional outputs."}
{"id":292,"title":"Networked library access and services delivery for the blind and visually impaired university students: evidence from the UAE","keyword":"UAE University; E-resources discovery and retrieval; Blind and visually impaired students; e-Document delivery; IFLA guidelines; Library online access","abstract":"Purpose The study aims to discuss the special needs-centric information delivery as a new genre of the academic library services. It also sheds light on the assistive technology used to help blind or visually impaired (BVI) students to access the available digital contents and use online services conveniently. A particular emphasis placed on gaining some insights into BVIs' perceptions towards the orientation and assistance offered by the access service librarians, as well as any experience in using assistive educational technology for reading and information access. Design/methodology/approach The authors used semi-structured interview survey to gather the necessary data from 35 BVI university students drawn from the Special Needs Services (SNS) Unit at the UAE University. The interview was concerned with use of library e-resources and online services for doing their assignments, easy-to-use facilities to access the e-resources and main challenges facing them in communicating with the librarians. Findings The findings revealed that the BVI students considered that the university library does not answer their needs for getting access to digital content and using online services adequately. Practical implications - The Main Library should cooperate closely with the SNS Unit to get the most benefits from their experience in the BVI-devoted services to develop an efficient library information discovery and delivery to this student group. Originality/value There is scarcity of scholarly studies on the pedagogical and information acquisition challenges facing the BVI university students in the UAE higher education. This is the first research study that tackles the experience of the BVI students in using the academic library."}
{"id":293,"title":"Impact of personality traits on information needs and seeking behavior of LIS students in Pakistan","keyword":"Pakistan; Personality traits; BFI scale; Information needs and seeking behaviour; LIS students; Personality impact","abstract":"Purpose This paper aims to identify the personality traits (agreeableness, openness to experience, extraversion, conscientiousness and neuroticism) of library and information science (LIS) students in Pakistan. The difference among the personality traits of LIS students toward their information needs and seeking behavior is also analyzed. Design/methodology/approach Two instruments, namely, BFI scale and a self-structured instrument were used to collect the data. Kruskal-Wallis test was applied to find out differences among the personality traits of LIS students toward their information needs and seeking behavior. Findings Findings of the study revealed that out of 320 respondents, 186 possessed openness to experience, while only 7 possessed extraversion personality trait. Moreover, the students having extraversion personality trait were, generally, more concerned toward information needs. On the other hand students having conscientious trait were increasingly more seekers of information. Overall, the conscientiousness was identified as the most suitable personality trait for LIS students. A significant difference was also observed among all the personality traits of LIS students. Practical implications - The findings of this study will help in the identification of LIS individual's personality. The library managers can use these personality traits for the selection of suitable library professionals for their libraries. Originality/value This study can be valuable for the induction of new library professionals and also help managers in assigning the duties based on these personality traits."}
{"id":294,"title":"Correlating research impact of library and information science journals using citation counts and altmetrics attention","keyword":"Collection development; Information science; Citation analysis; Altmetrics; Journal evaluation; Research evaluation","abstract":"Purpose Since the development of web 2.0, there has been a paradigm shift in methods of knowledge sharing. This has equally impacted on techniques of research evaluation. Many scholars have argued that the social utilization of research is hardly reflected in the traditional methods of research evaluation. The purpose of this paper is to determine the research impact of Library and Information Science (LIS) journals using Web of Science (WoS), Scopus and Google Scholar (GS) and then examine whether there is a correlation between their citations and altmetric attentions. Design/methodology/approach This paper is an attempt to contribute to this discussion with focus on the field of LIS. This paper adopted descriptive informatics to analyze LIS journals. The paper extracted citation data from WoS, Scopus and GS, and altmetric attentions from 85 LIS journals indexed by WoS. Further, 18 journals with high altmetric attention were identified, while 9 of these maintained consistent presence in the three databases used. Findings Findings show that of these databases, citation data from GS was found to have a high correlation with altmetric attention, while the other two databases maintained moderate correlations with altmetric attention. The paper also found a positive but non-significant correlation between citation scores and altmetric attention in the nine journals that maintained consistent presence in the three databases. Practical implications - The findings of this paper will be useful to librarians in selection of relevant journals for their libraries and also will assist authors in the choice of publication outlets for their papers particularly when considering journals that have visibility and research impact. Originality/value The originality of the paper lies on empirical evidences from the citation and altmetric data extracted from the databases used for the paper."}
{"id":295,"title":"Reports of Conferences, Institutes, and Seminars","keyword":"bibliometrics; gift management; open access; open educational resources; open research","abstract":"This column covers sessions from the 2018 Charleston Library Conference, an informal annual gathering of librarians, publishers, electronic resource managers, consultants, and vendors of library materials in Charleston, South Carolina, in November. Topics include the impact of open access and open research, assisting faculty with locating and integrating these resources into their courses through partnerships and open applications, and managing gifts and donations with restricted resources."}
{"id":296,"title":"The Triumvirate: Effective Communication Across Publisher, Library, and Discovery Channels","keyword":"communication; libraries; publishers; troubleshooting; vendors","abstract":"In examining data transfer challenges from both librarian and publisher perspectives, this article based on a NC Serials Conference presentation calls for proactive industry communication across publisher, library, and discovery service channels. The authors discuss the importance of collaborative communication across the industry."}
{"id":297,"title":"A Whirlwind of Change Data: How Libraries and Vendors Translate Data Into Discovery and Access","keyword":"discovery; access; change; data; e-resources; challenges","abstract":"Libraries and vendors share change data to ensure successful discovery and access for users. Change data have increased dramatically and affected data communication, causing barriers to access. Serials data used to be simple: There were new, ceased, and title changes. Data were efficiently exchanged. Now data are complex and difficult to communicate in the digital age. This presentation will discuss the challenges of change data and the ways libraries and vendors are teaming up to calm the whirlwind of change."}
{"id":298,"title":"A review exploring the facets of the value of public libraries","keyword":"Value; Libraries; Public; California; Return","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss a review of the literature on the value of public libraries and propose a preliminary value framework for the public library based on the results. The review was conducted and the framework was developed as part of a larger ongoing project exploring the value of California's public libraries. Design/methodology/approach This paper is a literature review of approximately 130 international, national and local resources from 1998 to 2018. Findings were developed through an analysis and synthesis of the works as they relate to public libraries. Findings The themes that emerged from the exploration of studies fell into three intersecting categories: support for personal advancement; support for vulnerable populations; and support for community development. A wide variety of quantitative and qualitative methods have been employed in this area of research. Among the many ways to discuss value, the most appropriate for the user will always depend on the context for which the concept of value is being defined. Originality/value The authors believe this paper is the first to identify the emergence of a value framework for the public library based on a literature review exploring both the social and financial value of public libraries."}
{"id":299,"title":"The experience of occupational psychosocial stress among librarians in three African countries","keyword":"Nigeria; Librarianship; Ghana; South Africa; Effort-Reward Imbalance scale; Occupational psychosocial stress","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to focus on describing the experience of occupational psychosocial stress among librarians in Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa. It further seeks to identify the various psychosocial stress components and how they interact to determine the stress level of librarians. Design/methodology/approach Using the Effort-Reward Imbalance scale, this descriptive study employed a web-based data collection tool (Google Form) to design and solicit data from respondents. Convenient sampling technique was used to employ 153 librarians from Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa with at least a diploma in any library-related programme, who work in either academic, public or special libraries. Findings This study established the prevalence of occupational psychosocial stress among librarians from Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa. It was realised that gender, country of residence of respondents, age, work experience, workers with children under 13 years of age and work roles were the main factors that influenced the occupational stress among the respondents. Originality/value The value of this study lies in the depth of narrative data collected and the insight it affords with regards to contemporary work within libraries in Africa and beyond. The results presented may provide both a starting point for further discussion and may also promote an increased openness about issues of employee safety in the library environment."}
{"id":300,"title":"Career success - the perception of Open Distance Learning library middle managers","keyword":"Management development; Development; South Africa; ODL; Career planning; Library middle management","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to gain original evidence of the perception of Open Distance Learning (ODL) library middle managers towards the meaning of career success from the perspective of the individual. Design/methodology/approach This quantitative research study was conducted with the help of a survey questionnaire designed by the first researcher. Findings Results revealed that career success no longer only relates to criteria such as the hierarchical position or progression through high ratings obtained during performance appraisal. A high premium is placed by ODL library middle managers on other success criteria identified in the literature, such as the positive effect of their work on the institution, success achieved through a focus on work life and home life balance and personal recognition due to competence. Originality/value The paper provides the first findings of an overview of the perception of South African ODL library middle managers towards the meaning of career success. The study is timely as the number of ODL institutions is growing. The target population to benefit from this study is ODL library practitioners."}
{"id":301,"title":"International book donors and public libraries as partners in primary school literacy development in Kenya Literacy prospects and obstacles","keyword":"Books; Benefits; Reading; Obstacles; Book donors; Kenya National Library Services","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of international library materials aid in primary schools and to outline obstacles to effective utilization for maximum literacy benefits among primary school children. Design/methodology/approach Data were gathered via interviews, observation, focus group discussions and document analyses. Findings Findings indicate that teachers were trained by Kenya National Library Services Kisii Branch staff on basics of library materials management before literacy materials were sent to the schools; teachers and pupils reported that development of vocabulary and better essay writing are some of the benefits of the donated materials; and culturally distanced materials and school dynamics impact negatively on the effective utilization of the donated library resources. Originality/value The findings of this study are from original research and the implications must be treated as such."}
{"id":302,"title":"A qualitative study of barriers to innovation in academic libraries in Taiwan","keyword":"Leadership; Innovation; Academic libraries; Library innovation; Innovation barriers; Innovation capacity","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore innovation barriers in academic libraries. Through analysis of barriers to innovation, the authors can further elucidate the nature of innovation in academic library settings, which can help remove factors that hamper innovation. Design/methodology/approach Using a qualitative case study to explore the innovation processes for two academic libraries, this study includes interviews with 28 interviewees, from senior leadership positions to practical librarians, to analyze the barriers to innovation they have experienced. Findings Building on a literature review, this study proposes a barrier to innovation framework for academic libraries. The qualitative findings identified two specific barrier types that academic libraries face, environmental and organizational barriers, identifying 19 barrier factors that intertwine to yield seven dimensions across the two levels of analysis. It is advised that library leadership team should both encourage innovative behaviors and eliminate the innovation barriers to enhance library innovation capacities. Originality/value The insights from this study can help the library managers of academic libraries to develop preemptive actions for dealing with various barrier scenarios, and thereby enhance possibilities of successful innovations."}
{"id":303,"title":"Continuing professional development and special librarians in Jamaica","keyword":"Librarians; Special libraries; Jamaica; Continuing professional development; Professional development; Special librarians","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the continuing professional development (CPD) activities undertaken by special librarians in Jamaica, their motivation, the challenges faced and the areas of interest for professional development. Design/methodology/approach Special librarians working in Jamaica were surveyed using an online questionnaire which was disseminated via e-mail. Findings The study indicates that special librarians in Jamaica were engaged in both formal and informal CPD activities. They were motivated by factors such as keeping up to date with changes in librarianship and personal satisfaction. Challenges to participating in CPD include, lack of funding, time constraints and lack of worthwhile options. Areas of interest for CPD were mainly information technology-based. Originality/value The paper is one of few studies focusing on the CPD activities of special librarians undertaken in a developing country."}
{"id":304,"title":"Towards the ethical librarian Perspectives and challenges of staff of Sam Jonah Library, University of Cape Coast - Ghana","keyword":"Ethics; Code of ethics; Ethical dilemmas; Ethics in librarianship; Ghana Library Association; Sam Jonah Library","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the perspectives and viewpoints of professional staff of the Sam Jonah Library in as much as the ethical aspects of their profession are concerned. The paper also seeks to determine the common ethical issues that confront these professionals and their default courses of action in dealing with these issues. Design/methodology/approach The descriptive survey design was used as the research methodology with the population of the study being all professional (post-graduate diploma and above) and para-professional (certificate, diploma and first degree) staff of the library. Due to the small number of professional staff (43) in the library, the census sampling technique was used. Findings Results indicated the existence of ethical dilemmas in the working lives of these professionals with guidance for dealing with these dilemmas emanating mostly from consultation of senior colleagues. Although the findings showed that the Ghana Library Association (GLA) had an ethics handbook, it was revealed that majority of the staff were not aware of its existence. It was also discovered that one of the major challenges of these professionals is the absence of a specific library code of ethics handbook to guide staff in case they are confronted with these ethical dilemmas. The study recommends a strong awareness creation initiative from the GLA to bring to the notice of members, the existence of a formal code of ethics document. Originality/value The paper provides information on specific ethical issues confronting staff of the library and their current modes of dealing with the dilemmas they encounter."}
{"id":305,"title":"Leadership style as a predictor of employee commitment in university libraries in South-West, Nigeria","keyword":"Librarians; Nigeria; University libraries; Leadership style; Employee commitment; South-West","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the influence of leadership style (LS) on employee commitment (EC) in university libraries in South-West, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a survey research design. The population of the study consisted of 684 librarians from 43 universities in the six states of South-West, Nigeria. A validated questionnaire was used for data collection. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings Findings showed that the level of EC in university libraries in South-West, Nigeria was fairly high (M=2.64 on a four-point scale). LS had a significant influence on EC in university libraries in South-West, Nigeria (beta=0.245, R-2=0.276, p<0.05). However, transformational LS (beta=0.383, p<0.05) relatively contributed more to EC than transactional LS (beta=0.183, p<0.05). Originality/value The study therefore recommends that administrators, library managers should adopt transformational LS."}
{"id":306,"title":"Embedded: a systems librarian's experience in Afghanistan","keyword":"Leadership; Collaboration; Partnerships; Embedded; Advisor; Service academy","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the experience of a systems librarian deployed to Afghanistan as an academic advisor from the US Military Academy, West Point. While discussing tasks and challenges faced, the author provides accounts of events that shaped and strengthened professional lessons learned as the first library academic advisor to the National Military Academy of Afghanistan (NMAA). The focus of the paper emphasizes the importance of listening, collaborating, leadership, immersion and integration of disparate teams into a cohesive unit. Design/methodology/approach Utilizing summaries of daily events taken during a six-month deployment along with relevant research on library's in developing countries and embedded librarianship, this paper provides an overview of the projects, challenges and relationships necessary to become successfully embedded. Findings Integration into various aspects of NMAA and the advisor team leads to successful project outcomes and greater relevance of the library in the academy. Originality/value In addition to providing unique perspectives involving embedded librarianship, this paper addresses topics of leadership, team cohesion and influence."}
{"id":307,"title":"Library information services in academic libraries of Azerbaijan: a comparative study","keyword":"Academic library; Library technologies; Library information services; Service ranges; User categories; User specification","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to comparatively study the library and information services provided by three academic libraries - Baku State University Scientific Library, ADA University Library and Information Services and Khazar University Library and Information Center - located in Baku, Azerbaijan. Various types of library services are examined in terms of funding, acquisition and technical equipment support issues. Also, different subordination conditions (public/private) of the universities help to better understand the current position of academic libraries in different entities. Design/methodology/approach Most part of the conveyed information was obtained through review of related literature, libraries' annual reports and personal communication with the directors of the academic libraries, to look for similarities and differences in provided library and information services. The results of the study are comparatively described through multiple tables and charts. Findings For improving services it is necessary to develop paid forms of library and information services, maintain various training possibilities for library staff in modern librarianship areas, increase the variety and number of public and outreach activities. Originality/value The paper can be accepted as the first comparative study of the library information services in academic libraries of Azerbaijan, which gives general overview and analysis of separate service ranges and types. The researchers interested in Azerbaijani librarianship may find it practical."}
{"id":308,"title":"Expanding libraries' application of Mayer's cognitive theory of multimedia learning","keyword":"Online learning; Learning; Cognition; Learning theory; Open educational resources; Digital projects","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose the incorporation of Mayer's cognitive theory of multimedia learning (CTML) into library digital initiatives, specifically open educational resources (OER). CTML contains established principles that maximize the impact of teaching material through optimizing the use of multimedia. As educators, librarians should adhere to CTML principles and advocate for them to be followed when library digital resources are created locally or used in a classroom. The paper looks at an OER title as an example and outlines changes based on CTML for improvements. Design/methodology/approach A literature review is used to identify the areas of librarianship where CTML already is in use and where research is lacking. Findings There are many opportunities to apply multimedia learning theory to aspects of library operations. The author should consider multimedia learning when making digitization decisions. OER projects should be accomplished with these principles and general learning theory principles in mind. Libraries should be aware of CTML principles when creating all digital scholarship. Originality/value Other papers have considered CTML as applied to online tutorials and instruction in general. Significantly less attention has been paid to applying CTML and cognitive learning theories outside of traditional instruction. This paper advocates expanding the use of cognitive learning theory and CTML to digital resources produced by the library."}
{"id":309,"title":"Comparing digital libraries with social media from the dual route perspective","keyword":"Digital libraries; Social media; Reputation; Information quality; Source credibility; Dual route model","abstract":"Purpose Digital libraries and social media have emerged as two prominent online information sources with different characteristics. The purpose of this paper is to compare digital libraries and social media from the perspective of the dual route model which outlined a general framework of central and peripheral route-induced attitude change. Design/methodology/approach Research hypotheses were developed and data collected from users of digital libraries and social media were used for data analysis. The paired samples t-test was employed to compare the means. Findings Both central route (information quality) and peripheral route (source credibility and reputation) of digital libraries are higher than those of social media. Originality/value Building on the dual route model, this study compares digital libraries and social media in terms of the central route and peripheral route, which the authors believe presents a new lens for digital library research and practice alike."}
{"id":310,"title":"Natural language processing applications in library and information science","keyword":"Social network analysis; Bibliometrics; Library and information science; Citespace; VOSviewer; Natural language processing","abstract":"Purpose With the recent developments in information technologies, natural language processing (NLP) practices have made tasks in many areas easier and more practical. Nowadays, especially when big data are used in most research, NLP provides fast and easy methods for processing these data. The purpose of this paper is to identify subfields of library and information science (LIS) where NLP can be used and to provide a guide based on bibliometrics and social network analyses for researchers who intend to study this subject. Design/methodology/approach Within the scope of this study, 6,607 publications, including NLP methods published in the field of LIS, are examined and visualized by social network analysis methods. Findings After evaluating the obtained results, the subject categories of publications, frequently used keywords in these publications and the relationships between these words are revealed. Finally, the core journals and articles are classified thematically for researchers working in the field of LIS and planning to apply NLP in their research. Originality/value The results of this paper draw a general framework for LIS field and guides researchers on new techniques that may be useful in the field."}
{"id":311,"title":"More Than Things","keyword":"collections; electronic resources; labor; technical services","abstract":"The often invisible labor of serials, technical services, metadata, and electronic resources workers sits in the space between required and preferred, assessment and surveillance. Although libraries and information workers did not explicitly create the systems many of us live in, we are responsible for their everyday functioning. In many ways the narratives from technical services to the library are centered in objects: item counts, COUNTER stats, door counts, discovery, and other transactional data. And yet, we are stewards and maintainers, innovators and storytellers of the countless ways these objects are experienced. How can we help our colleagues understand the outreach component of this work? How do we responsibly confront power in our systems-which often miscalculates the necessity of care in favor of the shiny? What does it mean to honor expertise behind the scenes, and how might we gain agency in our systems once more?"}
{"id":312,"title":"Public Libraries in the Smart City","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":313,"title":"CORAL User Group Meeting at NC Serials 2019","keyword":"acquisition; electronic resources management; e-resource; technical service; textbook; workflow management","abstract":"This article reports on the CORAL User Group meeting at the NC Serials 2019 conference. This was the first CORAL user group meeting to take place at the NC Serials conference. The speakers provided updates from CORAL committees and highlighted new features in the most recent CORAL release. They also shared how CORAL has been used in NC State University Libraries and East Carolina University to support their e-resource workflow management."}
{"id":314,"title":"Chat Ref Analysis-Exploring and Analyzing Chat Reference Transcripts Specifically Relating to Acquisitions and Discovery","keyword":"Acquisitions; analysis; chat transcripts; discovery; modeling; theme","abstract":"The Chat Reference Analysis project is an effort to understand and analyze the topics of concern for users with particular focus on issues that can be addressed by the Acquisitions and Discovery (A&D) Department. Conclusions drawn from a sampling of chat transcripts data using topic model analysis revealed a variety of human readable subtopic themes intended to identify improvements in certain domain areas. Additionally the study provided recommendations and opportunities for potential small-group/spin-off projects. The chat reference transcripts referred to here are the conversations between library patrons and staff supporting the chat service featured on several areas on the NC State University Libraries' website."}
{"id":315,"title":"Shared Insights, Shared Collections","keyword":"acquisitions; consortium; ebooks; evidence-based","abstract":"Whitney Jordan, acquisitions librarian at Western Carolina University (WCU), presented \"\"\"\"Shared Insights, Shared Collections\"\"\"\" at the 28th Annual North Carolina Serials Conference. In her presentation, Jordan discussed the experiences of WCU and the Western North Carolina Library Network (WNCLN) in a consortium-based evidence-based acquisitions ebook pilot project. The three WNCLN consortium institutions partnered with Taylor & Francis to design an evidence-based ebook program, customized to each institution's needs. Jordan emphasized the need for strong communication and effective project management in any collaborative collections project."}
{"id":316,"title":"Open Access and the Changing Landscape for Library Acquisitions - Interview with Gregory T. Eow","keyword":"acquisitions; Gregory T; Eow; licensing; open access; open knowledge; open science","abstract":"In this installment of \"\"\"\"Conversations,\"\"\"\" Gregory T. Eow, associate director for collections at MIT Libraries, shares his perspective on the changing landscape of library acquisitions."}
{"id":317,"title":"The Hard Task of Soft Skills: Project Management for the Materials Review Process","keyword":"electronic resources; materials review; project management; project charter; serials","abstract":"This article summarizes a presentation given by Kurt Blythe and Jennifer Solomon at the 28th annual North Carolina Serials Conference in 2019. Blythe and Solomon were brought on to lead a project to review resources in anticipation of budget constraints in 2018 and 2019. The presentation sought to answer why libraries should apply project management principles in such a situation and what the presenters learned from their experience and offered tips to any audience members considering applying project management practices to their own work."}
{"id":318,"title":"No Mind Reading Necessary: Conducting Evidence-Based Electronic Resource Marketing and Outreach Using Marketing Research Assessment","keyword":"electronic resources; learning management system; marketing research","abstract":"In her presentation entitled \"\"\"\"No Mind Reading Necessary: Conducting Evidence-Based Electronic Resource Marketing and Outreach\"\"\"\" at the North Carolina Serials Conference April 2019, Kate Hill discussed marketing research strategies and outreach tools used to increase online users' access to electronic resources and primary resources. In an effort to connect users to seldom-used resources, Jackson Library collaborated with university partners to develop surveys to identify the information-seeking behavior of its users and apply the gathered marketing research to strategically plan outreach activities."}
{"id":319,"title":"Librarians' perceptions about adoption and uses of the Koha integrated library software in Punjab, Pakistan","keyword":"Koha; Integrated library software; Library open source software; Library management systems; Library automation software","abstract":"Purpose This study aims to find out the reasons of adopting Koha integrated library software, discovers the problems faced by librarians during its implementation, and gets the perceptions of librarians about the performances of Koha in Punjab, a province of Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach Survey method was used to collect the data through questionnaire from the purposefully selected sample (N = 66) of university librarians of Punjab, a province of Pakistan. Findings The librarians adopted Koha due to the availability of Web online public access catalog (OPAC), provision of MARC21 standards for cataloging and its free availability. During implementation, the librarians were faced with the problems of lack of technical skills, lack of knowledge about the Linux operating system, shortage of skilled manpower, slow internet speeds and approval from their organization. They highly rated the performance of the cataloguing, circulation, patron and OPAC modules of Koha. Originality/value This research provides a brief picture of librarians' perceptions about Koha adoption and satisfaction levels. The findings highlighted the issues and problems faced during the implementation of Koha. This study will be helpful for librarians in the selection, implementation and usage of the Koha software in their libraries."}
{"id":320,"title":"A model for creating a virtual library in Iranian universities of medical sciences","keyword":"Digital libraries; Interoperability; Information exchange model; Information exchange protocol; Libraries of Iranian universities of medical sciences; Standard metadata; Medical sciences universities; Iran","abstract":"Purpose This paper aims to propose an integrating model for creating virtual libraries in Iranian universities of medical sciences. Design/methodology/approach This study was conducted with an analytic survey method. The statistical population comprised 66 Iranian universities of medical sciences, of which 59 libraries participated in the study. A researcher-made checklist was used for data collection. To ensure the accuracy of data, interviews and, in some cases, observations were also performed. Statistical estimates, including frequency, percentage, cumulative frequency and diagrams, were used for data analysis, and the system analysis method was used for modeling. Findings Results demonstrated that the library software programs of the studied universities of medical sciences do not have desirable interoperability capabilities. Only Azarsa program can exchange information with other systems. In terms of metadata and its standards, the studied libraries use programs with various standards, with MARC and Dublin Core standards being the most frequently used ones in the studied sample. Originality/value The model proposed here for integration is a hybrid model which can translate metadata standards and use the Z39.50 and OEI protocol to transfer data."}
{"id":321,"title":"Bilingual lexical extraction based on word alignment for improving corpus search","keyword":"Digital libraries; Aligned parallel corpora; Bilingual lexical resources; Lexical unit extraction; Bilingual search","abstract":"Purpose This paper aims to describe the structure of an aligned Serbian-German literary corpus (SrpNemKor) contained in a digital library Biblisa. The goal of the research was to create a benchmark Serbian-German annotated corpus searchable with various query expansions. Design/methodology/approach The presented research is particularly focused on the enhancement of bilingual search queries in a full-text search of aligned SrpNemKor collection. The enhancement is based on using existing lexical resources such as Serbian morphological electronic dictionaries and the bilingual lexical database Termi. Findings For the purpose of this research, the lexical database Termi is enriched with a bilingual list of German-Serbian translated pairs of lexical units. The list of correct translation pairs was extracted from SrpNemKor, evaluated and integrated into Termi. Also, Serbian morphological e-dictionaries are updated with new entries extracted from the Serbian part of the corpus. Originality/value A bilingual search of SrpNemKor in Biblisa is available within the user-friendly platform. The enriched database Termi enables semantic enhancement and refinement of user's search query based on synonyms both in Serbian and German at a very high level. Serbian morphological e-dictionaries facilitate the morphological expansion of search queries in Serbian, thereby enabling the analysis of concepts and concept structures by identifying terms assigned to the concept, and by establishing relations between terms in Serbian and German which makes Biblisa a valuable Web tool that can support research and analysis of SrpNemKor."}
{"id":322,"title":"Use patterns of e-journals among the science community: a transaction log analysis","keyword":"Pakistan; Databases; E-journals; Log analysis; Use patterns; HEC digital library; HEC databases","abstract":"Purpose This study aims to explore the evidence-based patterns of e-journal usage, such as the most used and least used databases, at a public-sector university in Pakistan, by analysing scientists' usage of databases over time. Design/methodology/approach Through transaction log analysis, the frequencies of page views, sessions, session duration and size of the used data were calculated through SAWMILL software and entered into MS Excel. Findings The results revealed that the broad databases of science and engineering were being used more by users as compared to the narrower e-journal databases. Furthermore, the users were mostly accessing the e-journal databases from the university's central library and its various academic departments. Early morning hours, working days and start of the academic year were found to be the most active timings of e-journal database utilisation. Practical implications - The results of the study will help the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and information professionals in better access management of databases. Originality/value This study was conducted to check the feasibility of a PhD project's first phase and presents the frequencies of HEC e-journal databases' usage by using transaction log analysis method. The results will be used in preparing interview guide and sample selection for interview. Other Central Asian studies used COUNTER reports provided by publishers for log analysis instead of using raw log data."}
{"id":323,"title":"Online Documentation Portals in Library Technical Services: Shedding Light on Local Practices and Procedures","keyword":"acquisitions; cataloging; electronic resources; local documentation; online portals; technical services","abstract":"The creation, sharing, and maintenance of documentation are critical to support the often detailed and complex work of library technical services units. This column examines documentation portals that share technical services policies and procedures, with a focus on library-based portals that are accessible to personnel within the associated libraries while also being fully or partially open to external users. A review of the literature is provided, as well as links to and descriptions of selected portal examples."}
{"id":324,"title":"Measuring and exploring the geographic mobility of American professors from graduating institutions: Differences across disciplines, academic ranks, and genders","keyword":"Faculty hiring network; Gender differences; Geographic mobility behavior; Geographic distance; MSA","abstract":"This paper proposes two novel measures to study the geographic mobility of faculty members from their graduating institutions in the United States: a continuous measure using geographic distance and a discrete one concerning the concept of Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The joint application of the two novel measures to a hand-collected hiring network dataset including more than 15,000 faculty members in three disparate disciplines (business, computer science, and history) leads to interesting findings regarding geographic mobility of American professors from graduating institutions, defined by relocation distance or cross-MSA from the PhD granting institution and the hiring institution. Overall, American faculty exhibits high geographic mobility from their graduating institutions in terms of relocation distance and cross-MSA moves. History faculty members have the highest mobility while those in business show the lowest mobility. We further find that assistant professors show the highest mobility while full professors show lowest mobility. In addition, while there is little distance difference between male and female faculty members overall, female faculty members are less likely to move between MSAs or regions in the United States. (C) 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved."}
{"id":325,"title":"A collaboration for the promotion of evidence synthesis: A Canadian-African Partnership","keyword":"","abstract":"In 2018, the Queen's Collaboration for Health Care Quality: A Joanna Briggs Institute Centre of Excellence (QcHcQ) spearheaded an incentive to increase collaboration and international partnerships. As part of this initiative, 6 library scientists from the partner institutions of the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) were invited to Queen's University in Kingston Ontario to undertake training. The objective was to provide these library scientists with a comprehensive systematic review-training workshop using the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for evidence synthesis. The intense 6-day training workshop covered evidence synthesis of quantitative evidence and qualitative evidence as well as multiple methodologies for the synthesis of different levels of evidence. As a continuation of the collaboration a joint systematic review was embarked on titled: \"\"\"\"The role of library scientists in fostering evidence based health care.\"\"\"\""}
{"id":326,"title":"How Do I Do That? A Literature Review of Research Data Management Skill Gaps of Canadian Health Sciences Information Professionals","keyword":"","abstract":"Background: Research data management (RDM) services are becoming more commonplace in health sciences libraries. A review of the literature reveals numerous strategies to provide training for health sciences librarians as they provide these new services to health sciences researchers, faculty, and students. With the Tri-Agency Research Data Management Policy currently circulating for consultation, it is imperative for Canadian health sciences information professionals to offer RDM services in their libraries. Methods: A review of relevant scholarly articles were collected and analyzed. Initial searches were conducted in the University of Manitoba Libraries' discovery service, as well as in MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science. Articles were analyzed for skills necessary to provide RDM services and proposed training initiatives to fill RDM skill gaps. Results: After initial searches, 2 142 articles were identified for review. After removing duplicates and articles with only titles and abstracts, 38 articles were selected by analyzing citation counts in Web of Science and Scopus, as well as analyzing selected reference lists. Conclusion: Several suggestions for training are highlighted from the identified articles, including building a national support network, changes to post-secondary library and information studies' curricula, and offering professional development workshops. However, no consensus emerges with respect to RDM training initiatives. As training initiatives are developed and documented, future studies will verify which initiatives have the greatest success for upskilling information professionals in managing research data in Canadian health sciences libraries."}
{"id":327,"title":"Mind the gap - the holistic view on learning spaces in Higher Education - Research on Learning spaces at the Department Information as part of the cooperative project \"\"\"\"LeHo\"\"\"\"","keyword":"Learning; Teaching; University; Training Centre; Digitisation; Library","abstract":"This contribution reports on the work of the cooperative research project Lernwelt Hochschule (LeHo), which the HAW Department Information is part of. Recent developments and the state of the art of learning spaces in Higher Education are described. Based on this outline the project is introduced, mainly the research design, project planning and project goals. The ethnographic case study is described as the focus of the HAW research activities in LeHo."}
{"id":328,"title":"INCONECSS 2019: A Look into the Future of economic Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":329,"title":"The Library of the Unwritten","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":330,"title":"Before the Ballot: Building Political Support for Library Funding","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":331,"title":"The Catalogue of Shipwrecked Books: Christopher Columbus, His Son, and the Quest to Build the World's Greatest Library","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":332,"title":"Shakespeare's Library: Unlocking the Greatest Mystery in Literature","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":333,"title":"The Library Book","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":334,"title":"Mapping of topics in DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology, India: a study","keyword":"DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology (DJLIT); Latent DirichletAllocation (LDA); Information retrieval; Information processing and management; Topic modeling","abstract":"This study analyzed 928 full-text research articles retrieved from DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology for the period of 1981-2018 using Latent Dirichlet Allocation. The study further tagged the articles with the modeled topics. 50 core topics were identified throughout the period of 38years whereas only 26 topics were unique in nature. Bibliometrics, ICT, information retrieval, and user studies were highly researched areas in India for the epoch. Further, Spain and Taiwan showed common research trends and areas as India whereas India has quite distinct research interests from America and China. Therefore, researchers in Library and Information Science in India should pay more attention to the topics which are under-researched. Further, it was found that there were some unique sub-fields to Indian Library and Information Science research, such as open access; online exhibition; virtual libraries; multimedia libraries; open source software; library automation; and library management system. With the passage of time topics evolve over time, new topics emerge, and old ones become obsolete. Topic modeling not only helps the researcher to determine the trending themes or related fields with respect to their field of interest but also helps them to identify new concepts and fields over time."}
{"id":335,"title":"Examination of correlates of H-index as a measure of research productivity for library and information science faculty in the United States and Canada","keyword":"H-index; Hirsch index; Scientific output; Research productivity; Library and information science; Citation index; Library and information science faculty","abstract":"This research analyzes research productivity among Library and Information Science (LIS) faculty based on number of publications and citations throughout the careers of tenure-track and tenured professors in LIS schools with an American Library Association-accredited Master of LIS program. The h-index is examined as a representative measure of LIS faculty output using a regression analysis. Based on observed variance in h-index and other research productivity measures across LIS schools, a regression is conducted based on several variables that distinguish these schools: Research 1 status, proportion of faculty who are full professors, where the university is located, whether the LIS school has a Ph.D. program, and whether the school is a member of the iSchool consortium. Findings indicate that h-index effectively represents the relative number of publications and citations a professor has while mitigating the impact of a few highly-cited publications that are not representative of an entire body of work. In addition to Research 1 status and proportion of full professors, iSchool membership is identified as a factor that influences a LIS school's h-index vale. These findings have relevance to LIS readers interested in analyzing productivity of individual researchers and schools, researchers interested in the measurement of the effect of the h-index value on evaluating research productivity, and readers interested in the impact of the iSchool movement on research in LIS."}
{"id":336,"title":"Author-Subject-Topic model for reviewer recommendation","keyword":"Author-Subject-Topic model; expert finding; expert recommendation; reviewer assignment; reviewer recommendation","abstract":"Interdisciplinary studies are becoming increasingly popular, and research domains of many experts are becoming diverse. This phenomenon brings difficulty in recommending experts to review interdisciplinary submissions. In this study, an Author-Subject-Topic (AST) model is proposed with two versions. In the model, reviewers' subject information is embedded to analyse topic distributions of submissions and reviewers' publications. The major difference between the AST and Author-Topic models lies in the introduction of a 'Subject' layer, which supervises the generation of hierarchical topics and allows sharing of subjects among authors. To evaluate the performance of the AST model, papers in Information System and Management (a typical interdisciplinary domain) in a famous Chinese academic library are investigated. Comparative experiments are conducted, which show the effectiveness of the AST model in topic distribution analysis and reviewer recommendation for interdisciplinary studies."}
{"id":337,"title":"Convergent Evolution of Innovative Teams in Technical Services","keyword":"Data; metadata; project management; technical services","abstract":"In recent years UNC-Chapel Hill Libraries, Duke University Libraries, and NC State University Libraries each formed a new team in response to the increasing need to repurpose and reuse data and metadata in and across domains, systems, and environments in new ways. During this session at NC Serials 2019 the speakers described their teams, how those teams came about, and their responsibilities; discussed similarities and differences across their teams; and shared communication strategies, lessons, and opportunities they've learned so far. This report captures the discussions that occurred during this session."}
{"id":338,"title":"The Art of the Win-Win Deal","keyword":"big deals; consortium; vendor negotiations","abstract":"The Art of the Win-Win Deal, presented by Rob Ross, executive director of NC LIVE, discussed the art of negotiation from both perspectives: the library and the vendor. Ross negotiates with vendors on behalf of over 200 libraries in North Carolina."}
{"id":339,"title":"Promoting Individual and Community Health at the Library","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":340,"title":"Cultural Heritage Information Practices and iSchools Education for Achieving Sustainable Development","keyword":"","abstract":"Since 2015, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) began the process of inculcating culture as part of the United Nations' (UN) post-2015 Sustainable (former Millennium) Development Goals, which member countries agreed to achieve by 2030. By conducting a thematic analysis of the 25 UN commissioned reports and policy documents, this research identifies 14 broad cultural heritage information themes that need to be practiced in order to achieve cultural sustainability, of which information platforms, information sharing, information broadcast, information quality, information usage training, information access, information collection, and contribution appear to be the significant themes. An investigation of education on cultural heritage informatics and digital humanities at iSchools () using a gap analysis framework demonstrates the core information science skills required for cultural heritage education. The research demonstrates that: (i) a thematic analysis of cultural heritage policy documents can be used to explore the key themes for cultural informatics education and research that can lead to sustainable development; and (ii) cultural heritage information education should cover a series of skills that can be categorized in five key areas, viz., information, technology, leadership, application, and people and user skills."}
{"id":341,"title":"Enhancing the Academic Library Experience with Chatbots: An Exploration of Research and Implications for Practice","keyword":"Chatbots; research; libraries; information services; automation; higher education","abstract":"This paper explores the potential of using chatbots to improve the academic research experience for university students with a literature-based discussion reflecting on a prototype being developed at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). The paper proposes that information professionals need to adapt emerging technologies such as chatbots to innovate, improve and support library services. Designing a positive experience for the user is essential to ensure that such technological solutions are sustainable. In this exploratory paper, we argue that it is important that librarians engage with the conversational design of the library chatbot in collaboration with the technology developers in order to make it useful, friendly, trustworthy, and customisable for university students."}
{"id":342,"title":"Perspectives on Library Reorganization","keyword":"cross-training; information environment; library reorganization; personnel reassignment; user needs","abstract":"In the last 20 years, libraries have continued to see changes in information delivery options, technologies, and academic and information environments. This column examines the multifaceted ways in which librarians have responded to change with reorganization projects at various levels, using a variety of strategies to address challenges such as budget cuts, insufficient personnel, and the general need to remain agile, flexible, and responsive to the changing needs of library users."}
{"id":343,"title":"Ebook Sharing Models in Academic Libraries","keyword":"consortia; demand-driven acquisition; ebooks; evidence-based selection interlibrary loan; resource sharing","abstract":"As ebooks make up an ever-larger portion of academic library catalogs, it is becoming increasingly problematic that licensing agreements, digital rights management (DRM), and technical issues make it difficult to share them between libraries. This column examines some of the various models libraries and consortia are using to find ways to share ebooks despite the existing barriers."}
{"id":344,"title":"Microsoft Power BI: Extending Excel to Manipulate, Analyze, and Visualize Diverse Data","keyword":"data manipulation; data visualization; Excel; Power BI; software","abstract":"This segment of the Sharpest Tool in the Shed column introduces Microsoft's Power BI software and associated functionality built into recent (2013 and newer) versions of Microsoft's Excel. Librarians in technical services and other areas can use Power BI to combine, analyze, visualize, and share data from the wide variety of data sources encountered in library operations. As the benefits of visualization in the era of \"\"\"\"big data\"\"\"\" are widely discussed in the library literature, and Excel is nearly ubiquitous in office environments of all types, Power BI offers a user-friendly-but possibly underutilized-way for librarians to expand their grasp of the data around them."}
{"id":345,"title":"A cohort study of how faculty in LIS schools perceive and engage with open-access publishing","keyword":"Faculty authors; journals; library and information science faculty; open access; open-access publishing; scholarly communication","abstract":"This article presents results from a survey of faculty in North American Library and Information Studies (LIS) schools about their attitudes towards and experience with open-access publishing. As a follow-up to a similar survey conducted in 2013, the article also outlines the differences in beliefs about and engagement with open access that have occurred between 2013 and 2018. Although faculty in LIS schools are proponents of free access to research, journal publication choices remain informed by traditional considerations such as prestige and impact factor. Engagement with open access has increased significantly, while perceptions of open access have remained relatively stable between 2013 and 2018. Nonetheless, those faculty who have published in an open-access journal or are more knowledgeable about open access tend to be more convinced about the quality of open-access publications and less apprehensive about open-access publishing than those who have no publishing experience with open-access journals or who are less knowledgeable about various open-access modalities. Willingness to comply with gold open-access mandates has increased significantly since 2013."}
{"id":346,"title":"The Read Feed: Reviews","keyword":"Academic libraries; cataloging; coding; commuter students; metadata; XML","abstract":"Michelle DeMars reviews Academic Libraries for Commuter Students: Research-Based Strategies. Hayley Moreno reviews Coding with XML for Efficiencies in Cataloging and Metadata: Practical Applications of XSD, XSLT, and XQuery."}
{"id":347,"title":"Questions from Newbies-Facilitating Communication and Professional Development: A Case Study","keyword":"collection development; communication; early career; new professional; professional development","abstract":"For new collection managers, it may be intimidating to ask questions about processes that seem to be common knowledge for their more experienced colleagues. To help with this issue, the Collections & Research Strategy department at North Carolina State University Libraries uses a shared document where new collection managers can log questions as they arise. The questions are shared at regular Collections Interest Group meetings and often generate interesting discussions that librarians both new and experienced can benefit from. This case study will provide an overview of the structure of the document, how it is used, and the types of questions that get asked."}
{"id":348,"title":"Health information services: Engaging women in cervical cancer screening awareness in Nigeria","keyword":"Cervical cancer; health information; Nigeria; screening; Sustainable Development Goal 3; visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA); women's engagement","abstract":"Around the world, a woman dies of cervical cancer every two minutes. In Nigeria, it is the second leading cause of cancer deaths, which could be avoided with proper access to health information. This mixed methods study, which employs a questionnaire, interviews, observations and discussion, examined women's awareness on cervical cancer, screening status, sources, attitude and willingness, factors deterring them from being screened, and lessons learnt. Screening was done using visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA). The study involved two librarians, two medical doctors, a pharmacist and a laboratory scientist: 90 women participated in the cervical screening exercise in non-standard settings - an e-library and a cathedral. It was discovered that 90% of the women had never been screened. Thus, if the women are not sensitized on cervical cancer they may never go for screening and more casualties will be recorded. The paper concludes with recommendations and a call to action for all, especially librarians."}
{"id":349,"title":"Health information literacy awareness and capacity building: Present and future","keyword":"Community engagement; consumer health; health information; health literacy; healthy communities; population health","abstract":"Health literacy is increasingly important in today's complex information ecosystem, both nationally and globally. Across the world, whether people live in \"\"\"\"information rich\"\"\"\" or \"\"\"\"information poor\"\"\"\" societies, the role of our profession is a vital one. In the developed world, the ubiquitous nature of health information creates a wealth of accessible content and simultaneously has created confusion as to what information is reliable, how health information can be utilized, and whether or not information is produced in a meaningful manner. In the developing world, content may be non-existent, culturally inappropriate or inaccessible in terms of language and other barriers. In order to mitigate the health information crisis we are now facing, we need to collaborate and respond to the challenges raised by the complexity of health information. Librarians and other information professionals can and must play an important role in improving health literacy in their communities. This paper considers international efforts towards improving health in both information poor and information rich settings, including work showcased in recent years at IFLA's Health & Biosciences Libraries Section Open Sessions at the World Library & Information Congress (WLIC). It discusses health literacy in the US and other developed economies, and looks in detail at innovative work by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC)where the Health Sciences Library (HSL), a part of the University Libraries, has strengthened efforts surrounding health literacy in local communities and throughout the state. This paper provides examples of how to partner with multiple constituencies on health literacy and discusses future opportunities for growth and engagement."}
{"id":350,"title":"The role of the university library in creating inclusive healthcare hackathons: A case study with design-thinking processes","keyword":"Data literacy; design thinking; diversity; hackathons; health","abstract":"Librarians can utilize design-thinking practices to develop instructional materials, in the development of new products and services, and in prototyping novel solutions to problems. This paper will explore the role of design thinking in teaching and learning via the use of the Blended Librarians Adapted Addie Model (BLAAM), and will illustrate how well-designed learning approaches can be used to create inclusive learning environments. It will present a case study showcasing how an academic health sciences librarian utilized a design-thinking process to create a health data literacy instruction service that encourages diverse participation in healthcare hackathons."}
{"id":351,"title":"Subverting the universality of metadata standards The TK labels as a tool to promote Indigenous data sovereignty","keyword":"Traditional knowledge; Dublin Core; Metadata standards; Indigenous communities; Indigenous data sovereignty; TK labels; Universality","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the underlying meanings, effects and cultural patterns of metadata standards, focusing on Dublin Core (DC), and explore the ways in which anticolonial metadata tools can be applied to exercise and promote Indigenous data sovereignty. Design/methodology/approach Applying an anticolonial approach, this paper examines the assumptions underpinning the stated roles of two of DC's metadata elements, rights and creator. Based on that examination, the paper considers the limitations of DC for appropriately documenting Indigenous traditional knowledge (TK). Introduction of the TK labels and their implementation are put forward as an alternative method to such limitations in metadata standards. Findings The analysis of the rights and creator elements revealed that DC's universality and supposed neutrality threaten the rightful attribution, specificity and dynamism of TK, undermining Indigenous data sovereignty. The paper advocates for alternative descriptive methods grounded within tribal sovereignty values while recognizing the difficulties of dealing with issues of interoperability by means of metadata standards given potentially innate tendencies to customization within communities. Originality/value This is the first paper to directly examine the implications of DC's rights and creator elements for documenting TK. The paper identifies ethical practices and culturally appropriate tools that unsettle the universality claims of metadata standards. By introducing the TK labels, the paper contributes to the efforts of Indigenous communities to regain control and ownership of their cultural and intellectual property."}
{"id":352,"title":"Public libraries as an infrastructure for a sustainable public sphere A comprehensive review of research","keyword":"Public libraries; Qualitative research; Comprehensive review; Public sphere; Habermas","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the shaping of public libraries as an infrastructure for a sustainable public sphere through a comprehensive literature review. Design/methodology/approach In order to capture the whole picture of this research field, we utilize comprehensive review methodology. The major research questions are: first, to what extent have research topics regarding libraries as public sphere institutions expanded and diversified? Which theoretical perspectives inform research? Second, which challenges and topics does the research focus upon, such as: social inclusion and equal access to information; digital inequalities; censorship and freedom of expression; and access to places and spaces with a democratic potential and the role of libraries in that respect? Third, what influence has social media exerted on libraries in the context of the expanding digital world? Findings The authors identified mainly four themes regarding the public library and public sphere, such as: the importance of public libraries by using Habermas's theory; the function of meeting places within the public library and setting those places in the center of the library in order to enhance and encourage democracy; the relationship between social inclusion and public libraries and its functions in current society such as diminishing the digital divide; and the emerging electronic resources and arena of SNS in public libraries and utilizing them to reach citizens. Originality/value Capturing the recent history of this research field through comprehensive review is valuable."}
{"id":353,"title":"Researching public library programs through Facebook events: a new research approach","keyword":"Public libraries; Research methods; Grounded theory; Social media content; Facebook events; Public library programmes; Web archiving","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to report on a new approach for researching public library programs through Facebook events. The term public library programs refers to publicly announced activities and events taking place within or in relation to a public library. In Denmark, programs are an important part of the practices of public libraries and have been growing in both number and variety within recent years. Design/methodology/approach The data for the study presented in this paper consists of Facebook events announcing public library programs. In the study of this data, grounded theory is used as a research strategy and methods of web archiving are used for collecting both the textual and the visual content of the Facebook events. Findings The combination of Facebook events as data, grounded theory as a research strategy and web archiving as methods for data collection proves to be useful for researching the format and content of public library programs, which have already taken place. Originality/value This paper presents a promising approach for researching public library programs through social media content and provides new insights into both methods and data as well as the phenomenon investigated. Thereby, this paper contributes to a conception of an under-developed researched area as well as a new approach for studying it."}
{"id":354,"title":"Concept theory in library and information science: an epistemological analysis","keyword":"Knowledge organizations; Knowledge organization","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the literature on concept theory in library and information science (LIS) from an epistemological perspective, ascribing each paper to an epistemological family and discussing their relevance in the context of the knowledge organization (KO) domain. Design/methodology/approach This paper adopts a hermeneutic approach for the analysis of the texts that compose the corpus of study following contingency and categorical analyses. More specifically, the paper works with Bardin's contingency analysis and follows Hjorland's families of epistemologies for the categorization. Findings The analysis corroborates the observations made for the last ten years about the scarcity of studies on concept theory in LIS and KO. However, the study also reveals an epistemological turn on concept theory since 2009 that could be considered a departure from the rationalist views that dominated the field and a continuation of a broader paradigm shift in LIS and KO. All analyzed papers except two follow pragmatist or historicist approaches. Originality/value This paper follows-up and systematizes the contributions to the LIS and KO fields on concept theory mainly during the last decade. The epistemological analysis reveals the dominant views in this paradigm shift and the main authors and trends that are present in the LIS literature on concept theory."}
{"id":355,"title":"Skilled immigrants: a resettlement information literacy framework","keyword":"Information literacy; Qualitative research; Information use; Information experience design; Information literacy framework; Skilled immigrants","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an understanding of skilled immigrants' lived experience of using information to learn about their new setting. Design/methodology/approach Thematic analysis was conducted on a qualitative data set collected through 16 semi-structured interviews with newly arrived skilled immigrants in Australia. Findings The study uncovered six different themes of experiencing using information to learn among skilled immigrants. The themes, presented as a framework, explain skilled immigrants learn about their new life through: attending to shared stories by others; getting engaged; researching; comparing and contrasting past and present; being reflective; and being directly educated. Originality/value The study invites, encourages and enables information professionals to take part in interdisciplinary conversations about integration of skilled immigrants in their host countries. Using the presented framework in the study, information professionals will be able to explain skilled immigrants' learning about their new setting from an information lens. This provides information professionals an opportunity to work with immigration service stakeholders to help them incorporate the presented framework in their real-world practice and service. Such practice and services are of potential to support newly arrived skilled immigrants to become more information literate citizens of the host society who can participate more fully in their host society."}
{"id":356,"title":"Innovative impact planning and assessment through global libraries Sustaining innovation during a time of transition","keyword":"Performance measurement; Innovation; Impact assessment; Public libraries; Impact evaluation; Library leaders","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to report a range of innovative approaches, methods and tools for evaluating the impact of public libraries and supporting the development of library leaders drawn from projects supported by the Global Libraries initiative of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Design/methodology/approach A range of approaches, tools and methods are described by specialist staff who were directly involved with these innovations. Findings Some comments are provided on the effectiveness of these innovations. Originality/value The impact planning and assessment programme of GL was the largest sustained international public library evaluation programme so far attempted. This paper reports on the more innovative evaluation activities undertaken through this programme."}
{"id":357,"title":"Global Libraries impact planning and assessment progress: part 2","keyword":"Performance measurement; Impact assessment; Evaluation; Public libraries; Global Libraries Initiative; Impact evaluation","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to report on recent performance measurement and impact evaluation progress made in Brazil, India, Indonesia, Moldova, Turkey and Vietnam as part of the last phase of the Global Libraries Initiative. Design/methodology/approach The country reports are presented as a series of case studies, in some cases supplementing those reported earlier in this journal. Findings Recent country-specific survey findings are reported and some conclusions are offered. Social implications The paper shows how focusing on the impact of public library services on users can enhance the understanding of community requirements and inform the development of more effective services to library users and communities. Originality/value These case studies reflect concentrated impact evaluation and performance measurement work at country level across a range of countries over more than 18 years."}
{"id":358,"title":"Impact evaluation and IFLA Evaluating the impact of three international capacity building initiatives","keyword":"Impact evaluation; Impact assessment; IAP; IFLA; Global libraries; International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the evolving IFLA approach to impact evaluation through three of its international programmes: Freedom of Access to Information, Building Strong Library Associations (BSLA) and the International Advocacy Programme (IAP). This review positions these three programmes within the wider discourse of the international evaluation community. Design/methodology/approach Each of the three programmes is considered in turn to show what they were trying to achieve and how thinking about impact evaluation at IFLA is evolving. Findings This paper reports key evaluation findings for relevant phases of the BSLA and IAP programmes in general terms. Social implications The paper suggests that more systematic impact evaluation of public libraries, library associations and national libraries is necessary to ensure their future survival. Originality/value The authors were uniquely placed to see and participate in IFLA impact evaluation discussions over the past decade."}
{"id":359,"title":"Assessing undergraduate information literacy change over time","keyword":"Longitudinal; Information literacy; Statistical analysis; Library instruction; Liberal arts; SAILS","abstract":"Purpose The research project assessed information literacy skill changes in college students at two points in time, as entering first-year students in 2012 and as seniors in their senior seminar capstone courses in the 2015-2016 academic year. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach The Standardized Assessment of Information Literacy Skills (SAILS) individual test was the selected instrument. Version 1 of the test was used for first-year students and Version 2 was used for seniors. All testing was done in person in computer labs with a librarian or library staff member present to proctor the test. This resulted in obtaining 330 student results as first years and 307 as seniors, with 161 exact matches for both administrations of the test. Exact matching of student scores to demographic details pulled from the college's student information systems were used in the analysis. Findings The analysis shows that overall first-year students tested below the 70 percent proficiency benchmark in all eight skill sets, but by the time they were seniors they scored above 70 percent in three skill sets. Male students and students of color performed lower than their counterparts, but these groups did demonstrate significant improvement in four skill sets by the time they were seniors. Students in the Honors program, those who took longer to complete the test as seniors, those with higher GPAs, those in Humanities majors, and those who had upper level course exposures to librarian information literacy instruction had higher performance on the test. There were no statistically significant results for students who were first generation, Pell Grant eligible, or were in-state or out-of-state residents. Originality/value There are few published studies that utilized the SAILS test for longitudinal institution-wide assessment. The majority of institutions that utilized the individual version of SAILS did so to determine change within a selected course, or set of courses, in the same semester and very few are published."}
{"id":360,"title":"The importance of public libraries in education for health literacy: A case study on diabetic patients","keyword":"Diabetic patients; education; health literacy; public library","abstract":"Public libraries can play a major role in improving health literacy of clients by offering special services. Educating diabetic patients through public libraries can improve the dissemination of health information. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of education on the level of health literacy among diabetic patients referring to a public library, and the relationship between health literacy level, age and gender of patients. This research is a quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test. The study population included 48 diabetic patients referring to the public library. The research tool is a nationalized adult health literacy questionnaire in Iran. Results showed that 14.5% of samples had the maximum access to the required information in terms of accessibility. In terms of reading skill, 20% of samples had the maximum skill needed to read the information resources. In terms of information comprehension, 27% of samples had a maximum comprehending of the information they needed. In terms of evaluation, 13.5% of samples had completely correct evaluation of the information they needed. In terms of decision making, 24.5% of the people made decisive decisions about their information demands. The mean health literacy of diabetic patients before and after education showed a significant difference. In addition, no significant relationship was found between the level of health literacy and the age of diabetic patients referring to the public library before and after education (r <0.05). The health literacy level of diabetic patients increased before and after education in both males and females. It was concluded that as one of the tasks of public libraries is teaching citizens, the use of educational capacities in public libraries in the health sector can improve community health."}
{"id":361,"title":"From classroom to library: What are the transferable knowledge and skills teachers bring to library work","keyword":"Ghana; librarians; second-career librarianship; teaching librarians; teachers; transferable knowledge","abstract":"This paper explores the transferable knowledge, experience or skills second-career librarians with a teaching background bring to bear or utilize in the discharge of their library work. It also explores how the transferable knowledge helps librarians and teaching librarians to discharge the roles delineated by ACRL's (2017) document. Snowball sampling method was used to locate 17 participants for this study in Ghana. Mixed methods were used for data collection; questionnaire (open-ended questions) and interview. The data were analyzed using the thematic analysis technique. The study found the following transferable knowledge, skills and experiences to library work: methodology of teaching, questioning and listening skills, knowledge of courses content, presentation, communication and good public speaking skills and human relational skills. The study found that transferable knowledge from the teaching profession help second-career (teaching) librarian to discharge to their library role effectively."}
{"id":362,"title":"Linkages between information overload and acculturative stress: The case of Black diasporic immigrants in the US","keyword":"Acculturative stress; immigrants; information behavior; information overload; social inclusion","abstract":"This study examines the information behavior of Black immigrants in the United States and specifically investigates possible linkages between information overload and acculturative stress. Focus groups were conducted with African, Afro-Caribbean, and Afro-Latinx immigrants in Florida. When analyzed according to Jaeger and Burnett's theory of information worlds (Burnett and Jaeger, 2011; Jaeger and Burnett, 2010), the data supports that participants experience information overload as a result of the voluminous and dispersed nature of information in the US; perceptions of belonging and transnationality; and undertaking high-stakes tasks such as immigration procedures, finding employment, and understanding cultural norms. Participants felt that the large, stratified, and complex US information landscape can prompt stress. Since information overload poses a barrier to immigrant social inclusion, it can be interpreted as acculturative stress."}
{"id":363,"title":"WeChat knowledge service system of university library based on SoLoMo: A holistic design framework","keyword":"Framework; knowledge service; SoLoMo; university library; WeChat","abstract":"In this study, we develop a WeChat knowledge service system (WKSS) in university library based on SoLoMo. The aim is to build a comprehensive, open, mobile and smart knowledge service environment. It can realise the interaction between the three users, library and knowledge, and promote the dissemination and sharing of knowledge. By referencing the Internet frontier concept SoLoMo, this study designs a new mobile smart service system, including the system architecture design, the content design and the data association design. Then, this study develops the system, including the running environment configuration, the development of workflow, the core module and the system implementation. This system enables the provision of accurate, specific and more personalised service to each user. It also includes a portable mobile terminal to increase the accuracy of context awareness and enhance user convenience. This study makes up for the shortcomings of the library and increases the functions of personalisation, mobility and intelligence. It extends the way of mobile service in libraries and provides readers with better library mobile services, which was liked by readers."}
{"id":364,"title":"Discovering Data Discrepancies during Deselection: A Study of GreenGlass, Aleph, and Due Date Slips Circulation Data","keyword":"Aleph; academic libraries; decision-support tool; greenglass; integrated library system; weeding","abstract":"Amid a weeding project, librarians at a state college suspected GreenGlass's circulation data was inaccurate. This study compared GreenGlass's and Aleph's circulation statistics for a random sample of books. It also determined if GreenGlass's list of books with zero uses included curriculum related works using keyword searching. The study compared GreenGlass's and due date slips' circulation data for curriculum related titles. Some GreenGlass circulation data was erroneous. Additionally, curriculum related books that circulated were on GreenGlass's zero use list. The study's results helped retain pertinent titles and highlighted the inadequacy of relying exclusively on circulation data to weed monographs."}
{"id":365,"title":"Evaluating Knowledge Organization in Developed and Developing Countries: A Comparative Analysis of Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress Classification Scheme Preference and use in the United States and Nigeria","keyword":"Library classification; reclassification; Dewey decimal classification; Library of Congress Classification; comparative study; international; Nigeria; United States","abstract":"This comparative study investigates the use of and preference towards the two major academic library classification schemes - Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) and Library of Congress Classification (LCC) - in developed (United States) and quickly developing (Nigeria) countries. The findings reveal that approximately 81% of academic libraries in the U.S. and 93% in Nigeria use LCC for classifying the majority of their collections. Academic library employees in both countries show a strong preference for LCC, except for those employees working in a library that currently uses DDC, in which case these employees tend to prefer DDC over LCC. The comparison between results among the United States and Nigeria provides insight into two different histories and narratives about academic library classification, which may prove beneficial to those libraries investigating classification or a reclassification decision."}
{"id":366,"title":"Using E-Journal Subscription Inventories to Improve Internal Documentation and Patron Access","keyword":"E-journals; subscriptions; inventories; serials; acquisitions; management","abstract":"Librarians have been struggling to maintain accurate information in their library catalogs since electronic resources became the preferred format. Adelphi University Libraries' (AUL) technical services unit realized its catalog's data no longer reflected actual periodical holdings or online access entitlement, and this article documents one library's process towards improved data. By using Google spreadsheets to conduct a subscriptions inventory, AUL improved periodical subscription details and holdings statements for increased patron access to e-journals."}
{"id":367,"title":"Off the Chain: Blockchain Technology-An Information Organization System","keyword":"Blockchain; Bitcoin; decentralized ledger; authentication; merkle tree; internet of things; applications of blockchain technology","abstract":"Blockchain technology allows data to be effectively organized, stored, and shared. Its unique decentralized authentication system means no central database exists to store information. All information is shared by a network of nodes and is continuously updated. Blockchain is currently being used across several industries due to its unique features: tamper-proof records, authenticity, transparency, and elimination of third-party brokers. These features offer potential for applications in libraries, archives, and museums as well."}
{"id":368,"title":"Report of the ALCTS Publisher/Vendor/Library Relations Interest Group Meeting. American Library Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, June 2018","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":369,"title":"Report of the Session \"\"\"\"Open Education Resources (OER): Where Libraries are and Where We are Going,\"\"\"\" Co-Sponsored by the ALCTS Collection Management Section (CMS) Collection Development Librarians of Academic Libraries Interest Group and the ACRL Distance Learning Section. American Library Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, June 2018","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":370,"title":"Report of the ALCTS Role of the Professional Librarian in Technical Services Interest Group Meeting. American Library Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, June 2018","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":371,"title":"Report of the ALCTS Scholarly Communications Interest Group Meeting. American Library Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, June 2018","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":372,"title":"Report of the ALCTS CaMMS Cataloging and Classification Research Interest Group (CCRIG) Meeting. American Library Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, June 2018","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":373,"title":"Evaluating Your DPN Metadata Approach. A Report of the ALCTS PARS Preservation Metadata Interest Group Meeting. American Library Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, June 2018","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":374,"title":"Report of the ALCTS Collection Management and Electronic Resources Interest Group (CMERIG) Meeting. American Library Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, June 2018","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":375,"title":"Report of the ALCTS catalog management interest group meeting. American library association annual meeting, New Orleans, June 2018","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":376,"title":"Academic Libraries Video Trust (ALVT)","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":377,"title":"Academic library metamorphosis and regeneration","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":378,"title":"The Dysfunctional Library: Challenges and Solutions to Workplace Relationships","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":379,"title":"Building Digital Libraries, 2 edition","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":380,"title":"A terminological knowledge database for the fine arts","keyword":"Terminological databases; Visual arts; Fine arts; Cultural heritage; Vocabulary control; Heritage terminology; Mexico","abstract":"This article presents the conceptual development of a database of fine arts terminology that will gather uses of national Mexican Spanish. This database will provide certainty of the use of the vocabulary of specialists in the domain, allow for the identification of the common and differentiated terminologies used by Mexican specialists, support the descriptive and data normalization practices that originate in the cultural sector of Mexico, and favour the normalization of databases present in Mexican museums, archives, libraries and galleries. Lastly, it is worth mentioning that for the conceptual design of the database, principles related to linguistics, its applied sub-disciplines, and information sciences have been considered; this initiative is expected to be a first documentary basis which acts as terminological control and that, in the future, it will become a national thesaurus for the domain."}
{"id":381,"title":"A classification of heritage object types to integrate the digital collections of archives, libraries and museums","keyword":"Digital collections; Classification; Memory and culture institutions; Integrated access; Interoperability; Federated searching; Heritage information; Faceted searching Brazil","abstract":"A comprehensive classification of the types of objects existing in the collections of the institutions of memory and culture, which may enable navigation, discovery, integration and interoperability among such collections."}
{"id":382,"title":"Books in limbo: an empirical analysis of the situation of out-of-commerce books in the Spanish and Latin- American context","keyword":"Digitization; Print-on-demand; Copyright, Out-of-commerce works; Out-of-print books; Digital libraries; Orphan works; Books in Spanish; Spain","abstract":"The article presents a study about the commercialization of books in Spanish, published around the second third of the twentieth century. According to Spanish legislation, the book's authors or beneficiaries should maintain copyrights. We approach the analysis and definition of those works that are on the frontier of forgotten and its rebirth in the form of print-on-demand reimpression or small facsimile editions, through large websites dedicated to the sale of second-hand works or discontinued. In this investigation it's necessary delimit the legal status of cited works to analyze the panorama that is seen in that limbo of the books. It offers very revealing data because our language is one of the most spoken in the world and therefore these works have a wide market around the world, but especially throughout the Americas and in Spain. For the elaboration of the study, more than 70,000 bibliographic records have been handled, extracted from the commercial catalogs of some of the most representative publishers, which commercialize this type of works. The subsequent processing has made it possible to compile an author and works list in Spanish which meet the limbo's conditions, and that present a greater offer in these catalogs. In this way, it has been possible specify the profile of the publishers involved, checking relevant data for their study and follow-up, namely (size, origin, type of edition, edition formats, prices ...)."}
{"id":383,"title":"The preservation of all digital content is not necessary: save only the essential of the media","keyword":"Digital content; Digital preservation; Digital newspapers; Platforms; Social networks; National Library of Spain; Library of Congress","abstract":"The enormous volume of production since the advent of digital technology has caused a disparity of criteria among documentalists, archivists and librarians when deciding which digital content should be preserved. Will any of the contents of Facebook be required in the future? Should Pinterest images, Instagram, be saved in full? What will happen to videos on YouTube, Vevo or Vimeo? And with the blue bird tweets? Or the personal and corporate data of Linked In? This work aims to reflect on digital content, on the amount of documents generated in digital platforms and newspapers, and on their conservation, based on proposals already underway such as those of the National Library of Spain or the Library of Congress . It is required that institutions take part in the content that is generated every day in social networks, interpret their value and manage such contents for the future."}
{"id":384,"title":"Comparing the web accessibility of Spanish public libraries against Spanish financial institutions","keyword":"Web accessibility; State public libraries; Bank entities; Comparative analysis; Spain","abstract":"This article compares the web accessibility of two types of institutions with different characteristics: the public libraries of the State of Spain and the banks registered in the Bank of Spain with establishment in the country. The objective of this investigation is to verify which of the two types turns out to be more accessible for the community. For it, the tool TAW (Test of web Accessibility) was used, based on the \"\"\"\"Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0\"\"\"\". The principal result is that the public libraries have a lower average of accessibility errors than banks. The best guideline in both populations is 1.2. This guide presents alternatives for the perception of the audio/ video, subtitles and audio content description for citizens with hearing or vision problems. It is concluded that it is necessary to design more accessible web sites for all citizens, both by institutions with social interests, and for business purposes."}
{"id":385,"title":"An assessment of the technology readiness of public librarians in Botswana","keyword":"Digital libraries; Public libraries; Botswana; Botswana National Library Services; Information dissemination; Technology Readiness Index","abstract":"Purpose The use of technology in today's life has skyrocketed, leaving information providers with no option but to implement technological initiatives that will enable effective information access and dissemination. This paper aims to assess the readiness of Botswana public librarians to adopt the use of technology in the management of libraries and dissemination of information. Design/methodology/approach Convenience and purposive sampling were used to collect data from 21 participants via Survey Monkey software. The study questions were based on the Technology Readiness Index (TRI) by Parasuraman and Colby (2015). In addition, mixed-methods approach was adopted to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. Findings The study found out that public librarians are ready to adopt information and communications technologies (ICTs) in library services. This is evidenced by their usage of social media networks and emails. Results also show that public libraries in Botswana are facing various challenges such as low bandwidth, shortage of computers, lack of timely technological support and ICT skills by librarians. Research limitations/implications - These findings call upon the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development to setup/construct more public libraries and equip them with the necessary technology. This will enhance productivity and help libraries to meet the needs of the twenty-first century information seekers. An in-depth study should be conducted to establish the technological status in Botswana public libraries. Originality/value This is the first study conducted in Botswana to assess the public librarians' readiness to adopt new technologies."}
{"id":386,"title":"Citation indicators' comparison of LIS open access and subscription publications based on Scopus","keyword":"Library and information science; Open access; Article processing charge; Citation indicators; Hybrid journals; Subscription journals","abstract":"Purpose There are different opinions about the quality and reputation of publications. Given that one of the ways to analyze the quality of journals and articles is citation indicators, the purpose of this paper is to compare the citation indicators of open access (OA), full subscription and hybrid journals and articles based on the Scopus in the field of library and information science (LIS) for a period of ten years (2004-2013). Design/methodology/approach The research population is all LIS journals and articles in LIS hybrid journals in Scopus. The data related to citation indicators (number of received citations, two years' impact, Citescore [IPP] and H-index) were extracted from Scopus, Journal Metrics and SCImago and analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistics with SPSS and Excel. Findings The findings indicate that number of OA journals and articles were less than that of full subscription and hybrid journals. The average rate of all citation indicators in hybrid journals were more than that of OA and full subscription journals. However, in the level of articles, the average number of citations received by OA articles (15.6) was more than that of non-OA articles (2.25). Originality/value Unlike journals, OA seems to be an advantage for articles in LIS. LIS hybrid journals receive more citations than OA and subscription journals. Thus, the authors' approach to publishing in OA, hybrid or subscription journals and the publishers approach to the publication type may also be influenced by the findings of the present study."}
{"id":387,"title":"Vroom's expectancy theory to motivate academic library users in India using grounded theory approach","keyword":"Academic library; Valence; Expectancy; Instrumentality; User motivation; Vroom's expectancy theory","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of study is to understand the motivation of academic library users by developing Vroom's expectancy theory in the context of academic libraries using the grounded theory approach. Design/methodology/approach The grounded theory approach has been used for data collection, analysis and development of theory. The data were collected through the process of theoretical sampling. Interviews of faculty and students belonging to government and private universities in India were recorded and transcribed till theoretical saturation was achieved. The interviews were analysed in three stages, i.e. open coding, axial coding and selective coding, to identify concepts of Vroom's theory and integrate them into a theoretical model. Findings The components of Vroom's theory, i.e. motivation, expectancy, instrumentality and valence were generated from data. The motivation to visit an academic library can be classified as intrinsic motivation and force choice motivation. Expectancy in the context of academic libraries is related to ease or difficulty in accessing library and its resources which relates to ease of location access, timing access, remote access, access to siblings and discipline norms for access. Instrumentality is related to infrastructure, information, service and promotion. Valence is related to pleasure and satisfaction. The concepts were integrated into a theoretical model. Research limitations/implications - The study is limited to academic libraries under state universities and private universities in India. Hence, the study cannot be generalised across institutions enjoying autonomy by the Government of India. Users of academic libraries may be motivated by several factors other than those considered with respect to motivation, expectancy, instrumentality and valence. The findings are based on the grounded theory approach which is an inductive approach. Alternate research methodologies, both inductive and deductive, need to be used to strengthen the external validity. Practical implications The understanding of user motivation through Vroom's theory will help academic libraries to increase user motivation, thereby increasing usage of library resources. Originality/value Vroom's expectancy theory of motivation in the context of academic libraries was developed using the grounded theory approach."}
{"id":388,"title":"Computer self-efficacy as a predictor of undergraduates' use of electronic library resources in federal universities in South-west Nigeria","keyword":"Academic libraries; Nigeria; Undergraduates; Computer self-efficacy; Electronic library resources; Federal universities","abstract":"Purpose Undergraduates use electronic library resources for academic activities. However, literature has revealed that undergraduates' use of electronic library resources is low in Nigeria owing to attitude, computer literacy and information retrieval skills, while little attention was given to computer self-efficacy. This paper aims to examine computer self-efficacy as a predictor of undergraduates' use of electronic library resources in federal universities in south-west Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach The descriptive survey research design was adopted. Multi-stage sampling method was used to select 1,526 undergraduates from the population size of 30,516 from six federal universities in south-west Nigeria in four faculties (Arts, Engineering/ Technology, Science and Social sciences) and three departments from each of the faculties (English, History and Philosophy; Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering: Economics, Sociology and Psychology). Data were collected using a questionnaire and were analysed using descriptive statistics, mean and standard deviation, Pearson's Product Moment Correlation, hierarchical and regression analyses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings There was a significant relationship between computer self-efficacy and use of electronic library resources (r = 0.13, p < 0.05). The result of the analysis showed that computer self-efficacy influenced undergraduates' use of electronic library resources in federal universities in south-west Nigeria. Research limitations/implications - The data for the research were obtained from undergraduates in the selected faculties in the six federal universities except for two faculties which did not have some departments that were common to the selected faculties. Practical implications - The findings indicated that computer self-efficacy improves the use of electronic library resources for academic purposes. It therefore encourages the library management to provide the necessary support and training for the undergraduates to acquire the technical skills required for the acquisition of computer self-efficacy. This has greater influence on undergraduates' ability to use the computer maximally to access electronic library resources for academic purposes. Social implications - It will improve the undergraduates' use of electronic library resources for academic purposes. This implies that the undergraduates will have access to information around the world that could be useful for development in and around their locality which will become easily accessible. Also, in this era of computer, it will encourage reading culture among undergraduates. This could inform policymakers on the need to provide more electronic library resources for libraries. Originality/value The study provides original data on computer self-efficacy as a predictor of undergraduates' use of electronic library resources in federal universities in south-west Nigeria. This can provide valuable indicator for library managements considering enhanced utilisation of electronic library resources."}
{"id":389,"title":"Economics of open source library software: evidences from Indian libraries","keyword":"India; Academic libraries; Open source software; Economic sustainability; Business model; Economic implication","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the adoption and use of open source software (OSS) in the libraries of Institutions of National Importance (INIs) in India vis-a-vis their economic impact on adopting libraries. Besides, it aims to study the business model of OSS. Design/methodology/approach The paper analyses the adoption and use of OSS in the libraries of INIs, India, and their economic impact on the adopting libraries. An online survey was administrated to library professionals of INIs to know the adoption and use of OSS in their libraries and its acceptability. Descriptive statistics and Pearson's chi-square are used in this study. Findings The findings of the study reveal that the libraries of INIs adopt and use OSS in integrated library system (ILS) (18.4 per cent), digital repository (95.2 per cent) and library website (65.5 per cent). Koha, DSpace, Drupal and Joomla! are the most favoured OSS among the libraries of INIs. The results reveal that favouring of OSS and having a policy on OSS by the libraries have a positive and significant relationship with their adoption and use of OSS in the libraries. The results of the study show that university libraries of India could save an estimated Rs 417m by adopting open source ILS such as Koha, Evergreen, NewGenLib and ABCD. Practical implications - The paper will help decision makers to adopt and use open source ILS in their libraries. Originality/value This paper is the first of its kind that explores the economic impact of OSS on the adopting libraries and also explicitly discusses the business model of open source library software."}
{"id":390,"title":"Status of school libraries and developmental issues in Pakistan A case study of public high schools","keyword":"Pakistan; Development; School libraries; Lahore; School library services; Secondary school","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to highlight the status (information services, infrastructure, budget, collection and staffing) of public girls' high school libraries of the Lahore city. Lahore is the second largest and hub of educational institutions in Pakistan. Resource-based learning is the basic right of all citizens. School libraries support teaching and learning with best available information resources. In Pakistan, fewer studies have reported the status of school libraries, and keeping in view the significance of early education, the present study highlights the situation through a qualitative lens. Design/methodology/approach For an in-depth analysis of the situation, qualitative research approach was used. The data were collected through interviews and observation technique. Additionally, focus groups were conducted with the students of grade IX and X to find their school libraries' perceptions. Findings The findings revealed that the overall status of school libraries was unsatisfactory. Libraries were facing many problems such as lack of staff, budget, place and poor infrastructure issues. It was also found that economic geographical location of schools was not the factor affecting the status of libraries; rather, the schools' head was mainly responsible for the better condition of the libraries. Research limitations/implications - The study has implications for educationists, librarians, library schools and library professional organizations to make effective policies. However, the findings cannot be generalized and can be applicable in a similar context. Originality/value The study is based on MPhil thesis and is significant to be added in global school librarianship literature."}
{"id":391,"title":"Google Scholar Citation metrics of Pakistani LIS scholars: an overview","keyword":"Research impact; Altmetrics; Academic social networking; LIS researcher; Researcher profile; Scholarly profile","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this study is to analyze the use of Google Scholar Citations' profiling platform by library and information science (LIS) scholars in Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach Purposive sampling was used to collect Google Scholar Citations profiles between 15 November 2017 and 31 January 2018. Resultant data were analyzed in SPSS Version 21. Findings In terms of demographical data, the study results were consistent with previous studies of Pakistani LIS scholars. There were strong correlations between Google Scholar Citations metrics (publications, citations, h-index and i10-index). The results indicate that, compared with a 2011 survey of LIS academics in Pakistan, the overall uptake for this cohort remains relatively low. This cohort is not maximizing the opportunity provided by this specific online profiling system to increase research visibility. Research limitations/implications - As the study was limited to those Pakistani LIS scholars who already had a profile on ResearchGate, it would be useful to broaden the research to encompass all Pakistani LIS scholars. Practical implications - The role of the librarian as an adviser in scholarly communication and impact can be extended to support scholars in the adoption of new online platforms for scholarly communication and visibility. Originality/value There have been no published research studies on Google Scholar Citations metrics in the context of Pakistani LIS scholars as a whole."}
{"id":392,"title":"An integrated understanding of librarian professional identity","keyword":"Librarians; Librarianship; Library profession; Perception; Identity; Professional identity","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review literature on librarian professional identity to develop a more integrated understanding of this topic. Design/methodology/approach Literature was retrieved and analysed with no date or geographic limit from nine databases on the subject of librarian professional identity. A combination of keywords and database specific controlled language was utilized to increase retrieval, as well as inspection of reference lists. Exclusion criteria were applied. Findings The review found 14 characteristics or themes relevant to librarian professional identity formation and development, understood as process over time. This process is in part defined by benchmark events, such as critical incidents, as well as highly personal aspects, such as perception of these incidents. This review also introduces an original conceptual model of librarian professional identity formation and development. Research limitations/implications - A limitation of this review was that only English-language literature was considered. A further limitation is the omission of works that have not been formally published. Additionally, the model introduced is untested. Originality/value By reviewing librarian professional identity literature, this paper offers an integrated understanding of this topic and introduces a new, original model to understand the process of librarian professional identity and development. It further offers an examination based on a sociological lens to examine this identity."}
{"id":393,"title":"Networks, tweets and engagement: Analysis of Spanish university libraries on Twitter","keyword":"Twitter; University libraries; Engagement; Node networks; Social media; Participation; Collaboration; Links; Contacts; Relations","abstract":"The libraries of Spanish universities have significantly increased their presence and activity on social networks, especially on Twitter. This article analyzes the use that Spanish university libraries (member of the Red de Bibliotecas Universitarias Espaliolas, Rebiun) make of Twitter. Specifically, through the analysis of social networks, content analysis and non-parametric statistical tests, this research analyzes the network generated on Twitter by the 59 Spanish university libraries that have profiles on this platform as well as the purpose, content, the format and engagement of their tweets. The results indicate that the university libraries form a single-component network on Twitter with a certain degree of cohesion, but with several communities, in which the tweets about service information and the tweets with pictures are the most numerous. Tweets with pictures generate greater engagement independently of their content."}
{"id":394,"title":"Correlations between usage counts and citations in a sample of high impact documents about entrepreneurship","keyword":"Entrepreneurship; Bibliometrics; Usage counts; Citations; Article usage; Usage metrics; Usage data; Downloads; Web of Science; H-classic","abstract":"Metrics usage are becoming more important since the main sources of scientific information facilitate them. In this work, exposure years, citations and usage counts of the Web of Science Core Collection (WoS) were collected for a sample of multidisciplinary documents with high citation rates on a specific topic: entrepreneurship. The h-classic methodology was applied to obtain a representative group of documents and the statistical relationships established between the three variables were studied. The results showed how the years of exposure imply a decrease in usage counts, but do not influence the citations received in the long term. Citations and usage counts have a clearly direct and positive correlation that allows to predict either of the two variables from the other."}
{"id":395,"title":"El profesional de la informacion (EPI): Bibliometric and thematic analysis (2006-2017)","keyword":"Academic journals; Bibliometrics; Authorship; Citations; Thematic analysis; Co-word analysis; Keywords analysis; Conceptual evolution map; Science mapping analysis; Library and Information Science; Communication; SciMAT; Web of Science; WoS; EI profesional de la informacion","abstract":"The current research conducts a bibliometric performance and intellectual structure analysis of EI profesional de la informacion (EPI) from 2006 to 2017. On the one hand, the EPI's performance is analyzed according to the data retrieved from the database Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), part of Web of Science Core Collection, putting the focus on the productivity of the authors, number of references, organizations, countries and main publications. On the other hand, the intellectual structure of the journal is analyzed with SciMAT, an open source (GPLv3) bibliometric software tool developed to perform a science mapping analysis under a longitudinal framework, identifying the main thematic areas that have been the object of research, their composition, relationship and evolution during the period analyzed."}
{"id":396,"title":"Fighting disinformation from academic libraries","keyword":"Post-truth; Fake news; Disinformation; Trust; Social media; Higher education; University libraries; Academic libraries; Media literacy; Information literacy; Infomediation; Spain","abstract":"The potential role of university libraries in raising awareness about fake news and its problems is addressed. For this, a study that allows to know the current work and actions developed by the Spanish university libraries regarding this phenomenon was carried out. A questionnaire was sent to the 75 public and private universities in Spain. The response rate was 56%. The results show concern about the phenomenon of disinformation in higher education and highlight the necessary role of libraries as infomediarian agents. This study is an approximation based on data on the current relationship between university libraries and the phenomenon of post-truth in the Spanish library framework."}
{"id":397,"title":"Prospects of library use data integration in campus information systems: A glocalized perspective","keyword":"Academic libraries; Data; Library use; Learning analytics; Higher education; University; Metrics; Perceptions; Campus information systems; Organizational culture; Professional development; Prospects; Recommendations; Solutions; Greece","abstract":"The study seeks to investigate the stakeholders' perceptions of organizational forces and operational issues that weigh upon the academic library's data capabilities, with a special focus on the Greek academic librarians' appreciation of the prospects of library use data integration in campus information systems. Findings from online interviews with international learning analytics experts and Greek academic library directors, that aimed to record their viewpoints around difficulties of integrating library data into learning analytics systems, brought to light several interpretative, organizational culture, librarian professional development, and user buy-in concerns. Interviewees made several recommendations related to collective action, training, and communications also stressing the importance of institutional support and active involvement of professional associations. The analysis of the participants' perspective provides a solid conceptual foundation for interpreting local issues associated with library use data capitalization within and beyond intra-institutional initiatives in the overarching goal to contribute actionable data to the development of context-specific tailor-made solutions."}
{"id":398,"title":"Social Tags Versus LCSH Descriptors: A Comparative Metadata Analysis in the Field of Economics","keyword":"Social tags; Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSHs); Social tagging; Folksonomy; Collaborative tagging; Library Thing","abstract":"The concept of 'social tagging' has gained popularity nowadays due to the emergence of web 2.0 technologies. Those technologies led to the practice of associating metadata with digital resources among users through collaboratively or socially for self-information retrieval. Many researchers have opined that social tags can enhance the use of library collections. The present study was predominantly carried out to compare social tags collected from the Library Thing website with Library of Congress Subject Heading (LCSH) descriptors collected from the Library of Congress Online Catalogue applied for thousand book titles in the field of Economics. The study also aimed to know whether social tags can be applied in the library database or not. The findings elucidate that users mostly use descriptors (47.39 %) as tags than expert's usage of tags (12.77 %) as descriptors. Spearman's correlation suggests that 75 per cent chance where tags and descriptors can be used simultaneously in overlapping terms. The Jaccard similarity coefficient identifies that users and experts use different terminologies to annotate the books. Users and experts use at least one common keyword for major book titles (908). Users mostly sought title based keywords but experts use mostly subject-based terminologies. The study further clarifies that social tags may be incorporated into the library databases but cannot replace LCSHs. The accessibility and usage of documents especially in the field of economics may be enhanced once the notion of social tags is incorporated with the library OPAC."}
{"id":399,"title":"Usability of Central Library Websites of Iranian Universities of Medical Sciences: An Evaluation","keyword":"Usability; Website; Central library; University of medical sciences; Cognitive walkthrough method; Iran","abstract":"With regard to the potential of huge knowledge dissemination by academic library websites, their usability is considered as a matter of great interest to university administrators as well as users. In the present study, a descriptive survey was designed aimed at evaluating usability of central library websites of type-1 universities of medical sciences in Iran in order to identify their usability issues and to provide inputs for possible remediation efforts to improve the design of similar websites in the future. The research procedure involved a library study to identify the tasks typically needed on library websites, use of the identified tasks to design a checklist for measuring three dimensions of usability (effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction), and finally a usability evaluation by two specialists of medical informatics and two librarianship experts. The given websites were rated \"\"\"\"good\"\"\"\" (60 % - 80 %) in terms of usability and no statistically significant difference was found between evaluations by different experts. It was concluded that more attention to website usability could improve users' interest in services and facilitate realisation of goals in parent organisations. The results of this study could provide a basic framework for website design and improvement through giving proper attention to usability dimensions."}
{"id":400,"title":"Determinants of Electronic Book Adoption in Nigeria","keyword":"Determinants; E-books; UTAUT model; Adoption of E-books; University; Nigeria","abstract":"The study examined the adoption of electronic books (e-books) among undergraduate students in Kwara State, Nigeria using the unified theory of technology acceptance and use model (UTAUT), with a view to understanding the factors that lead to its adoption. The population consisted of 300 undergraduate students from federal, state and private universities in Kwara State, Nigeria. Results showed that usage of electronic books in scholarly databases, procured by the library, was relatively low, with more than 50 per cent of respondents claiming to have used e-books only once. Students in federal and state universities showed preference for e-books while private university students showed preference for paper books. In examining the intention to adopt e-books, using the UTAUT model, results showed that performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence and facilitating conditions were major determinants of e-book adoption, while gender played a moderating role. Performance expectancy and effort expectance significantly influenced male students, while effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions influenced female students significantly. It is paramount for university administrators to encourage the adoption of electronic books by promoting a lecturer-student model and improving the user interface to encourage the use of these resources."}
{"id":401,"title":"Status of Management College Libraries in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India: A Comparative Study","keyword":"Management colleges; Management libraries; Internet; Information services; Staff; Collection; Budget; Library status","abstract":"The aim of the present study is to explore the current status of management college libraries in Bhubaneswar region of Odisha, India. A questionnaire based survey has been conducted in the selected management college libraries in Bhubaneswar region of Odisha and tried to evaluate the current status of staff, collection, services, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure, budgetary provision, and other related aspects. The copies of well structured questionnaire have been distributed among the seven management college libraries in Bhubaneswar in the month of January 2019, out of which, five college libraries have been responded positively. It was found that all the responded management college libraries were providing Internet and Wi-Fi services and have adopted open access system to its collection. The library of XIMB has the highest number of books (50,000) in its collection, whereas, the library of RCM has 44,500, ASBM has 26,562, KIITSOM has 20,868 and MIMTS has 5000. It is also found that all the libraries under study were automated their activities and services with the implementation of professional library management software, as well as offering open access to its collection. Based on the findings, the researchers were also suggested that more and more electronic resources must be procured by all the libraries under study as well as IT infrastructure should be regularly enhanced so that users' satisfaction could be achieved at utmost level."}
{"id":402,"title":"Integration of ICT in Library Instruction in Clifford University, Owerrinta, Nigeria: A Study","keyword":"Library instruction; ICT integration; Private university; Clifford university; Nigeria","abstract":"The study investigated the integration of information communication and technology (ICT) with library instruction (LI) in Clifford University Owerrinta (CLU), Abia State, Nigeria. The study adopted total enumeration method with a population of 124 first year students of 2016/2017 academic session. Two instruments were developed and validated by two professors in the field of Library and Information Science with a reliability result of 0.82 and 0.84 respectively using Cronbach alpha procedure. The instruments were administered face-to-face to the same respondents who registered for the course in the first and second semesters with 100 per cent participation. The finding showed that a change from the traditional method of instruction to an inclusive LI with ICT integration has a significant effect on students' use of ICT tools and related IT facilities in private university. The study recommended that ICT-based courses should be inculcated in LI curriculum; ICT tools such as projector, interactive board, computers, laptops and Internet connection should be made available for use during LI course while librarians should support and instruct students to acquire ICT skill in order to use ICT-based library information resources effectively."}
{"id":403,"title":"Usage of e-Journals in University of North Bengal under INFLIBNET (2012-2018): Analysis with INFISTATS","keyword":"INFLIBNET; e-Resources; J-STOR; Science direct; e-ShodhSindhu; e-Journal","abstract":"INFLIBNET under its e-Shodhsindhu consortium scheme has introduced the users of University of North Bengal with the e-Journal facility. The e-journal facility provided under INFLIBNET has brought another opportunity for university libraries to serve their users with high-quality content. This change needs to be further evaluated to identify the actual usage picture. The paper identifies the trend in the use of e-journal facilities during 2012-2018 with the help of INFISTATS (usage statistics portal for e-Resource). This has determined the period of optimal use of e-journal, which shows the popularity of e-Journals in the university. It identifies the year in which the maximum and minimum use of e-Journals is found, and J-STOR & Science Direct has the maximum use percentage (55 percent). The study also found that seven e-Journals had the highest percentage of use (91 percent) indicating the extensive use of e-journal facilities by the user community of the University of North Bengal."}
{"id":404,"title":"Library System reloaded The Reorientation of the Promotional Program Specialist Information Service for Science","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":405,"title":"Forum for Urban Society - the Central and Regional Library Berlin is Library of the Year 2019","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":406,"title":"New Regulation \"\"\"\"Resource Cataloging with Authority Data in Archives and Libraries\"\"\"\" (RNAB) published","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":407,"title":"Books believed lost are back in University and State Library (ULB) Bonn","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":408,"title":"Board of Directors suggests Frank Scholze as new Director General of the German National Library","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":409,"title":"Leadership Change at the University Library Duisburg-Essen","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":410,"title":"Research output of librarians in the field of library and information science in Nigeria: a bibliometric analysis from 2000-March, 2018","keyword":"Nigeria; Universities; Bibliometrics; Library and information science; Research output; Academic librarians","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this study is to analyze the growth of academic librarians' research output in Nigeria; it examined their research productivity and determined the authorship pattern and degree of collaboration. Design/methodology/approach A total of 1,106 articles were retrieved from Current index to Journals in Education and Library, Information Science and Technology Abstract databases for the period 2000-March 2018. Findings The study revealed that only few authors are productive in the field of Library and Information Science in Nigeria during the period under study. The author productivity pattern is, therefore, in agreement with Lotka's Law of inverse square. Top journals in which the academic librarians in Nigeria publish their works were identified. Of the 153 recognized universities in Nigeria, the study revealed that only few universities are productive. The years 2011 and 2012 recorded the highest contributions by the academic librarians. The findings also showed a high level of teamwork with most publications being produced jointly. Originality/value The findings call for researchers in developing countries to recognize that it is important to publish a substantial number of papers in journals that are indexed and are widely visible."}
{"id":411,"title":"Published errors and errata in library and information science journals","keyword":"Library and information science; Corrections; Errata; Erratum; Peer-review process; Published errors","abstract":"Purpose This paper aims to investigate the characterization of corrections to the papers published in Library and Information Science (LIS) journals during 2006-2015. It studies the frequency and location of the published errors, time interval between the publication of the original papers and their corrections, as well as associations between journals' impact factors (IF) and their correction rates. Design/methodology/approach The population of the study comprised of 369 errata published in 50 LIS journals. The data were obtained from Clarivate Analytics' Web of Science (WoS) and Journal Citation Reports. Findings The results of the study revealed a correction rate of 0.37 per cent for LIS journals, which is substantially lower than that of 124 subject categories with at-least one erratum in the WoS. Among the countries with the highest number of errata in LIS journals, the USA ranked first, followed by China and England. However, the greatest share of errata to overall LIS publications of the country was seen in Kazakhstan, Russia and Botswana. Results showed that no statistically significant relationships existed between the journals' IF and their correction rates. The highest proportion of errors published in LIS literature was occurred in authors' information, references, tables and figures. Moreover, the average time from publication of the original articles to their corresponding errata was found to be 8.7 months. Originality/value The current research tries to investigate the characteristics of errata in the LIS field."}
{"id":412,"title":"Identification of interdisciplinary research based upon co-cited journals","keyword":"Journals; Interdisciplinary research; Citations; References; Multidisciplinary journals; Research fields","abstract":"Purpose This paper aims to the identification of journal articles that probably report on interdisciplinary research at Wageningen University & Research (WUR). Design/methodology/approach For identification of interdisciplinary research, an analysis is performed on journals from which articles have been cited in articles (co-)authored by WUR staff. The journals with cited articles are inventoried from the reference lists of the WUR articles. For each WUR article, a mean dissimilarity is calculated between the journal in which it has been published and the journals inventoried from the reference lists. Dissimilarities are derived from a large matrix with similarity values between journals, calculated from co-occurrence of these journals in the WUR articles' reference lists. Findings For 21,191 WUR articles published between 2006 and 2015 in 2,535 journals mean dissimilarities have been calculated. The analysis shows that WUR articles with high mean dissimilarities often are published in multidisciplinary journals. Also, WUR articles with high mean dissimilarities are found in non-multidisciplinary (research field-specific) journals. For these articles (with high mean dissimilarities), this paper shows that citations are often made to more various research fields than for articles with lower mean dissimilarities. Originality/value Identification of articles reporting on interdisciplinary research may be important to WUR policy for strategic purposes or for the evaluation of researchers or groups. Also, this analysis enables to identify journals with high mean dissimilarities (due to WUR articles citing more various research fields). Identification of these journals with a more interdisciplinary scope can be important for collection management by the library."}
{"id":413,"title":"E-books: yes or no? A case study of undergraduate students at the University of Namibia","keyword":"Academic libraries; Undergraduate students; User studies; E-books; Information seeking behavior; Use of e-books","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of the paper is to determine how undergraduate students at the University of Namibia perceive and use e-books. This paper aims to report on the result of a study that investigated the adoption of, views about and use of e-books at the University of Namibia. Design/methodology/approach The study used a mixed-method approach. It used three methods, namely, focus group interviews, observation combined with the think aloud and a survey to investigate how undergraduate students use e-books. Findings Major findings of the study indicated that students use and prefer e-books for course and research purposes. But they mainly use non-library search engines such as Google, Yahoo and commercial sites. Lack of searching skills, slow/unreliable internet and limited or lack of relevant content of e-book collections were the major hindrances affecting e-book use. Originality/value The findings of the study could be used to understand the use of e-books at the University of Namibia and at academic institutions with similar context to Namibia. The study contributes to the knowledge base of library and information science (LIS) by providing a detailed analysis on the views and use of e-books at the University of Namibia. The recommendations of this study can be adopted by libraries in other countries with similar socio-economic conditions like Namibia."}
{"id":414,"title":"Political discourse: Do public libraries serve as a fertile ground?","keyword":"","abstract":"Libraries in general, and public libraries specifically, are social institutions. It is their role and function to educate, inculcate values and provide recreational opportunities to the community. The success of a democratic political system depends on community involvement in decision making. The role of public libraries in political discourse was assessed with three approaches. Firstly, the geographical characteristics of public library communities were explored using Geographical Information System (GIS) methods. Secondly, the resources, services and activities of public libraries were identified. Thirdly, community perspectives were explored using the five aspects of the \"\"\"\"Spectrum of Public Participation\"\"\"\" of the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2). The results from all three approaches indicate that the public libraries of Islamabad do not facilitate opportunities for the community to be consulted, empowered or involved in political discourse. Analysis of GIS characteristics, library services and community perspectives suggests that improvements in planning and commitment (especially infrastructure, budget and human resources) would enable public libraries to increase opportunities for Islamabad communities to engage in political discourse."}
{"id":415,"title":"Effect of perceived ease of use on librarians' e-skills: Basis for library technology acceptance intention","keyword":"","abstract":"Despite the widespread application of technology in the 21st century, making informed decisions regarding its acceptance in organisations is a function of several factors, particularly in developing countries, due to factors such as rising cost of the information technology infrastructure and low technological exposure. A model that incorporated perceived ease of use (PEOU) and e-Skills to examine librarians' intention for actual library technology acceptance was tested. The correlational research design, along with a multistage sampling procedure, was applied to select samples to reduce the sample to a manageable proportion. Professional librarians and library officers in four university libraries provided the data for the study. Results showed that e-Skill is the model's strongest determinant of technology acceptance intention among librarians. Also, PEOU will significantly moderate librarians' intention towards library technology acceptance when e-Skills are insufficient. From these outcomes, the understanding of the determinants of behavioural intention captured in the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAT) is extended and refined."}
{"id":416,"title":"Modeling time-to-trigger in library demand-driven acquisitions via survival analysis","keyword":"","abstract":"Conventional statistical methods (e.g. logistics regression, decision tree, etc.) have been used to analyze library demand-driven acquisitions (DDA) data. However, these methods are not well-suited to predict when acquisitions will be triggered or how long c-books will remain unused. Survival analysis, a statistical method commonly used in clinical research and medical trials, was employed to predict the time-to-trigger for DDA purchases within the context of a large research university library. By predicting which e-books will be triggered (i.e., purchased), as well as the time to trigger occurrence, the method tested in this study provides libraries a deeper understanding of factors influencing their DDA purchasing patterns. This understanding will help libraries optimize their DDA profile management and DDA budgets. This research provides a demonstration of how data science techniques can be of value for the library environment."}
{"id":417,"title":"Cartographies of research designs in library information science research in Nigeria and South Africa, 2009-2015","keyword":"","abstract":"Research designs are key to the research process and the production of knowledge that supports performance and development. The appropriateness of the methodologies used in research has implications for the trustworthiness and validity of the outcomes of research and practice. The research designs used in library information science (LIS) research in Nigeria and South Africa between 2009 and 2015 were investigated. The objective was to map out the contours of the research designs that are utilised in LIS, particularly to keep the profession abreast of the trends in the field and the patterns in research designs used. Qualitative content analysis was used to examine 104 PhD dissertations, using six taxonomies to categorise research designs used in the two countries. Positivist epistemologies and quantitative methodologies predominated research in LIS. A handful of studies used basic mixed method research designs. Questionnaires and interviews were commonly used for data collection, but the triangulation of methods was not prevalent. The value of this study lies in that it will lead to the accumulation of knowledge of research designs and provide a baseline for studies on methodological practices."}
{"id":418,"title":"The economic value of library services for children: The case of the Czech public libraries","keyword":"","abstract":"Public support of library services must be targeted towards children because these services play a key role in their development. However, no prior research has investigated the value of public library services for children. Specifically, earlier studies evaluated the value of public libraries as a whole, without considering library services for different stakeholders. The fact that children are not autonomous economic agents is another problem to address. These barriers can be overcome by using the contingent valuation method with parents/caregivers as the subjects queried and children used as the objects in this study. Thus, the economic value of library services for children can be obtained to support managerial decisions on services specifically designed for children. More precisely, this study is unique in that it develops a contingent valuation methodology for estimating the value of children's library services based on adults' willingness to allocate a proportion of municipal budgets. Both users and non-users were surveyed to verify the proposed methodology empirically. The results show that the perceived effectiveness (ratio between perceived benefits and costs) of children's library services is 11.2 (11.2 units of benefits for each unit invested) in Czech public libraries compared with 4.3 for a library as a whole. This finding confirms the essential role of children's library services, implying that public libraries should offer a broader selection of children's books and other services. The study also shows that the value of children's library services depends on the age, education and economic structure of the adults queried. In addition, their satisfaction with library services is another important determinant, indicating that public libraries can influence the perceived benefits of children's library services."}
{"id":419,"title":"The productivity of main services of city libraries: Using the example from the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic","keyword":"","abstract":"The evaluation of productivity of main services of city libraries using the example of 48 large public libraries and 44 small public libraries from the Czech and the Slovak Republic was performed according to the decomposition of the input-oriented Malmquist index (MI). The results of MI achieved are evaluated using a confidence interval and the bootstrap method. The productivity of main services of public libraries was studied for the year 2016 in comparison with the year 2012. On average, small as well as large libraries exhibit a statistically significant decline in productivity. The average value of the MI of small libraries is 1.29. The average value of the MI of large libraries is 1.16. The deterioration of productivity was caused by lower efficiency of the inputs. The small as well as the large libraries on average exhibit a comparable level of productivity in both studied years. This conclusion is the same for the Czech and for the Slovak libraries as well as for all libraries together. The Czech libraries, when compared with the Slovak ones, achieve better results in terms of productivity. The higher productivity of the Czech libraries in comparison with the Slovak ones is caused by the improvement of efficiency of the inputs, not by the technological changes."}
{"id":420,"title":"Approach to Domain-analysis from Library and Information Science research","keyword":"Domain-analysis; Information science; Research project; Information science theories","abstract":"This article aims to present a theoretical framework that emerged in the last decades on the Information Science sphere: Domain-analysis - also referred as Domain-analytic theory-, which comprises one of the epistemic basis implemented as part of the development of a research project conceived on the Department of Library Science of the Universidad Nacional de Misiones. Using theoretical review as methodology, the foundations that originated the proposal will be addressed, as well as the latent and emerging antecedents in inquiries and work prior to the formulation of its main exponent, Birger Hjorland. On the other hand, the semantic scope of the expression will be analyzed, in addition to the theoretical possibilities that Domain-analysis has towards the expansion and strengthening of metatheory in library science research, as well as the methodological approaches and practical matters, both issues described by its creator. It is concluded that Domain-analysis allows recognizing relevant concepts of a domain within Information Science, its hierarchical relationships and semantic links with other fields, while allowing the development of new research lines and deepen various theoretical aspects of Library and Information Science."}
{"id":421,"title":"Photography in libraries: beyond the technical processes and the promotion of services","keyword":"Libraries; Information and Communication Technologies; Photography; Digitalization of documents; Promotion of services; Art exhibitions; Information literacy; Reading animation; Preservation","abstract":"The article addresses the importance of the image in the cognition of the human being and through this reflection identifies photography as a resource that can be used with great potential not only in the collection of the library, but also in the digitalization of documents, the promotion of services, cultural management, information literacy, reading animation and the preservation of information. In this last subject a proposal is approached on the utilities that can have in libraries the use of one of the recent photographic techniques: the spherical photography 360. In addition, to carry out these applications of the photography the document proposes a series of characteristics ideal for the profile of the professional in librarianship."}
{"id":422,"title":"Converging technologies (nanotechnology, biotechnology and cognitive sciences) and their relationship with Library and Information Science","keyword":"Converging Technologies; Library and Information Science; Information and Communications Technology","abstract":"The denomination convergent technologies refers to the confluence of computational science with techno-scientific fields such as nanotechnology, biotechnology and cognitive sciences. The objective of this work is to point out and analyze the links that these convergent technologies keep with Library Science (which also uses the information and communication technologies), either in methodological, conceptual or application terms. The main conclusion is that both nanotechnology, biotechnology and cognitive sciences have reconfigured their own conceptuation of information in recent years. This has caused professionals from other disciplines, who study information, to stop to rethink its nature, dynamics and use."}
{"id":423,"title":"Using the WorldCat API to Develop Data-Driven Decision-Making for Gifts-in-Kind","keyword":"","abstract":"In practice, evaluation and acceptance of books donated to a library (gifts-inkind) often lack the same data-driven decision-making that libraries apply to purchased materials. Factors of \"\"\"\"specialness\"\"\"\" or \"\"\"\"uniqueness\"\"\"\" that are important components of why libraries still seek donations are not necessarily data-driven. This practice may be especially true for items located within a library's general collection, rather than special collections or archives. The research presented here develops new methods that support data-driven decision-making in evaluating gifts-in-kind, particularly for items for the general collection. The authors focus on the concept of rarity and geographic scarcity using OCLC holdings, the WorldCat API, and geospatial methods. They retroactively examined monographs added to the general collection as gifts over a ten-year period at the University of Colorado Boulder (UCB) that are an initial dataset of sixteen thousand or more books. The majority of items are neither unique or rare in holdings, nor are they geographically scarce. However, some are, and the shared characteristics of many of these rare or geographically scarce items may be relevant to Area Studies faculty, students, and researchers. While the results of this study are localized in scope, the methods developed could be easily replicated by libraries seeking to evaluate uniqueness and proximity of current or future gifts-in-kind with high efficiency and objectivity."}
{"id":424,"title":"Notes on Operations Making Beautiful Music Metadata Together","keyword":"","abstract":"This paper discusses how the Howard B. Waltz Music Library and the University of Colorado Boulder's Metadata Services Department cooperated to resurrect and complete a long-dormant retrospective conversion cataloging project involving musical scores and vinyl records. It addresses the resources that both groups brought to the relationship; the collaborative process by which decisions were made; the implementation plan and challenges; and how fostering a culture of customer service within the Metadata Services Department contributed to the project's success. It also contrasts Colorado's project with two other cooperative music cataloging projects and explains how its approach can serve as a model to other libraries who have significant cataloging backlogs or hidden collections but may feel hindered by the lack of specialized in-house cataloging expertise."}
{"id":425,"title":"Notes on Operations Enhancing the Discovery of Tabletop Games","keyword":"","abstract":"Collections of three-dimensional materials may not be discoverable to library users if they lack adequate metadata. Discovery of these collections may be enhanced through the application of relevant cataloging standards and controlled vocabularies. This paper outlines how librarians at the University of North Texas Libraries used these strategies to increase access to a large collection of tabletop games."}
{"id":426,"title":"Digital Preservation in Libraries: Preparing for a Sustainable Future","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":427,"title":"A Tool for Academic Libraries to Prioritize Leadership Competencies","keyword":"","abstract":"As part of a research project, the author conducted a survey about Hong Kong academic librarians' perception on leadership capabilities. The survey made use of the Leadership Competencies Model developed for the Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA). The results draw attention to a subset of competencies and expose perceptual differences between librarians at different leadership levels. By visualizing the data in a quadrant view, creating a leadership competency profile, the method can shed light on significant areas in leadership capabilities and trigger discussion among librarians on their understanding and assumptions about these attributes. The survey demonstrated a method that can be experimented by libraries and consortia beyond the Hong Kong sample. Such effort should eventually lead to constructive development strategies."}
{"id":428,"title":"Library Support for Student Financial Literacy: A Survey of Librarians at Large Academic Institutions","keyword":"","abstract":"Financial literacy came to the forefront as the 2013-2014 presidential focus of the Association of College & Research Libraries division of the American Library Association, bringing increased attention to the topic among academic librarians and encouraging an exploration into new and developing roles for academic libraries in financial education. Via a survey of academic librarians at large universities of more than 10,000 students, the authors seek to determine what types of financial literacy support academic libraries are providing, who is participating, what prompted the initiatives, and what are the main barriers, challenges, and opportunities."}
{"id":429,"title":"Reframing Information Literacy as Academic Cultural Capital: A Critical and Equity-Based Foundation for Practice, Assessment, and Scholarship","keyword":"","abstract":"Within the past decade, academic librarianship has increased its focus on critical librarianship and assessing student success, as well as undergoing a complete reconceptualization of information literacy. However, our assessment and scholarship related to information literacy and student success largely neglects the persistent racial and social-class achievement gaps in American higher education. This article draws upon a critical social theory commonly used in higher education research-cultural capital-to consider the ways in which information literacy as threshold concepts may enable or constrain success for students whose identities higher education has traditionally marginalized. Finally, Estela Mara Bensimon's equity cognitive frame is introduced to consider the ways in which we can ground our practice, assessment, and scholarship in our professional values of equity and inclusion."}
{"id":430,"title":"Chat Reference Referral Strategies: Making a Connection, or Dropping the Ball?","keyword":"","abstract":"The study analyzes how chat reference providers refer patrons to subject specialists in 467 interactions from two years at a university library. Qualitative analysis showed variation in how referrals are presented: as an option versus a recommendation, putting follow-up in the hands of patrons versus librarians, and apologizing versus promoting benefits. Professional librarians referred more questions to specialists, framed more referrals as benefits, and sent more transcripts (\"\"\"\"tickets\"\"\"\") than graduate assistants or paraprofessionals did. Findings show correlations between patrons' positive responses to referrals and the extent of the reference interview and positive framing of the referral, but not the attempt to assist before referring."}
{"id":431,"title":"Do Download Reports Reliably Measure Journal Usage? Trusting the Fox to Count Your Hens?","keyword":"","abstract":"Download rates of academic journals have joined citation counts as commonly used indicators of the value of journal subscriptions. While citations reflect worldwide influence, the value of a journal subscription to a single library is more reliably measured by the rate at which it is downloaded by local users. If reported download rates accurately measure local usage, there is a strong case for using them to compare the cost-effectiveness of journal subscriptions. We examine data for nearly 8,000 journals downloaded at the ten universities in the University of California system during a period of six years. We find that controlling for number of articles, publisher, and year of download, the ratio of downloads to citations differs substantially among academic disciplines. After adding academic disciplines to the control variables, there remain substantial \"\"\"\"publisher effects\"\"\"\", with some publishers reporting significantly more downloads than would be predicted by the characteristics of their journals. These cross-publisher differences suggest that the currently available download statistics, which are supplied by publishers, are not sufficiently reliable to allow libraries to make subscription decisions based on price and reported downloads, at least without making an adjustment for publisher effects in download reports."}
{"id":432,"title":"Engaging Design: Creating Libraries for Modern Users","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":433,"title":"US libraries are critical to the 2020 Census Up for the Count?","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":434,"title":"Ontario Libraries Face Cuts to Provincial Services","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":435,"title":"LIBRARY JOURNAL'S DAY OF DIALOG 2019","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":436,"title":"Poems Written Abroad: The Lilly Library Manuscript","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":437,"title":"Libraries as Sustainability Leaders: ALA's Special Task Force","keyword":"","abstract":"This article discusses the work of the American Library Association (ALA) Special Task Force on Sustainability, which identified 52 recommendations, including the adoption of sustainability as a core value of librarianship. The group aims to promote libraries as catalysts, connectors, and conveners to promote sustainability, resilience, and regeneration. The Task Force is guided by the concept of the triple bottom line, which states that an organization's practices must be not only economically feasible but also socially equitable and environmentally sound. The article also provides examples of how libraries engage in sustainable practices to support the cities and towns they serve."}
{"id":438,"title":"Measuring Librarian Outreach and Engagement through a Time Allocation Study","keyword":"","abstract":"Demonstrating academic libraries' contribution to institutional outcomes and strategic initiatives can be challenging, particularly in determining what library activities can be consistently and accurately assessed in ways that empirically demonstrate library value and impact. To address this challenge, the Indiana University Bloomington Libraries conducted a time allocation study to quantify the activities of public services librarians with the goal of illustrating new ways to measure their contributions that are more standardized and methodologically rigorous. This report gives an overview of the Librarian Activity Project (LAP), including preliminary findings, and offers recommendations for other institutions interested in developing their own study."}
{"id":439,"title":"A Way Through ... Troublesome Knowledge: Student Research as Threshold Concept Practice","keyword":"","abstract":"While the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education has prompted important new scholarship, Jan Meyer and Ray Land's related theoretical work has received less attention from librarians. The study described in this article is based upon 20 in-depth interviews with undergraduates about their experiences with research assignments. These students' accounts of their research offer insights into Meyer and Land's foundational ideas about troublesome knowledge and threshold concepts. Based upon the interviews, the authors suggest that research assignments might be viewed as a kind of threshold concept practice, where students grapple with not knowing and finding their way through the difficulties of research."}
{"id":440,"title":"Just Because You Can Doesn't Mean You Should: Practitioner Perceptions of Learning Analytics Ethics","keyword":"","abstract":"Learning analytics involve the process of gathering data about students and using the information to intervene in their lives to improve learning and institutional outcomes. Many academic libraries now participate in learning analytics. However, such practices raise privacy and intellectual freedom issues due to sensitive data practices. But, few research studies address how library practitioners perceive the ethical issues. This article does so by analyzing interviews with library practitioners. The findings suggest that library professionals seek ethical \"\"\"\"bright lines\"\"\"\"-that is, clearly defined standards-where few exist and that ethical guidance is limited. Though library practitioners recognize that data practices should be scoped and justified, their efforts have come under severe scrutiny-and sometimes harassment-from their professional peers. The article highlights why ethical dissonance has emerged in the profession regarding learning analytics and how library practices might better account for the harms and benefits of learning analytics."}
{"id":441,"title":"Potholes and Pitfalls on the Road to Authentic Assessment","keyword":"","abstract":"This case study discusses an assessment project in which a rubric was used to evaluate information literacy (IL) skills as reflected in undergraduate students' research papers. Subsequent analysis sought relationships between the students' IL skills and their contact with the library through various channels. The project proved far longer and more complex than expected and yielded inconclusive results. We reflect on what went wrong and highlight lessons learned in the process. Special attention is paid to issues of project management and statistical analysis, which proved crucial stumbling blocks in the effort to conduct a meaningful authentic assessment."}
{"id":442,"title":"Academic Libraries' Stance toward the Future","keyword":"","abstract":"The literature about academic libraries takes a strong interest in the future, yet little of it reflects on academic libraries' underlying stance toward the years ahead: is there a sense of change or continuity? Is there optimism or pessimism? Consensus or divergence? This article explores these questions using data from interviews with a broad range of practitioners, commentators, and experts. Some see libraries as fundamentally unchanging, while others perceive innovation as a given. There is little consensus about upcoming trends. Some interviewees doubt libraries' ability to deal with change, but others feel considerable optimism."}
{"id":443,"title":"Humanities and Social Sciences Dissertation Bibliographies and Collections: The View from a STEM University","keyword":"","abstract":"This study utilized dissertation bibliographies produced at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, a STEM-oriented university, to ascertain how well Purdue's Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education Library supports doctoral research. To examine a critical mass of data, the authors gathered all the bibliographies of dissertations written in 11 disciplines within the College of Liberal Arts in 2011 and 2015. Data for each citation included year of publication, language, format type, and local availability in print or digitally. Revealing disciplinary trends in using sources, this study provided critical information for reconceptualizing the library's orientation to learning and research and for engaging with faculty to understand where to strengthen the library's collections."}
{"id":444,"title":"portal: Libraries and the Academy 2019 Johns Hopkins University Press Award for Best Article","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":445,"title":"Data Librarian - A New Study Focus for Academic Libraries and Research Institutions","keyword":"Data librarian; Data and Information Science; TH Koln","abstract":"The article deals with the new specialization \"\"\"\"Data Librarian\"\"\"\" in the program \"\"\"\"Data and Information Science\"\"\"\", which has been started in winter semester 2018/19 at the Institute for Information Science at TH Koln - University of Applied Sciences. As part of a joint accreditation of all Bachelor's programmes of the Institute, it develops, bundles and imparts comprehensive knowledge in the areas of data structures, data processing, information systems, data analysis and information research in the first semesters. A six-month practical semester takes place in a scientific library or information facility, before the main topics research data I+II, science communication, scientometry and automatic indexing are taught."}
{"id":446,"title":"Digital Library Science as an Educational Offer at HTWK Leipzig","keyword":"Information systems; research data management; digital librarians; specialized education at HTWK Leipzig","abstract":"Modern libraries depend on suitable information systems to make digital knowledge sources available to the public. One relatively new goal is the management of research data describing the context of research results. To maintain such information systems specialists with a dual education in both library science and computer science are needed. Such a special education opportunity has been established at HTWK Leipzig to educate digital library specialists. The present paper gives an insight into the ideas governing this development."}
{"id":447,"title":"Core IT Competencies in the Undergraduate Course \"\"\"\"Information Sciences\"\"\"\" at Stuttgart Media University","keyword":"Information technology competency; information science curriculum; library science curriculum; teaching concept","abstract":"Over the last few years, the School of Information Sciences at Stuttgart Media University has profoundly changed those parts of the curriculum concerned with information technology competencies and created a completely restructured set of modules. These modules are being taught in a flipped classroom environment and cover not only topics like programming, data structures, data processing or web-based systems but also key competencies like how to develop frustration tolerance when working with IT, methods for independent learning and working as well as general problem solving strategies. This new curriculum has been successfully implemented and will be further refined in the new focus area \"\"\"\"Data and Information Management\"\"\"\"."}
{"id":448,"title":"Studying Computer Science for Libraries Means: \"\"\"\"You Can't Teach Old Dogs New Tricks\"\"\"\" is History!","keyword":"Computer science; part-time programme; report of experiences","abstract":"This paper presents a part-time master's programme in computer science for libraries (librarians?). This four-semester programme has been on offer at TH Wildau since 2015. In this paper the perspectives of academics and trainers and of students involved in the programme will be explored and assessed."}
{"id":449,"title":"The Future of Information Studies: Reflections on Sociotechnical Imaginaries","keyword":"Keynote; discipline; information studies","abstract":"This article is the text of a keynote address on the future of information studies, given on November 2, 2018 at the Berlin School of Library and Information on the occasion of its 90th anniversary."}
{"id":450,"title":"90th Anniversary of the Institute for Library and Information Science (IBI) in Berlin - A Look Back From the Future","keyword":"Education; studies; academisation","abstract":"The ninetieth anniversary of the Institute for Library and Information Science (IBI) at Humboldt University Berlin is an occasion to look back onto the roots of the Institute, which was founded with the aim of professionalising the training of librarians. On this basis, the article then tries to give an outlook - seen from the perspective of 2029 - and sheds light on possible success factors for the continuation of the institute."}
{"id":451,"title":"Current Developments in Austrian Libraries in 2017 and 2018","keyword":"Austria; librarianship; development; 2017; 2018","abstract":"The present contribution relates about current projects and trends in Austrian librarianship in 2017 and 2018. Network projects and cooperation projects are presented as well as important projects of the Austrian National Library and of the Council of Austrian University Libraries. Themes such as Open Access, research data, provenance research of Nazi-looted property, library education, conferences and publications of the Austrian Association of Librarians and library and information policy in Austria are mentioned."}
{"id":452,"title":"The Collection is Dead Long Live the Collection - The Digital Collection as Paradigm of Modern Library Work","keyword":"Digital collection; research data","abstract":"The media change alters the traditional concept of the collection. While in earlier times libraries obtained their reputation by size and rareness of their collections, today in view of the increasing availability of free resources on the web they are forced to re-evaluate this conviction. This paper argues that the culture of exclusiveness must give way to a culture of sharing. Not the exclusive, but the non-exclusive ownership will determine the quality of the library of the future. Due to the logic of the media documents and data will be provided Open Access. However, this doesn't mean that collecting is superfluous. The inadequateness, disparity and inhomogeneity of analogue or open digital resources requires their transformation, aggregation and structuring or homogenizing in order to create qualitatively attractive offers of digital collections and corpora for digital research by making these resources machine-readable according to the FAIR principles. This opens up new fields of work for the library in that it provides new datafication services. The old collection will be obsolete, but the library will gain a new one instead."}
{"id":453,"title":"From Electronic Library to Innovative Research Infrastructure Digital Services for the Humanities at Heidelberg University Library","keyword":"Research infrastructure; digital edition; electronic publishing; open access","abstract":"For almost 20 years, Heidelberg University Library has been continuously building a modular digital infrastructure based on strategically chosen projects with a special focus on the needs of the arts. It does so by offering digitized reproductions, digital media and texts and by comprising tools for semantic modelling, image annotation, text editions as well as research publications. Indexing using integrated authority data, library cataloguing, exposure of research data as well as long-term archiving ensure sustainability and enhance the attractiveness of the Heidelberg services."}
{"id":454,"title":"Shared Print - How Libraries in the United States and Canada Ensure Accessibility and Preservation of the Printed Record","keyword":"Collection management; narrative; retention commitment","abstract":"Since the beginning of the millennium, North American academic libraries have made great advances in ensuring the accessibility and preservation of books and journals. This article provides an overview of a variety of approaches, initiatives, best practices, and tools. Due to the federalism and the autonomy of most universities, interoperable preservation commitments are the key to success, along with a coherent narrative. Some of the solutions are of special interest for the German academic libraries."}
{"id":455,"title":"A New Treasure Chest of Humanism on the Upper Rhine The Humanist Library in Schlettstadt after Its Reconstruction","keyword":"library building; Bibliotheque humaniste de Selestat; history of libraries; cultural heritage","abstract":"The historic building of the \"\"\"\"Bibliotheque humaniste de Selestat\"\"\"\" in Alsace has been completely renovated and rebuilt in recent years. In particular, the interior of the building underwent a complete restructuring. A new cellar was dug, in which a magazine was installed and the statics of the building renewed. A striking extension lends the new building complex a special aura."}
{"id":456,"title":"Resources for the Research. Special Collection in Regional Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":457,"title":"Practical Handbook of Process Management in Libraries and Information Facilities","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":458,"title":"Social justice and the medical librarian","keyword":"","abstract":"This lecture discusses social justice and the role that medical librarians can play in a democratic society. Social justice needs to be central to the mission of medical librarianship and a core value of the profession. Medical librarians must develop a new professional orientation: one that focuses on cultural awareness or cultural consciousness that goes beyond ourselves and our collections to that which focuses on the users of our libraries. We must develop a commitment to addressing the issues of societal, relevant health information. Using examples from medical education, this lecture makes the case for social justice librarianship. This lecture also presents a pathway for social justice medical librarianship, identifies fundamental roles and activities in these areas, and offers strategies for individual librarians, the Medical Library Association, and library schools for developing social justice education and outcomes. The lecture advocates for an understanding of and connection to social justice responsibilities for the medical library profession and ends with a call to go beyond understanding to action. The lecture emphasizes the lack of diversity in our profession and the importance of diversity and inclusion for achieving social justice. The lecture presents specific examples from some medical libraries to extend the social justice mindset and to direct outreach, collections, archives, and special collection services to expose previously hidden voices. If medical librarians are to remain relevant in the future, we must act to address the lack of diversity in our profession and use our information resources, spaces, and expertise to solve the relevant societal issues of today."}
{"id":459,"title":"Humor in library instruction: a narrative review with implications for the health sciences","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective: The review sought to gain a better understanding of humor's use and impact as a teaching and learning strategy in academic library and health sciences instruction and to determine if the most common techniques across both disciplines can be adapted to increase engagement in medical libraries' information literacy efforts. Methods: This narrative review involved retrieving citations from several subject databases, including Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts; Information Science & Technology Abstracts; Library & Information Science Source; PubMed; and CINAHL. The author limited her review to those publications that explicitly addressed the use of humor in relation to some form of academic library or health sciences instruction. Studies examining use of humor in patient education were excluded. Results: Scholars and practitioners have consistently written about humor as an instructional strategy from the 1980s onward, in both the library literature and health sciences literature. These authors have focused on instructors' attitudes, benefits to students, anecdotes, and best practices summaries. Overall, both librarians and health sciences educators have a positive opinion of humor, and many instructors make use of it in their classrooms, though caution and careful planning is advised. Conclusions: Commonalities between the library and information science literature and health sciences literature provide a cohesive set of best practices and strategies for successfully incorporating comedy into library instruction sessions. Health sciences librarians can adapt several of the most commonly used types of instructional humor (e.g., silly examples, cartoons, storytelling, etc.) to their own contexts with minimal risk."}
{"id":460,"title":"Measuring impostor phenomenon among health sciences librarians","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective: Impostor phenomenon, also known as impostor syndrome, is the inability to internalize accomplishments while experiencing the fear of being exposed as a fraud. Previous work has examined impostor phenomenon among academic college and research librarians, but health sciences librarians, who are often asked to be experts in medical subject areas with minimal training or education in these areas, have not yet been studied. The aim of this study was to measure impostor phenomenon among health sciences librarians. Methods: A survey of 2,125 eligible Medical Library Association (MLA) members was taken from October to December 2017. The online survey featuring the Harvey Impostor Phenomenon scale, a validated measure of impostor phenomenon, was administered, and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to examine relationships between impostor phenomenon scores and demographic variables. Results: A total of 703 participants completed the survey (33% response rate), and 14.5% of participants scored >= 42 on the Harvey scale, indicating possible impostor feelings. Gender, race, and library setting showed no associations, but having an educational background in the health sciences was associated with lower impostor scores. Age and years of experience were inversely correlated with impostor phenomenon, with younger and newer librarians demonstrating higher scores. Conclusions: One out of seven health sciences librarians in this study experienced impostor phenomenon, similar to previous findings for academic librarians. Librarians, managers, and MLA can work to recognize and address this issue by raising awareness, using early prevention methods, and supporting librarians who are younger and/or new to the profession."}
{"id":461,"title":"The complex nature of research dissemination practices among public health faculty researchers","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective: This study explores the variety of information formats used and audiences targeted by public health faculty in the process of disseminating research. Methods: The authors conducted semi-structured interviews with twelve faculty members in the School of Public Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago, asking them about their research practices, habits, and preferences. Results: Faculty scholars disseminate their research findings in a variety of formats intended for multiple audiences, including not only their peers in academia, but also public health practitioners, policymakers, government and other agencies, and community partners. Conclusion: Librarians who serve public health faculty should bear in mind the diversity of faculty's information needs when designing and improving library services and resources, particularly those related to research dissemination and knowledge translation. Promising areas for growth in health sciences libraries include supporting data visualization, measuring the impact of non-scholarly publications, and promoting institutional repositories for dissemination of research."}
{"id":462,"title":"Needs assessment for improving library support for dentistry researchers","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective: To better support dentistry researchers in the ever-changing landscape of scholarly research, academic librarians need to redefine their roles and discover new ways to be involved at each stage of the research cycle. A needs assessment survey was conducted to evaluate faculty members' research support needs and allow a more targeted approach to the development of research services in an academic health sciences library. Methods: The anonymous, web-based survey was distributed via email to full-time researchers at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto. The survey included twenty questions inquiring about researchers' needs and behaviors across three stages of the research cycle: funding and grant applications, publication and dissemination, and research impact assessment. Data were also collected on researchers' use of grey literature to identify whether current library efforts to support researchers should be improved in this area. Results: Among library services, researchers considered support for funding and grant applications most valuable and grey literature support least valuable. Researcher engagement with open access publishing models was low, and few participants had self-archived their publications in the university's institutional repository. Participants reported low interest in altmetrics, and few used online tools to promote or share their research results. Conclusions: Findings indicate that increased efforts should be made to promote and develop services for funding and grant applications. New services are needed to assist researchers in maximizing their research impact and to increase researcher awareness of the benefits of open access publishing models, self-archiving, and altmetrics."}
{"id":463,"title":"Alignment of library services with the research lifecycle","keyword":"","abstract":"Objectives: This study sought to understand the needs of biomedical researchers related to the research lifecycle and the present state of library support for biomedical research. Methods: Qualitative interview data were collected from biomedical researchers who were asked to describe their research activities from identifying a problem to measuring the impact of their findings. Health sciences library leaders were surveyed about the services that they currently provide or plan to provide in supporting biomedical research. Results: Library services were strongest at the beginning and end of the research lifecycle but were weaker in the conducting phase of research. Co-occurrence of codes from the qualitative data suggests that library services are on the fringe of rather than integrated into the research lifecycle. Discussion: Findings from this study suggest that tradition-based service models of health sciences libraries are insufficient to meet the needs of biomedical researchers. Investments by libraries in services that integrate with the conducting phase of research are needed for libraries to remain relevant in their support of the research lifecycle."}
{"id":464,"title":"Professional development in evidence-based practice: course survey results to inform administrative decision making","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective: To understand librarians' evidence-based practice (EBP) professional development needs and assist library administrators with professional development decisions in their own institutions, the study team surveyed past participants of an EBP online course. This study aimed to (1) understand what course content participants found valuable, (2) discover how participants applied their course learning to their work, and (3) identify which aspects of EBP would be beneficial for future continuing education. Methods: The study team distributed an eighteen-question survey to past participants of the course (2011-2017). The survey covered nontraditional demographic information, course evaluations, course content applications to participants' work, additional EBP training, and EBP topics for future CE opportunities. The study team analyzed the results using descriptive statistics. Results: Twenty-nine percent of course participants, representing different library environments, responded to the survey. Eighty-five percent of respondents indicated that they had prior EBP training. The most valuable topics were searching the literature (62%) and developing a problem, intervention, comparison, outcome (PICO) question (59%). Critical appraisal was highly rated for further professional development. Fifty-three percent indicated change in their work efforts after participating in the course. Ninety-seven percent noted interest in further EBP continuing education. Conclusions: Survey respondents found value in both familiar and unfamiliar EBP topics, which supported the idea of using professional development for learning new concepts and reinforcing existing knowledge and skills. When given the opportunity to engage in these activities, librarians can experience new or expanded EBP work roles and responsibilities. Additionally, the results provide library administrators insights into the benefit of EBP professional development."}
{"id":465,"title":"Building capacity for librarian support and addressing collaboration challenges by formalizing library systematic review services","keyword":"","abstract":"Background: Many health sciences librarians are noticing an increase in demand for systematic review support. Developing a strategic approach to supporting systematic review activities can address commonly reported barriers and challenges including time factors, methodological issues, and supporting student-led projects. Case Presentation: This case report describes how a health sciences library at a mid-sized university developed and implemented a structured and defined systematic review service in order to build capacity for increased librarian support and to maximize librarians' time and expertise. The process also revealed underlying collaboration challenges related to student-led systematic reviews and research quality concerns that needed to be addressed. The steps for developing a formal service included defining the librarian's role and a library service model, building librarian expertise, developing documentation to guide librarians and patrons, piloting and revising the service model, marketing and promoting the service, and evaluating service usage. Conclusions: The two-tiered service model developed for advisory consultation and collaboration provides a framework for supporting systematic review activities that other libraries can adapt to meet their own needs. Librarian autonomy in deciding whether to collaborate on reviews based on defined and explicit considerations was crucial for maximizing librarians' time and expertise and for promoting higher quality research. Monitoring service usage will be imperative for managing existing and future librarian workload. These data and tracking of research outputs from librarian collaborations may also be used to advocate for new librarian positions."}
{"id":466,"title":"Improving community well-being through collaborative initiatives at a medical library","keyword":"","abstract":"Background: In an increasingly digital age, the role of the library is changing to better serve its community. The authors' library serves health care professionals who experience high levels of stress due to everyday demands of work or study, which can have negative impacts on physical and mental health. Our library is committed to serving the needs of our community by identifying opportunities to improve their well-being. Case Presentation: Librarians at the Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library at Yale University developed a group mindfulness program and a space for self-defined personal care to assist health care professionals in alleviating stress. Surveys were used to evaluate the mindfulness program and self-care space. Conclusions: We successfully implemented two collaborative wellness and self-care initiatives with students and other stakeholders, as demonstrated by program attendance, diverse space use, and positive survey responses for both initiatives. While these endeavors do not replace the need to challenge structural problems at the root of stress in the health care professions, this case report offers a blueprint for other medical libraries to support the well-being of their communities."}
{"id":467,"title":"A model for initiating research data management services at academic libraries","keyword":"","abstract":"Background: Librarians developed a pilot program to provide training, resources, strategies, and support for medical libraries seeking to establish research data management (RDM) services. Participants were required to complete eight educational modules to provide the necessary background in RDM. Each participating institution was then required to use two of the following three elements: (1) a template and strategies for data interviews, (2) the Teaching Toolkit to teach an introductory RDM class, or (3) strategies for hosting a data class series. Case Presentation: Six libraries participated in the pilot, with between two and eight librarians participating from each institution. Librarians from each institution completed the online training modules. Each institution conducted between six and fifteen data interviews, which helped build connections with researchers, and taught between one and five introductory RDM classes. All classes received very positive evaluations from attendees. Two libraries conducted a data series, with one bringing in instructors from outside the library. Conclusion: The pilot program proved successful in helping participating librarians learn about and engage with their research communities, jump-start their teaching of RDM, and develop institutional partnerships around RDM services. The practical, hands-on approach of this pilot proved to be successful in helping libraries with different environments establish RDM services. The success of this pilot provides a proven path forward for libraries that are developing data services at their own institutions."}
{"id":468,"title":"Keeping Dr. Charles Richard Drew's legacy alive","keyword":"","abstract":"The Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) recently celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. The university was established to honor Dr. Charles Richard Drew, a pioneer in blood banking. As a tribute to the legacy of CDU and Dr. Drew, the CDU Health Sciences Library examined how CDU is keeping Dr. Drew's legacy alive."}
{"id":469,"title":"ClimateQUAL: Advancing Organization Health, Leadership, and Diversity in the Service of Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":470,"title":"Connections above and beyond: Information, translation, and community boundaries in LibraryThing and Goodreads","keyword":"","abstract":"The connections and contexts surrounding information shared in social settings must be accounted for, and this is particularly true for online communities that are information-centric. This article presents a mixed-methods study of LibraryThing and Goodreads, which have characteristics of information-centric online communities and social digital libraries, with attention to their roles as boundary objects, users' information values, and information behavior, and other boundaries and boundary objects at play. Content analysis of messages, a survey of users, and qualitative interviews show LibraryThing and Goodreads help establish community and organizational structure; support sharing of information values; and facilitate the building and maintenance of social ties. Translation of meanings and understandings within and between communities is a key activity in these roles. Online communities and social digital libraries should highlight translation processes and resources; provide user profiles and off-topic spaces and encourage their use; take a sociotechnical approach to tailor technology and community features to the right audiences; and facilitate the establishment of shared structure, values, and ties and the work of boundary spanners. Further implications exist for research on and theorizing of information-centric online communities, boundaries, and boundary objects as part of the sociotechnical infrastructure surrounding online information sharing."}
{"id":471,"title":"Communication Strategies of Literary Publishing Houses in Spain","keyword":"Editorial Marketing; Communication Strategies; Literary Publishing Houses","abstract":"The study deals with the topic of editorial marketing and communication strategies carried out by literary publishing houses in Spain, and its main objectives are to serve as a basis for other studies related to the same area, to know the communication strategies of some literary publishing houses in Spain and establish a conceptual delimitation of editorial marketing. The methodology used consists of a documentary research in databases, webs and libraries that have served to gather, select and analyze the most important information on the subject, and a field research through interviews with the marketing managers of publishing houses Alba, Anagrama and Balduque to know the use they make of communication strategies. The results obtained show a progressive use of digital communication as a means of information, advertising and loyalty of readers, with a better adaptation to the social media of a small publishing house but with greater use of its advertising tools of a large publishing house, being similar the use of conventional communication strategies use. The conclusions highlight the need to conceptualize editorial marketing due to the confusion of its use, little defined communication strategies and an analogical use of new technologies."}
{"id":472,"title":"University libraries and social outreach: differences and extremes in Latin America","keyword":"University Libraries; External Users; Library Services; Latin America","abstract":"The analysis of the service regulations of 70 Latin American university libraries (from Peru, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile and Bolivia) reveals enormous differences in how librarians in this part of the world understand and carry on practical notions about access to knowledge and the university's role of community service. In some countries, these libraries operate as public services for the community (Brazil, Mexico and Argentina), while in others there are multiple restrictions to external users (with Peru as an extreme case). The article discusses the implications of these findings in relation to the roles of libraries and the university function of social outreach."}
{"id":473,"title":"Intervention Model for Digital Competences of Aguascalientes's Public Libraries Program","keyword":"Intervention Model; Public Libraries; Information Skills; Digital Divide","abstract":"The present article describes, in a general way, an intervention model for the development of the knowledge society of Aguascalientes's State, particularly focused on the public libraries where strategies were applied to train the library staff who works in the information units. This intervention describes the courses, objectives, logistics and results obtained in order to strengthen the digital skills of the library staff, as well as the stages covered by this process. The model is justified and acquires value given its characteristics of flexibility, adaptability and the interdisciplinarity of these courses, specially designed to reduce the digital divide in librarians and in the society. The context and importance of the skills and competences obtained throughout the program, as well as the qualitative data, are also discussed in the following sections; furthermore, the proposal has allowed to analyze the library system's condition of that entity and to meet the characteristics of infrastructure that it possesses."}
{"id":474,"title":"Books circulation at the library of the University of Leon (Spain)","keyword":"Books; Collection Circulation; Loans University Libraries; University of Leon (Spain)","abstract":"The aim of this research was to determine the circulation of materials held in the University of Leon's (ULe) library in order to identify: loan trends; the main users of the collection, and the types of document most frequently loaned. The major interest was to find out the relevance of the book as an information resource. We found that the size of the collection in relation to the number of users was adequate, that the circulation of the collection was relatively low, although with notable differences between libraries, and that loans, as well as the collection are dominated by printed books."}
{"id":475,"title":"Trends in CASHL's document delivery service in China","keyword":"Document delivery service; Transaction data analysis; China, Academic library","abstract":"This paper aims to discuss the features and development trends of China Academic Social Sciences and Humanities Library's (CASHL) internet-based document delivery service, examine the journal usage patterns of CASHL member libraries and determine the time range trends of documents requested by users. Ten years of the CASHL's document delivery service transaction data (about 860,000 items) were extracted, cleaned, integrated, and analysed. Journal use pattern is more decentralised and individualised. Request rates for older papers are continuing to increase. The different types of member libraries have large differences in terms of research requests and use."}
{"id":476,"title":"Academic Libraries and Autism Spectrum Disorder: What Do We Know?","keyword":"ASD; Autism; Autism spectrum disorder; Academic libraries; Awareness; College; Disabilities; Neurodiversity; Public libraries; School libraries; Training; Library services","abstract":"This paper examines the rising rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children in the United States (1 in 59), and explores the role academic libraries can play in helping college students with ASD. A literature review of how different types of libraries (school, public, academic) support students with ASD indicates research in this area in general is lacking. Findings point to lack of adequate training and awareness for librarians and staff, resources, services and spaces are universal challenges. Several initiatives that academic libraries and librarians may consider in helping students with ASD are identified and described."}
{"id":477,"title":"Real World Objects: Conceptual Framework and University Library Consortium Study","keyword":"","abstract":"Expanding libraries' repertoire of relevant materials is one of the most important areas of concern for librarians. Incorporation of objects into library collections is an ongoing practice for which librarians remain under-equipped. Having a common language to discuss less conventional library materials across specialization areas helps libraries provide patrons with access to valuable informational objects. In order to provide access and preservation for objects, libraries need a conceptual framework, which is developed here. An observational case study was conducted to inform the reader of the current landscape of objects in libraries by sampling the websites and catalogs of a university consortium utilizing definitions established in the framework. The qualitative data from this study will be presented in a table after the framework is explored. This paper has implications for informational objects in every academic subject area, as well as for ongoing services in makerspaces and media centers."}
{"id":478,"title":"Academic librarian's transition to blended librarianship: a phenomenology of selected academic librarians in Zimbabwe","keyword":"Blended librarianship; Academic librarianship; Zimbabwe; Academic librarian's transition to blended librarianship","abstract":"This paper explores the shared experiences of practices of blended librarianship among Zimbabwean academic librarians to identify how adequately they comply with their dynamic roles and functions. The paper relies on the theoretical constructs from Bell and Shank's (2004, 2007) blended librarianship and Lave and Wenger's (1991) Legitimate Peripheral Participation (LPP) to understand how Zimbabwean academic librarians practice blended librarianship in the workplace through engagement in legitimate work tasks. The investigators used phenomenology to explore academic librarians' experiences of blended librarianship. They selected a sample of 101 academic librarians and delivered a semi-structured questionnaire to the sample, conducted document research and interviewed key informants from the sample. The researchers collected data from the Bindura University of Science Education, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Lupane State University, Midlands State University, the National University of Science and Technology, and PHSBL80 Library which chose to be undisclosed. Each institution adopted blended librarianship in its way. Four (4) different categories of blended librarianship emerged from the experiences; that is \"\"\"\"transcending blended librarians\"\"\"\", \"\"\"\"partially blended librarians\"\"\"\", \"\"\"\"intermittent blended librarians\"\"\"\" and \"\"\"\"aspiring blended librarians\"\"\"\", displaying each institution's level of instructional technology and instructional design roles. The study proposes that the \"\"\"\"Academic librarian's transition to blended librarianship\"\"\"\" two-by-two matrix that developed was in this inquiry needs further refinement. Further enquiries may test the matrix within the same sites or other locales altogether to corroborate if the results are replicable."}
{"id":479,"title":"Undergraduate students' experiences of using information at the career fair: A phenomenographic study conducted by the libraries and career center","keyword":"","abstract":"Information literacy is vital to students seeking employment following their undergraduate education. Yet little is known about how students approach using information as part of their career search. This phenomenographic study examined how students experience using information as part of a career fair, or on-campus job expo. Researchers interviewed undergraduate students after a major campus career fair. The findings suggest that students may experience using information in a career fair context as: 1) navigators completing a series of steps, 2) performers seeking to connect with the right person, or 3) aligners determining if a company is a match for them."}
{"id":480,"title":"Management of End-of-life Library Resources in Ghana: Strategies and Sustainability Implications","keyword":"End-of-life product management; Sustainability; Academic library resources; Developing countries; Ghana","abstract":"Academic libraries are home to substantial quantity of books, furniture, and electronic equipment. At a point in time of their lifecycle, these library resources outlive their usefulness and need to be disposed of. In this age of increased sustainability awareness, it has become necessary for individuals and organisations to take into consideration the environmental, economic, and social implications of their product disposal practices. Interestingly, the issue of management of obsolete library resources has received little research attention, though libraries are confronted with these issues. The purpose of this paper therefore is to investigate the management of end-of-life resources in Ghanaian academic libraries. Semi-structured interview was the method for data collection. The findings highlight variety of methods employed by the libraries to dispose of their obsolete materials, the drivers of these methods of disposal, and related environmental implications."}
{"id":481,"title":"Library Anxiety among Undergraduate Students: A Comparative Study on Egypt and Saudi Arabia","keyword":"Academic libraries; Library anxiety; Libraries in Egypt; Libraries in Saudi Arabia; Anxiety scale","abstract":"The purpose of this paper is to report the findings of a study of library anxiety among a group of Arab students in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The paper also investigated the factors that affect the students' level of anxiety while using academic libraries. The study tried to compare the difference in the level of anxiety in the two countries using a scale (LLPB) developed by the researchers which fit the culture in the Arab region. The study adopted a mixed methods approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with several students in Saudi Arabia and Egypt to determine the main factors that lead to having a level of anxiety in the libraries. In the second stage, a questionnaire was sent to students to measure what factors have a greater impact on the level of anxiety. The data showed that Egyptian students are more anxious about using the libraries than the Saudi students. The results also indicated that there is a need to train students on how to use the libraries and also change students' perception regarding the library to reduce the level of anxiety. This study was conducted in Egypt and Saudi Arabia the level of library anxiety and the factors that may affect the students may vary in other countries."}
{"id":482,"title":"Determinants of perceived usefulness of social media in university libraries: Subjective norm, image and voluntariness as indicators","keyword":"Social influence process; Perceived usefulness of social media (PUSM); Subjective norm; Image; Voluntariness; Private university libraries","abstract":"The study examined the role of social influence process of subjective norm, image and voluntariness on perceived usefulness of social media (PUSM) in private university libraries. The quest to ascertain the impact of the social factor in a profit-motivated environment prompted the study. The descriptive research design alongside multistage sampling procedures was applied and the questionnaire method was used for data collection. One hundred and ninety (190) librarians, selected from 13 private university libraries provided the data, out of which 184 copies of the instrument were correctly filled and returned, representing 96.8 per cent return rate. Statistical tools like simple percentage, mean and standard deviation of the Special Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) were employed to analyse the research questions. Results shown that image was the strongest determinant among the proposed social factors of PUSM, followed by subjective norm. While voluntariness was a weak predictor of PUSM, the overall PUSM of librarians in the private university domain in the studied region was very high. This implies that the social factor is significant predictor of technology adoption in the private university library environment. Accordingly, the study concluded that if the performance potentials of social media are consciously communicated and imbibed by librarians through adequate training, whether or not private universities operate in a mandatory environment, PUSM of librarians will remain positively high."}
{"id":483,"title":"Open science disrupting the status quo in academic libraries: A perspective of Zimbabwe","keyword":"Institutional repositories; Academic libraries; librarian's role; Developing countries; Disruptive technologies","abstract":"The ever-increasing journal subscriptions have seen many universities and research institutions failing to provide access to the much-needed scholarship for propagation of research and development due to dwindling budget allocations. Hence, the adoption of open access (OA) institutional repositories (IR) by the institutions to increase access, availability and visibility of their research output to a wider readership. Institutional repository (IR) technologies have transformed the traditional academic library practice, thus upsetting the work culture of librarians. Though studies there have been studies on the impact of IRs on academic librarians elsewhere in the world, none have been done on the Zimbabwean context. This study draws from a wider study which explored utilisation of institutional repositories in Zimbabwe's public universities. The study sought to answer the question: What is the role of the academic librarian in promoting the institutional repository? The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of technology (UTAUT) informed the study, while a mixed methods approach was employed using document analysis, questionnaires and interviews to collect data from librarians in eight public universities. Findings revealed that in some instances IR responsibilities were added to existing duties for incumbent staff while in others, staff were reassigned to IR roles resulting in diverse staff categories maintaining the IRs across the universities. Recommendations for effective and efficient management of the repositories by the universities are made. The study is relevant to other academic libraries in developing countries and Africa particularly countries whose economies are crumbling."}
{"id":484,"title":"An exploratory study of the relationship between the use of the Learning Commons and students' perceived learning outcomes","keyword":"Learning Commons; Learning outcomes; User expectations; User satisfaction; Learning behaviors","abstract":"This study proposes and empirically tests a model explicating the impact of the Learning Commons on university students' learning behaviors and skills development. Adapting the information literacy instruction model that is based on expectation disconfirmation theory, a series of hypotheses were developed, and data were collected through an online survey at a Hong Kong university. Responses from 388 students were subjected to a partial least squares structural equation modeling analysis. The results suggest that expectation disconfirmation theory can be applied in the domain of the Learning Commons, and that the degree to which students' expectations are confirmed affects their degree of perceived quality of and satisfaction with the Learning Commons. Perceived quality in turn influences satisfaction. Both perceived quality and satisfaction lead to psychological outcomes that produce behavioral changes and possible benefits, including time savings, effort reduction, better grades, advanced problem-solving skills, and improved learning outcomes."}
{"id":485,"title":"I Can't Have That in There: Little Free Library Stewards and Intellectual Freedom","keyword":"","abstract":"Little Free Libraries have sprung up in a plethora of communities across the United States, and national library and literacy organizations have showered them with accolades. The Little Free Library organization touts the book boxes as increasing access to books and encouraging reading, creativity, and interaction. Despite their popularity, scholars have yet to explore Little Free Libraries fully. Using semistructured interviews and document analysis, this research explores the practices of Little Free Library curators. Framed by library practices, such as collection management, and philosophies, centrally, intellectual freedom, the analysis finds the Little Free Library organization and book box owners willing to practice censorship when materials do not reflect their values. I argue that some Little Free Library stewards' practices align with those of contemporary librarians, whereas others are more akin to book challengers seeking to remove materials from public and school libraries and school curricula."}
{"id":486,"title":"Shared Reading for Strengthened Relationships among Those Experiencing Maternal Incarceration","keyword":"","abstract":"Women are the fastest-growing prison population in Canada. About 75% are mothers to children under the age of 18. For most of those mothers, contact with their children is rare. The separation caused by maternal incarceration can disrupt the attachment bond, create physical and mental health problems, and lead to increased anxiety, depression, loneliness, and isolation. To ameliorate those effects, some organizations and institutions are delivering programs designed to maintain and strengthen family connections. Shared reading programs are among them. This article explores the outcomes of a shared reading program for incarcerated women and their children from the perspectives of those who participated. Findings reveal how a shared reading program can provide meaningful mother-child contact, strengthen relationships and communication, encourage love of reading, and foster positive identity and self-worth. Furthermore, findings suggest how public libraries can support or extend those outcomes."}
{"id":487,"title":"Does ALA Ban Books? Examining the Discourse of Challenged Books","keyword":"","abstract":"The question \"\"\"\"Does ALA [American Library Association] ban books?\"\"\"\" was found on the ALA's \"\"\"\"Frequently Asked Questions\"\"\"\" page for Banned Books Week. A critical review of the meanings students were ascribing to the lists of frequently challenged books published by ALA was prompted by the suggestions of two students that the Office of Intellectual Freedom bans books. Was it possible others thought ALA was banning books? This study employed a discourse analysis to closely examine how students talked about the lists and how ALA presents and markets those lists and Banned Books Week. Findings suggest the complexities inherent in the way ALA markets itself and how the public perceives the role of librarians in selecting and providing access to information and ideas."}
{"id":488,"title":"On the Applicability of IFLA Standards in Different Local Contexts: The Case of IFLA School Library Guidelines in China","keyword":"","abstract":"This article reports responses to the IFLA's school library guidelines by school librarians in South China. The IFLA's 16 guidelines-based recommendations were presented to representatives of eight schools, and a workshop was organized in response to their feedback. Librarians and principals from 42 schools in Guangzhou assessed the guidelines both before and after the workshop. Most recommendations were considered applicable, but several areas were thought to be poorly suited to the Chinese situation. Many participants' concerns about the relevance of the recommendations were allayed by the training provided during the workshop. However, the training not only informed the participating school librarians of the areas in which the recommendations were appropriate but also highlighted areas where they were not. In particular, participants felt that some elements of the recommendations were politically insensitive and that the lack of status of school librarians in China would make some of them impractical."}
{"id":489,"title":"Addressing the Dilemma of the Ironic Librarian: Self-Reported Strategies Librarians Use to Enhance Approachability","keyword":"","abstract":"Although librarians have the goal of helping patrons, one component of the librarian stereotype is that librarians are authoritarian and therefore unapproachable. The stereotype then serves as a means by which librarians become an unintended barrier to effective library use. We term this contradiction between wanting to be helpful and yet perceived as being unapproachable as the problem of the \"\"\"\"ironic librarian.\"\"\"\" In this research, we used in-depth interviews to examine how individual reference librarians tried to resolve the problem of the ironic librarian. Respondents reported several strategies they used to make themselves more approachable and to alter patrons' expectations of librarians. Although respondents felt they were successful in enhancing their approachability, they noted that their efforts could also lead them to feel exploited by patrons. These results suggest that librarians can become more approachable and contradict the perspective that views the library as an intimidating space."}
{"id":490,"title":"Academic Libraries for Commuter Students: Research-Based Strategies","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":491,"title":"Transforming Libraries to Serve Graduate Students","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":492,"title":"Financial Management for Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":493,"title":"Scientific production on mobile information literacy in higher education: a bibliometric analysis (2006-2017)","keyword":"Scientific production; Mobile information literacy; Higher education; Bibliometric analysis","abstract":"This paper offers a bibliometric analysis of the scientific production on Mobile Information Literacy in Higher Education published between 2006 and 2017, taking into account papers covered by Web of Science, Scopus, Library and Information Science Abstracts, Library and Information Science and Technology Abstract, and Education Resources Information Center. Bibliometrics, as an integral part of research evaluation methodology, helps us to identify the subject's evolution over the period studied. In this research we aim to: (a) identify the most relevant journals that publish literature in this field, (b) calculate the authors' average productivity and identify the most productive authors, and (c) discover the most significant trends in this academic field, through statistical and co-occurrence word analyses of the titles and the keywords used to index papers. The bibliometric results of this research provide a snapshot of the literature on Mobile Information Literacy that highlights the most relevant journals, authors, and trending keywords."}
{"id":494,"title":"Infrastructural semantics: postal networks and statistical accounts in Scotland, 1790-1845","keyword":"Historical GIS; digital humanities; spatial networks; Scotland","abstract":"Our research combines GIS with computational semantics and network analysis to explore historical connections between language and infrastructure. Our focus is Scotland in the nineteenth century, a cultural region and economic zone that experienced rapid industrialisation as a crucial hub of British manufacturing and transport. We have built a network model from the collection of postal directories published online by the National Library of Scotland and have combined it with the parish reports collected into the 'Old' and 'New' Statistical Accounts of Scotland in the 1790s and 1830-40s respectively. The postal directories provide the names and addresses of local businesspeople and tradesmen, as well as mail coach routes and times, postal delivery dates, carrier schedules, canal and rail departures, and shipping calendars. The Statistical Accounts provide regional representations of national transport and communication, alongside records of population growth and agricultural development, ecclesiastical history and local antiquities, manufacturing, resource extraction, and energy consumption. When combined, these datasets allow us to compare changing patterns in geographic description with transformations in the infrastructural networks that supported Scotland's industrial development."}
{"id":495,"title":"IFLA Library Reference Model, RDA, and Serials in a Nutshell","keyword":"IFLA Library Reference Model; Resource Description and Access","abstract":"IFLA Library Reference Model (IFLA LRM) represents the consolidation of Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) and the two other conceptual models of the Functional Requirements (FR) family, the Functional Requirements for Authority Data (FRAD) and the Functional Requirements for Subject Authority Data (FRSAD). IFLA LRM includes a specific section (5.8) devoted to serials. The RDA Steering Committee adopted IFLA LRM as the conceptual model for the development of RDA in November 2016. The 3R (RDA Toolkit Restructure and Redesign) Project's purpose is partly to make RDA compatible with the IFLA LRM. A beta version of the English-language content of the RDA Toolkit, which incorporates the IFLA LRM, was released in June 2018. This column explores, in lay terms, serials in relation to the IFLA LRM and the RDA Toolkit Restructure and Redesign (3R) Project. The beta version of the restructured and redesigned RDA Toolkit introduces several new concepts relating to serials."}
{"id":496,"title":"Tweeting into the void?: creating a UK library Twitter list and analyzing best practice - successes and myths","keyword":"Twitter; social media; comparative study; library; smaller libraries","abstract":"Despite the vast amount of research into social media use by libraries, no research has been made into its use by smaller UK libraries. Although many statements have been made regarding the time- and cost-saving nature of social media, there is a lack of comparative research about its usefulness in different types of library. To address these points, this study gathered statistics from 1,425 library accounts on the social media tool Twitter. Five smaller libraries were selected for a more in-depth metric analysis and interview regarding their accounts and their measuring of return on investment (ROI). The study found that while many libraries are using Twitter, academic libraries were the first to sign up en masse. Despite clear best practice criteria, many accounts are not utilizing Twitter to its fullest capacity. The two greatest influencing factors on followers were found to be the amount of time since the account's registration and the type of library. When interviewed, the smaller libraries in this study were shown to be following best practice criteria, but were working outside these parameters to create unique initiatives. However, the five interviewed libraries have not been recording any metrics, data or examples of successful tweets on social media, making it difficult to measure ROI. Furthermore, the libraries interviewed have been reaching followers who are not library users. This alters libraries' social media strategies and is something that should be part of the discussion surrounding library use of social media."}
{"id":497,"title":"Leaning into Browser Extensions","keyword":"Arizona State University Library; browser extensions; Kopernio; Lean Library; Open Access Button; Unpaywall","abstract":"An array of browser extensions has been developed to help researchers locate full-text content, whether that full text is available in an institutional repository, on a publishers site, or in an open access journal. Examples of such browser extensions include Unpaywall, Kopernio, EZproxy tools, and Lean Library. This Balance Point column focuses on the growth of browser extensions, the need they are filling, and their adoption by libraries. Particular attention is paid to the Lean Library browser extension and the services offered by Lean Library. Drawing on the literature and interviews with librarians in the field, the advantages and disadvantages of browser extensions are addressed, as well as security concerns."}
{"id":498,"title":"How to design innovative information services at the library?","keyword":"Library services; Innovation; Library users; Service design; Information technologies; Experience economy","abstract":"Purpose The subject of the paper is innovative information services. The purpose of this paper is to identify the potential sources of innovation in library information services and point out how they can be used to improve the overall service quality. Design/methodology/approach In the first stage, literature analysis and critique was used to establish the state of research in the field of innovative solutions and select the main sources of innovation in services. Next, a systematic search of the subject literature and network resources was carried out according to the selected criteria to find the examples of innovative commercial services, particularly in the information sector. Findings Libraries, like all customer-oriented service organizations, must innovate and continually evolve to better meet the needs of their audience. It seems that in libraries, the basis of innovation and building a competitive advantage over other institutions may primarily be the thoughtful design of services in the spirit of the assumptions of the experience economy. Innovative ideas based on in-depth knowledge of user needs are less dependent on financial conditions and more on the creativity and enthusiasm of library staff. Practical implications The results can be widely used in practice as a framework for designing innovative services in libraries. The paper, based on subject literature, proposes a process of designing innovative information services that can and should be tested in practice. Social implications The paper can help initiate the debate on the need to implement innovative solutions in library services. Originality/value The issue of innovation in library services has not yet been widely discussed in library and information science journals from the perspective proposed by the author. This paper presents a specific approach to library innovation based on the observation of the certain phenomena on the commercial market, which opens the door to new reflections."}
{"id":499,"title":"The screen shows movement - movement is interesting! exploring effects of multimedia stories on preschool children's story comprehension and enjoyment","keyword":"Enjoyment; Preschool children; Electronic storybooks","abstract":"Purpose Using multimedia and print storybooks, the purpose of this paper is to compare preschool children's reading engagement with and without adult support. Design/methodology/approach A within-subject design is used to explore the effects of multimedia stories in supporting preschool children's story comprehension and reading enjoyment. A total of 24 children aged five to six years old from a local preschool in Taiwan participated in the experiments. Findings A statistical analysis revealed the (non)differences in story comprehension between multimedia and print storybooks, with and without adult support. A content analysis revealed several important themes affecting children's reading enjoyment. These included multimedia elements (particularly motion and sound effects), haptic perception and the pause function. Originality/value Children's reading motivation and engagement are often linked with improved reading attainments. This study elicited a range of perspectives and themes relating to what the children themselves felt influenced their enjoyment when reading print or multimedia storybooks. Findings were analyzed in a theoretical framework of facets of engagement."}
{"id":500,"title":"Social inclusion and social capital of the Shanghai Library as a community place for self-improvement","keyword":"China; Public libraries; User studies; Library users; Library buildings; User participation; Shanghai Library","abstract":"Purpose Using a Shanghainese context, the purpose of this paper is to understand the effects of the public library in its community, as well as its ability to create social capital. Along with this, this paper aims to look at some socially disadvantaged groups within Shanghai and see the positive benefits that the Shanghai Library (SHL) has in society. Design/methodology/approach Using a total of 410 respondents from Shanghai through a questionnaire, this study investigates how different groups of disadvantaged groups (namely, students, elderly and unemployed) living in Shanghai perceived the social values, and contributions functions of the SHL to the local community, and its capacities to create social capital. Findings Findings of this study indicate that respondents expressed an overall highly positive outlook of the SHL's value to the community, and they found it to have an important role in their daily lives. Originality/value This study will be useful for understanding the roles of the public library in a Chinese context, as well as the views and perceptions of the public library to disadvantaged user groups in China."}
{"id":501,"title":"Textbooks in Academic Libraries: Selection, Circulation, and Assessment","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":502,"title":"Using Social Media to Build Library Communities","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":503,"title":"Investigating the Effectiveness of a Credit-Bearing Information Literacy Course in Reducing Library Anxiety for Adult Learners","keyword":"library anxiety; adult learners; nontraditional students; information literacy; academic libraries; credit courses","abstract":"This study examines levels of library anxiety in 30 adult learners before and after completing a two-credit hybrid information literacy course. A modified version of the Multidimensional Library Anxiety Scale was administered at the beginning and end of the course to compare levels of library anxiety. An analysis of the data revealed that the course was moderately effective in reducing library anxiety in adult learners. Awareness of library resources, comfort with the search process, and comfort level with library technology significantly increased after course completion. No significant decreases in library anxiety were reported in the areas of comfort level with staff or the library space."}
{"id":504,"title":"Through the Looking Glass: Viewing First-Year Composition Through the Lens of Information Literacy","keyword":"information literacy; first-year composition; assessment; rubrics; collaboration; source engagement","abstract":"This paper presents a case study of how librarians can situate themselves as pedagogical partners by bringing their unique information literacy perspective and expertise to the programmatic assessment process. This report resulted from the Thun Library and the Penn State Berks Composition Program's collaboration to assess the institution's first-year composition (FYC) course. From previous programmatic assessments of their students' work, the faculty knew that students struggled with source use in their rhetoric but found it difficult to pinpoint students' exact source issues. By adapting a rubric theoretically-grounded in the ACRL Framework to deconstruct the concept of source use into four categories, librarians developed a rubric that illuminated source engagement problems on a more granular level than the programmatic assessments conducted without librarian involvement, leading to specific suggestions for addressing issues with student source engagement."}
{"id":505,"title":"Research Clinics: An Alternative Model for Large-Scale Information Literacy Instruction","keyword":"library instruction; information literacy; first-year composition; flipped classroom; tutorials; Association of College and Research Libraries Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education","abstract":"This article describes the pilot year of a new model for information literacy instruction in first-year composition classes at the University of New Mexico. The flipped classroom model, the Association of College and Research Libraries Framework for Information Literacy in Higher Education, and challenges to library staffing sparked the implementation of research clinics, which are a blend of a flipped classroom and a research/reference consultation. These clinics are designed to meet students at their point of need for research projects and allow students to choose what sort of library help will be the most beneficial at that moment. At the end of the pilot year, students and librarians reported high levels of satisfaction with the new model. Both students and librarians enjoyed the one-on-one interaction, and librarians felt sessions were more consistently successful. The research clinic model is a flexible approach with implications beyond the first-year composition classroom."}
{"id":506,"title":"Libraries and Fake News: What's the Problem? What's the Plan?","keyword":"fake news; misinformation; disinformation; information disorder; information literacy","abstract":"This article surveys the library and information science (LIS) response to the problems of fake news and misinformation from the 2016 U.S. presidential election to the end of 2018, focusing on how librarians and other information professionals in the United States have articulated the problems and the paths forward for combating them. Additionally, the article attempts to locate the LIS response in a larger interdisciplinary misinformation research program, provide commentary on the response in view of that research program, and lay out both a possible research agenda for the field and practical next steps for educators ahead of the 2020 election."}
{"id":507,"title":"Analyzing the Laws of MIL: A Five-step Scientific Conversation on Critical Information Literacy","keyword":"critical information literacy; media and information literacy; social theory; scientific method; post-truth; biased method","abstract":"This essay mixes epistemological considerations on truth and science, a critical information literacy exercise on the 5 Laws of MIL (Media and Information Literacy), LIS theory and international experience reports. It is constructed in five parts, in line with the 5 Laws of Media and Information Literacy (Grizzle & Singh, 2016) and Ranganathan's laws (1931). First, a critique of the Laws of MIL is presented; then a specific social context puts the first part into perspective; the feedback from the international community on the first two is followed by new research on library/MIL laws; and finally, matters of space, readers, staff and mutation are addressed in order to open the theme to other interlocutors and experiences that enrich the conversation. It concludes that the scientific method is neither perfectly objective nor completely useless: it has to be understood as a social construction. Furthermore, to put information neutrality utopia definitely behind us, we should expose our biases, rather than pretend to erase them, as a way to build a new trust in science."}
{"id":508,"title":"Library Linked Data Models: Library Data in the Semantic Web","keyword":"Library linked data; Semantic Web; linked data; data model; metadata; cataloging","abstract":"This exploratory study examined Linked Data (LD) schemas/ontologies and data models proposed or in use by libraries around the world using MAchine Readable Cataloging (MARC) as a basis for comparison of the scope and extensibility of these potential new standards. The researchers selected 14 libraries from national libraries, academic libraries, government libraries, public libraries, multi-national libraries, and cultural heritage centers currently developing Library Linked Data (LLD) schemas. The choices of models, schemas, and elements used in each library's LD can create interoperability issues for LD services because of substantial differences between schemas and data models evolving via local decisions. The researchers observed that a wide variety of vocabularies and ontologies were used for LLD including common web schemas such as Dublin Core (DC)/DCTerms, Schema.org and Resource Description Framework (RDF), as well as deprecated schemas such as MarcOnt and rdagroup1elements. A sharp divide existed as well between LLD schemas using variations of the Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) data model and those with different data models or even with no listed data model. Libraries worldwide are not using the same elements or even the same ontologies, schemas and data models to describe the same materials using the same general concepts."}
{"id":509,"title":"Mapping Derivative Relationships from RDA to BIBFRAME 2","keyword":"BIBFRAME; conceptual models; derivative bibliographic relationships; explore; interoperability; mappings; RDA","abstract":"Semantic interoperability between Resource Description and Access (RDA) and BIBFRAME models is of great interest to the library community. In this context, this work investigates the mapping of core entities, inherent and derivative relationships from RDA to BIBFRAME, and proposes mapping rules assessed using two gold datasets. Findings indicate that RDA core entities and inherent relationships can be successfully mapped to BIBFRAME using the bf:hasExpression property, while extending bf:hasExpression as transitive simplifies BIBFRAME representations. Moreover, mapping derivative relationships between RDA Expressions was successful with loss of specificity in non-translation cases. The mapping of derivative relationships between RDA Works produced \"\"\"\"noisy\"\"\"\" bf:hasDerivative occurrences in BIBFRAME."}
{"id":510,"title":"An Historical Look at the Studies on the Subject Authority File in Turkey","keyword":"Cataloging; authority control; subject cataloging; subject access; controlled vocabularies","abstract":"Libraries are bridges between information and the library user in the context of information retrieval. Library users want to access information resources according to their topic. Therefore, it is important to create subject entries in bibliographic records. If subject added entries and their redirects are done correctly, it will make it easier for users to access the information they are looking for. In this article the collaborative studies and projects made in Turkey are being discussed."}
{"id":511,"title":"A Cataloger's Perspective on Cataloging Backlogs","keyword":"Arrearages; backlogs; cataloging; libraries; pragmatism; technical services","abstract":"Backlogs in cataloging are an unpleasant fact for many library technical service departments. While backlogs may be strategic in nature and smooth out the workflow from acquisitions to cataloging, many are simply uncataloged gifts, unfinished retrospective conversion projects, or low-priority uncataloged collections-all waiting to be addressed when everything else is caught up. Catalogers are often stereotyped as perfectionists; in reality, the nature of our work requires us to be very pragmatic. By substituting a less than full record, progress on reducing backlogs is possible."}
{"id":512,"title":"A Method for Creating Scanned Map Metadata for Geoportals, Library Catalogs, and Digital Repositories: Reworking Existing MARC Records of Paper Maps to Create New Records for their Scanned Counterparts","keyword":"cartographic materials; cataloging; metadata; MarcEdit; crosswalks; digital maps; MARC; scanned maps","abstract":"This paper describes our process for creating metadata for digitized (scanned) maps, using the Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC) records of the scanned maps' original paper counter-parts as a starting point. Initially prompted by the need for metadata suitable for a consortial geoportal, we created new MARC records by applying a variety of programmatic edits using the software MarcEdit, as well as various manual edits as needed. These MARC records, in addition to supplying discrete records for the scans to our local catalog and WorldCat, served as the starting point for conversions to other metadata formats suitable for use in multiple discovery platforms, including the geoportal, our local digital repository, and the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA). The paper is therefore focused primarily on the MARC-to-MARC conversions - from descriptions of paper maps to descriptions of their scanned counterparts - that represent the first step of the conversions that followed."}
{"id":513,"title":"Geo4LibCamp 2019 Conference Highlights","keyword":"","abstract":"Geo4LibCamp is a week-long meeting for anyone interested in how libraries can manage and provide access to geospatial resources. Hosted by Stanford University, the primary theme of the event is building spatial data infrastructures (SDIs) in libraries. On the technology side, this includes data repositories, metadata tools, geospatial web services, and discovery platforms. On the human interaction side, it includes strategies and techniques for delivering these resources to students, researchers, and faculty."}
{"id":514,"title":"Embed First, Then Predict","keyword":"entities; documents; subjects; embedding","abstract":"Automatic subject prediction is a desirable feature for modern digital library systems, as manual indexing can no longer cope with the rapid growth of digital collections. It is also desirable to be able to identify a small set of entities (e.g., authors, citations, bibliographic records) which are most relevant to a query. This gets more difficult when the amount of data increases dramatically. Data sparsity and model scalability are the major challenges to solving this type of extreme multi-label classification problem automatically. In this paper, we propose to address this problem in two steps: we first embed different types of entities into the same semantic space, where similarity could be computed easily; second, we propose a novel non-parametric method to identify the most relevant entities in addition to direct semantic similarities. We show how effectively this approach predicts even very specialised subjects, which are associated with few documents in the training set and are more problematic for a classifier."}
{"id":515,"title":"Cultural mediation and libraries: conceptual perspectives in the Science of Information in Brazil","keyword":"Cultural Mediation; Information Science; Libraries; Culture","abstract":"It presents the conceptual perspectives on cultural mediation in libraries in the scientific production of Information Science in Brazil. It explores the Database of Periodicals in Information Science (BRAPCI), the Brazilian Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (IBICT), the Annals of the National Meeting of Research and Graduate in Information Science (BENANCIB), the Portal of Periodicals CAPES / MEC and the Library and Information Science Abstracts (LISA). The methodology consisted of research of a qualitative nature, of a bibliographic and descriptive type. It is intended to collaborate and foster the epistemological debate on cultural mediation in the areas of Information Science and Librarianship in Brazil. Cultural mediation is seen as a broad, complex field that opens up to various instances, studies and inquiries in different spaces and perspectives. As a result, several researches have focused on cultural mediation under the bias of diverse conceptual perspectives highlighting paradigms such as the construction of meanings, cultural appropriation, cultural negotiation, cultural protagonism and devices."}
{"id":516,"title":"On Current Situation of Turkish National Library","keyword":"Turkish National Library","abstract":"In this opinion paper, the unclear and negative situation of Turkish National Library, whose institutional status was changed with the Presidential Decree issued in 2018, has been discussed. Within this framework, the measures that can be taken in this process regarding the National Library has been evaluated. As a conclusion of the study, has been proposed organizing a professional meeting with the participation of all relevant people and institutions in order to discuss the process and develop a policy/strategy intended for the future of the National Library."}
{"id":517,"title":"A Research Case in Citation Indexes","keyword":"Citation indexes; QS; Quacquarelli Symonds; Science Citation Index Expanded; Social Sciences Citation Index; THE; Times Higher Education; Web of Science; World universities ranking; WoS","abstract":"Many universities want to take part in the world universities rankings. There are some important criteria to be listed in these rankings. Two of them are the number of scientific publications and the number of citations. The availability of information resources used by researchers is a driving force in increasing the number of publications. The units that provide these resources of information to scientists are information centers / libraries. In this study, the role of information centers / libraries in the production of scientific publications is emphasized and a sample research is explained."}
{"id":518,"title":"Helsinki Initiative on Multilingualism in Scholarly Communication","keyword":"Helsinki Initiative; multilingualism; scholarly communication","abstract":"The scholarly communication infrastructure in national languages is fragile and scientific production in these languages must be supported. The Helsinki Initiative aims to support scientific production in all languages and offers several recommendations for leaders, universities, research institutions, funders, libraries and researchers."}
{"id":519,"title":"Museum Libraries and Archives in the Digital 21st Century","keyword":"","abstract":"Libraries and archives in museums have evolved from creating online catalogues and finding aids to digitization projects, which often involve social media interventions and other engagements with the wider public, including crowdsourcing. Beyond collecting or giving access to PDF files and e-books, fewer museum libraries and archives have grappled with the more challenging problems of born-digital art-rich websites. Even fewer museum libraries and archives have begun to exploit the possibilities of digital art history, including visualization, geospatial analysis or computer vision. Museum libraries (and art libraries more generally) have reached a pivot point, where their responsibility will be to explain the possibilities of the digital world to those rooted in the physical, and what can be learned from the physicality of items or collections of items (such as an archive) to the digital native."}
{"id":520,"title":"Democratizing Discovery: The Impact of Digital Culture on the Research Library","keyword":"","abstract":"This chapter will consider the changing nature of the work of research libraries such as the Bodleian Libraries in response to the digital shift, and the requirement to refresh, extend, and enhance our skills beyond traditional librarianship. It will consider the importance of an integrated approach to physical and digital collections and curation, and the key importance of collaboration for future digital development. The Bodleian Libraries form part of the GLAM (Gardens, Libraries, and Museums) division of the University of Oxford, and we are encouraged to work collaboratively with our museum colleagues to meet the challenge of engaging the public with our world-class collections while at the same time serving our 'traditional' constituency of researchers and scholars of the University. This changing focus has required the Bodleian Libraries to reassess user needs and audience expectations as part of our digital strategy, and feeds into our thinking on search and discovery, metadata management, digitization, preservation, and many other areas."}
{"id":521,"title":"Modelling drivers of Koha open source library system using partial least squares structural equation modelling","keyword":"Open source; Library systems; Koha; Partial Least Square Path Modelling; Structural Equation Modelling","abstract":"Open source library systems are markedly a less expensive alternative to licensed library systems, but the uptake by libraries in the developing countries has been slower than expected. Focusing on the user, this study employs a human behavior analysis approach to ascertain what factors drive librarians to accept an open source library information system, specifically the Koha library system. This exploratory study is guided by two important components of technology acceptance, the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology and the User Acceptance Test. Using a survey questionnaire, data was collected from 245 librarians from five public and private university libraries and analyzed using the PLS-SEM method. Librarians' attitude towards using technology and social influence are the key determinants of open source library system acceptance. At the same time, system quality and information quality are also two other significant predictors of librarians' acceptance of open source technology. This study is the first to conceptually integrate technology acceptance predictors and open system success indicators, as used in user acceptance tests, to understand open source library system acceptance and use among university librarians. The identified major predictors can be used by library management to devise strategies to improve librarians' involvement and use of open source systems."}
{"id":522,"title":"Academic library leaders' conceptions of library leadership in Pakistan","keyword":"Library leadership; Academic librarians; Library management; Leadership skills; Library professionals","abstract":"The aim of the study is to investigate the conceptions of academic library leaders' about library leadership, library management, the best attributes for academic library leaders and the ways to develop leadership skills. A qualitative approach was used and data were collected through in-depth interviews from 15 experienced academic library leaders in Pakistan. Phenomenology was used to explore the common conceptions of the participants about library leadership, library management, smart leaders' attributes and significant ways to develop leadership. Academic library leaders perceived that a library leader is all about being visionary and innovative, being bold, and being a knowledge worker. Majority of the participants differentiated between library leader and library manager however, others had similar conceptions about both roles. The best attributes of academic library leaders conceived by professionals are having a humanistic and charismatic personality, being a team leader, and having building relationship skills or social outreach. Humanist aspect of a leader prevails among participants' voices and this might be an addition to the existing literature. Continuous professional development, mentorship, and being in a competitive environment are the best ways for library leadership skills development. The study would be helpful for library leaders, university management, library associations and library schools in policy making and offering of professional training and education of library leaders."}
{"id":523,"title":"Is there the Pareto principle in public library circulation? A case study of one public library in Taiwan","keyword":"Pareto Principle; 80/20 Rule; Book loan behaviour; Public Libraries; Bibliomining","abstract":"The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule is currently an important and popular management rule applied to marketing and customer relationship management (CRM). The rule indicates that the vital few causes inputs or efforts bringing the most results, outputs, or rewards. Analyzing circulation data to understand the usage status of library collections can help libraries comprehend their patrons' behaviour. However, little research has been done to analyse circulation data of public libraries to reveal patrons' usage behaviours. This paper aimed to analyse the circulation data generated by a municipality public library in Taiwan to gauge if the Pareto Principle manifested in this context. Subsequently, using bibliomining analysis, this research further identified vital patrons and their characteristics, as well as book-borrowed distributions to help analyse patrons' book borrowing behaviour to improve the efficiency of library management and library marketing as well as CRM. The circulation data of the public library follows the Pareto Principle, approximating to the 80/20 rule. Findings showed that when the accumulative percentage of patron is 24.7 percent, the accumulative percentage of borrowed books is 75.3 percent. The vital few patrons borrow the majority of the collections. This paper is the first study to reveal that the Pareto Principle could be found in circulation data of a public library in Taiwan. It could help libraries identify vital patrons and major collections, and improve the efficiency of their management and marketing activities in future. For other types of libraries, it would be interesting for us to explore the existence of the Pareto Principle further."}
{"id":524,"title":"On Educating Patrons on Privacy and Maximizing Library Resources","keyword":"","abstract":"Libraries are one of our most valuable institutions. They cater to people of all demographics and provide services to patrons they wouldn't be able to get anywhere else. The list of services libraries provide is extensive and comprehensive, although unfortunately, there are significant gaps in what our services can offer, particularly those regarding technology advancement and patron privacy. Though library classes on educating patrons' privacy protection are a valiant effort, we can do so much more and lead the way, maybe not for the privacy industry but for our communities and patrons. Creating a strong foundational knowledge will help patrons leverage these new skills in their day to day lives as well as help them educate their families about common privacy issues. In this column, we'll explore some of the ways libraries can utilize their current resources as well as provide ideas on how we can maximize their effectiveness and roll new technologies into their operations."}
{"id":525,"title":"Library-Authored Web Content and the Need for Content Strategy","keyword":"","abstract":"Increasingly sophisticated content management systems (CMS) allow librarians to publish content via the web and within the private domain of institutional learning management systems. \"\"\"\"Libraries as publishers\"\"\"\" may bring to mind roles in scholarly communication and open scholarship, but the authors argue that libraries' self-publishing dates to the first \"\"\"\"pathfinder\"\"\"\" handout and continues today via commonly used, feature-rich applications such as WordPress, Drupal, LibGuides, and Canvas. Although this technology can reduce costly development overhead, it also poses significant challenges. These tools can inadvertently be used to create more noise than signal, potentially alienating the very audiences we hope to reach. No CMS can, by itself address the fact that authoring, editing, and publishing quality content is both a situated expertise and a significant, ongoing demand on staff time. This article will review library use of CMS applications, outline challenges inherent in their use, and discuss the advantages of embracing content strategy."}
{"id":526,"title":"Use of Language-Learning Apps as a Tool for Foreign Language Acquisition by Academic Libraries Employees","keyword":"","abstract":"Language-learning apps are becoming prominent tools for self-learners. This article investigates whether librarians and employees of academic libraries have used them and whether the content of these language-learning apps supports foreign language knowledge needed to fulfill library-related tasks. The research is based on a survey sent to librarians and employees of the University Libraries of the University of Colorado Boulder (UCB), two professional library organizations, and randomly selected employees of 74 university libraries around the United States. The results reveal that librarians and employees of academic libraries have used language-learning apps. However, there is an unmet need for language-learning apps that cover broader content including reading comprehension and other foreign language skills suitable for academic library work."}
{"id":527,"title":"Am I on the library website?: A LibGuides Usability Study","keyword":"","abstract":"In spring 2015, the Cal Poly Pomona University Library conducted usability testing with ten student testers to establish recommendations and guide the migration process from LibGuides version 1 to version 2. This case study describes the results of the testing as well as raises additional questions regarding the general effectiveness of LibGuides, especially when students rely heavily on search to find library resources."}
{"id":528,"title":"Creating and Deploying USB Port Covers at Hudson County Community College","keyword":"","abstract":"In 2016, Hudson County (NJ) Community College (HCCC) deployed several wireless keyboards and mice with its iMac computers. Shortly after deployment, library staff found that each device's required USB receiver (a.k.a. dongle) would disappear frequently. As a result, HCCC library staff developed and deployed 3D printed port covers to enclose these dongles. This, for a time, proved very successful in preventing the issue. This article will discuss the development of these port covers, their deployment, and what worked and did not work about the project."}
{"id":529,"title":"The Library's Impact on University Students' Academic Success and Learning","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - The purpose of this study was to examine relationships among student library visits, library resource use, library space satisfaction (e.g., quiet study space), and students' academic performance (i.e., Grade Point Average or GPA) using quantitative data and to better understand how the academic library has an impact on students' learning from students' perspectives using qualitative data. Methods - A survey was distributed during the Spring 2018 semester to graduate and undergraduate students at a large public research institution. Survey responses consisted of two types of data: (1) quantitative data pertaining to multiple choice questions related to the student library experience, and (2) qualitative data, including open-ended questions, regarding students' perceptions of the library's impact on their learning. Quantitative data was analyzed using Spearman's rank correlations between students' library experience and their GPAs, whereas qualitative data was analyzed employing thematic analysis. Results - The key findings from the quantitative data show that student library visits and library space satisfaction were negatively associated with their GPA, whereas most students' use of library resources (e.g., journal articles and databases) was positively associated with their GPAs. The primary findings from the qualitative data reveal that students perceived the library as a place where they can concentrate and complete their work. Additionally, the students reported that they utilize both the quiet and collaborative study spaces interchangeably depending on their academic needs, and expressed that the library provides them with invaluable resources that enhance their coursework and research. Conclusions - While the findings show that the student library experience was associated with their academic achievements, there were mixed findings in the study. The findings suggest that as a student's GPA increases, their in-person library visits and library space satisfaction decrease. On the other hand, as a student's GPA increases, their library resource usage increases. Further investigation is needed to better understand the negative relationship between students' library visits, library space satisfaction, and their GPAs."}
{"id":530,"title":"Don't Make Me Feel Dumb: Transfer Students, the Library, and Acclimating to a New Campus","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - This qualitative study sought to delineate and understand the role of the library in addressing the barriers transfer students experience upon acclimating to their new campus. Methods - A screening survey was used to recruit transfer students in their first semester at Brooklyn College (BC) to participate in focus groups. The participants discussed the issues they encountered by answering open-ended questions about their experiences on campus, and with the library specifically. Results - Transfer students desired current information about campus procedures, services, and academic support. They often had to find this information on their own, wasting valuable time. Students felt confused and stressed by this process; however, strategic library involvement can help alleviate this stress. Conclusion - Involving the library more fully in orientations could ease students' confusion in their transitional semester. Students desired local knowledge, and the library is in a key position to disseminate this information."}
{"id":531,"title":"Using Ethnographic Methods to Explore How International Business Students Approach Their Academic Assignments and Their Experiences of the Spaces They Use for Studying","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - Understanding students' approaches to studying and their experiences of library spaces and other learning spaces are central to developing library spaces, policies, resources and support services that fit with and meet students' evolving needs. The aim of the research was to explore how international students approach academic assignments and how they experience the spaces they use for studying to determine what constituted enablers or barriers to study. The paper focuses on how the two ethnographic methods of retrospective interviewing and cognitive mapping produce rich qualitative data that puts the students' lived experience at the centre and allows us a better understanding of where study practices and study spaces fit into their lives. Methods - The study used a qualitative ethnographic approach for data collection which took place in April 2016. We used two innovative interview activities, the retrospective process interview and a cognitive mapping activity, to elicit student practices in relation to how they approach an assignment and which spaces they use for study. We conducted eight interviews with international students in the Business School, produced interview notes with transcribed excerpts, and developed a themed coding frame. Results - The retrospective process interview offered a way of gathering detailed information about the resources students draw on when working on academic assignments, including library provided resources and personal social networks. The cognitive mapping activity enabled us to develop a better understanding of where students go to study and what they find enabling or disruptive about different types of spaces. The combination of the two methods gave students the opportunity to discuss how their study practices changed over time and provided insight into their student journeys, both in how their requirements for and knowledge of spaces, and their use of resources, were evolving. Conclusion - The study shows how ethnographic methods can be used to develop a greater understanding of study practices inside and outside library spaces, how students use and feel about library spaces, and where the library fits into the students' lives and journey. This can be beneficial for universities and other institutions, and their stakeholders, looking to make significant changes to library buildings and/or campus environments."}
{"id":532,"title":"An Analysis of Student Performance at the Intersection of Diversity and Information Literacy","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - When teaching Information Literacy (IL) concepts, instructors often have no knowledge about the background or previous IL exposure of the students they are teaching. This study aims to create a holistic picture of the students at a large Midwestern United States university in a first year introductory course on the design process for solving engineering problems. Methods - Institutional data and course level data were traced and linked to individual students in an introduction to design thinking first year course. This course is at a major high research activity institution in the Midwestern United States. From a total course size of 650, institutional and course level data of 127 students were selected randomly and analyzed. Some data points are self-reported and some data points are performance-based. Results - Underrepresented minorities (URMs) had a higher increase in IL score from assignment 1 to assignment 3 than non-URM students. However, non-URMs performed higher on both the first and the last assignments. Students in concurrent IL designated courses had a higher increase from assignments 1 to 3 than those not in simultaneous IL designated courses. Black and international students had the highest increases from assignments 1 to 3 of any demographic. Regarding IL, the fact that none of the students had been exposed to much IL instruction justified continued collaboration in the course between the instructor of record and the IL specialist. There were significantly negative correlations between the final grade and first-generation status. Legacy students also performed more poorly from assignments 1 to 3. Conclusion - Students are more diverse in a single classroom setting than presumed prior to research; therefore, our instructional practices should be diverse and inclusive, as well. More preparation work and fact finding should be conducted by library faculty and instructors to facilitate the learning of the students, and not just the act of teaching. Librarians could ask for more information about the course demographics and respond accordingly. Librarians should also be properly trained in instructional practices to be better equipped to meet the expectations and challenges of teaching a diverse class."}
{"id":533,"title":"Catalogue Analytics to Improve Delivery in a Special Collections Library: An Evidence Based Approach to Catalogue Maintenance","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":534,"title":"Silence in a Noisy World: Using Student Feedback to Enhance Library Silent Study Space","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":535,"title":"Survey Confirms Strong Support for Intellectual Freedom in Public Collection Development Librarians","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - The article sought to explore whether librarian attitudes regarding intellectual freedom conform to the stance of the American Library Association (ALA). Design - Electronic survey. Setting - Public libraries in the Midwestern United States. Subjects - Subjects were 645 collection development library professionals employed in public libraries. Methods - An electronic survey was distributed to public library directors in nine Midwestern states and was completed by the library professional primarily responsible for collection development. The survey focused on community information and probed the participants for their stances on several intellectual freedom topics. Main Results - The survey was sent to 3,018 participants via each state's librarian and had a response rate of 21.37%. The first section of the survey focused on broad strokes statements representing the ALA's stance on intellectual freedom for public libraries. The results revealed widespread agreement on these issues. More than 88% of participants agreed with statements like \"\"\"\"public libraries should provide their clients with access to information from a variety of sources.\"\"\"\" Despite strong agreement among participants, particular demographic characteristics were more likely to lead to disagreement with all statements including working in rural communities and not holding a master's degree in library science. The next section of the survey focused on how strongly participants' personal beliefs conformed to the intellectual freedom statements in the ALA's Library Code of Ethics. Again, there was widespread agreement, with 94.9% of participants indicating that they agreed with the statement \"\"\"\"we uphold the principles of intellectual freedom and resist all efforts to censor library materials.\"\"\"\" Only one participant disagreed with the statement \"\"\"\"it is the right of every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction.\"\"\"\" When asked whether the ALA's stance on intellectual freedom ever conflicted with their personal beliefs, 39.8% of participants indicated that it did, 22% were unsure, and 40% had never experienced conflict. Participants holding a master's degree in library science and librarians in large cities were less likely to experience conflict between their personal beliefs and the ALA's stance on intellectual freedom. In the free text comments, several participants indicated that they experienced conflict when the ALA's stance did not reflect their personal beliefs or community values. Conclusion - While the overwhelming majority of respondents indicated that they agreed with the ALA's stance on intellectual freedom, a minority of participants experienced some conflict. Respondents indicated that personal belief could create conflict when librarians committed to intellectual freedom were required to make choices in their professional work that conflicted with their own views. Conflict could also arise when collection choices made to support intellectual freedom were not supported by patrons in the community."}
{"id":536,"title":"Public Youth Librarians Use Technology in Ways that Align with Connected Learning Principles but Face Challenges with Implementation","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - To understand how public youth librarians use technology in their programming and what challenges and opportunities they face incorporating connected learning into their programming. Design - Qualitative study Setting - Phone calls and three library conferences (the Young Adult Library Services Association Symposium, the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting, and the Maryland/Delaware Library Association Conference) in the United States. Phone calls; in-person interviews; focus groups at the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Symposium, the American Library Association (ALA) Midwinter Meeting, and the Maryland/Delaware Library Association Conference. Subjects - A total of 92 youth-serving librarians and library staff in rural, urban, and suburban public libraries across the United States. Methods - Subjects were recruited via social media, partner librarians, the project website, an association e-newsletter, and printed materials. The researchers conducted 66 semi-structured interviews between December 2015 and May 2016 and 3 focus groups between November 2015 and May 2016. The transcripts of the interviews and focus groups were coded using a thematic analysis approach informed by a connected learning framework. Main Results - A total of 98% (65) of interview participants said they use technology in their youth programming; 69% (18) of focus group participants mentioned using technology in their youth programming. Many youth-serving librarians use technology in ways that align with connected learning. Youth-serving library workers are successful in finding community partners to help plan technology-enabled programming, they strive to develop connected learning programming based on the interests of their youth patrons, and they often take on the role of \"\"\"\"media mentor\"\"\"\" by exploring technology collaboratively with their patrons. Youth-serving library workers face several challenges in implementing connected learning. These include difficulties with openly networked infrastructures, struggling to create learning environments that align with the hanging out, messing around, and geeking out (HOMAGO) stages of connected learning, and lack of confidence and experience in mentoring youth patrons on how to use technology. Conclusion - The authors recommend that library administrators improve access to openly networked technology both within and outside the library, and loosen overly-restrictive social media policies to give youth-serving library workers more flexibility and control. They also recommend that library administrators implement more training for library staff in skills relating to connected learning. The authors are creating a professional development toolkit to help public youth library workers to incorporate digital media and connected learning into their work with young patrons."}
{"id":537,"title":"Academic Library Use is Positively Related to a Variety of Educational Outcomes","keyword":"","abstract":"Objectives - To consider the relationship between academic library use and four specific outcomes: academic engagement, engagement in scholarly activities, academic skills development, and grade point average. Design - Hierarchical regression analysis. Setting - A large, public research university in the Midwest US. Subjects - 1,068 non-transfer, first-year students who voluntarily completed the Student Experience in the Research University (SERU) survey. Methods - The SERU survey results were analyzed alongside student data derived from institutional records and 10 library usage variables generated from library systems. Velicer's minimum average partial (MAP) method was employed to develop a factor analysis. Hierarchical regression analyses measured the relationships between independent variables (demographic characteristics, collegiate experiences, and libraries use) and dependent variables (students' academic engagement, academic skills, engagement in scholarship, and fall semester grade point average). Main Results - Students' use of academic libraries was reported to have a positive relationship with all four dependent variables, above and beyond those explained by pre-college and collegiate experiences: academic engagement (R-2 Delta=.130, p < 0.001), academic skills development (R-2 Delta=.025, p < 0.001), fall semester grade point average (R-2 Delta=.018, p < 0.001), and engagement in scholarship (R-2 Delta=.070, p < 0.001). Use of books and web-based library resources had the most positive relationships with academic outcomes; workshop attendance and use of reference services had limited positive relationships with academic outcomes; and use of library computer workstations had no significant effects on academic outcomes. Conclusion - Undergraduate student use of the academic library is positively associated with diverse academic outcomes. Although the explanatory power of library use was relatively low, ranging from 1.8 to 13.0 percent of final variance in the dependent variables, library use is nonetheless reported to contribute significantly to academic outcomes."}
{"id":538,"title":"There Can Be No Single Approach for Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Academic Libraries, but Sensory-Friendly Spaces and Clear Policies May Help","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - To investigate how people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) discuss their experiences in academic libraries in an online community of their peers. Design - Qualitative content analysis. Setting - Online discussion forum. Subjects - An unknown number of registered members of Wrong Planet (wrongplanet.net), who self-identify as having ASD and have posted about academic libraries on the public discussion board since 2004. Methods - Potentially relevant Wrong Planet public discussion board threads posted between 2004 and an undisclosed collection date were retrieved using an advanced Google search with the search strategy \"\"\"\"library; librarian; lib; AND college; university; uni; campus\"\"\"\" (p. 648). Each thread (total 170) was read in its entirety to determine its relevance to the study, and a total of 98 discussion threads were ultimately included in the analysis. Data were coded inductively and deductively, guided by the research questions and a conceptual framework which views ASD as being (at least partially) socially constructed. Coding was checked for consistency by another researcher. Main results - Wrong Planet members expressed a variety of views regarding the academic library's physical environment, its resources, and the benefits and challenges of interacting socially within it. Many members discussed using the library as a place to escape noise, distraction, and social interaction, while other members expressed the opposite, finding the library, its resources, and its patrons to be noisy, distracting, and even chaotic. Social interaction in the library was seen both positively and negatively, with members appearing to need clearly defined rules regarding collaboration, noise, and behaviour in the library. Conclusion - While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to supporting students with ASD in academic libraries, the findings suggest it may be beneficial to provide sensory-friendly environments, designate defined spaces for quiet study and for collaboration, clearly state rules regarding noise and behaviour, and provide informal opportunities to socialize. The author also suggests libraries raise awareness of the needs of ASD students among the entire academic community by hosting events and seminars. The author plans to build on these findings by surveying and interviewing relevant stakeholders."}
{"id":539,"title":"Libraries May Teach Some Skills through Mobile Application Games","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - To understand the impact of a mobile application game for library knowledge acquisition, task performance, and the process of learning. Design - The main experiment included a pretest, learning experience, post-test, and a questionnaire. One month later, a post-experiment was conducted, including a test of \"\"\"\"declarative knowledge\"\"\"\" and a behavioural test. Setting - Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan. Subjects - 36 first-year undergraduate students, of which 25 were female and 11 were male. Students were divided into experimental and control groups. 32 students completed the study. Methods - In the main experiment, students responded to the same 20 question pre-test on library use, and then both groups participated in learning experiences designed to convey knowledge about using the library. The control group's learning setting was a web-based tutorial about the library. The experimental group's learning setting was \"\"\"\"Library Adventures: Unveil the Hidden Mysteries!\"\"\"\" a \"\"\"\"game-based learning environment\"\"\"\" developed by the researchers (Kaneko, Saito, Nohara, Kudo, & Yamada, 2015, p. 404), which required students to complete activities by physically moving through the library. For both groups, learning content related to local library procedures, like hours, arrangement of collections, and methods for locating books and articles. The game collected data that the authors analyzed using statistical methods in an attempt to validate quizzes that were embedded in the game. After finishing the learning experience, all students completed the 20-question post-test, and then responded to the Instructional Materials Motivation Survey (IMMS), a questionnaire designed to gauge learning motivation using the Attention, Relevance, Confidence, and Satisfaction (ARCS) model. One month following the main experiment, all students took a test of declarative knowledge and completed a skills test. Main Results - Experimental and control group students gained about the same level of declarative knowledge. All students lost some knowledge in the one-month gap between the main and post-experiment. Students who had learned through Library Adventure were able to borrow a journal and locate a newspaper article more effectively than the control group. In contrast, tutorial users made study room reservations more quickly than the experimental group. More significantly, the IMMS instrument demonstrated that game-based learners scored higher in attention, relevance, and satisfaction than tutorial-based learners. Experimental and control group participants demonstrated the same level of confidence. Conclusion - While inconclusive about the effectiveness of games versus tutorials for acquisition and retention of knowledge, the authors concluded that game-based instructional content may foster greater learner engagement, aiding some students in understanding how to use the library in a manner superior to web-based tutorials. Librarians and instructional designers developing game-based learning experiences for novice library users may find this research informative."}
{"id":540,"title":"Dewey Decimal Classification Trending Downward in U.S. Academic Libraries, but Unlikely to Disappear Completely","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - To determine the current use of Dewey Decimal Classification in academic libraries in the United States of America (U.S.). Design - Cross-sectional survey using a systematic sampling method. Setting - Online academic library catalogues in the U.S. Subjects - 3,973 academic library catalogues. Methods - The researchers identified 3,973 academic libraries affiliated with degree-granting post-secondary institutions in the U.S. The researchers searched each library's online catalogue for 10 terms from a predetermined list. From the results of each search, the researchers selected at least five titles, noted the classification scheme used to classify each title, and coded the library as using Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), Library of Congress Classification (LCC), both DDC and LCC, or other classification schemes. Based on the results of their data collection, the researchers calculated totals. The totals of this current study's data collection were compared to statistics on DDC usage from two previous reports, one published in 1975 and one in 1996. The researchers performed statistical analyses to determine if there were any discernible trends from the earliest reported statistics through to the current study. Main Results - Collections classified using DDC were present in 717 libraries (18.9%). Adjusting for the increase in the number of academic libraries in the U.S. between 1975 and 2017, DDC usage in academic libraries has declined by 56% in that time frame. The number of libraries with only DDC in evidence is unreported. Conclusion - The previous four decades have seen a significant decrease in the use of DDC in U.S. academic libraries in favour of LCC; however, the rate at which DDC has disappeared from academic libraries has slowed dramatically since the 1960s. There is no clear indication that DDC will disappear from academic libraries completely."}
{"id":541,"title":"Conceptions of Library and Information Science","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":542,"title":"Inaugural issue perspectives on Information and Learning Sciences as an integral scholarly nexus","keyword":"Information literacy; e-learning; Learning analytics; Digital literacy; Library leadership; Constructionism; Maker spaces; Digital youth; Information and Learning Sciences; Inaugural issue; Searching as learning; Culturally responsive computing","abstract":"Purpose - Many of today's information and technology systems and environments facilitate inquiry, learning, consciousness-raising and knowledge-building. Such platforms include e-learning systems which have learning, education and/or training as explicit goals or objectives. They also include search engines, social media platforms, video-sharing platforms, and knowledge sharing environments deployed for work, leisure, inquiry, and personal and professional productivity. The new journal, Information and Learning Sciences, aims to advance our understanding of human inquiry, learning and knowledge-building across such information, e-learning, and socio-technical system contexts. Design/methodology/approach - This article introduces the journal at its launch under new editorship in January, 2019. The article, authored by the journal co-editors and all associate editors, explores the lineage of scholarly undertakings that have contributed to the journal's new scope and mission, which includes past and ongoing scholarship in the following arenas: Digital Youth, Constructionism, Mutually Constitutive Ties in Information and Learning Sciences, and Searching-as-Learning. Findings - The article offers examples of ways in which the two fields stand to enrich each other towards a greater holistic advancement of scholarship. The article also summarizes the inaugural special issue contents from the following contributors: Caroline Haythornthwaite; Krista Glazewski and Cindy Hmelo-Silver; Stephanie Teasley; Gary Marchionini; Caroline R. Pitt; Adam Bell, Rose Strickman and Katie Davis; Denise Agosto; Nicole Cooke; and Victor Lee. Originality/value - The article, this special issue, and the journal in full, are among the first formal and ongoing publication outlets to deliberately draw together and facilitate cross-disciplinary scholarship at this integral nexus. We enthusiastically and warmly invite continued engagement along these lines in the journal's pages, and also welcome related, and wholly contrary points of view, and points of departure that may build upon or debate some of the themes we raise in the introduction and special issue contents."}
{"id":543,"title":"Thoughts about the past, present and future of research in youth information behaviors and practices","keyword":"Adolescents; Children; Library and information science; Information behaviour; Information practice; Social aspects of communication","abstract":"Purpose - This paper aims to provide a reflection on youth information behaviors and practices in the research literature and suggest future directions for scholarship in this area. Findings - The author identifies areas for strengthening the impact of research and scholarship in the area of youth information behaviors and practices, including standardizing the age groups of research subjects, diversifying data collection methods, broadening the participation of marginalized groups and working to understand youth information behaviors and practices from youths' own perspectives. Originality/value - This paper offers a personal assessment of the current state of the field, provides a broad overview of the author's research in this area and suggests ideas for moving this work forward. It also highlights the importance of making research results readily available to adults who work with and care for youth, including teachers, librarians, product designers, parents and other caregivers."}
{"id":544,"title":"Leading with love and hospitality: applying a radical pedagogy to LIS","keyword":"Pedagogy; Graduate education; Autoethnography; Library and information science; Teaching and learning; Humanizing pedagogies","abstract":"Purpose - This paper aims to suggest that classroom instructors should reflect and revise their pedagogy to lead a classroom designed to produce future information professionals who will be prepared to serve their communities in a radical way. Design/methodology/approach - The paper reviews the literature related to radical and humanizing pedagogies and then features an auto ethnographic case study which details how the author implemented some of the strategies. Findings - Formal study of pedagogy can improve the library and information science (LIS) teaching and learning process. Practical implications - Examining pedagogy in a formal way yields concrete suggestions for improving classroom management and content delivery. Social implications - Using a radical pedagogy can improve relationships between teachers and learners, and learners will be able to model the classroom strategies in their own professional practice. Originality/value - The study builds upon current examples of radical practice in the field and examines how such practices can be instilled even earlier in LIS graduate classrooms."}
{"id":545,"title":"The role of libraries in teaching doctoral students to become information-literate researchers A review of existing practices and recommendations for the future","keyword":"Digital literacy; Information literacy; Doctoral students; Graduate students; Information problem solving (IPS); Research workflows","abstract":"Purpose - This paper aims to review current literature pertaining to information literacy and digital literacy skills and practices within the research workflow for doctoral students and makes recommendations for how libraries (and others) can foster skill-sets for graduate student research workflows for the twenty-first century scholarly researcher. Design/methodology/approach - A review of existing information literacy practices for doctoral students was conducted, and four key areas of knowledge were identified and discussed. Findings - The findings validate the need for graduate students to have training in information literacy, information management, knowledge management and scholarly communication. It recommends empirical studies to be conducted to inform future practices for doctoral students. Practical implications - This paper offers four areas of training to be considered by librarians and faculty advisers to better prepare scholars for their future. Originality/value - This paper presents a distinctive synthesis of the types of information literacy and digital literacy skills needed by graduate students."}
{"id":546,"title":"Content and instructional design of MOOCs on information literacy A comprehensive analysis of 11 xMOOCs","keyword":"Distance learning; MOOCs; Content analysis; Information literacy; Instructional design; ACRL standards","abstract":"Purpose - This paper aims to uncover the current status of information literacy (IL) instruction through massive open online courses (MOOCs), comparing the content and instructional design of existing offers and showing avenues for futureMOOCs. Design/methodology/approach - An extensive search for existing MOOCs on IL revealed 11 offers that are available for analysis. A content analysis is conducted to compare their content and instructional design. The category system is based on the IL standards and performance indicators of the Association of College and Research Libraries (2000), which has been supplemented with additional categories and an evaluation grid for MOOCs. Findings - The results suggest first, that the topics covered by IL MOOCs differ widely. While some of the MOOCs mainly reflect the performance indicators suggested by the ACRL standards on IL from 2000, some other MOOCs focus on completely different topics such as fake news or internet security. Second, they show that MOOCs on IL tend not to emphasize subject-specific and country-or culture-specific contexts. Third, it shows that input-based teaching approaches dominate, while collaborative and interactive activities are only rarely used. Fourth, they allow drawing a possible connection between student engagement and design of the learning contents. Research limitations/implications - This work reflects the current status of IL facilitation through MOOCs. Further research is needed. Practical implications - The results confirm that MOOCs are a promising approach for developing IL skills and provide avenues for future MOOC projects, especially on IL. Originality/value - This paper is one of few works to discuss IL facilitation through MOOCs."}
{"id":547,"title":"A comparative analysis of instructional course themes in LIS and museum studies programs in the USA","keyword":"Instruction; Information literacy; Information science; LIS education; Library instruction; Course descriptions; Museum studies","abstract":"Purpose - Considerable overlap exists between the disciplines of library and information science and museum studies. Exploiting the overlap and examining those areas were library/museum instruction courses diverge may provide valuable insights for how to improve the quality of these courses and better prepare students for instructional roles in both disciplines. Design/methodology/approach - Word frequency and thematic analysis of the instructional course descriptions for all 52 American Library Association-accredited Master of Library and Information Science programs in the USA and 49 museum studies and affiliated (e.g. MA in anthropology with museum studies concentration) programs is performed. Findings - Each discipline has some specific language to describe tasks specific to itself (e.g. museums), but these comprise a small percentage of the total language usage. Among other terms and themes, overlap occurs at a rate of about 50%. The remaining 35-45% of terms and themes reveal areas that are emphasized in only one discipline, but could be beneficial to incorporate in the curriculum/content in both disciplines. Research limitations/implications - This research builds on a growing corpus of work demonstrating relations between museum studies and library and information science, and their status within a metadiscipline of information; this research presents a comparison of course content that may inform future curriculum/content development. Originality/value - To the best of the authors' knowledge, no study of this type has been performed with museum studies courses, nor has a comparison between the two disciplines been investigated at this level."}
{"id":548,"title":"Top Ten Challenges Facing Public Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":549,"title":"Public Libraries and the Opioid Crisis, Part 1: Context and Commitment","keyword":"Public libraries; opioids; opioid dependency; Narcan","abstract":"Public libraries have been significantly affected by the opioid crisis. The fact that patrons can enter libraries freely and do not need a reason to be there has resulted in overdoses occurring in many such buildings throughout the country. In response to this, library directors have developed plans of action that, in some cases, include training librarians to administer the opioid overdose reversal drug Naloxone. This present article - the first in a two-part study - is based on interviews with representatives from libraries that have been significantly affected by the opioid crisis. After describing these community circumstances, the authors analyze various ways that each library has prepared to respond to overdoses and other emergency situations."}
{"id":550,"title":"Public Libraries and the Opioid Crisis, Part 2: Community-Centered Responses","keyword":"Public libraries; opioids; security; facilities management; vulnerable populations","abstract":"Numerous articles from major national newspapers have covered the fact that as the opioid crisis has become a pervasive problem in the United States, overdoses in public libraries have become a somewhat common occurrence. Many of these discussions center on librarians being trained to use the overdose reversal drug Naloxone, and that was the primary focus of the first part of this two-part study. However, this second article discusses what libraries are doing to mitigate the impacts of the crisis and help persons from vulnerable populations before matters escalate to become emergency situations. The authors document how libraries are attempting to educate their communities about the opioid crisis, ways they have partnered with community organizations to help opioid dependent persons, and how they have addressed various facilities and security concerns for their buildings."}
{"id":551,"title":"Trends in Public Library Design from the 19th to the 21st Centuries","keyword":"Public libraries; library trends; libraries as community cultural centers; library automation; library technology; libraries as examples of sustainable practice","abstract":"In the early 19th century, public libraries in America tended toward grand appearances befitting seriousness of purpose. Library design changed gradually throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, and more dramatically with automation and new technology. True to its roots, the public library continues to maintain areas for quiet, individual study. But, in addition, today's library has become a cultural center in the community, offering art galleries, auditoriums, meeting rooms, spaces for collaborative work, digital information and instruction, and even cafes. Change is inevitable, as innovations in library design and patron use illustrate. Yet, from the earliest libraries to modern times, one overarching constant defines their purpose: libraries inspire."}
{"id":552,"title":"Public Libraries: Measuring Their Value","keyword":"Libraries as hubs; Social Return on Investment (SROI); valuing libraries; valuing rural libraries","abstract":"Funding cuts and greater emphasis on expenditure justification in the public sector have sparked studies which attempt to demonstrate the financial return on investment of public libraries, with most of these conducted in larger urban centers. Northern Ontario, a vast region with a population less than one million, primarily Anglophone and francophone settlers and numerous Indigenous communities, served by tiny libraries, required a unique approach. A literature review and community input identified seven key sectors together with indicators for measurement. The Toolkit(1) designed by this research illustrates how to calculate an SROI that may better serve communities and improve funders' decision-making."}
{"id":553,"title":"Changing Stakeholder Expectations of Library Value","keyword":"Evaluation; metrics; stakeholders; public libraries","abstract":"Given the on-going emphasis placed on evaluation, measurement and Return on Investment (ROI), many public libraries have struggled to successfully integrate evaluation practices into operational workflows. Unfortunately, it appears that for some libraries who have implemented evaluation, they have focused on metrics that do little to inform the library's practice, do not demonstrate how a library contributes to its community, and do not assist public libraries in the enhancement of their operations. While traditional output metrics such as circulation, program attendance and technology use provide data about library activities, these metrics are simple counts that fall short in providing insight into why people visited the library, if they accomplished their goals during their visit, or what would have improved their visitor experience. In addition, this reliance on \"\"\"\"empty metrics\"\"\"\" has had the negative effect of leading stakeholders, policy-makers and funders to believe libraries are nothing more than book depositories. Empty metrics reinforce old and inaccurate stereotypes about public libraries and the role of librarians. We contend that we are at a turning point: evaluation practices are now successfully being embedded into day-to-day library operations and have become a part of library culture. The next step is to ensure libraries develop meaningful metrics that demonstrate the library's social contribution, and then engage stakeholders to recognize the necessity of adopting these new metrics."}
{"id":554,"title":"Collaborative, Creative, Participative: Trends in Public Library Innovation","keyword":"Collaboration; innovation; maker; participation; public libraries","abstract":"Innovation in public libraries has been concentrated in the areas of participation, making & creating, learning, new outreach and partnerships. These trends represent the emerging areas of strategic focus for public libraries and are strongly influencing the development of library services towards a model that is collaborative, creative and participative, and that places the library at the centre of its user's daily lives. This article provides an overview of these trends, with examples of how they are manifesting in library services, programming and strategy."}
{"id":555,"title":"Innovation Column Maintaining Relevant Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":556,"title":"The Linked Data and the Discovery of Links in the Bibliographic Universe","keyword":"Linked data; Bibliographic data; Bibliographic universe; Semantic web","abstract":"The bibliographical universe is a complex context and is in a constant evolution. It is formed by entities, data and relations of bibliographical affairs. Librarianship, or library science, has studied this universe from the documentary organization perspective. It's been identified that the information technologies have influenced deeply in this universe, causing the appearance of new sources giving the remarkable importance of the information that conforms them. The bibliographical universe and the semantic web are parallel environments that can count with connection patterns. To this effect, it is necessary for the library regulations to be adapted to the early semantic web. Linked Data is a model for the generation, publication and entailment of structured data in the web. This model has been identified by the librarian community and has been adapted to the BIBFRAME and LRM-IFLA conceptual models. Therefore, the focus of this work remains on analyzing the application of Linked Data elements to identify the patterns that allow the discovery of existent data links in the library universe. The obtained findings of the application and integrations of Linked Data principles in the librarian register are presented, and the derivative concept of linked bibliographical data is explained."}
{"id":557,"title":"The Bulletin ASCUBI Villa Clara, a Reflection of the Informative Events in the Central Part of Cuba","keyword":"ASCUBI Villa Clara bulletin; ASCUBI Villa Clara association; historical analysis; communicative analysis; professional library associations bulletins","abstract":"the bulletins of the library associations in Cuba reach great height from the decade of 1930 of the past century. ASCUBI Villa Clara arises in 1990 as a publication developed in the area of a province in the central region of Cuba. The bulletin tried to collect some historical details of the association. About ASCUBI Villa Clara, there are only descriptive annotations about the composition, structure and personalities linked to its publication. The objectives are to evaluate the contribution of the ASCUBI Villa Clara bulletin for the library profession in the territory and to analyze the structure of the publication from the technical, formal and communicative aspects. Several historical aspects of the publication were identified from the analysis of the documents and the interview with the people involved with the publication. Were specified technical, formal and communicative aspects that characterized the bulletin?"}
{"id":558,"title":"Why Study Librarianship and Archival Science: Review of Professional Choices and Institutional Strategies","keyword":"Professional Choice; Profession; Librarianship; Professional Archival","abstract":"This document checks over the reasons why library and archivist science are studied and the institutional strategies to attract students. It is started from a general research on the field that not only includes students, but also graduates, experts and employers; through a joint study that allows to know the opinion of this group about the motivations and difficulties of this career, where the conclusion is that this is a pending consideration caused by issues in communication about the field, knowledge of aspiring candidates and conflicts in reconciling quantity and quality of the student body."}
{"id":559,"title":"Where the private meets the public: Results of a survey of library professionals' observed student use of academic library spaces for prayer","keyword":"Academic libraries; meditation; prayer spaces; spirituality; students","abstract":"Reports of college students using the library for spiritual practices, including prayer and meditation, consist mainly of anecdotal observations, news stories, or press releases about the creation of such spaces within academic libraries. Driven by their own experiences with students using library spaces for prayer, the authors examined how prevalent this was across US academic institutions. Using a large-scale national survey, this study found library professionals observe a wide range of student prayer behavior in a variety of library spaces, regardless of institutional or campus demographics. The results provide academic libraries with evidence to support accommodating students' spiritual needs in library spaces."}
{"id":560,"title":"Insourcing library outreach: Engaging technical services in outreach to student organizations","keyword":"Library outreach; preservation; student veterans; technical services; textbooks","abstract":"In recent years, library outreach has become an increasingly important aspect of public services work. In order to expand capacity and engage patrons, libraries should consider expanding their library outreach programs to include the efforts and expertise of technical services personnel. In this article, librarians from Texas A&M University will share how public services librarians, cataloging experts, and preservation librarians collaborated to provide support for a student-led textbook lending library for student veterans. Through this collaboration, the library was able to develop new outreach opportunities that highlighted technical services expertise as well as lend support to an important campus effort to improve the affordability of college textbooks for veterans."}
{"id":561,"title":"Creating a HIP in the library: A high-impact practice case study","keyword":"Academic library; ethnography; high-impact practices; library space; observation","abstract":"High-impact practices (HIPs) have been adopted on college campuses to enhance student learning. The academic library provides services and space contributing to learning at its institution. Librarians conduct space research to learn how the library building can better serve its users. Library space assessment is one way for librarians to engage with faculty and students to create an HIP in the library. This article is a case study of a collaboration between a librarian and a sociology professor to design an observational study. It demonstrates how librarians can contribute to HIPs at their institution by involving students in meaningful research."}
{"id":562,"title":"Digital humanities, libraries, and collaborative research: New technologies for digital textual studies","keyword":"digital humanities; academic libraries; virtual research environment; text analysis; crowdsourcing; Plato; Genesis","abstract":"How can librarians at college and undergraduate libraries contribute to digital humanities research? This study describes The Greek Key, a working prototype Virtual Research Environment (VRE) for the analysis of texts and manuscripts. This paper explains how the VRE functions through a case study of passages in Plato and the Book of Genesis. The Greek Key VRE is a collaborative, scalable, multidisciplinary project that has the potential to engage librarians in participatory strategies such as crowdsourcing. The VRE will make it possible to pursue perennial questions in innovative ways and to use new technologies to respond to questions that do not lend themselves to more traditional methods."}
{"id":563,"title":"Appraising, processing, and providing access to email in contemporary literary archives","keyword":"Email preservation; archival processing; contemporary literary archives; natural language processing; machine learning","abstract":"The email of contemporary literary figures is ripe for research by scholars, and of broad interest to the general public, but can also present many challenges to cultural memory institutions that seek to appraise, process and provide access to this rich archival material. This article explores how five institutions across the United States, United Kingdom and New Zealand are using ePADD, free and open source software developed by Stanford Libraries that incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning to help meet these challenges for email in contemporary English-language literary collections. Authors and institutions represented include British poet Wendy Cope (The British Library), British novelist Ian McEwan (Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin), British Indian novelist and essayist Salman Rushdie (Emory University), American poet Robert Creeley (Stanford University) and New Zealand poet and critic Ian Wedde (National Library of New Zealand). The use cases are followed by a discussion identifying lessons learned and areas for further research."}
{"id":564,"title":"Literary archives in the digital age: issues and encounters with Australian writers","keyword":"Digital space; born-digital; literary archives","abstract":"In considering what constitutes the ideal born-digital literary archive and what interventions are possible, or even necessary, from a collecting institution in determining the make-up and future accessibility of these archives, this article examines, through a set of case studies, the collections and creative methodologies of four Australian writers - Peter Carey, Sonya Hartnett, Alex Miller and Ouyang Yu. The article considers how these writers have negotiated with, and managed, their creative output in the digital space, and how, as a collecting institution, State Library Victoria has responded to their respective requirements of the medium and expectations for how a major institution will deal with their digital collections. Finally, the article examines what practical technologies are necessary to provide a secure digital repository while facilitating access and the delivery of born-digital literary content to the user, both now and into the future."}
{"id":565,"title":"'Missing Presumed': computer games and digital adventures in the Colin Smythe/Terry Pratchett Collection","keyword":"Literary collections; born-digital archives; computer games; Sir Terry Pratchett; cultural history","abstract":"This essay explores the intersections between literature and new media through the lens of the Discworld computer games based on Sir Terry Pratchett's novels. Although Pratchett was one of the twentieth century's most successful authors in the English language, he has been largely absent from literary criticism, chiefly because he was and continues to be perceived as a popular author, a writer for the masses. The popularity of his Discworld series of novels led computer game developers to adapt them to new media in the 1980s and 1990s. The Colin Smythe/Terry Pratchett collection at Senate House Library, University of London, provides a treasure trove of information to understand this aspect of Pratchett's vast literary and publishing output as a result of the survival of invaluable analogue peripheral records, visual and printed sources which document the creative process and Pratchett's input. The essay argues that although these digital objects have been largely treated as physical objects and have been mostly retained for their artefactual and anecdotal value, the existence of analogue sources provides a unique opportunity to explore them in more detail, taking into account the historical, social and cultural context that enabled their creation to inform their future digital preservation."}
{"id":566,"title":"Structure and Implementation of the Central Library System in Japan","keyword":"","abstract":"Purpose: In 1933. the Central Library System (CLS) was established by amendment of the Library Ordinance and it had been valid until 1950. After World War II, CLS was criticized mainly as it served as an introduction to Proper Guidance of Thought. However, the details of CLS have not been fully clarified. In this research, I examine (1) the regulations concerning the CLS and its implementation system, (2) the level of implementation of the programs by CLS, and (3) the relationship between CLS and censorship of ideas and Proper Guidance of Thought. Methods: A literature survey was adopted for the research, and the main documents used were surveys conducted by the Ministry of Education and the Central Library General Association, the bulletin of central libraries, and the history of prefectural libraries. Results: This research demonstrates that (la) the management power of public libraries was delegated from the central government, (lb) the enforcement of law and regulations were weak and inadequate, (1c) an administrative system that detours the local minister was established, and (ld) financial aid was insufficient; (2) Many central libraries had already implemented many of the programs that were later introduced under the CLS. Thus, the impact of the establishment Thought."}
{"id":567,"title":"Promoting the Integration of Information Literacy into the Curriculum through the Accreditation Standards: A Focus on Change in Description of Standards of the Middle State Commission on Higher Education in the United States","keyword":"","abstract":"Purpose: With a focus on U.S. accreditation standards to promote information literacy in American higher education, this paper aims to clarify how accreditation bodies have sought to position information literacy within higher education. Methods: The transition of the description until the information literacy was formally described as a part of the curriculum was examined. Results: In 1994, for the first time, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education made information literacy a necessary skill for all students. However, in the 1994 version, information literacy was entered only in the library section, leaving the possibility that information literacy can be recognized as \"\"\"\"belonging to the library\"\"\"\" not only by university administrators and faculty members, but also by librarians. In the 2002 version, with the emphasis on assessment of learning outcomes, information literacy was described as an essential learning outcome in all academic disciplines in the section on the curriculum. The integration of information literacy into the curriculum of the Middle State Commission on Higher Education was realized not in the context of utilizing libraries and information resources but in the improvement of teaching and learning through outcome assessment."}
{"id":568,"title":"Imagining the Future Academic Library Collection","keyword":"Academic libraries; collection management; future","abstract":"This special issue of Collection Management on \"\"\"\"Imagining the Future Academic Library Collection\"\"\"\" includes 23 articles representing a range of views about library collections trends. This introductory essay summarizes the articles and identifies some common themes."}
{"id":569,"title":"Demand-driven Acquisition of Print Books: Applying 21st-Century Procurement Strategies to a 5th-Century Format","keyword":"Acquisitions; collection development; patron-driven acquisitions; print books; research libraries","abstract":"The Marriott Library at the University of Utah was an early champion of the demand-driven model of acquiring ebooks. Beginning in 2017, the Marriott Library applied a similar approach to the acquisition of print books. Demand-driven acquisition of physical formats is a means for stretching compressed library budgets and a technique for managing the explosion in book publishing. Demand-driven acquisition addresses publishers that refuse to sell individual electronic books to libraries and better serves disciplines like the fine arts. The Marriott Library's experiences with demand-driven print acquisition are discussed and compared with other libraries that are testing this acquisition method."}
{"id":570,"title":"Balance in Demand Driven Acquisitions: The Importance of Mindfulness and Moderation When Utilizing Just in Time Collection Development","keyword":"patron-driven acquisitions; collection development; diversity andinclusion; academic librarianship; collection analysis","abstract":"The realities of budgetary constraints, and a transformative digital world, point to a future in which academic libraries continue to expand demand driven acquisitions in order to maintain necessary access. However, legitimate concern has arisen regarding the affect this shift might have on the coverage and scope of library collections. The gathering of diverse perspectives, and subjects that support minorities may fall to the way side through the further embrace of DDA, buried in fulfilling the needs of the majority. This paper investigates the University of Utah's demand-driven acquisitions program and the potential for imbalance in the collection. Data regarding campus demographics and the DDA pool itself are considered. Rather than discouraging the use of DDA, the primary purpose of this research is to put forth tangible ways in which librarians can deliberately counterbalance the focus of DDA purchases in order to ensure collections remain inclusive and diverse."}
{"id":571,"title":"The Subject Specialist is Dead. Long Live the Subject Specialist!","keyword":"Collection development; evolving scholarly record; libraries; roles; subject specialist; workflows","abstract":"The role of the subject specialist as selector must transform! Libraries need to recognize that the scholarly record is evolving, and they need to develop roles that reflect this reality. Scholarly outputs are shifting away from static and text-based documentation of final research outcomes to dynamic and fluid digital outputs produced throughout the research process. It is imperative that libraries develop workflows and roles to identify and capture these outputs. This article will discuss and describe how the subject specialist's traditional skills and responsibilities position them to be highly relevant and effective as libraries transition to new collecting approaches."}
{"id":572,"title":"Shared Collection Development, Digitization, and Owned Digital Collections","keyword":"Collaborative collections; copyright; digitization; preservation","abstract":"While library models already exist for sharing physical materials and joint licensing, this paper envisions an aspect of future collections involving a national digital collection owned, not licensed, by libraries. Collaborative collection development, digitization, and digital object management of owned collections can benefit societies in multiple ways, from expanding access to users otherwise unable to reach these materials, to preserving content even when disaster strikes, to reducing duplication of effort and expense in collection or digitization. This article will explore both the benefits of and the challenges to this type of collaboration."}
{"id":573,"title":"Insights From Library Information and Resource Sharing for the Future of Academic Library Collections","keyword":"interlibrary loan; library resource sharing","abstract":"The successes and challenges of library resource sharing offer important lessons for librarians considering the future of academic library collections. Library resource sharing specialists provide interlibrary loan services because neither the Internet, nor any one library, holds all of the information that people need. And, how well ILL departments can facilitate access to information, in traditional and innovative ways, depends on many factors, including copyright guidelines, license terms, publisher embargoes, high publisher paywalls for article access, the existence of both legal and illegal social sharing, and, especially, on what librarians continue to collect, maintain and preserve."}
{"id":574,"title":"Think Global, Act Global: Collection Development in STEM Across an International Academic Institution","keyword":"Collection development; consortium; global campus; licensing; STEM","abstract":"In an age where more and more universities are expanding their campuses to other countries, libraries must attempt to deliver a consistent experience in their services, policies, and access to information resources. Within New York University's Division of Libraries, collection development and electronic resources librarians along with subject specialists across the STEM disciplines regularly meet to procure information resources for the benefit of all of their respective scholarly communities. The librarians and specialists liaise with the schools of engineering, mathematics, medicine, nursing, and the arts & sciences across campuses in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai. Although this approach is similar to how state university systems act in consortia to share licenses, the librarians in NYU's virtual science consortium accomplish this on a global scale-supporting the institution's growing scholarly communities and spirit of interdisciplinary collaboration. This commentary reflects on the challenges and successes that have accompanied building a global library collection spanning over a dozen global sites and two portal campuses. It will address familiar issues around rising publishing costs, resource sharing/licensing, and the weeding/vetting of electronic resources from a global perspective. Finally, the members of the consortium will share their forecasts for the future of collection development and libraries in globalized higher education."}
{"id":575,"title":"The Future is Wide Open: Sustainable Scholarly Communications and Affordable Learning in Libraries","keyword":"Academic publishing; open access; scholarly communications; scholarly journals","abstract":"Our current scholarly publishing model is not sustainable. Librarians need to engage our academic communities in a shift toward open access models. It will involve new work, new positions in libraries, and significant changes to roles within our institutions. In this commentary, the authors lay out why this shift is necessary and what it might entail for libraries and library resources. They describe their library's increasing role in supporting and advocating for open access and open educational resources through participation in campus affordable learning initiatives, working with disciplinary faculty in new ways to draw attention to open access resources."}
{"id":576,"title":"Negotiating on Our Terms: Harnessing the Collective Power of the Consortium to Transform the Journal Subscription Model","keyword":"Big Deals; journals; library consortia; open access; pricing models","abstract":"Libraries have been dealing with chronic, unsustainable journal pricing for many years. In response to this issue, the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA), the academic library consortium of Virginia, formed a Sustainable Journal Pricing Task Force in 2018 charged with designing a model built on VIVA's mission and collection development priorities, with special attention given to Open Access (OA). Traditionally, libraries start from publishers' pricing offers and negotiate from that point, but in the envisioned approach, negotiations start with a model proposed by the consortium. VIVA's approach is designed to be a bridge between the past subscription model and an envisioned future of broadened OA options."}
{"id":577,"title":"Flipping an Academic Library Collection: A Path to a Global Open Scholarly Commons","keyword":"Collection assessment; collection management; global scholarly commons; open access; special collections","abstract":"In late 2017, the University of Massachusetts Amherst Libraries participated in the David Lewis and Michael Roy 2.5% Commitment and Open Data Collection Tool Project. This exercise provided a benchmark of collection and infrastructure investments to date, and it brought into focus the opportunity to articulate the Libraries' intentions for their collections going forward. The UMass Amherst Libraries provide a case study of an academic library collection that is pivoting from materials produced by proprietary publishers to a mix of investments in unique and special collections; open access publishing, content and infrastructure; and materials published through traditional channels."}
{"id":578,"title":"Collection Creation as Collection Management: Libraries as Publishers and Implications for Collection Development","keyword":"Digitization; institutional repositories; journals; open access; publishing","abstract":"Digital collections, institutional repositories, open educational resources, open access publishing, and new forms of digital scholarship are all ways in which academic libraries are growing their collections from the inside out as well as making this content widely available to other libraries and users. This article will explore national and global trends in library-enabled publishing and content creation, focusing on the kinds of collections being published by libraries, the ways that metadata can bring these collections together for improved access, and the role of consortia in the process."}
{"id":579,"title":"Textbooks and the Library Collection","keyword":"Affordable learning solutions; collection policy; library course reserves; open educational resources; textbooks","abstract":"Recent efforts to reduce costs for textbooks and other learning materials are now blurring the lines between what is and is not a textbook. Initiatives in California, Georgia, and other states have resulted in libraries rethinking their textbook purchase policies. This case study of California State University, East Bay, an early adopter of the state system's Affordable Learning Solutions, describes the initiative, discusses the impact on the library's collection and its policies, explores unique elements of today's textbooks, and discusses possibilities for the future."}
{"id":580,"title":"Reviewing the Current State of Library Support for Open Educational Resources","keyword":"Affordability; course materials; higher education; library collections; OER; Open educational resources; textbooks","abstract":"Academic institutions around the United States are facing pressure to reduce tuition and fees in order to keep higher education accessible. Open Education Resource (OER) is one attempt by academic institutions to provide high quality education resources at a lower cost to students, by replacing traditional textbooks with freely available or low cost materials. Libraries as information experts play an active role in the implementation of OER. This article looks at the current state of OER and what potential impacts OER will have on libraries."}
{"id":581,"title":"Dataset Management as a Special Collection","keyword":"Datasets; digital preservation; literature review; research datasets; special collection","abstract":"There are several dataset management challenges to be faced in the coming years. The incorporation of the datasets into special collections will be a challenge. As well as formats management, libraries with datasets will have to deal with issues such as right management, interoperability or the election adequacy to the end-user and findability. However, it must be recognized that incompatibilities could be solved through data auditing. The appropriate type of digital preservation strategy will have to be considered in order to maintain accessibility. This paper presents a review of the literature that discusses datasets in special collections."}
{"id":582,"title":"Collecting Virtual and Augmented Reality in the Twenty-First Century Library","keyword":"Augmented reality; digital humanities; digital scholarship; library collections; virtual reality","abstract":"In this paper, we discuss possible pedagogical applications for virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), within a humanities/social sciences curriculum, articulating a critical need for academic libraries to collect and curate 3D objects. We contend that building infrastructure is critical to keep pace with innovative pedagogies and scholarship. We offer theoretical avenues for libraries to build a repository 3D object files to be used in VR and AR tools and sketch some anticipated challenges. To build an infrastructure to support VR/AR collections, we have collaborated with College of Liberal Arts to pilot a program in which Libraries and CLA faculty work together to bring VR/AR into liberal arts curricula."}
{"id":583,"title":"Academic Library Collections in the Age of Extended Reality (XR)","keyword":"Augmented reality; extended reality; virtual reality; mixed reality","abstract":"Extended Reality (XR) introduces a new way to preserve, record, and manage content. Collections traditionally focus on content in the form of books, documents, and multimedia. XR is a new form of media that can be difficult to integrate into current collections. In addition, through linked data, we can preserve the context that surrounds the content as well. Finally, XR media can incorporate digital manifestations of items from a library collection within its application. This technology review will explore the possibilities of XR in collection management, focusing on XR as a user interface, the impact on inventory management, and digital preservation."}
{"id":584,"title":"Agricultural Information and Land Grant Libraries: Past, Present, and Future","keyword":"Agriculture; land-grant; preservation","abstract":"Land-grant libraries contribute to the national corpus of research through holdings of journals, books, e-books, conference proceedings, government documents, and more. Impacts on land-grant libraries and agricultural information and implications for the future landscape include a number of topics ranging from the role of journal package deals on collection development budgets to the importance of agriculturally focused professional societies. The agricultural information outlook for the future is being cultivated today. New and current information is critical but the preservation of the agricultural heritage is a necessary part of the plan."}
{"id":585,"title":"The More Things Change: The Collaborative Art Library","keyword":"Art libraries; assessment; collection; collaboration; library as space; materials","abstract":"The academic library's art collection has a history of fluidity and flux. Teaching and learning materials that support visual art education can range from traditional formats like image collections and monographs to the curious, the rare, and sometimes the downright unusual. Art library professionals must plan for the future of the academic library collection with intention and sensitivity to the learning styles of their students while adhering to the environmental realities of their governing institutions. One constant is clear, which is that art students are not content to be mere consumers of information and images; they are creators. It is this creative habit of mind that brings them to the study of art in the first place, and it is what will turn them into the makers of the future art library, if we listen to their voices. Though collections will vary in depth and breadth between institutions, the enduring truth is that libraries will need to listen to student input and build lasting partnerships."}
{"id":586,"title":"Standards Collections: Considerations for the Future","keyword":"Academic libraries; collection development; engineering; industry standards; standards education; technical standards; technology","abstract":"Technical standards are a form of gray literature that describe consensus for a wide variety of applications. They promote safety, quality, and interchangeability of parts. In academic libraries, standards have largely been associated with engineering collections, despite having connections to many disciplines. Engineering and technology accreditation bodies and employers continue to expect graduates to have knowledge and experience with standards upon graduation. This article provides a brief history of standards collection development in academic libraries, discusses the challenges of standards collections, shares a case study of standards information literacy curricula integration, and offers considerations for the future of standards collections."}
{"id":587,"title":"Crafting an Active Print Collection for the Academic Library: A Case Study from the Claremont Colleges Library","keyword":"browsing; print resources; user behavior","abstract":"In 2016, The Claremont Colleges Library began to imagine what it might look like to provide access to our collections in ways that are informed by how our community uses those resources. From the beginning, this effort was a response to difficulties helping researchers connect our digital and physical resources, unsatisfactory storage space, and opportunities arising out of renovations and master planning. Through this work we aim to ensure the organization and presentation of our collections support how our researchers need to work with them and be inspired by them. To that end, we have engaged colleagues in other academic libraries on these questions. We have also convened task forces and conducted an in-depth, qualitative study to understand the different yet complementary engagements scholars have when browsing and searching print and electronic resources. In this case study, we will review provocative conversations at Claremont and beyond about the place of print in the digital age and discuss what we are learning from our local investigations of research behaviors. Building on this foundation, we will share plans for a fledgling program at Claremont that we expect will resonate with and be vital to the future of many academic libraries. The \"\"\"\"Active Print\"\"\"\" program includes a variety of approaches to enhancing the traditional stewardship role of the library by engaging our users in re-envisioning the organization and presentation of our physical collections."}
{"id":588,"title":"Getting a Handle on Duplicate Ebooks","keyword":"Collection analysis; collection development; duplicate records; ebook collections; ebook purchasing","abstract":"The academic library is increasingly moving to majority online collections. As the number of ebooks increase due to the current ebook purchasing model most libraries use, libraries are more likely to be duplicating titles across packages and platforms. Many libraries do not realize how many duplicate titles there are between packages or how duplicate records affect the user experience. This paper examines four ebook packages in terms of duplication and suggests practical solutions for working with duplicate records."}
{"id":589,"title":"Collection Development and the Historical Record: Are We Forgetting Monographs as Primary Sources?","keyword":"Cancellations; discovery; historical research; preservation; primary sources","abstract":"Contemporary academic libraries' collection development practices are influenced by limited space, complicated access models, and shrinking budgets that are competing for interests in print and electronic, and other outside forces. Librarians responsible for collections make tough decisions that unintentionally threaten to change how academic libraries build and curate collections for longevity. Much of today's discussion deals with immediate problems and offers few considerations about how these collection decisions will affect the availability and potentially the existence of historical evidence. Among the issues highlighted in this commentary are definitions of primary sources, researchers-used historical materials, and solutions for the identified problems."}
{"id":590,"title":"Voices Versus Visions: A Commentary on Academic Library Collections and New Directions","keyword":"Academic libraries; collection development; leadership; library management; trends","abstract":"Academic library collections are under pressure to follow dominant voices in the library world to redefine library missions and collections according to emerging trends in new library services. These trends call for a shift in focus away from traditional resource support for curriculum and research to new tech-related and other services. This sea-change in academic library function is led by the voices of major figures at library conferences and taken up by some library leaders who want to be on the cutting edge of reevaluating traditional academic library collections and the very essence of the mission of academic libraries. Thus, it is important to question dominant voices at library conferences, in published discourse, and among our colleagues so as to prevent the shaping of all libraries into a common mold of new services that can seem alluring but can potentially disconnect our libraries from their more fundamental role in supporting the research and curriculum of our institutions. Listening to the input of our faculty and student stakeholders, as well as balancing new roles with the value of foundational ones, are key to preserving our central importance to the university."}
{"id":591,"title":"Automatic Subject Indexing of Text","keyword":"indexing; subject; terms; document; documents; automatic; classification","abstract":"Automatic subject indexing addresses problems of scale and sustainability and can be at the same time used to enrich existing metadata records, establish more connections across and between resources from various metadata and resource collections, and enhance consistency of the metadata. In this work, automatic subject indexing focuses on assigning index terms or classes from established knowledge organization systems (KOSs) for subject indexing like thesauri, subject headings systems and classification systems. The following major approaches are discussed, in terms of their similarities and differences, advantages and disadvantages for automatic assigned indexing from KOSs: \"\"\"\"text categorization,\"\"\"\" \"\"\"\"document clustering,\"\"\"\" and \"\"\"\"document classification.\"\"\"\" Text categorization is perhaps the most widespread, machine-learning approach with what seems generally good reported performance. Document clustering automatically both creates groups of related documents and extracts names of subjects depicting the group at hand. Document classification re-uses the intellectual effort invested into creating a KOS for subject indexing and even simple string-matching algorithms have been reported to achieve good results, because one concept can be described using a number of different terms, including equivalent, related, narrower and broader terms. Finally, applicability of automatic subject indexing to operative information systems and challenges of evaluation are outlined, suggesting the need for more research."}
{"id":592,"title":"Organization, Not Inspiration: A Historical Perspective of Musical Information Architecture","keyword":"music; musical resources; constraints; organizing systems; composers; information","abstract":"The organization of musical resources in a piece of music is opaque for everyone but for those with the highest levels of musical education. For the average listener, the specific vocabulary of musical organization is usually replaced by metaphorical language relating to inspiration and musical affect, or by a social perspective that rids the music of its specific theoretical language and provides a more relatable perspective of the music as a historical and communal event. We examine the ways in which information architecture and organizational theory can surface the inner workings of music in a relatable and approachable way. We consider music as a series of design resources that composers draw upon and organize according to a series of constraints that create a sense of musical structure to which the listener can relate. After a general introduction to the literature relating to constraints and creativity, we use two historical anecdotes that provide accessible demonstrations of how musicians in the seventeenth and twentieth centuries organized their musical resources both for their own compositional needs and for the purposes of didactic communication."}
{"id":593,"title":"Why On Earth Would We Not Genrefy the Books?: A Study of Reader-Interest Classification In School Libraries","keyword":"students; fiction collections; librarians; genrefication","abstract":"Through their work as instructors in a master of library science program, the authors observed a sharp increase in students' desire to adopt the reader-interest classification approach of genrefication for their school libraries' fiction collections. In order to better understand this trend, the researchers interviewed seven school librarians regarding their motivations for genrefying their libraries' fiction collections; the challenges they encountered during or after the genrefication process; and any benefits they perceived as having resulted in the implementation of genrefication. The data suggest that the librarians' interests in genrefication stem mostly from the lack of time they have to help individual students find materials, and the lack of time students are given out of the instructional day to explore the libraries' fiction collections. The participants felt that reclassifying the library's fiction collection by genre gave students more ownership of the fiction collection and allowed them to find materials that genuinely interested them. The significant challenges the librarians faced in the reorganization process speak to challenges regarding the ways in which librarians attempt to provide access to diverse materials for all patrons."}
{"id":594,"title":"LibraryThing for Libraries: How Tag Moderation and Size Limitations Affect Tag Clouds","keyword":"tags; library catalogues; LibraryThing; LTFL; tag clouds","abstract":"The aim of this study is to analyse differences between tags on LibraryThing's web page and tag clouds in their \"\"\"\"LibraryThing for Libraries\"\"\"\" service, and assess if, and how, the LibraryThing tag moderation and limitations to the size of the tag cloud in the library catalogue affect the description of the information resource. An e-mail survey was conducted with personnel at LibraryThing, and the results were compared against tags for twenty different fiction books, collected from two different library catalogues with disparate tag cloud sizes, and LibraryThing's web page. The data were analysed using a modified version of Golder and Huberman's tag categories (2006). The results show that while LibraryThing claims to only remove the inherently personal tags, several other types of tags are found to have been discarded as well. Occasionally a certain type of tag is included in one book, and excluded in another. The comparison between the two tag cloud sizes suggests that the larger tag clouds provide a more pronounced picture regarding the contents of the book but at the cost of an increase in the number of tags with synonymous or redundant information."}
{"id":595,"title":"Patrick Wilson","keyword":"Patrick Wilson; information; knowledge; subject; knowledge; knowledge organization","abstract":"During 1965-2001, Patrick Wilson brought the acuity of a professional philosopher to library and information science (LIS) and became a major theorist in many aspects of knowledge organization (KO). This article, an extensive critical introduction to his thought, reflects the view that much of his work is of permanent value. He can be read for well-informed critiques of the instruments by which writings are organized for retrieval-the bibliographical side of KO. He can also be read for shrewd accounts of personal knowledge and behavior with respect to societal information systems-the social-epistemological side of KO. Indeed, in his work the two sides converge. One of his themes is the preferability of human consultants over bibliographies and catalogs for answering questions. He thus writes at length about the social organization of possible consultants and their degrees of cognitive authority in communicating what they know. Another theme is the desirability of indexing writings not only by subject but also by their possible utility in helping individuals. For that, however, he saw little hope. A third theme is ideal information systems. Broadly, he can be read for his clarifications of concepts on both sides of KO, such as bibliographical control, relevance, subject indeterminacy, information needs, information overload, librarians' roles, and LIS as a field."}
{"id":596,"title":"Work","keyword":"works; mentefacts; catalogs; disambiguation; collocation; FRBR; FRBRoo; information retrieval; semiotic; superworks; canonicity","abstract":"A work is a deliberately created informing entity intended for communication. A work consists of abstract intellectual content that is distinct from any object that is its carrier. In library and information science, the importance of the work lies squarely with the problem of information retrieval. Works are mentefacts-intellectual (or mental) constructs that serve as artifacts of the cultures in which they arise. The meaning of a work is abstract at every level, from its creator's conception of it, to its reception and inherence by its consumers. Works are a kind of informing object and are subject to the phenomenon of instantiation, or realization over time. Research has indicated a base typology of instantiation. The problem for information retrieval is to simultaneously collocate and disambiguate large sets of instantiations. Cataloging and bibliographc tradition stipulate an alphabetico-classed arrangement of works based on an authorship principle. FRBR provided an entity-relationship schema for enhanced control of works in future catalogs, which has been incorporated into RDA. FRBRoo provides an empirically more precise model of work entities as informing objects and a schema for their representation in knowledge organization systems."}
{"id":597,"title":"Investigating the participation of business librarians in academic program reviews using corpus-based methods","keyword":"Academic libraries; academic program reviews; business librarians; corpus-based methods; cyclical program reviews; institutional quality assurance process; librarian-faculty relations; new program reviews; professional business programs; research-oriented business programs","abstract":"Prior research into the role of business librarians in academic program reviews has relied on surveys and interviews, revealing that librarians perceive that they are marginalized in the review process. Using a collection of program review documentation produced for the reviews of nine graduate programs offered at a Canadian business school, this study employs corpus-based techniques to obtain direct measures of librarian involvement. The findings provide objective confirmation that business librarians are not well integrated into program reviews overall, and that their contribution to the reviews of professional programs is even more limited than their contribution to the reviews of research-oriented programs. Based on best practices and missed opportunities observed as part of this study, seven strategies are suggested for integrating business librarians more fully in the program review process for the benefit of all program stakeholders."}
{"id":598,"title":"Looking for the library: Using an undergraduate business syllabi analysis to inform an instruction program","keyword":"Academic libraries; instructional strategy; information literacy; syllabi analyses; undergraduate students","abstract":"This study analyzed 260 syllabi representing a year of the undergraduate curriculum from a business school. The syllabi were examined based on the mentions of the library from across three categories: spaces, resources, and services, as well as possible opportunities for engagement that librarians could target for collaboration. In this study, the library was mentioned 79 times, mostly in relation to library resources. There were also 479 opportunities for engagement coded. This study found that the majority of undergraduate syllabi do not mention the library, but that there are considerable opportunities that librarians can target for future engagement."}
{"id":599,"title":"Measuring Space and Furniture Occupancy in Academic Libraries: From Data Gathering to Visualization","keyword":"assessment; tableau; visualization; space use; occupancy; furniture; noise level; headcounts; academic library","abstract":"Academic libraries are a vital space for collaboration, socialization, research, and quiet study. To support these needs, they must offer a variety of environments, noise levels, and furniture to support varying student needs. However, it can be difficult to understand these specific needs and properly balance the types of spaces and seating alternatives to optimally meet them. This article describes a space usage study undertaken to determine patron needs and preferences and the resulting visualization of the data using Tableau Public. The project provided important insights into patron space preferences and use, and the methodology can be replicated at other institutions."}
{"id":600,"title":"Managing Exploratory Units in Academic Libraries","keyword":"emerging technologies librarianship; research and development; academic librarianship; library management","abstract":"This article describes the role of exploratory teams in leading radical innovation within academic libraries, empirically expanding on Jantz's research on the managerial and environmental conditions necessary for the creation of such units. Using historical and contemporary private-sector examples, as well as an in-depth case study from successful implementation of one such unit, this article documents the components, characteristics, and return on investment associated with academic library R&D. Finally, by tackling the concept of exploratory activities at the organization, team, and individual levels, the article presents actionable techniques for fully supporting, and adequately nurturing creative professionals whose job is to redefine 21st century librarianship."}
{"id":601,"title":"A Space for Every Student: Assessing the Utility of a Family Friendly Study Room in a University Library","keyword":"university library; family room; evaluation; student-parents; children","abstract":"Students currently in and returning to college are increasingly likely to have children. The demands of academic and family life can conflict, making it difficult for student-parents to navigate both. Brigham Young University recently built a Family Friendly Study Room in the university library to provide a place for student-parents to care for their children while engaging in academic work. This study assessed the impact of the FFSR on patrons. Results show that the space is highly valued and offers both academic and relationship benefits. Moreover, students' suggestions provide important feedback for future improvements. Recommendations for creating family-friendly spaces in university libraries are discussed."}
{"id":602,"title":"LEADERSHIP REFLECTIONS: IT IS NOT ABOUT THE PERKS","keyword":"leadership; relationships; work environment","abstract":"Our guest columnist is Karl Bridges who has served in a variety of leadership roles in academic libraries. I have gotten to know Karl over the past few years as he was asked to serve in an interim dean role and then hired into the permanent dean positions. At the time, I was at the University of Wyoming and serving as a leader in sparsely populated state where everyone knows your name. Western leaders have to form a tight bond - there are fewer of us and the distances are great. But regardless of geographical situations, leaders need and depend on peer networks that provide a safe space for frank conversations and sharing ideas that help all libraries achieve their goals. Karl has dealt with changing university leadership, library transformations, and dire budget situations. Well, pretty much what every library leader must face. Despite these challenges, library leaders have an opportunity to make a real difference. Karl draws upon his years of experience to provide a thought piece about library leadership noting the complexity, the importance of leadership, and the real joy of making a difference in someone's life. I hope you enjoy this raw look at leadership and that it reminds you of the purpose of leadership."}
{"id":603,"title":"TELL ME MORE: THE OPERATIONAL STYLE OF MAXINE BLEIWEIS","keyword":"community development; connect; conversation; hiring; interact; interviewing; leadership; library operations; library outreach; names; staff development; teams","abstract":"An interview with former library director Maxine Bleiweis explores leadership, staffing, and operations from the perspective of interpersonal connection. How can real conversation - asking questions, listening, and remembering - lead to a stronger staff engagement, innovative programing, and community investment in the library? How can directors find the best candidates for their staff and then assemble energized, complementary teams? How can libraries find support from their local business communities? Bleiweis, winner of Charles Robinson Award for Innovative Leadership from the Public Library Association, is now a consultant who encourages libraries across the country to tap into their community networks to explore bold new directions."}
{"id":604,"title":"ON THE FIELD, NOT IN THE STANDS: SHARED FOUNDATION VI: ENGAGE IN THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LIBRARY STANDARDS FOR LEARNERS, SCHOOL LIBRARIANS, AND SCHOOL LIBRARIES","keyword":"AASL Standards; engage; copyright; fair use; sharing; social media; plagiarism; privacy; licensing; creative commons","abstract":"The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has offered a multi-layered approach to serving our schools with the National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries. This column explores Shared Foundation VI: Engage, and considers the importance of learner engagement."}
{"id":605,"title":"COMPETENCY OR CAPACITY: MEASURING LIBRARIANS' POTENTIAL FOR SUCCESS","keyword":"core competencies; competency index; competency-based education; capacity; professional development; self-assessment; transformational leadership; job performance; job satisfaction; organizational commitment; information professionals; library management","abstract":"Core competencies have long been established in the competitive world of business and industry. These tenants lend themselves to individualization and branding, being exclusionary tools by their very nature. So how do core competencies fit in the world of libraries and information centers, particularly when considering potential employees? The concept of individual capacity is a better fit for information fields, being more inclusive and reflective of diverse knowledge bases and skillsets that working in this field requires. Juxtaposing the two, core competencies and individual capacity, will help us re-focus our efforts on user-centered information work rather than business rhetoric and conformity."}
{"id":606,"title":"Mediation of information in the field of Archival Science","keyword":"Archival Science; Mediation; Mediation of information; Mediation in archives","abstract":"The studies in the ambit of mediation of information are frequently related to Library Science and rarely related to the field of Archival Science. The objective of this article is to search how the perspective of the mediation of information in Archival Science is working from the scientific production in Information Science. In the beginning, the methodology presents a literature review about the thematic and applies a bibliographic research at the journals from the Communication and Information area with Qualis between A1 and B, from its published numbers until 2017 and proceedings from the eighteen editions of Encontro Nacional de Pesquisa em Ciencia da Informacao (1994-2017). In this way, it was localizing 11 texts, which six are Works from the Encontro and five articles from journals. The analyses presents the tendency of discussion that are in the recovery texts, the six stablished categories, the most productive and quoted authors, the existing citation network, the used keywords and the methodological procedures used by the texts. It concludes that, for the most part, the discourse that transpires in the analyzed texts is closer to the conception of diffusion/dissemination than to mediation, since it is the one that evidences the archivist as a subject that actively interferes in the construction of users' and recognizes their interests as the focus of work."}
{"id":607,"title":"Academic genealogy and its relationship with the trajectory of knowledge in the National School of Public Health Sergio Arouca, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation","keyword":"Academic genealogy; Science and technology indicators; Science mapping; Public health","abstract":"Academic genealogy hierarchizes formal advisor-advisee relationships in networks of students and their advisors providing room for a series of analyzes, such as identifying who are the most influential academics, in what areas they act, and what is the relationship between these areas. This work aims to build and analyze the academic genealogy of the National School of Public Health Sergio Arouca, of the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation. Therefore, this work made use of the PhD mentoring records of the library of this institution and of the researchers' curriculum from Lattes Platform. The results showed that, in the analyzed institution, academic knowledge has multiple origins, which dated to the first half of the twentieth century, and that the trajectory of knowledge in Public Health is multidisciplinary. Currently, the academic knowledge in the institution has the mark of the urgency of the environment, meaning that it is built to obtain answers about and to the reality of health in the Brazilian context."}
{"id":608,"title":"Experiences of librarians working in university libraries in the publishing processes of Mexican scholarly journals","keyword":"Academic journals; Librarians; Library publishing; Mexico; Publishing processes; University library","abstract":"Objective: To analyze the experiences of librarians who work in university libraries in the editorial processes of Mexican academic journals. Method: A survey was applied to a stratified random sample of librarians who work in university libraries and who claimed to work or have worked in the editing processes of national academic journals. Results: 8 surveys were answered by 8 librarians who work in university libraries of 4 Institutions of Higher Education of the country, obtaining: the task of the editorial process of the academic journals that the respondents mostly make is the preliminary review of the material sent; the university library in which they provide their services has encouraged their participation in the editorial processes of institutional journals in more than 50% of the cases. Conclusions: Despite the small number of national librarians who responded to the survey, it is possible to conclude that their experience in the editorial processes of academic journals in Mexico is limited and transitory. However, both the new professional profiles of the librarian for the 21st century and the perception of the respondents warn about the need for those to be incorporated into activities such as editorials in favor of reciprocal benefit."}
{"id":609,"title":"When does the Forename End and the Surname Begin? Saints' Names as Compound Forenames in Spanish","keyword":"Access points; authority control; headings; Hispanophone; names; qualifiers; saints; Spanish","abstract":"While cataloging colonial-era Spanish-language materials, the investigator encountered personal names in which the forename, given in honor of a saint, includes a phrase-like qualifier such as a place name or attribute. In these situations, catalogers occasionally mistake the qualifier as part of the surname. Cataloging rules provide guidance in establishing compound surnames but not so much with forenames. For this article, 28 such forenames were searched in the Library of Congress Name Authority File to identify problematic authorized access points. Familiarity with naming customs in Spanish-speaking societies and with saints' names is needed when creating or revising these access points."}
{"id":610,"title":"Classifying the Imaginary: An Expansion of Library of Congress' Subclass G9930 for Loud Use","keyword":"Library of Congress Classification (LCC); library classification; Class G; cataloging of cartographic materials; map cataloging","abstract":"Class G provides granular classification for most cartographic materials through a well-established and expanded Cuttering system, maps of imaginary places are classified under G9930 which has no formal expansion. With the creation of a collection of imaginary maps at the Texas A&M University Libraries, the lack of expansion under G9930 created access and filing complications. This case study describes the problem that growing a collection under the unexpanded classification system posed and the solution that was found through the creation of an in-house expansion for G9930."}
{"id":611,"title":"The Cataloging of Self-Published Items","keyword":"Self-publishing; descriptive cataloging; surveys; cataloging research; cataloging best practices","abstract":"This article presents the results of a 2015 survey of librarians who catalog self-published items. The survey was conducted in response to the growing popularity of self-publishing and the increasing prevalence of self-published items in libraries. Survey respondents were asked to describe how they are cataloging these items and to provide representative examples of the records they have created. An analysis of both the survey responses and the records is presented, followed by suggestions for best practices for cataloging these items."}
{"id":612,"title":"Strategic Collaborations in Health Sciences Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":613,"title":"Collaboration is Key: Advancing the Academic Health Sciences Library's Mission Through Campus Partnerships Within Library Spaces","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":614,"title":"STRATEGIC COLLABORATIONS IN HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARIES PREFACE","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":615,"title":"Open Collaboration: How Separate Library Systems Harmonized Their Support for Open Access Scholarship","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":616,"title":"From Women-Staffed to Women-Led: Gender and Leadership in Academic Libraries, 1974-2018","keyword":"gender; women in academic libraries; library administration; leadership; literature review","abstract":"This article reviews post-1974 scholarly literature on women's leadership in academic libraries, with the emphasis on the United States. The purpose of this synthesis is to highlight research areas and themes that have significantly expanded the profession's knowledge about gender and its impact at the top administrative level. The article starts with a brief overview of theories of gender and leadership before tracing scholarship on the gendered career patterns singled out in Schiller's work (1974). The article then focuses on additional issues related to gender and library administration, including leadership styles, perceptions of differences between male and female leaders, and the lack of diversity among academic library women directors."}
{"id":617,"title":"The Open Access Movement and the new paradigms in the consumption of scientific information","keyword":"Information Consumption; Open Access Movement; Scientific journals","abstract":"The Open Access Movement with the contribution of Information and Communication Technologies has considerably modified the forms of information consumption. This article aims to outline the ways in which information has been consumed, from the earliest days of civilization to Gutenberg, to the present day, where democratization has been made possible by technology and the adoption of access to information. It emphasizes the forms of transmission of knowledge, the concept of information and, later, enters into the invention of the movable types, realization of Gutenberg, and its importance for the propagation of the produced knowledge, especially in the treatment of the dissemination of studies and research through scientific journals. The role of scientific publishers in the motivations of the Open Access Movement, propelling a new paradigm in information consumption, more accessible and democratic, has been propagated in Brazil by the Brazilian Institute of Information in Science and Technology (IBICT) and by the initiatives of Scientific Electronic Library Online - SciELO and CAPES Portal of Periodicals. Finally, it warns of the care the information consumer must have in the digital age, in which everything becomes more accessible and susceptible to attacks and inversions of values."}
{"id":618,"title":"An archivist in turbulent times: the activity of Aurea Javierre in the Library of the University of Zaragoza during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)","keyword":"Spanish Civil War; Servicio de Lecturas del Soldado; Aurea Javierre; Cuerpo Facultativo de Cuerpo Facultativo de Archiveros; Bibliotecarios y Arqueologos; University Library of Zaragoza","abstract":"The objective of this article is to analyze the trajectory, accidental and transitory, of Aurea Javierre in the University Library of Zaragoza; during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Through various documentary sources, a part of the biography of the turolense archivist virtually unknown is reconstructed, centered on her work organizing the Servicio de Lecturas del Soldado and her collaboration with Javier Lasso de la Vega, Head of Servicio de Archivos, Bibliotecas y Registro de la Propiedad Intelectual, in the adaptation of the Cuerpo Facultativo de Archiveros, Bibliotecarios y Arqueologos to the new administrative structure that arose with the New State."}
{"id":619,"title":"An armorial shield for two queens. A Heraldical binding of the National Library of Spain","keyword":"Heraldic bindings; Spain; 18th century; Maria Amalia de Sajonia; Isabel de Farnesio","abstract":"This work highlights the possibilities of a very specific heraldic source, book bindings, which were especially important between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries, and that can show us numerous heraldic variants, and specifically the representation in them of the queens of Spain during the first half of the 18th century and the study, identification and dating of a heraldic binding with the shields of two queens of Spain, Maria Amalia de Sajonia and Isabel de Farnesio"}
{"id":620,"title":"Preservation state of the sound and audiovisual documents in libraries of research institutes and centers of the National Autonomous University of Mexico","keyword":"Analog preservation; Digital preservation; Sound archive; Audiovisual archive; Research institutes and centers","abstract":"The libraries, like others memory institutions, have the challenge of preserving sound and audiovisual documents recorded on analog carriers and born digital. This task is complex because until now the preservation of print materials has been privileged. However, it offers opportunities for libraries that have not yet started this task. This paper presents the questionnaire results about preservation state in libraries of research institutes and centers of science and humanities of the UNAM. It presents the situation and perspectives of analog and born digital sound and audiovisual collections; the advances in the digitalization and the digital preservation tools used to guarantee the long term permancen of these materials. To conclude, it stablishes a challenges to take in consideration for the libraries."}
{"id":621,"title":"Digital collections of cultural heritage of the Canary Islands: current situation and proposal for action","keyword":"Cultural heritage; Digital libraries; Digital collections; Canary Islands; Evaluation","abstract":"The results obtained in a study carried out between the end of 2015 and the beginning of 2017 on the state of the heritage of the Canary Islands digitized and accessible through the Internet are presented, with a view to proposing a future regional digital library in the field of semantic web technologies. The 87 existing projects are analyzed. Most of them are led by public institutions, but with a clear disconnection between them. Many initiatives are being carried out, but this work highlights the shortcomings that exist. These lead to a clear lack of interoperability between the different initiatives, which prevents many of the projects from participating in major collective platforms such as Hispana or Europeana. It is observed that each administration walks, at a general level, in its own direction and with its own objectives and approaches, it seems that the digital dissemination of its heritage should be more a reflection of its own administrative structure than of the very idiosyncrasy of the heritage published on the network. Solutions are proposed to alleviate these deficiencies and to make a regional digital library of the Canary Islands adapted to other national and international uses a reality."}
{"id":622,"title":"Classification Method in Katip Celebi's Kesfu'z-Zunun","keyword":"Classification; Islamic world; Ottoman Empire; Katip Celebi; Kesfu'z Zunun","abstract":"The conception of the countless beings in the universe individually is a state that transcends the power and potentiality of the human mind. For this reason, the human mind creates classes based on some common characteristics found among the countless beings, and limits and conceives them through these classes. The classification contains within itself the intellectual structure and characteristics of the society in which the classification is made. Classification requires knowing and understanding the classified from different perspectives. This approach, which started in prehistoric societies, has become a sine qua non for the field of philosophy and science and has expanded to a classification system of institutional structure in nowadays archives, and that of the universal information in libraries. This study aims to investigate the concept of classification, to determine its general history in philosophy, science, library and archive, to address the classification studies in the Islamic world and the Ottoman Empire, and particularly explain the classification phenomenon Katip Celebi's bibliographical work, \"\"\"\"Kesfuz-Zunun\"\"\"\". The reasons for choosing Katip Celebi's work as a sample are; the work is one of the main reference sources among written literature within the Ottoman Empire, and especially in the phase of bibliographic research and determination; and while the number of books in the Ottoman libraries was at most five thousand in three libraries, Katip Celebi introduces 14,500 books in Kesfuz-Zunun. This study defends through a descriptive method and document analysis the hypothesis that the classification approach in Katip Celebi's Kesfu-Zunun is significantly influenced by the influence and regime of the Islamic World and the Ottoman Empire. Eventually, this influence can be traced in the main structure of Katip Celebi's bibliographic work, both in its classification of knowledge/science and in its alphabetical order."}
{"id":623,"title":"The Cycle Hero of Rural Children: Librarian on the Bicycle","keyword":"Volunteer library services; public libraries; Bitlis; Turkey","abstract":"In this article gives information about the activity called #pedalingformypubliclibrary between October 1-2, 2016 and July 29-31, 2017 in order to promote public library services and create awareness. Librarian on the Bicycle as a designer of the activity, wandered around Van Lake and distributed books to the village schools in Bitlis province and its districts with the inspiration of Mustafa Guzelgoz, also known as Librarian on the Donkey. He had taken the books to the back of his bicycle with a trailer."}
{"id":624,"title":"Effects of Library on the University and its Environment","keyword":"55th Library Week; libraries and education; academic libraries; next generation libraries; surroundings; Turkey","abstract":"In this study, a short evaluation is made on the effects of the library on the university and its environment about the interview held at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Library within the scope of 55th Library Week."}
{"id":625,"title":"Dose of Criticism","keyword":"Reviews; Turkish librarianship; publishing ethics; scientific ethics","abstract":"Reviews and critics articles add values to the literature in general when the ethical principles are followed. In addition to contributing to the development of academic publishing, it also contributes to reducing the error rate in scientific production processes. Criticism provides useful results when subjective assessment criteria are eliminated. It is important that every academics adheres unconditionally to this criterion which is necessary for the development of Turkish librarianship literature. In this letter, responses are given and criticized to biased criticisms in the review article published in the latest issue of Turkish Librarianship. The mentioned review was written by Erdinc Alaca for the book namely 'Public Libraries: Tendencies and the New Roles from the Past to Future' [TL 33 (1), 71-81]."}
{"id":626,"title":"Public libraries in mid size towns in the state of Amazonas, Brazil","keyword":"Public library; Public library system; Cities of the Amazon; Public policies for libraries; Amazonas; Brazil","abstract":"The work consists in the result of a diagnostic study on public libraries held in the municipalities of Coari, Itacoatiara, Manacapuru, Parintins, Tabatinga and Tefe, located in the state of Amazonas, Brazil. It presents data 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017 that aimed to analyse physical installations, as well as services, frequency of users, professional performance and among other things, the level of interaction of the State system of public libraries with the municipalities. The research of quantitative nature used methodological parameters established by the nucleus of studies and research of the cities of the Brazilian Amazon that seeks to observe and understand the way of living of the citizens between Amazonian cities from Studies of the Urban network. Without dwelling on theoretical aspects of urban geography, it reflects on the six cities considered average in the amazon context and presents a panorama about its municipal public libraries."}
{"id":627,"title":"Brazilian commemorative stamps: a proposal to Knowledge representation","keyword":"Commemorative postage stamp; Librarianship; Knowledge Organization; Philately","abstract":"It considers that the technical standardization for documentary classification and indexing interferes in the quality of the thematic representation service. It develops, as main objective, criteria and a model to thematically represent the Brazilian commemorative postage stamps. It justifies the study by indicating better effectiveness of access to the set of information contained in the postage stamp. It was characterized as an exploratory, bibliographical and documentary research. He has used scientific literature in the areas of Library Science, Information Science and Philately. He identified and recovered this literature through the Reference Database of Periodical Articles in Information Science (BRAPCI), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) and books produced by philatelists. He also made use of the blog of the Correios do Brasil, the respective Issuances of the Brazilian Postal Stamps of 2017 and the Brazilian Stamp Catalog of 2015. The results of the survey indicate that the classification criteria and the indexing model comply its technical role effectively for the representation of the Brazilian commemorative postage stamp. It also concludes that future studies can test the criteria and the model in other genres of postage stamps."}
{"id":628,"title":"Memory-making: a review of the Community Heritage Grant Program 1994-2018","keyword":"Community archives; grant funding; memory-making; local heritage; Australian distributed heritage","abstract":"The Community Heritage Grant Program (CHG) run by the National Library of Australia is an institution in the Australian cultural heritage landscape, providing foundational support to many small organisations who work in community memory-making. In this paper, the author presents the findings of her research into who and what is being funded by the CHG Program, and what the program highlights about community memory-making needs. Drawing from 23 years of public data, this research raises questions about the CHG Program model and its validity and purpose in a changing social and technological environment. Ultimately, the lesson from this study is that more research is required to identify and better understand Australian perspectives of community archives and memory-making."}
{"id":629,"title":"An archive of humanity: the NSW Division of the Australian Red Cross, 1914-2014","keyword":"Australian Red Cross; archives; World War I; history","abstract":"To commemorate its centenary, the NSW Division of the Australian Red Cross decided to donate its archive to the State Library of New South Wales in 2014. The State Library is honoured to be the recipient of these significant and extensive archives. In this article, the authors outline the process the librarians and archivists used to manage the donation and the importance of communication, both internally within the Library, and externally with the volunteers at the Red Cross who had arranged, compiled and cared for the archive. They describe the extent and organisation of the collection, the variety of formats and subjects, its historical significance and how it has been promoted to the State Library's audiences. The authors reflect on how the archive charts the evolution and growth of Australia's longest-running humanitarian organisation and how it contains the records of people who made history, but did not write the history books."}
{"id":630,"title":"Systems and processes of knowledge organization: a conceptual analysis of the Brazilian Information Science literature","keyword":"Knowledge organization systems; Knowledge organization processes; Knowledge organization; Brasil","abstract":"In the terminology interface between Library and Information Science and Knowledge Organization, some terms have gained prominence without their scopes being however sufficiently clear. Considering this framework, we established as objectives to map and systematize the use of the terms knowledge organization systems (KOS) and knowledge organization processes (KOP) in Brazilian journals of Library and Information Science. To do so, we used the methodology of content analysis and used as corpus a set of papers published in Brazilian journals classified with \"\"\"\"Qualis/PeriOdicos\"\"\"\" \"\"\"\"A1\"\"\"\" or \"\"\"\"A2\"\"\"\" that discusses the terms KOS and KOP. The concepts under analysis were discussed based on the following categories defined a posteriori: comparison with other instruments, typologies, theoretical bases, and applications and uses. It was verified that there is still no consensus on the scope of the concept KOS; and that the expression KOP is not yet widely used in the Brazilian literature. The typologies are not yet formally stated. Thesaurus, classification systems, and ontologies are indicated as more common types of KOS, and as common types of KOP classification and indexing, all oriented towards information organization, representation, and retrieval. As a challenge for future works, we think it's possible to enrich the conceptual analysis by the application of onomasiology axis."}
{"id":631,"title":"Study on indexing/tagging and controlled vocabularies in five Spanish newspapers","keyword":"Media libraries; Tagging; Indexing; Journalism; Media; Controlled vocabularies; Spain","abstract":"This research comes from a major issue, knowledge organization at Spanish newspapers, with two main aims. First, the way its contents are analysed, indexed and tagged. Second, the use of controlled vocabularies, its presence, main features and implementation is studied. A survey was conducted among some news librarians from El Pais, El Mundo, ABC, La Vanguardia and Heraldo de Aragon. Some indexing and tagging variations were found, and there is a relation to SEO techniques. Controlled vocabularies are also applied, although there are some differences among those media."}
{"id":632,"title":"Factors affecting the unplanned use behavior of academic libraries users: Towards an axial coding pattern","keyword":"User studies; Academic libraries; Grounded theory; Information-seeking behaviour; Unplanned behaviour; Unplanned behaviour coding pattern","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify and design the axial coding pattern of the factors affecting the unplanned use behavior of users of the academic libraries and information centers. Design/methodology/approach The study as an applied research with a qualitative approach employed the grounded theory. The data collection tool was a deep and semi-structured interview. The interviews data were analyzed and coded during three stages of open, axial and selective coding using the MAXQDA 10 qualitative analysis software. The research population consisted of faculty members and experts in three areas of library and information science, management and psychology. Using the combined targeted sampling method (targeted and then the snowball), 12 subjects were selected as the sample size. Findings According to the research findings, the factors affecting the unplanned behavior of users in the use of academic libraries resources and services were identified as factors related to technology, environmental factors, information resources, information services, human resources, individual features, time position factor, cultural factors and social factors. Accordingly, the axial coding pattern of this type of behaviors was designed. Research limitations/implications The research limitations include the lack of theoretical basis related to the unplanned behavior issue in the field of library and information science and the lack of full familiarity of most of the experts in the field of library and information science with this topic. These factors lead to the necessity of explaining the subject under discussion. Originality/value The unplanned behavior of clients can be utilized to persuade users to use the information resources and library services so that the costs spent on their preparation and collection will be justifiable. The current research addressed this aspect of the unplanned information-seeking behavior."}
{"id":633,"title":"MERCOSUR National Libraries: a webometric study on their institutional websites","keyword":"MERCOSUR; National libraries; Webometrics; Webometrics indicators","abstract":"Objective It was analyzed the performance of the institutional websites of the national libraries of Mercosur by means of webometrics indicators: size of website. luminosity, visibility and the web impact factor with natural logarithm. Method. It was about a descriptive research with a quantitative approach. Results. The results show that of the 12 countries belonging to his trade bloc, nine have their own websites. As the results webometric the national libraries that main highlights were the Brazil and Chile, being the Brazil is among the top 3 positions in four indicators analyzed and the Chile in three indicators. Still on the results, both countries are the ones with impact factor on the web, classified as high. It was noted that the website of Peru's national library presented low performance into all indicators, being positioned between the last three placed. Conclusion The use of webometric indicators showed that the websites of these institutions can serve as a source of information, to study their influence, and their impact on the web, which are associated with the information and content offered on the network."}
{"id":634,"title":"Information competence: the librarian and the process of defining information needs","keyword":"ACRL standards; Information competence; Informational needs; Librarians in Northeast Brazil","abstract":"Objetive. It is a Master's research clipping developed at the Graduate Program in Information Science from the Federal University of Bahia (PPGCI / UFBA). The research addresses the information literacy of library science course graduates in northeastern Brazil. To achieve this, outlined as general objective to analyze the information competence of graduates of Library Science course in the Northeast of Brazil, specifically sought to characterize the mentioned graduates of the 2004-2014 period and verify the ability of graduates to set information needs. This is a descriptive research with survey method (survey), combining quantitative and qualitative approaches. Methodology. The data collection instrument was the Survey questionnaire, prepared in accordance with the Standards of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) and in the light of literature, The population of this research are the graduates nine higher education institutions (HEIs) federal housing the course of librarianship, however, the sample consisted of 237 participants. Results. Data were organized in five thematic categories, however, this study analyzed will be the first two categories. Conclusions. It follows, therefore, that in general the graduates have acquired throughout their training skills that are essential to their professional practice, however, there are aspects to be improved."}
{"id":635,"title":"The insertion and implementation of a scientific Library in Information Science: Some considerations about the Harvester in Library and Information Science - HILIS","keyword":"Collections development; Digital scientific library; Information Science; Metadata - Letters; Open access journals; Open Harvester System","abstract":"Objetive. This study aims to discuss the insertion and implementation of a Open Access digital scientific journal library for Information Science and related fields, with global coverage, using the Open Harvester System and OAI-PMH possibilities. For such concepts were planned concepts about the Acesso livre, Open Archive Initiative - Protocol for Metadata Harvesting, Public Knowledge Project and its software Open Journal Systems and Open Harvester System. Methodology. As methodological contribution the qualitative, exploratory, action research and bibliographic points-of-view were used, attempting to describe and justify the data providers (journals) and service server configuration (digital scientific library) selection, named \"\"\"\"Harvester in Library and Information Science (HiLIS)\"\"\"\". Results. As results were presented the systematics and politics of collection development, the characterization of HiLIS and its configuration regarding data input, grouping of Dublin Core, MARC, MODS and ETD-MS element metadata, and the collection's characteristics and the information recovery modes. Conclusion. The final considerations discuss some improvements to be implemented and future measurement studies for the knowledge produced in Information Science."}
{"id":636,"title":"Innovative approaches to teaching and learning in library and information science Introduction","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":637,"title":"Didactic trends in LIS education and their reflection in curricula design","keyword":"Library and information science education; higher education; learning; teaching; pedagogical innovation; study programme","abstract":"The information disciplines are rapidly developing and that development brings twofold challenge for library and information science (LIS) education; in terms of delivering the content, and in terms of the content itself. The former means that, as with any other discipline, it needs to implement new technologies and didactic approaches to provide its students with better learning experiences, greater retention of knowledge, and skills for rapidly changing and challenging labour market. The latter means that LIS education needs to train its students to understand how technical and social changes affect diverse information ecologies and successfully work in such environments. To address these ideas this paper aims to investigate how trends in LIS education are identified, implemented and evaluated in the LIS study programmes, both in terms of technology used for teaching, and in terms of teaching methods. The methodology used to address the research questions and objectives consisted of a literature review of the topic, a content analysis of LIS curricula from a sample of eight European universities that offer education in the LIS field, and an interview study with programme directors from the respective universities. The results have shown that there is a strong and positive culture of innovation in the LIS field that derives from the identity of the discipline and its natural inclination towards responding promptly to social and technical changes. Diverse didactic methods are applied in the analysed study programmes with an aim to offer a more flexible, authentic and individually tailored learning experience. There are obstacles in implementing innovations, and they usually arise from a mismatch between efforts to innovate and how university policies and procedure support those efforts. Another significant obstacle is the general learning culture of a country."}
{"id":638,"title":"The impact of MOOCs on library and information science education","keyword":"Academic libraries; MOOCs; pedagogy; teaching innovations","abstract":"This paper reviews recent literature on massive open online courses (MOOCs) and their impact on Library and Information Science (LIS) education, describing the features and types of MOOCs, as well as their disruptive nature, pedagogical impact and use in traditional classroom settings. Concerns with high dropout rates and the lack of a business model for MOOCs are reflected in the literature by a shift in the research focus from the innovative features of MOOCs to their more practical elements. The paper provides a list of MOOCs in LIS and related topics, although most of these are not currently available for enrolment. As in other disciplines, a large and rapid increase in the number of MOOCs available during the early 2010s has since been followed by a decline in the number of MOOCs offered. The article also analyses the role of academic libraries in relation to MOOCs."}
{"id":639,"title":"Does informal peer learning stimulate acquisition and development of ICT skills?","keyword":"ICT skills; internet skills; informal learning; peer learning; LIS students; developing countries; Bangladesh","abstract":"The main objective of this study is to find out from which sources university students obtain their information and communication technology (ICT) skills, and the role of informal peer learning in this process. The results of the survey indicate that peer learning is regarded as the most important source for acquiring ICT skills among the Library and Information Science (LIS) students. Learning with YouTube, manuals, and handbooks was rated next most important, leaving the formal ICT courses of the university in third place. This study makes a contribution by introducing a process model of informal peer learning and describing each stage of the process from the triggers to the effects. The study also reveals the advantages of informal peer learning over other learning sources. Based on the findings, recommendations are made to LIS schools to incorporate peer learning into their courses and to university libraries to facilitate students' informal learning activities."}
{"id":640,"title":"Teaching \"\"\"\"between\"\"\"\": Reflections on learning inter-organizational collaboration","keyword":"Inter-organizational collaboration; service learning; youth services; public libraries","abstract":"How can we teach inter-organizational collaboration? Reflecting on series of experimental library and information science courses taught from 2011-2015, the Youth Services Community Engagement courses grew out of an IMLS-funded grant focused on innovative services to youth. The course required servicelearning experiences in organizations other than libraries; preparing students for effective youth advocacy through inter-organizational collaboration emerged as a learning outcome. Reflections on the iterative design of this service-learning approach working between libraries and community organizations explore how student input influenced course development, including learning outcomes. This reflection highlights the need for more research in library and information science (LIS) on connections and disconnections between public libraries and community organizations."}
{"id":641,"title":"The use of Open Badges in library and information science education in Estonia","keyword":"Open Badges; digital badges; credentials; assessment; library and information science; higher education; educational technology","abstract":"This paper discusses the planning and implementation of Open Badges in library and information science education at Tallinn University in order to foster and personalise student learning. The first part of the paper gives an overview of the concept and nature of Open Badges through a review of literature, the second describes the use of Open Badges in the Study Area of Information Sciences of the School of Digital Technologies at Tallinn University. The course used four types of open badges in the assessment process: basic knowledge badges, advanced knowledge badges, skill based badges and level based badges. Open Badges were directly linked to the learning outcomes and formal grading system of the course. Based on recent experience, it can be said that Open Badges are valuable tools in the assessment process which will give a more holistic picture of educational achievement of the learner. Multiple learning pathways within the course provided learners opportunities to choose their personal learning path according to their personal learning goals, learning style, interests and other preferences. Open Badges also allowed to recognize 'soft skills' or literacies. Open Badges could be also a useful tool to assess students' information literacies in different contexts."}
{"id":642,"title":"Supporting reflection in the MLIS through a professionally-oriented capstone module","keyword":"Professional development; reflective practice; librarians; library education; capstone","abstract":"Reflective practice is increasingly viewed in the LIS professions as a valuable means of improving workplace performance and encouraging creative problem-solving, while also empowering individual practitioners with a greater sense of professional identity, confidence and self-efficacy. However, the question of how to inculcate critical engagement with professional issues and support professional identity development and socialization among LIS students during their professional training has proved challenging. This paper reports on a unique capstone module in an MLIS programme that incorporates multiple opportunities for students to critically analyse and reflect on professional and personal issues that contribute to their desired career pathway and professional identity development."}
{"id":643,"title":"The use of online promotional videos in Spanish academic libraries","keyword":"Videos; Promotion; University libraries; Spain","abstract":"The results of the collection and analysis of 87 online promotional videos from 45 Spanish university libraries are presented, using a 11-field record. The general study covers aspects such as the titles of the videos, location, years of publication, duration, technical resources, contents, etc. and it has allowed to classify them and to obtain conclusions on the purpose of these videos, their usefulness, model of library that they reflect, etc."}
{"id":644,"title":"Career Path Movement: Perspectives About Transitioning Between Library Environments","keyword":"career path; academic libraries; public libraries; special libraries","abstract":"An MLIS program prepares librarians to work in a variety of library environments since the foundations of librarianship offer universal application. Transitioning between different library environments may not be a career option for everyone; however, there are librarians who have worked in multiple library settings. Librarians who participated in a 2016 national survey were provided an opportunity to share their perspectives and experiences about career path mobility. These anonymous responses offer best practices and advice to help decide if a move is right for you and offer tips for a successful transition into a different library environment."}
{"id":645,"title":"Agile Project Management in Libraries: Creating Collaborative, Resilient, Responsive Organizations","keyword":"Agile project management; organizational change; collection development; teamwork; collaboration","abstract":"Libraries must continually adapt to meet the ever-changing needs of users. Doing so requires the ability to be flexible and respond quickly. This is a case study of how The George Washington University Libraries rethought its approach to collection development using a cross-functional, team-based strategy that leveraged the benefits of Agile project management. Adopting an Agile approach to collection development maximized the impact of the library's financial resources and enabled staff to develop new skills. This project underscores the value of collaboration, agility, and experimentation in libraries."}
{"id":646,"title":"DATA PRIVACY AND ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: NON-PII, PII, AND LIBRARIANS' REFLECTIONS (PART 1)","keyword":"academic libraries; data use; Personally Identifiable Information (PII); non-Personally Identifiable Information (non-PII); assessment","abstract":"In this editorial, we discuss the benefits and challenges of working with library data that contains non-Personally Identifiable Information. Despite not containing identifiable information, non-PII data can still be analyzed and used to inform decision making. We are presently using several non-PII data points to inform decision-making in our library: Gate Count, Book Checkouts, Customer Searches, Search Terms Reports, Article and Abstract Downloads, Customer Service Interactions, and One Question Surveys. While non-PII data can inform decision-making in libraries, we have found this type of data to be limited in the ways we outline in this editorial."}
{"id":647,"title":"STRATEGIES FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL PUBLISH AND READ AGREEMENTS IN NORTH AMERICA","keyword":"read and publish; publish and read; library consortia; big deals; Plan S; cOAlition S; OA2020; open access; OA; transformative agreements; transitional agreements","abstract":"Publish and Read agreements between publishers and consortia are leading the way to an open access publishing future. Although these types of agreements are just beginning to be made in North America, it is expected that many universities and consortia will move in this direction in the next few years. Some characteristics of these types of agreements are included along with some of the policies, structural issues and data needs to be successful. The open access publishing program of Cambridge University Press highlights the goal of one press to change their publishing to an open access future."}
{"id":648,"title":"BRIDGING THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN IT AND LIS IN MANAGEMENT EDUCATION","keyword":"LIS education; IT education","abstract":"With the reduced number of free-standing library schools, one common model places IT students and LIS students within the same unit. Doing so raises questions about how to teach management. IT students will most likely work in revenue generating organizations while most libraries have assured continuing funding. IT organizations normally provide less job security but also offer greater economic opportunities. Librarians have less risk of being fired, but salary gains are more limited. IT students seeking a master's degree usually need technical competencies for admission while LIS students get admitted from all disciplines without any prior courses in library science. LIS students with a liberal arts degree are better prepared for the complexities of management. Most MLIS librarians will have management responsibilities. IT students may not. Finally, IT is disproportionately male while LIS is a female profession. The column concludes with some ways to provide adequate management education to both groups."}
{"id":649,"title":"COLLABORATION ACROSS BORDERS, OR PIIRIDE-ULENE KOOSTOO: ESTONIANS AND AMERICANS WORKING TOGETHER TOWARDS ACCESSIBLE ARCHIVAL COLLECTIONS","keyword":"access; archives; collaboration; discoverability; international; libraries; metadata; multilingual; staffing","abstract":"A collaborative project to improve global description and thus discovery of library material is shared and analyzed after a decade of activity. The Immigration History Research Center Archives and the National Archives of Estonia work together to arrange and describe archival collections, utilizing the assets of the two different institution. This project recognizes that the unique research material located in Minnesota holds importance to patrons in many countries, are a result of cultural and informational migration, and that access to this multilingual source material relies on robust description. The article provides the project's context, and describes its administration."}
{"id":650,"title":"Evaluating national library mission statements in Ibero-America","keyword":"Planning; Websites; Mission statement; IBERO-America; National libraries; Functions","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review the websites of 22 national libraries in Ibero-America to determine whether and how effectively they display these organisations' mission statements, as well as any convergence/divergence among these texts. Design/methodology/approach A review was conducted of the national library websites of ABINIA's 22 members to locate their respective mission statements. The statements identified were analysed and evaluated against the positioning and presence criteria and wording proposed by experts. Findings Website content clearly attests to national libraries' eagerness to publicise their mission statements, which are readily accessible in most cases. Their functions are represented to a more or less standard pattern. Most are portrayed as institutions responsible for custodying, enriching, preserving and disseminating their countries' cultural legacy. Other purposes mentioned include the promulgation of and accessibility to the heritage custodied. Practical implications The paper may prove useful for professional librarians involved in drafting or revising their organisation's mission statement in the wake of changing circumstances or on the occasion of the formulation of a new strategic plan. Originality/value Of the very short number of analyses of libraries' mission statements published to date, none discusses national libraries. This is the very first study of national library mission statement in Ibero-America. It forms part of a line of research dealing with national library mission statements defined and available on institutional websites for countries anywhere in the world."}
{"id":651,"title":"Libraries as bureaucracies: a SWOT analysis","keyword":"Sociology; Agile; Libraries; Organizational management; Bureaucracy; Critical librarianship","abstract":"Purpose Bureaucracy in libraries is typically presented in terms of six banal characteristics originally identified by the historian Max Weber at the turn of the twentieth century. In some cases, bureaucracy in libraries is seen as a system that might be undone. These characterizations underestimate the power of bureaucracy as a force external and intrinsic to libraries. The purpose of this paper is to reintroduce the topic of libraries as bureaucracies such that library practitioners can identify, question and reform aspects of bureaucracy in libraries. Design/methodology/approach A review of literature from the library field and from the social sciences is presented in the framework of a SWOT analysis, such that readers can see bureaucracy in libraries for its strengths and weaknesses, as well as in regards to its external opportunities and threats. Findings Bureaucracy is a largely misunderstood and overlooked topic, in all disciplines, including library science. Generally, bureaucracy is presented as a negative and ineffective system operating in the public sector only, though bureaucracies serve many positive purposes and functions in all aspects of society. Bureaucracy cannot be dismantled, though opportunities exist to eliminate its less desirable aspects and effects. In some ways, libraries exemplify bureaucratic thinking, yet in webs, libraries are poised to offset or challenge the harmful effects of bureaucracy in all other aspects of society. Originality/value Bureaucracy is seldom considered in library research or in other fields. As such, it is a grossly misunderstood subject. This extensively research paper synthesizes the literature that does exist on the topic, and expands upon it using theory from the social sciences. As such, this paper stands to begin a discussion about how libraries can restructure and respond to change."}
{"id":652,"title":"A bibliometric services workshop for subject librarians","keyword":"Bibliometrics; Altmetrics; Citation analysis; Library services; Workshop; Peer-to-peer training","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to report on the development and analysis of an internal bibliometric services workshop for subject librarians. Primary goals of the workshop were to create an opportunity for collegial knowledge and skill sharing, and to identify discipline specific gaps and future support requirements. Design/methodology/approach Two campus librarians who typically offer bibliometric support services used pre- and post-surveys to plan and assess the workshop for subject liaison librarians. Findings Subject librarians from across the university expressed interest in developing bibliometric support services. The 12 workshop participants (30 percent of subject librarians) support diverse areas including the humanities, social sciences, life sciences, education and outreach, and the school of business. Post-workshop survey respondents highlighted the contextualization of available measures and the appropriate application of metrics in different disciplines to be the most helpful topics covered. Finally, while the institution subscribes to several citation analysis databases, more familiarity with Google Scholar citations was requested to address user needs and preferences across the various disciplines. Most participants expressed interest in attending additional workshops. Originality/value This study showcases the experience of campus librarians working together across academic schools and disciplines to respond to the increasing demand for bibliometric and scholarly impact support services. While services such as citation analysis have typically been siloed in specific job descriptions or subject areas within the library, these are service areas that can benefit from internal library-collaboration opportunities and knowledge sharing."}
{"id":653,"title":"Extending McKinsey's 7S model to understand strategic alignment in academic libraries","keyword":"Strategy; Academic libraries; Alignment; Strategic alignment; Keywords; Library","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to conceptualise the issues of alignment for changing academic libraries by using and extending McKinsey's 7S model. Design/methodology/approach Theoretical work was conducted to consider and extend the 7S model for the situation of academic libraries. Empirical data were then used to confirm the value of these extensions and suggest further changes. The data to support the analysis were drawn from 33 interviews with librarians, library and non-library academics and experts, and a survey of UK library staff. Findings In the academic library context, the 7S model can be usefully extended to include three library functions (stuff, space and services) and users. It can also include institutional influences and stakeholders, and aspects of the external environment or situation, including suppliers and allies. The revised model then provides a useful framework within which data about library change can be analysed. Perceived barriers to successful performance fit the model and enable the identification of seven challenges of alignment. Research limitations/implications The resulting model has potential applications such as in the structuring analysis of academic library performance, mapping future directions of development and for exploring variations across the sector and internationally. Practical implications The revised model can be used by practitioners to think through their own strategic position and to act to shape their future, in the light of seven major areas of alignment. Originality/value The paper extends a well-known model used in strategy, to produce a more comprehensive, sector-specific analytic tool."}
{"id":654,"title":"An evaluation of community-managed libraries in Liverpool","keyword":"Library services; Public libraries; Community-managed libraries; Library provision; Library support; Liverpool libraries","abstract":"Purpose Community libraries now constitute a significant proportion of library provision in the UK; however, there is relatively little research on how the transfer to this model has affected those libraries and the wider balance of provision. The purpose of this paper is to broaden the discourse and understanding about the impact of changing libraries to community models. Design/methodology/approach The paper provides a qualitative evaluation of all the libraries transferred to community-managed models within a large city council region in the UK. Structured research visits were made to appraise each library. These are discussed in the context of published literature and data, both specific to the study area and nationally. Findings Transferring the management of libraries to community organisations is often reactive and perceived with negative associations. This study uncovers increases in use and diversification of services following transfer; however, support from the local authority and the previous experience of managing organisations are significant factors. The paper also reveals how the successful transfer of a library to a community organisation led to more being moved out of local authority control, but that the support they receive from the local authority can be inconsistent between them. Originality/value The paper provides a study of community-managed libraries across a large city council area, affording an in-depth understanding of their impact on overall provision over one region. It will be of value to those involved in library management and service provision at both local and strategic levels, including local authorities and community groups considering library transfer."}
{"id":655,"title":"Project management in higher education: a grounded theory case study","keyword":"Academic libraries; Project and portfolio management; Grounded theory case study","abstract":"Purpose This paper analyzes project and portfolio management within a major research library, while it was undergoing a complete physical renovation and reinvention of programs and services. This is a complex, almost 100-million-dollar undertaking that implemented a project management (PM) methodology known as portfolio management. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the implementation and management of this process and provide a brief overview on project and portfolio management as a discipline. Additionally, it provides strengths and weaknesses as well as recommendations when implementing PM. Design/methodology/approach The analysis uses a qualitative research methodology case study with a theoretical foundation of inductive grounded theory. The case study is based primarily on seven interviews of project managers who are involved with the project. It also uses document analysis to assist in triangulating the findings and provide a contextual overview of a complex process. A number of themes emerged into overall categories and findings. Findings The key takeaways were the perceived strengths and weaknesses of the process. The strengths were improved communication and transparency, improved organization and documentation and formal decision-making process and resource allocation. The weaknesses were the hammer and the nail problem, the tools and paperwork, rigidity and the lack of agility within the process. This study also describes the process in detail and gives recommendations for improving the methods implemented in similar circumstances. Originality/value This paper analyzes strategic management concepts from an empirical grounded theory approach and real-world perspective with key recommendations."}
{"id":656,"title":"Information science's contributions towards emerging open evaluation practices","keyword":"Competencies; Open science; Co-evaluation; Evaluation research; Information research; Participatory methods","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss emerging practices in open evaluation, namely, the concept of co-evaluation and how research on evaluation developed within information science can contribute to enhance stakeholders and citizens' involvement in open science. Design/methodology/approach A meta-evaluative and transdisciplinary approach - directed toward the intersection between information science, evaluation, competences management, sustainability transitions management and participatory methodologies - provided the basis for the identification and subsequent reflection on the levels of stakeholder participation embedded into ISO 16439's (2014) methods for assessing the impact of libraries and on the domains and competences to be mobilized for (co)evaluation. The contributions of Engaged 2020 Action Catalogue, as well as several taxonomies of evaluator competences and the Council of Europe's (2016) conceptual model of competences for a democratic culture were particularly relevant for this (re)construction process. Findings Two results of the line of research carried out since 2012 at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities of the Universidade NOVA de Lisboa (Portugal) can significantly contribute to improve stakeholders' participation in Open Science: ISO 16439's systematization of methods and procedures for assessing the impact of libraries and the (co-)evaluation competency framework. Originality/value This paper presents the transdisciplinary concept of co-evaluation and examines the current epistemological challenges to science by analyzing the general tendency to openness through the lens of research on evaluation and participatory methods developed within information science."}
{"id":657,"title":"Investigating first-generation students' perceptions of library personnel: A case study from the Penn State University Libraries","keyword":"Cultural capital; Focus groups; Undergraduate; Ithaka; First generation; Library personnel","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the perceived role of library personnel in supporting first-generation students at Penn State University Libraries, and also how students' perceptions of library personnel change over time, and the various experiences that influenced their changes in perception. Design/methodology/approach This study employed focus groups to solicit input from first-generation students. A four-step team-based approach to qualitative coding process was developed including the development of a codebook informed by common themes and concepts drawn from the literature. Findings Findings indicate that operating from a deficit of library cultural capital often results in low awareness of available services and changes in perception are more influenced by personal exploration than limited interactions with personnel. Further, while currently employed interventions are well targeted, opportunities exist for enhancing efforts. Research limitations/implications As this is a case study, the findings are not generalizable. Per conducting only four focus groups, the experiences of participants may not represent the typical scope of personnel-related interactions. Originality/value This study adds to the limited body of evidence that first-generation students' struggle from a deficit of library-related cultural capital."}
{"id":658,"title":"Usage, captures, mentions, social media and citations of LIS highly cited papers: an altmetrics study","keyword":"Library and information science; Altmetrics","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the usage, captures, mentions, social media and citations of highly cited papers of Library and information science (LIS). Design/methodology/approach This study is quantitative research that was conducted using scientometrics and altmetrics indicators. The research sample consists of LIS classic papers. The papers contain highly cited papers of LIS that are introduced by Google Scholar. The research data have been gathered from Google Scholar, Scopus and Plum Analytics Categories. The data analysis has been done by Excel and SPSS applications. Findings The data indicate that among the highly cited articles of LIS, the highest score regarding the usage, captures, mentions and social media and the most abundance of citations belong to Citation advantage of open access articles and Usage patterns of collaborative tagging systems. Based on the results of Spearman statistical tests, there is a positive significant correlation between Google Scholar Citations and all studied indicators. However, only the correlation between Google Scholar Citations with capture metrics (p-value = 0.047) and citation metrics (p-value = 0.0001) was statistically significant. Originality/value Altmetrics indicators can be used as complement traditional indicators of Scientometrics to study the impact of papers. Therefore, the Altmetrics knowledge of LIS researchers and experts and practicing new studies in this field will be very important."}
{"id":659,"title":"Revision of an academic library user experience survey","keyword":"Validity; Users","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explain how an academic library's Student Experience Survey was revised and improved based on available research on survey design methodology and piloting efforts. Thus, it aims to contribute existing literature on library assessment and survey methodology by addressing issues of planning and coordinating assessment. The paper also provides a guideline on the survey revision process for existing instruments. Design/methodology/approach The library assessment coordinator collaborated with Assessment Coordinator Advisory Committee (AC2) to revise and improve the survey. The revision process started with adding suggested items and constructing new items based on library assessment planning survey administered to library faculty previously. Regular monthly meetings were held with the committee to facilitate the revision process. Multiple facets of the survey implementation were revised including wording, content, order and format of the items, response scales and survey distribution. Each facet was addressed based on available research on survey methodology and cross-checked with the committee members. Findings The revised 2018 University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Libraries Student Experience Survey consists of a total of nine items with response matrices, single choice response format and open-ended response format to measure students' satisfaction, need and their use of the various library resources and services. The changes made to the survey are grouped into three categories: wording and content, response categories and scaling and design, font and layout. The revision process of the UIC Libraries Student Experience Survey can serve as an example for academic or other types of libraries that wish to track and report their impact regularly. Originality/value The UIC Libraries Student Experience Survey provides evidence that careful revision and piloting as well as obtaining relevant stakeholder buy-in to the process lead to build effective survey tools."}
{"id":660,"title":"Evaluating library service quality of University of Kashmir: a LibQUAL plus survey","keyword":"Evaluation; India; Academic libraries; LibQUAL; Library service quality (LSQ); Zone of tolerance (ZoT)","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the library service quality (LSQ) of University of Kashmir from the users' perspectives based on the LibQUAL+ model approach. Design/methodology/approach The survey used the LibQUAL+ model to evaluate service quality (SQ) of Allama Iqbal Library (AIL), University of Kashmir, Srinagar (India). The data were collected from library users by administering the LibQUAL+ questionnaire in a printed format. Findings It has been revealed that AIL has succeeded in satisfying the minimum expectations of its users but could not meet the customers' desired expectations that make them delighted. Library as Place (LP) and Information Control (IC) are the most satisfied dimensions of SQ of AIL, whereas Affect of Service (AS) is the least satisfied dimension. LP is the most desired dimension amongst LibQUAL+ dimensions. All LibQUAL+ items were found to be lying inside the zone of tolerance (ZoT). Further, Library is secure and peaceful place for study, learning and research (LP-21) was found as most important service item as per users' desired expectations, while Library staff shows dependability in handling users' service problems (AS-9) is marked as the least desired item. Originality/value Only a few studies have been carried out to evaluate the SQ of Indian university libraries as far as the LibQUAL+ model is concerned. Therefore, the findings of present survey will help to understand how far library has reached in satisfying users' expectations as well as the areas or dimensions where it needs to improve."}
{"id":661,"title":"Extracting and prioritizing knowledge risk components by considering the knowledge map: Case study of industrial organization","keyword":"Knowledge map; Knowledge risk; Knowledge risk management","abstract":"Purpose This paper aims to identify knowledge risk components. The present research also tends to determine the relationship between knowledge risk components, the importance of each component and the final ranking of components. Design/methodology/approach This is applied research regarding type, as well as being a descriptive, analytical study regarding performance; it is done according to the opinion of experts. Library studies are applied to extract knowledge risk components. After extracting components, components were screened using the interview technique. In addition, network analytical process method has been used for considering the interrelationship of components and determining their values. Findings After making the required analysis and studies, a total of 17 knowledge risk components were identified in four clusters. The four clusters include knowledge cluster, knowledge map cluster, organization cluster and expert cluster. It is to be noted that the extracted components are prioritized in each cluster. In the regarded case study, different parts of the organization have been evaluated in terms of exposure to knowledge risk. Originality/value Identifying the knowledge risk components enables the organization for moving toward the implementation of the knowledge management system and informing the organization in connection with risk aversion. In fact, such components provide the chance for the organization to identify risks inherent in each department of any organization and develop the necessary measures to reduce the risk in risky areas."}
{"id":662,"title":"Library in 3D virtual world: a critical review","keyword":"Second life; Web 2; 0; Virtual world; Web-based services; 3D environment","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of the present study is to explore the possibility of introducing a 3D environment in the library by reviewing current literature and to provide a good understanding of different purposes of using this immersive environment. Design/methodology/approach The present paper is a narrative account of libraries' presence in the virtual world in combination with an overview of how libraries respond to the 3D environment. Relevant data for the review paper have been collected from library websites, books, journal articles, interview, etc. Findings The study found purposive involvement of libraries in this immersive environment which indicates that users use this exciting 3D medium to satisfy their information requirement. Research limitations/implications The paper basically considers publications containing observations of broader research community in the relevant field and contents in websites dealing with virtual world and outlines the major features as discussed in available documents. The review study infers that the implementation of 3D project in libraries requires a mindset for the specific approach, from the end of both librarians and users, together with involvement of funds. Therefore, a library may start with a beta project and observe the effectiveness from the users' perspective before embarking on a full-fledged project. Originality/value With numerous examples, as evident from publications and websites, the current review study makes an attempt to improve the understanding of librarians towards informed selection of projected purposes to be integrated with the virtual world from library perspective. The study also presents different approaches of libraries motivating users in the virtual world that other libraries may follow while considering their 3D library project."}
{"id":663,"title":"Online Ticketed-Passes: A Mid-Tech Leap in What Libraries Are For","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":664,"title":"50 Years of ITAL/JLA: A Bibliometric Study of Its Major Influences, Themes, and Interdisplinarity","keyword":"","abstract":"Over five decades, Information Technology and Libraries (and its predecessor, the Journal of Library Automation) has influenced research and practice in the library and information science technology. From its inception on, the journal has been consistently ranked as one of the superior publications in the profession and a trendsetter for all types of librarians and researchers. This research examines ITAL using a citation analysis of all 878 peer-reviewed feature articles published over the journal's 51 volumes. Impactful authors, articles, publications, and themes from the journal's history are identified. The findings of this study provide insight into the history of ITAL and potential topics of interest to ITAL authors and readership."}
{"id":665,"title":"Weathering the Twitter Storm: Early Uses of Social Media as a Disaster Response Tool for Public Libraries During Hurricane Sandy","keyword":"","abstract":"After a disaster, news reports and online platforms often document the swift response of public libraries supporting their communities. Despite current scholarship focused on social media in disasters, early uses of social media as an extension of library services require further scrutiny. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recognized Hurricane Sandy as one of the earliest U.S. disasters in which first responders used social media. This study specifically examines early uses of Twitter by selected public libraries as an information tool during Sandy's aftermath. Results can inform uses of social media in library response to future disasters."}
{"id":666,"title":"Good Night, Good Day, Good Luck: Applying Topic Modeling to Chat Reference Transcripts","keyword":"","abstract":"This article presents the results of a pilot project that tested the application of algorithmic topic modeling to chat reference conversations. The outcomes for this project included determining if this method could be used to identify the most common chat topics in a semester and whether these topics could inform library services beyond chat reference training. After reviewing the literature, four topic modeling algorithms were successfully implemented using Python code: (1) LDA, (2) phrase-LDA, (3) DMM, and (4) NMF. Analysis of the top ten topics from each algorithm indicated that LDA, phrase-LDA, and NMF show the most promise for future analysis on larger sets of data (from three or more semesters) and for examining different facets of the data (fall versus spring semester, different time of day, just the patron side of the conversation)."}
{"id":667,"title":"Information Security in Libraries: Examining the Effects of Knowledge Transfer","keyword":"","abstract":"Libraries in the United States handle sensitive patron information, including personally identifiable information and circulation records. With libraries providing services to millions of patrons across the U.S., it is important that they understand the importance of patron privacy and how to protect it. This study investigates how knowledge transferred within an online cybersecurity education affects library employee information security practices. The results of this study suggest that knowledge transfer does have a positive effect on library employee information security and risk management practices."}
{"id":668,"title":"Wikidata: From \"\"\"\"an\"\"\"\" Identifier to \"\"\"\"the\"\"\"\" Identifier","keyword":"","abstract":"Library catalogues may be connected to the linked data cloud through various types of thesauri. For name authority thesauri in particular I would like to suggest a fundamental break with the current distributed linked data paradigm: to make a transition from a multitude of different identifiers to using a single, universal identifier for all relevant named entities, in the form of the Wikidata identifier. Wikidata (https://wikidata.org ) seems to be evolving into a major authority hub that is lowering barriers to access the web of data for everyone. Using the Wikidata identifier of notable entities as a common identifier for connecting resources has significant benefits compared to traversing the ever-growing linked data cloud. When the use of Wikidata reaches a critical mass, for some institutions, Wikidata could even serve as an authority control mechanism."}
{"id":669,"title":"From Anderson to ORDAC: A History of Bibliographic Policy Discussion in Australia","keyword":"Bibliographic policy; cataloguing; classification; standards; history; Australia","abstract":"This article presents a history of national bibliographic policy discussion in Australia, from the turn of the twentieth century to the present day, assessing the contribution this discussion has made to the development of international bibliographic standards. In earlier times, various factors worked against progress towards standardisation and policy innovation, including the extant Anglo-American codes and inherited bibliographic conventions, the difficulties of establishing a national cataloguing agency, and the tyranny of distance experienced by national cataloguing committees. In the mid-twentieth century, Australian cataloguers became more involved in international bibliographic developments, but it was the advent of Machine Readable Cataloguing (MARC) cataloguing in Australia, in the 1970s and 1980s, that gave them a much stronger voice both within and outside the country, as records became much more sharable. Tensions between institutional and individual cataloguing views were eased through the establishment of the Australian Committee on Cataloguing, which represented both, while a broader level of engagement was successfully fostered by the Cataloguers Sections of the Library Association of Australia. This engagement has weakened in recent times, but this is symptomatic of a more general trend towards the globalisation of cataloguing and metadata, whereby national policy discussions are less relevant than are discussions in particular domains."}
{"id":670,"title":"Emotional Intelligence, Library use, and Academic Achievement of University Students","keyword":"Emotional intelligence; university library; library anxiety; information literacy; Pakistan","abstract":"This paper, based on survey research, explores the association between emotional intelligence, library-use and academic achievement (GPA) among undergraduate university students in Pakistan. Participants (N = 725) from the three different types of universities in Peshawar, Pakistan, namely University of Peshawar, University of Engineering and Technology, and University of Agriculture, responded to the Schutte's Emotional Intelligence scale and questions of library-use. Prior to the analysis, reliability of scale and normality of data were tested using SPSS (v.20). Results revealed that students with comparatively higher emotional intelligence score frequently visited their university library. A positive significant relationship was found between emotion& intelligence and academic achievement (GPA) of these students. The researchers propose five levels of emotional intelligence on the basis of mean score and standard deviation. This work is an addition to the LIS literature that recommends library professionals to be aware of the importance of students' emotional intelligence in their library-use behavior and will facilitate them in designing better information literacy and user services programs."}
{"id":671,"title":"Preparing students for university studies and beyond: a micro-credential trial that delivers academic integrity awareness","keyword":"Micro-credential; digital badge; library instruction; academic integrity; digital literacy","abstract":"Micro-credentials are making an impact on the university course curriculums. Industry partners have increasingly indicated that students exit university with inadequate 'soft skills' such as team work, leadership and digital literacy skills. Micro-credentials are now being viewed favourably as a platform to address this deficit in workplace skills. Universities are now expending considerable time identifying industry skill gaps to provide students with the attributes that will serve for a successful transition to the world of work. This article addresses the development of an academic integrity awareness micro-credential for new student entrants to university. The trial of this micro-credential provides students with foundational skills in understanding the academic world, subsequently providing the advantage required for a successful transition to industry."}
{"id":672,"title":"Sustainable, Continuous Improvement in Online Academic and Information Literacy Support","keyword":"Sustainability; model; e-learning; e-learning; embedded; literacies; library","abstract":"This paper builds on previous research that evaluated the impact of an embedded online academic and information literacy module into the learning management system (LMS) of a first-year university business course. The research findings concluded that the resource contributed to student success and helped to demonstrate the value of the library at Griffith University to the wider community. Since the original module was embedded into the LMS for a single course in 2014, the provision of these bespoke online modules has expanded. Data has been gathered over the years from 2014 to 2017 on unique users and page views of the modules. Usage has exploded from 4442 page visits by 910 unique users in one course in 2014, to 271,556 page visits by 12,456 unique users in 45 different courses in 2017. Whilst the learning analytics support the continued and increased provision of these resources, other issues around sustainability have arisen and need to be addressed. The aim of this paper is to examine how the use of an e-learning mod& can help address issues of sustainability that arise as part of supporting an online approach to academic and information literacy support."}
{"id":673,"title":"Reflections on an Embedded Librarianship Approach: The Challenge of Developing Disciplinary Expertise in a New Subject Area","keyword":"Embedded librarianship; academic libraries; information literacy; situated information literacy; information practices; experiential learning","abstract":"Embedded librarianship has emerged as a user-centred approach to academic library services, requiring an in-depth understanding of the education and research priorities of students and staff. User-centred approaches require the development of disciplinary expertise and engagement with the research culture of a particular subject area. This paper details the author's experiences in situating his practice within the discipline of pharmacy and discusses some of the challenges around the scale and sustainability of such specialised support. Regardless of the extent to which a librarian is 'embedded', they must see themselves as learners, too, as they develop their understanding of the disciplines they support through an ongoing process of experiencing, reflecting, conceptualising and testing in their practice."}
{"id":674,"title":"The Education and Training Role of Australian Academic Librarians","keyword":"Academic librarians; information literacy; library instruction; library education; role theory","abstract":"Many academic librarians in university libraries perform a role in the education and training of university students, faculty staff and/ or colleagues in areas related to information literacy. Anecdotal and empirical evidence suggests not all librarians are comfortable with this aspect of their position. How an individual conceives and understands their role may be influenced by complex historical, societal, national and personal contexts. The research student project summarised in this article will focus on an exploration of the relationships between education and training backgrounds and understanding and perceptions of the educative role by academic librarians in Victoria, Australia. The second aim of the study is to explore academic librarians' definitions and descriptions of their educative role. Using role theory as a framework to define the concept of role and phenomenography as an underpinning approach and research methodology, in-depth interviews with Australian academic librarians will be undertaken in 2019 in order to explore the connections between librarians' understanding of their educative role and their knowledge and practice of education and training."}
{"id":675,"title":"Australian libraries and the promotion of LGBTQI plus rights","keyword":"Australian libraries; LGBTQI; advocacy","abstract":"This research summary sets out to analyse the role that Australian libraries play in the promotion of LGBTQI+ rights. It will provide a clearer understanding of the measures taken by Australian libraries to promote equality, advocate for social change and stop the marginalisation of its LGBTQI+ users."}
{"id":676,"title":"Building digital libraries: a how-to-do-it manual for libraries, 2nd edition","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":677,"title":"Project management in libraries: on time, on budget, on target","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":678,"title":"The dysfunctional library: challenges and solutions to workplace relationships","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":679,"title":"Evaluating Bibliographic Referencing Tools for a Polytechnic Environment","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - This paper analyzes the design process for a toolkit for appraising emerging and established bibliographic reference generators and managers for a particular student population. Others looking to adapt or draw from the toolkit to meet the needs of users at their own institutions will benefit from this exploration of how one team developed and streamlined the process of assessment. Methods - The authors implemented an extensive initial evaluation using a checklist and comprehensive rubric to review and select reference tools. This work was guided by a matrix of categories from Marino (2012), Bates (2015), and other literature. As the tools were assessed using the toolkit, the components of the toolkit were evaluated and revised. Toolkit revisions were based on evaluators' feedback and lessons learned during the testing process. Results - Fifty-three tools were screened using a checklist that reviewed features, including cost and referencing styles. Eighteen tools were thoroughly evaluated using the comprehensive rubric by multiple researchers to minimize bias. From this secondary testing, tools were recommended for use within this environment. Ultimately the process of creating an assessment toolkit allowed the researchers to develop a streamlined process for further testing. The toolkit includes a checklist to reduce the list of potential tools, a rubric for features, a rubric to evaluate qualitative criteria, and an instrument for scoring. Conclusion - User needs and the campus environment are critical considerations for the selection of reference tools. For this project, researchers developed a comprehensive rubric and testing procedure to ensure consistency and validity of data. The streamlined process in turn enabled library staff to provide evidence based recommendations for the most suitable manager or generator to meet the needs of individual programs."}
{"id":680,"title":"Delivering Information Literacy via Facebook: Here Comes the Spinach!","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - Information literacy (IL) skills are critical to undergraduate student success and yet not all students receive equal amounts of curriculum-integrated IL instruction. This study investigated whether Facebook could be employed by libraries as an additional method of delivering IL content to students. To test whether students would engage with IL content provided via a library Facebook page, this study compared the engagement (measured by Facebook's reach and engagement metrics) with IL content to the library's normal marketing content. Methods - We ran a two-part intervention using the University of Canterbury Library's Facebook page. We created content to help students find, interpret, and reference resources, and measured their reception using Facebook's metrics. Our first intervention focused on specific courses and mentioned courses by name through hashtagging, while our second intervention targeted peak assessment times during the semester. Statistics on each post's reach and engagement were collected from Facebook's analytics. Results - Students chose to engage with posts on the library Facebook page that contain IL content more than the normal library marketing-related content. Including course-specific identifiers (hashtags) and tagging student clubs and societies in the post further increased engagement. Reach was increased when student clubs and societies shared our content with their followers. Conclusion - This intervention found that students engaged more with IL content than with general library posts on Facebook. Course-targeted interventions were more successful in engaging students than generic IL content, with timeliness, specificity, and community being important factors in building student engagement. This demonstrates that academic libraries can use Facebook for more than just promotional purposes and offers a potential new channel for delivering IL content."}
{"id":681,"title":"Testing a Warmth-Based Instruction Intervention for Reducing Library Anxiety in First-Year Undergraduate Students","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - This study aimed to test the efficacy of a warmth-based library instruction intervention in reducing rates of library anxiety in first-year undergraduate students. \"\"\"\"Warmth\"\"\"\" is a concept that is commonly discussed within literature on library anxiety, but to date no studies have explicitly tested the application of a warmth-based instruction intervention. First-year students are ideal targets for this intervention because they are the most likely to experience library anxiety. Methods - A quasi-experiment was conducted examining library anxiety rates in first-year undergraduate students at a public research university in the U.S. South. A one-shot warmth-based instruction session focusing on the emotional dimensions of library use was compared to a standard one-shot instruction session. Library anxiety was measured using a modified version of Bostick's Library Anxiety Scale as a pretest and posttest. Results - Results indicated that both warmth-based and standard library instruction were associated with a decrease in participants' library anxiety rates without significant differences between the types of instruction. However, warmth-based instruction was correlated with greater reductions in areas of library anxiety related to interactions with library workers. Though library anxiety rates decreased significantly after experiencing library instruction, participants exhibited low levels of library anxiety before their library instruction session occurred. Conclusion - Though warmth-based instruction did not have a significantly different impact than standard library instruction on general library anxiety, the intervention tested in this study suggests strategies that could be used to increase student comfort with library workers. This study also demonstrates a successful method to include emotional factors such as library anxiety in academic libraries' regular assessment programs. Focusing assessment on students' skills and knowledge alone risks ignoring an important aspect of student engagement and missing opportunities for academic libraries to connect with students. Assessment of emotional components of library instruction initiatives is especially crucial to ensure and demonstrate that libraries are using their resources effectively to maximize student success."}
{"id":682,"title":"The Information Searching Behaviour of Music Directors","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - This research project sought to elucidate some of the information searching behaviours of directors/conductors of performing music ensembles when selecting repertoire for performance. Of particular focus was the kind of information needed to select repertoire and where that information was sought and acquired. Methods - Semi-structured, guided interviews were undertaken with three conductors from varying musical ensemble forms (choral, orchestral, and wind). This included a graphical elicitation exercise following Sonnenwald's concept of information horizon maps. A narrative analysis was done, and recurring themes were sought in the various responses to questions and created drawings. Results - The results indicated that directors make significant use of historical and print resources in creating personal lists of repertoire for current or future use. Professional connections for discussion of new or less well-known repertoire were also very important. One particularly interesting outcome was the non-temporally bound nature of conductors' information searching behaviour, as the current models of information behaviour primarily relate to temporally bound searches. The Internet was noted by the three conductors not as an information source in and of itself but rather as an extension of other information sources. Conclusions - This research highlighted the atemporal nature of information searching behaviour in music directors and suggested a similar aspect in the broader information search process. It indicated a need for libraries that cater to performers to maintain historical lists of varying types (e.g., concert programs, similar lists created by other prominent members of the community, and other types of repertoire lists). Additionally, maintaining community connections and knowledge of new or newly available repertoire is important."}
{"id":683,"title":"An Evidence Based Approach to Supporting Library Staff Scholarly Communication Competencies","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":684,"title":"Why are They Not Visiting the Library? Understanding Political Science Postgraduate Students","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":685,"title":"A Case for the Use of Nonparametric Statistical Methods in Library Research","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":686,"title":"Updated Survey Information About Librarian-Researchers Prompts Authors to Consider Revising the Curriculum for Their Institute for Research Design in Librarianship Course","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - To examine academic librarians' current attitudes and preparedness to conduct research in order to update the knowledge gained from the authors' 2010 survey, and to determine if changes were needed in their Institute for Research Design in Librarianship continuing education curriculum. Design - Web based survey. Setting - Institutions that employ academic and/or research librarians. Subjects - 793 academic and research librarians. Methods - The researchers posted a call for participation in their 2015 Librarian Research survey on listservs where academic and research librarians are members. The survey expanded upon the authors' 2010 survey by adding questions to more fully explore three areas: research self-efficacy; Master's thesis and statistics courses, and; research mentoring and institutional support. 793 librarians responded to the survey, and 669 of these respondents completed it. All data from incomplete surveys was included in the analysis. Survey results were compared with the results from the 2010 survey as well as with the responses from a survey conducted in 2000 by Powel, Baker, and Mika, which addressed many of the same topics under investigation. Main Results - The authors analyzed the survey results based on four areas: the current research practice of responding academic librarians; a self-evaluation of their confidence in performing the steps in the research process; methods training courses in which they have participated, and; demographics and institutional data related to support of library research. Regarding current research practices, 84% of respondents said it is assumed that they will read research-based literature as part of their job as academic librarians; 80% are allowed time at work for this purpose; 6% did not know if it was assumed that they will read research-based literature as part of their job; and 9% were unsure if they were allowed to use work time to read the literature. 78% scan tables of contents for research-based journals, while 58% regularly read the full content of these articles (this is a significant drop from the 78% who reported that they regularly read full text articles in the 2010 survey). Time was the primary reason cited for not regularly reading research-based literature. 77% of respondents have conducted research since completing their Library Science degree (although 2% did not have a Master's degree). Respondents rated their confidence on a scale of one to five, with one being \"\"\"\"Not at all confident\"\"\"\" and five being \"\"\"\"Very confident.\"\"\"\" Overall, there were 38 components related to the steps in the research process, which were grouped into 8 questions on the survey. For these questions, an average rating of 3.41 was calculated. From statistical analysis, the authors determined that there is a significant correlation between conducting research and librarian confidence in the process. The survey contained seven questions related to methods training. The authors were specifically interested in the correlation between librarians having conducted research since completing their degree and librarians' belief that their degree adequately prepared them to do so. Statistical analysis revealed that the relationship between these factors was not significant; this result was consistent with the results from the authors' 2010 survey as well as from the findings of Powell, Baker, and Mika. The authors were also curious as to whether librarians who had written a thesis as part of their Library Science degree were more likely to have conducted research since earning their degree. This relationship between these variables was not significant, however the relationship between writing a thesis for another graduate degree and conducting research was significant. Conclusion - The number of survey responses indicates that research is still a current, important issue for academic and research librarians. The authors will use the information from the surveys to revise their educational curriculum, specifically in the areas of current research practice, librarian confidence, and methods training."}
{"id":687,"title":"Academic Librarians in Canada Concerned About Online and Patron Privacy but Lack Knowledge About Institutional Procedures and Policies","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - To assess attitudes of Canadian academic librarians regarding online privacy issues and to gauge their knowledge of related procedures and policies at their institutions. Design - Attitudinal online survey in English. Setting - English-language academic libraries in 10 Canadian provinces. Subjects - English-speaking academic librarians across Canada. Methods - Survey, based on Zimmer's 2014 study of librarians in the United States of America, announced via email to 1,317 potential participants, managed using LimeSurvey, and available from April 7 to May 5, 2017. In 28 optional multiple choice or Likert scale questions, the survey prompted participants to express their attitudes regarding online privacy scenarios and privacy-related library practices, including patron data collection. Results were analyzed in Microsoft Excel and SPSS. Main Results - The survey response rate was 13.9% (183 respondents). Job position, age, or geographic location did not appear to influence attitudes towards privacy, with almost all respondents strongly agreeing or agreeing that individuals should control who sees their personal information (96.2%) and that companies collect too much such information (97.8%). Respondents voiced slightly less concern about government information collection, but nearly all respondents agreed that governments should not share personal information with third parties without authorization and that companies should only use information for the purposes they specify. When asked if privacy issues are more important today than five years ago, 69.9% of respondents said they were more concerned and 78.1% noted they knew more than five years before about privacy-related risks. Regarding online behaviour, 53.3% of respondents felt web behaviour tracking is both beneficial and harmful, with 29.1% considering it harmful, and 13.7% finding it neither beneficial nor harmful. Online shopping and identify theft, social media behaviour tracking, search engine policy display, and personal information sharing were also areas of concern for respondents, with the majority noting they were somewhat or very concerned about these issues. In terms of library practices, most respondents strongly agreed that libraries should not share personal information, circulation records, or Internet use records with third parties unless authorized, though 33% of respondents noted they could neither agree nor disagree that libraries are doing all they can to prevent unauthorized access to such information. The majority of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that libraries should play a role in educating patrons about privacy issues. Many respondents (68.9%) did not know if their libraries had practices or procedures for dealing with patron information requests from law enforcement or governmental representatives. The majority of respondents did not know if patrons at their libraries had inquired about privacy issues, 42.3% did not know if their libraries communicate privacy policies to patrons, and 45.4% noted their libraries did not inform patrons about library e-resource privacy policies. Many respondents (55.2%) had attended educational sessions about online privacy and surveillance in the past five years, while 52.2% noted their libraries had not hosted or organized such sessions over the same period. Conclusion - Survey participants showed concern about online and patron privacy, though their lack of knowledge about local procedures and policies highlights a potential need for enhanced privacy education."}
{"id":688,"title":"Recent American Library School Graduate Disciplinary Backgrounds are Predominantly English and History","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - To determine the educational and disciplinary backgrounds of recent library school graduates and compare them to librarians of the past and to the general population. Design - Cross-sectional. Setting - 7 library schools in North America. Subjects - 3,191 students and their 4,380 associated degrees. Methods - Data was solicited from every ALA-accredited Master of Library Science (MLS) program in the United States of America, Canada, and Puerto Rico on students enrolled between 2012-2016 about their undergraduate and graduate degrees and areas of study. Data was coded and summarized quantitatively. Undergraduate degree data were recoded and compared to the undergraduate degree areas of study for the college-educated American population for 2012-2015 using the IPEDS Classification of Instructional Programs taxonomic scheme. Data were compared to previous studies investigating librarian disciplinary backgrounds. Main Results - 12% of schools provided data. Recent North American library school graduates have undergraduate and graduate degrees with disciplinary backgrounds in humanities (41%), social sciences (22%), professions (17%), Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) (11%), arts (6%), and miscellaneous/interdisciplinary (3%). Of the humanities, English (14.68%) and history (10.43%) predominate. Comparing undergraduate degrees with the college-educated American population using the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) classification schema, recent library school graduates have a higher percentage of degrees in social sciences and history (21.37% vs. 9.24%), English language and literature/letters (20.33% vs. 2.65%), computer and information science (6.54% vs. 2.96%), and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics (6.25% vs. 1.1%). Compared to librarians in the past, there has been a decline in recent library school graduates with English language and literature/letters, education, biological and physical sciences, and library science undergraduate degrees. There has been an increase in visual and performing arts undergraduate degrees in recent library school graduates. Conclusion - English and history disciplinary backgrounds still predominate in recent library school graduates. This could pose problems for library school students unfamiliar with social science methodologies, both in school and later when doing evidence-based practice in the work place. The disciplinary backgrounds of recent library school graduates were very different from the college-educated American population. An increase in librarians with STEM backgrounds may help serve a need for STEM support and provide more diverse perspectives. More recent library school graduates have an arts disciplinary background than was seen in previous generations. The creativity and innovation skills that an arts background provides could be an important skill in librarianship."}
{"id":689,"title":"Academic Library Patrons Value Personalized Attention and Subject Matter Expertise in Reference Consultations","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - To examine the experiences of patrons with one-on-one reference consultation services. Design - Qualitative analysis of open-ended interviews. Setting - Academic library at a public university in the Southern United States of America. Subjects - 380 Students who attended a consultation with a reference librarian. Methods - Researchers invited all students who attended a reference consultation with a librarian to participate in an interview. Interviewers conducted open-ended interviews after the collection of informed consent. Interviewers used provided prompts to help participants discuss their experiences but prompts were not intended to guide the conversation. Recordings were made of the interviews, which researchers then transcribed line-by-line. Researchers then analyzed the transcripts using a conventional, inductive model of content analysis. Researchers first analyzed transcripts in an initial phase to identify basic themes, and then further examined transcripts in an advanced analysis in light of these themes. Main Results - Ten students agreed to participate for a response rate of 38%. Most participants became aware of the reference consultation service by receiving library instruction as part of their course or through word-of-mouth recommendations from peers or faculty. No participants were aware of consultations through library marketing efforts or the library website. The major theme that emerged from the analysis was that patrons chose a reference consultation because it allowed them one-on-one attention from the librarian and because of the librarian's perceived subject expertise. The primary problems participants identified with the service were inadequate marketing to students, and that students were not aware of the service. Participants intended to use the skills and information gathered from the consultation to continue their independent research and they also largely intended to use librarians' services as they continue working on their projects. Conclusion - The authors found that the reference consultation is a valuable service for academic libraries and that consultation with a librarian in their office provides unique perceived benefits to the patrons compared to a traditional reference desk interaction. The authors suggest further research to determine the value of consultations for distance or online students, to ensure that reference consultation services are sustainable, and to further examine students' emotive reactions to the consultation experience."}
{"id":690,"title":"Blind User Experiences of US Academic Libraries can be Improved by More Proactive Reference Service Delivery","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - To explore blind users' experiences with academic libraries. Design - Qualitative questionnaire. Setting - Academic libraries within the United States of America. Subjects - 18 individuals who are legally blind, have experience relying on a screen reader to access the internet, and have used an academic library either online or in person within the previous two years. Methods - An open-ended questionnaire was administered via telephone interview. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed using an inductive approach to identify themes using Hill et al.'s (2005) approach. Main Results - The author found seven themes in the interview data: experiences working with reference librarians in person, difficulty with library websites, screen reader use during reference transactions, preferences for independence, using chat, interactions with disability officers, and challenges of working with citation styles. Conclusion - The study concluded that academic libraries and librarians should be more proactive when approaching reference services for blind users. The author offered suggestions for practice about how to improve blind user experiences of academic libraries."}
{"id":691,"title":"Scale Evaluating the Information Literacy Self-Efficacy of Medical Students Created and Tested in a Six-Year Belgian Medical Program","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - To create and validate a scale evaluating the information literacy (IL) self-efficacy beliefs of medical students. Design - Scale development. Setting - Large, public research university in Belgium. Subjects - 1,252 medical students enrolled in a six-year medical program in the 2013-2014 academic year. Methods - Ten medical-specific IL self-efficacy questions were developed to expand a 28-item Information Literacy Self-Efficacy Scale (ILSES) (Kurbanoglu, Akkoyunlu, & Umay, 2006). Medical students in Years 1 - 5 completed the questionnaire (in English) in the first two weeks of the academic year, with students in Year 6 completing after final exams. Respondents rated their confidence with each item 0 ('I do not feel confident at all') to 100 ('I feel 100% confident'). Principal Axis Factoring analysis was conducted on all 38 items to identify subscales. Responses were found suitable for factor analysis using Bartlett's Test of Sphericity and the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin measure (KMO). Factors were extracted using the Kaiser-Gutmann rule with Varimax rotation applied. Cronbach's alpha was used to test the internal consistency of each identified subscale. Following a One-way-ANOVA testing for significant differences, a Tamhane T2 post-hoc test obtained a pairwise comparison between mean responses for each student year. Main Results - Five subscales with a total of 35 items were validated for inclusion in the Information Literacy Self-Efficacy Scale for Medicine (ILSES-M) and found to have a high reliability (Chronbach's alpha scores greater than. 70). Subscales were labelled by concept, including \"\"\"\"Evaluating and Processing Information\"\"\"\" (11 items), \"\"\"\"Medical Information Literacy Skills\"\"\"\" (10 items), \"\"\"\"Searching and Finding Information\"\"\"\" (6 items), \"\"\"\"Using the Library\"\"\"\" (4 items), and \"\"\"\"Bibliography\"\"\"\" (4 items). The factor loading of non-medical subscales closely reflected studies validating the original ILSES (Kurbanoglu, Akkoyunla, & Umay, 2006; Usluel, 2007), suggesting consistency in varying contexts and across time. Although overall subscale means were relatively low, immediate findings among medical students at Ghent University demonstrated an increase in the IL self-efficacy of students as they advance through the 6-year medical program. Students revealed the least confidence in \"\"\"\"Using the Library.\"\"\"\" Conclusions - The self-efficacy of individuals in approaching IL tasks has an impact on self-motivation and lifelong learning. The authors developed the ILSES-M as part of a longitudinal study protocol appraising the IL self-efficacy beliefs of students in a six-year medical curriculum (De Meulemeester, Peleman, & Buysse, 2018). The ILSES-M \"\"\"\"... could give a clear idea about the evolution of perceived IL and the related need for support and training\"\"\"\" (p. 43). Further research could evaluate the scale's impact on curriculum and, conversely, the impact of curricular changes on ILSE. Qualitative research may afford additional context for scale interpretation. The scale may also provide opportunities to assess the confidence levels of incoming students throughout time. The authors suggested further research should apply the ILSES-M in diverse cultural and curricular settings."}
{"id":692,"title":"More DOIs are Accessed Through Library Discovery Services than Through Google","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - To examine trends in digital object identifier (DOI) web referrals and explore the referring domains, especially those originating from web-scale discovery systems like ProQuest's Summon and Primo. Design - Log analysis and web traffic analysis. Setting - CrossRef, a web server that connects DOIs to the corresponding articles' landing pages. Subjects - Web traffic that passed through CrossRef between 2011 and 2016. Methods - The researchers collected data from CrossRef using a web tool called Chronograph. The data captured information about the websites users were on when they requested a DOI (called the referrer) and about the time and date of each request. The researchers used time series analysis to discover longitudinal patterns in the data. Annual, monthly, and weekly trends were also examined with a seasonal adjustment model, a seasonal trend decomposition, and log transformation. They also isolated traffic from four institutions in Australia, Japan, Sweden, and the United States of America to determine if overall seasonal patterns were reflected locally. ProQuest websites were of particular interest to the researchers because they determined that it had the highest market share of discovery services. Much of the analysis focused on ProQuest's serialsolutions.com, exlibrisgroup.com, and proquest.com website domains. Main Results - ProQuest servers sent over 25 million DOI referrals through CrossRef - more than either Web of Knowledge (n=24.47 million) or Google (n=15.38 million). Referral traffic grew over the period with the sharpest growth rate occurring between 2011 and 2012. Of ProQuest's domains, serialsolutions.com (Summon) had more traffic and more growth over the observation period than exlibrisgroup.com (Primo). In all of the years studied, the busiest months were September to November and January to March, while June to August and December were low points. Seasonal fluctuations were attributed to university vacation schedules as demonstrated in the traffic patterns of four ProQuest-subscribing institutions. Weekly trend analysis showed that Monday to Thursday had consistently heavy referral traffic. Of the remaining days, the fewest referrals were observed on Saturdays. Conclusion - DOI referrer traffic is closely tied to the university calendar. Library discovery products are used more frequently to access DOIs than Google."}
{"id":693,"title":"Green Deposit Rates in LIS Taylor & Francis Journals: Are Librarians \"\"\"\"Practicing What They Preach?\"\"\"\"","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - To investigate the green deposit rate for articles published in five Taylor & Francis LIS journals. Design - Content analysis. Setting - The author conducted an analysis of the following journals: Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian, Collection Management, College & Undergraduate Libraries, Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship and Journal of Library Administration. Subjects - 87 articles/columns in Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian, 78 in Collection Management, 134 in College & Undergraduate Libraries, 108 in Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship, and 264 in Journal of Library Administration. Methods - The author chose five Taylor & Francis LIS journals to analyze over a period of five years for the green open access article deposit rate. The author selected Taylor & Francis journals due to the publisher's policy of not requiring an embargo period on LIS journals. The specific journal titles were selected based on the author's perception of their relevance to a broad array of academic libraries. The author determined if green deposit had occurred by first using the \"\"\"\"OA Button\"\"\"\" on the article's homepage to locate the full text. If nothing was found, the author then searched each author's institutional repository using the DOI. If the full text was still not located using this method, then a Google Scholar search for the full text was performed. Main Results - The author found that the full text was available for 22% of the 671 total articles included in the study, which was significantly below the author's proposed success rate of 50%. Conclusion - The results of this study indicate that a relatively low number of articles in the LIS field are available via open access, even though there were no restrictions from the publisher on green deposits. Some potential influencing factors for the low deposit rate include lack of encouragement from administration on utilizing repositories, imposter syndrome, and a lack of awareness of Taylor & Francis's green deposit policies. The author recommends that librarians and their administrators support and encourage one another to make articles available via open access. The author also recommends that Taylor & Francis further publicize this policy to make more authors aware of it."}
{"id":694,"title":"Multidisciplinary Databases Outperform Specialized and Comprehensive Databases for Agricultural Literature Coverage","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - To determine the most comprehensive database(s) for agricultural literature searching. Design - Data collection and analysis was conducted using a modified version of the bibliography method, overlap analysis, chi square tests, and data visualization methods. Setting - An academic library in the U.S. Subjects - Eight commonly used bibliographic databases, including comprehensive agricultural indexes (AGRICOLA, AGRIS, and CAB Abstracts), specialized databases (BIOSIS Previews and FSTA), and multidisciplinary databases (Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science). Methods - The researchers selected three review articles that represented sub-topics within the field of agriculture. Sources listed in the bibliographies of the three review articles were used to build a bibliographic citation set for analysis. Using a modified version of the bibliography method, 90 citations were randomly selected from the above-mentioned citation set. Researchers then turned to the 8 selected databases and searched for all 90 citations in each platform. Search queries were crafted in two ways: unique title strings in quotation marks and combinations of terms entered into the \"\"\"\"title\"\"\"\", \"\"\"\"keyword\"\"\"\", \"\"\"\"journal source\"\"\"\", and \"\"\"\"author\"\"\"\" fields. Citations were considered to be covered in a database if the full bibliographic record was located using the above-mentioned search strategy. Next, chi square tests were used to evaluate if the expected number of citations from the sample group were found in each database or if the frequency differed between the eight databases. The overlap analysis method provided numerical representation of the degree of similarity and difference across the eight databases. Finally, data visualizations created in Excel and Gephi enhanced comparisons between the eight databases and highlighted differences that were not obvious based solely on the analysis of numerical data. Main Results - Researchers found that comprehensive databases (AGRICOLA, AGRIS, and CAB Abstracts) were not in fact comprehensive in their coverage of agricultural literature. However, the results suggested that CAB Abstracts was more comprehensive than AGRICOLA or AGRIS, particularly in regard to its coverage of the sub-topics \"\"\"\"agronomy\"\"\"\" and \"\"\"\"meat sciences\"\"\"\". However, coverage of the sub-topic \"\"\"\"sustainable diets\"\"\"\" lagged behind multidisciplinary databases, which may be explained by the fact that the topic is interdisciplinary in nature. The superior coverage of CAB Abstracts over other comprehensive databases is consistent with findings reported by Kawasaki (2004). The analysis of specialized databases (BIOSIS Previews and FSTA) suggested that citations within the scope of the database were covered very well, while those out of scope were not. For instance, the sub-topics \"\"\"\"sustainable diets\"\"\"\" and \"\"\"\"meat science\"\"\"\" are out of scope of the biological sciences and thus, were not well covered in BIOSIS. The multidisciplinary databases (Google Scholar, Scopus and Web of Science) provided the most comprehensive coverage agricultural literature. All three databases covered most citations included in the data set. However, researchers noted that all three databases provided weak coverage of trade published items, books, or older journals. Conclusion - The study found that multidisciplinary databases provide close to full coverage of agricultural literature. In addition, they provide the best access to content that is interdisciplinary in nature. Specialized and comprehensive databases are recommended when research topics are within the scope of the database. Also, they best support in-depth projects such as bibliographies or comprehensive review articles."}
{"id":695,"title":"Classification and Subject Indexing Issues at a Mexican Library Specializing in Law Research","keyword":"Subject cataloging; special libraries; indexing vocabularies; law libraries; classification systems; catalogers","abstract":"Subject indexing and classification of law resources is a complex issue due to several factors: specialized meanings of legal terms, meanings across different branches of law, terms in legal systems from diverse countries, and terms in different languages. These issues led to the development of a classification and subject indexing system which will help answer the major challenges of indexing and classifying law resources in the Research Institute Library at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Adopting its own classification required interdisciplinary work between law and information organization specialists, constant updating by legal specialists and others beyond the Legal Research Institute; and the sharing of this classification system with other institutions. Now, this classification system is used by important institutions that specialize in law, such as the network of Libraries of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation of Mexico. The purpose of this article is to show why and how this law classification and subject system was developed and is continuously being updated by libarians and law scholars in order for it to meet their specific needs."}
{"id":696,"title":"A Survey of RDA in Asia and a Vision for Future Development","keyword":"RDA implementation; RDA survey; RDA development in Asia; RDA in China; prospect of RDA in Asia","abstract":"At the end of 2017, the National Library of China (NLC) was invited by the RDA Board to become the National Institution Representative for Asia. It is a good opportunity for the NLC to be more visible and to contribute to the international community. However, RDA promotion is a demanding task considering the economic and professional conditions in Asia. In this article, we (1) summarize RDA study and practice in China especially NLC's advances, (2) analyze the survey of Asian libraries conducted by the NLC in 2018 with regard to RDA, and (3) discuss RDA promotion initiatives undertaken by the NLC."}
{"id":697,"title":"Is This a Chapter Book?: Parent-Involved Categorization in a Kindergarten Classroom Book Collection","keyword":"Classroom book collections; categorization; case studies; parents; teachers","abstract":"Many primary school classrooms have book collections. Most teachers organize and maintain these collections by them-selves, although some involve students in the processes. This qualitative study considers a third approach, parent-involved categorization, to understand how people without library or education training categorize books. We observed and interviewed parents and a teacher who worked together to categorize books in a kindergarten classroom. They employed multiple orthogonal organizing principles, felt that working collaboratively made the task less overwhelming, solved difficult problems pragmatically, organized books primarily to facilitate retrieval by the teacher, and left lumping and splitting decisions to the teacher."}
{"id":698,"title":"Purpose-driven Assessment of Cataloging and Metadata Services: Transforming, Broken Links into Linked Data","keyword":"Assessment; cataloging; metadata; management; user-centered services","abstract":"In response to the impact of emerging technologies, this article examines the relationship between strategic planning and the assessment methodologies of cataloging and metadata services and explores (or \"\"\"\"suggests\"\"\"\" if appropriate) how to assess cataloging and metadata activities more effectively and relevantly. Besides literature review, the author conducted surveys for more than seventy librarians and follow-up interviews with three library administrators. The results indicate the gap between strategic planning and assessment for cataloging and metadata services, and identify the significance of impact and users' needs in strategic planning for the assessment of cataloging and metadata services. These elements are critical in transforming the broken links in the current cataloging assessment into a purpose-driven assessment corresponding to users' needs and evolving technologies."}
{"id":699,"title":"Wikipedia Knows the Value of What the Library Catalog Forgets","keyword":"Library catalogs; catalog design; historical analysis; revision history; classification systems","abstract":"Shifting library catalogs from physical to digital has come at a cost. Catalog records no longer leave traces of their own evolution, which is a loss for librarianship. The subjective nature of information classification warrants self-examination, within which we may see the evolution of practice, debates over attribution and relevance, and how culture is reflected in the systems used to describe it. Wikipedia models what is possible: revision histories and discussion pages function as knowledge generators. A list of unanswerable questions for the modern catalog urges us to construct a new, forward-thinking bibliography that allows us to look backward."}
{"id":700,"title":"Migrating Library Data: A Practical Manual","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":701,"title":"Bibliographic Data Science and the History of the Book (c. 1500-1800)","keyword":"National bibliography; data ecosystem; publishing history; digital humanities; open science","abstract":"National bibliographies have been identified as a crucial resource for historical research on the publishing landscape, but using them requires addressing challenges of data quality, completeness, and interpretation. We call this approach bibliographic data science. In this article, we briefly assess the development of book formats and the vernacularization process in early modern Europe. The work undertaken paves the way for more extensive integration of library catalogs to map the history of the book."}
{"id":702,"title":"Metadata Collaboration between the Swiss National Library and Research Institutions in the Field of Swiss Historiography","keyword":"Bibliographic data - interoperability; case studies; cooperative cataloging; metadata; bibliographies","abstract":"This article presents examples of metadata collaborations between the Swiss National Library (NL) and research institutions in the field of Swiss historiography. The NL publishes the Bibliography on Swiss History (BSH). In order to meet the demands of its research community, the NL has improved the accessibility and interoperability of the BSH database. Moreover, the BSH takes part in metadata projects such as Metagrid, a web service linking different historical databases. Other metadata collaborations with partners in the historical field such as the Law Sources Foundation (LSF) will position the BSH as an indispensable literature hub for publications on Swiss history."}
{"id":703,"title":"Introducing the National Library of Poland Descriptors to the Polish National Bibliography","keyword":"Verbal indexing language; national bibliography; subject access; National Library of Poland; online catalogue; subject librarians","abstract":"The paper presents the new verbal indexing language (National Library of Poland Descriptors) used in Polish national bibliography. History and organization of Polish national bibliography as well as the context of other changes in the National Library of Poland are described. The paper provides information about National Library of Poland Descriptors main principles, and describes the steps that have been undertaken by subject specialists to improve the subject description of the national bibliography records, especially of its online version. The result of these changes is compared with recommendations for subject access in national bibliographies proposed by IFLA."}
{"id":704,"title":"Spatial Planning and its Need for National and Regional Bibliographies of Grey Literature","keyword":"German national bibliography; spatial planning; spatial science; grey literature; information retrieval","abstract":"National bibliographies provide interesting opportunities to search for new publications in specific scientific disciplines. This article gives an overview about the bibliographic potential of National Bibliographies in the German-speaking countries for spatial planning both in research and practice. Because grey literature plays an important role in technical disciplines, a national bibliography is a worthwhile source for information retrieval. Furthermore, this article includes a lightweight python-script to parse the bibliographic information from literature relevant to spatial planning and to measure the importance of grey literature using the SRU-API of the German National Library."}
{"id":705,"title":"Bibliography, National Bibliography, and National Union Catalog in Italy","keyword":"National libraries; Central National Library of Florence; Italian National Bibliography; Italian Library Service; legal deposit; national bibliographic control; Universal bibliographic control","abstract":"This article analyzes the role of national bibliographies-with particular reference to the Italian National Bibliography-as relevant tools for national bibliographic control. In the first part of the article, the historical and scientific context of international standards is summarized. The second part describes the role played by the Central National Library of Florence (BNCF) in the realization of the bibliographic control of Italian publications. The limits and the potential of the Italian National Bibliography produced by BNCF are highlighted and compared with the Italian National Library Service (SBN), which is the most important national collective catalog among Italian libraries."}
{"id":706,"title":"Effective organisational change to achieve successful ITIL implementation: Lessons learned from a multiple case study of large Australian firms","keyword":"Organizational change; ITIL; IT service management","abstract":"Purpose Although an increasing number of organisations implement the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (R) (ITIL (R)) with the aim to improve provision of information technology services to their customers, a significant number of ITIL implementations do not achieve the expected outcomes. The organisational change strategies of organisations during ITIL implementation initiatives may have an effect on success, but empirical research on this topic is scarce. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach A multiple case study methodology comprising successful ITIL implementations in eight large Australian organisations is used. A socio-technical systems approach represented by Leavitt's Diamond is adopted as a lens to shed light on the attributes of effective organisational change strategies for successful ITIL implementation. Findings This paper identifies organisational change strategies employed by organisations that have effected a successful ITIL implementation. The authors identified that the ITIL implementation required changes to the four components of the socio-technical work system (STS) identified in Leavitt's Diamond. Changes to one STS component affected other STS components when implementing ITIL; and that effort applied to the STS components did not need to be equal, but appropriate to the requirements of the ITIL implementation and the organisation. Research limitations/implications The sample size of eight ITIL implementation cases studied may limit the generalisation of findings. Practical implications This research provides IT service management researchers and ITIL practitioners, for the first time, information about organisational change strategies as applied to successful ITIL implementations. Originality/value This research has developed novel insights into organisational change strategies and ITIL implementation that had not previously been explored."}
{"id":707,"title":"Diverse socio-technical aspects of a digital archive of Aboriginal languages","keyword":"Indigenous languages; digital archive; language maps; knowledge infrastructure; user interaction","abstract":"A socio-technical approach is taken to explore a digital archive of Australian Indigenous cultural heritage. The Living Archive of Aboriginal Languages is considered in terms of what it is currently doing and what it was intended to do. Two ethnographic stories focusing on user interactions and the outcomes of an online survey serve to evaluate the effectiveness of the Archive from the perspective of different users. This is then juxtaposed with a consideration of the original grant application, outlining what was envisaged for the project. This analysis serves to highlight some of the contingent relations and diverse socio-technical aspects of a specific knowledge infrastructure, as it allows multiple forms of interaction, new connections and generative activities as people discover, access and interact with the content now and into the future."}
{"id":708,"title":"Unveiling the Mary Macha Archives","keyword":"Mary Macha; archives; record descriptions; authenticity; art dealer; art centres","abstract":"Perth-based art dealer Mary Macha was engaged with Indigenous art for almost fifty years. She played a critical role in the development of Aboriginal art in Western Australia firstly in the government sector and subsequently as a private dealer. Her clients included Alistair McAlpine (Lord McAlpine) and Robert Holmes a Court. She was the key player in the development of what became known as the East Kimberley School of art and formed a close relationship with the key artists, Paddy Jamanji and Rover Thomas. After her death in 2017, her archive was sorted and collated by her executors with assistance from the University of Melbourne and vested with the Battye Library in Perth."}
{"id":709,"title":"The Collaboration Between Homeless Shelters and Public Libraries in Addressing Homelessness: A Multiple Case Study","keyword":"homelessness; public library; gatekeeper; social service collaboration","abstract":"Public librarians are not always able or willing to embrace their role as providers of social and institutional capital for homeless patrons. Yet their position as gatekeepers impels them to do so. Through focus-group interviews with staff of homeless shelters in eight urban communities in one Midwestern state, this study explored the collaboration and communication between homeless shelters and public libraries. Findings indicate that homeless shelter staff recognize the value of public library services for their residents but do not engage in coordinated efforts to capitalize on it. Suggestions for enhanced collaboration between the two institutions are included."}
{"id":710,"title":"LEVERAGING LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY: NON-LIBRARY USES OF LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY","keyword":"LibGuides; library tools; content management systems (CMS); calendar","abstract":"The library has experienced many conversations with colleagues at the college in different departments lately related to the library tools and services it offers. Some of these conversations have included senior administrators, who have at some point directly supervised the library. In order for senior administrators to advocate for the library, librarians must educate them on the tools and services the library offers to its customers. Springshare's LibApps is one such tool that has been integral to library operations. In the few years since the library has subscribed to Springshare's LibApps' suite of tools, Office of Institutional Research & Training (OIRT) has successfully utilized this library-specific tool, which has justified the annual renewal of this software tool by senior administration. For more departments at the college to adopt these tools and integrate them into their day-to-day tasks, librarians must educate customers (student, staff, and faculty) as well as administration about this and other library-specific tools. Since Springshare markets to and for librarians and as more librarians write about how this tool can be used for a variety of different applications, then other departments college-wide will become aware of and then adopt Springshare's LibApps' suite of tools."}
{"id":711,"title":"CONSORTIA TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR TECHNOLOGY ECOSYSTEM: CULTIVATING AGENCY WITH EMERGING COMMUNITY OWNED SOLUTIONS","keyword":"consortia; agency; open source software; business models; collaboration","abstract":"In an era where market consolidation is becoming the norm for proprietary library content and technology services, library consortia are left wondering what they can do to mitigate or counteract the resulting negative consequences. This article explores challenges with respect to market consolidation, and the approaches taken in recent collaborative community-owned projects, including CC-PLUS and FOLIO, in which the authors are involved. These projects may impede market consolidation effects and serve as examples, providing new models for consortial collaboration and those interested in cultivating agency in the provision of core library technology services."}
{"id":712,"title":"CHINESE ACADEMIC LIBRARY RESEARCH EVALUATION SERVICES","keyword":"academic libraries; China; bibliometric services; research evaluation; research support service; scholarly output assessment; web content analysis; case","abstract":"A web content analysis and case study were employed to analyze the research evaluation service practices and activities in 12 Chinese academic libraries - Peking University, Tsinghua University, Beijing Institute of Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Fudan University, Tong/i University, Zhejiang University, Wuhan University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, East China Normal University, Shandong Normal University, and Donghua University. Specifically, the following aspects were examined: names of the services, service type, user training, support platforms, staffing, partnerships, marketing, and publicity and the time when the services were developed. The study found that a majority of Chinese academic libraries engaged in a variety of research evaluation service activities from article/journal/ author assessments to patent assessments. Most research evaluation services were expanding from basic services such as citation searches, sci-tech novelty searches, and scholarly output statistical analyses to higher level services such as subject evaluations, subject/ field trend analyses, and talent evaluations. Consequently, the user training, support platforms, staffing, partnerships, and marketing and publicity related to research evaluation services are increasing. The study also found that research evaluation services in Chinese academic libraries are based mainly on bibliometrics, and many of the services are being gradually automated and service management is being gradually standardized and institutionalized, while service effectiveness is gradually moving towards productization and specialization. However, these services do not yet extend to all aspects of the research impact cycle. Recommendations from the study include: incorporating new metrics and new types of research output into the current research evaluation systems; using unique author identifier profile systems to link research evaluation data systems and constructing a research impact cycle-oriented service system."}
{"id":713,"title":"Ebooks for the Classroom+ at University of South Florida Libraries: A Case Study of Database Management","keyword":"textbook affordability; ebooks; database management; metadata standardization; data management; data cleaning; vendor data","abstract":"The University of South Florida Libraries has supported a campus-wide \"\"\"\"Textbook Affordability Project\"\"\"\" initiative by creating and maintaining an ebooks database called \"\"\"\"Ebooks for the Classroom+.\"\"\"\" This database facilitates faculty members' adoption of ebooks as textbooks through library acquisitions in the hope that students can achieve academic success without paying for expensive textbooks. It is built and run by the library, using data based on vendor-supplied information. This paper discusses the approaches, the challenges, and the future plans for building and updating the database."}
{"id":714,"title":"Like a Robot: Designing Library Websites for New and Returning Users","keyword":"web design; existing users; usability testing; information literacy instruction; library jargon; academic libraries; user experience","abstract":"The Walter W. Stiern Library conducted a major redesign to conform the library website to modern web standards. While conducting think-aloud usability testing on the new page, we found that our users were disoriented, especially students who had previously used the site or undergone library information literacy instruction. Returning users indicated that the pathway they had been taught as a first-year student was the same pathway they used every time they needed to find research articles. They used the same databases and resources, and the same series of links to get to those resources. As clean, organized, and attractive as we felt the new site was, returning users felt unsettled in their information-seeking process. These findings suggest that as academic libraries forge ahead with new designs, directions, and products in various redesign projects, our websites should help returning users acclimate to new interfaces as much as possible. Further, librarians must consider their approach to information literacy and practice a less prescriptive form of instruction."}
{"id":715,"title":"Data Visualization as Participatory Research: A Model for Digital Collections to Inspire User-Driven Research","keyword":"data visualization; digital collections; participatory research; exploratory search; digital scholarship; thematic collections; library collection; human-centered design","abstract":"The emerging creative practices of digital collections are increasing in prominence thanks to the access to, and appeal of, data visualizations. Interactive data visualizations, such as a map, timeline, chart, graph, or artist's rendering of data, enable users to pursue their own research interests within a collection and participate in new areas of research. Use of these data visualizations enhances the scope of the collection and enables a modern and diverse thematic collection to emerge. This article considers the question: Does the addition of data visualizations affect how users participate with a research collection? Impacts on collection development, application of user-centered design, and analysis of users' exploratory strategies are discussed. Examples of data visualizations used in digital humanities projects and digital collections are presented as case studies."}
{"id":716,"title":"The Visibility of Authority Records, Researcher Identifiers, Academic Social Networking Profiles, and Related Faculty Publications in Search Engine Results","keyword":"academic identities; authority records; discoverability; identity management; scholarly profiles; search engine indexing; search engine optimization; social media","abstract":"Information about faculty and their publications can be found in library databases such as the Library of Congress Name Authority File, VIAF, WorldCat, and institutional repositories; in identifier registries such as ORCID and ISNI; and on academic social networking sites such as Academia, Google Scholar, and ResearchGate, but the way search engines use such identifiers and profiles is unclear. Therefore, researchers at a large comprehensive university conducted several rounds of web searching before and after the creation and modification of faculty authority records. The sample consisted of 24 faculty and the 35 publications associated with their authorities. The researchers searched for the faculty and their publications on the social networking and identity websites directly, and then used Google, Bing, and Google Scholar to record which of the faculty members' profiles and publications were found within the top 50 results. Faculty with more profiles were more visible in search engine results, and faculty with authority records ranked more highly in Google. Results related to publication discovery and ranking were more inconclusive, but revealed clear differences between search tools. The implications of this exploratory research can support educational efforts about academic identities and scholarly profiles, begin a research agenda, and inform methodological development surrounding the influence of identity records and academic social networking profiles on web visibility."}
{"id":717,"title":"Shadow Libraries: Access to Knowledge in Global Higher Education","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":718,"title":"The Fragile Future of the Public Library: A Disaster or an Opportunity","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":719,"title":"On the Closure of English Public Libraries","keyword":"Austerity; closing of public libraries; decline of public libraries; England; government funding; use of public libraries; government funding","abstract":"This article challenges the conventional assumptions about the serious decline of public libraries in England. The author asserts that, as shown by the comparative data for the United States and Australian public libraries, it has not been caused by changes in society or technology. Nor has government austerity been the driving force. The loss of public interest originated in the years from 1990 to 2010 when major alterations were made to the ethos of the service. The current budget cuts and moves to 'hollow out' and close library services have come because of the consequent fall in public affection."}
{"id":720,"title":"Net Neutrality in the Context of Provision of Fair and Equitable Access to Information Sources and Services","keyword":"Internet regulations; net neutrality regulations; net neutrality; public library; public library services","abstract":"The purpose of this literature review is to examine the impact of changes in net neutrality policies on public library services. Specifically, this review aims to find what questions have been investigated in relation to public library institutions and their users. Reviewed literature seems to be in favor of a neutral Internet and argues about the negative effects of its loss. Librarians whose mission is to protect disenfranchised members of society seemed to be motivated to fight for a neutral Internet and favor of keeping net neutrality policies in place."}
{"id":721,"title":"Supporting the fight against terrorism: A proposal for public library services provision for internally displaced persons in North-East Nigeria","keyword":"Information services provision; internally displaced persons; libraries; North-East Nigeria; public libraries","abstract":"This paper examined the state of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in North-East Nigeria, the need to provide education and information services to the IDPs, and the role of libraries. It begins with the remote cause of the displacement. The paper also examined the state of the IDPs in terms of education and information services provision. It reported that the IDPs live in very deplorable conditions. There are no provisions for education and information services. The paper further discussed the importance of education and information to IDPs especially the children, teens, and youths. It recommended the empowerment and involvement of public libraries in the provision of education and information services to IDPs. It alluded that public libraries and librarians are better positioned to provide education and information services to displaced persons. The paper concluded that if necessary logistics and support are provided, libraries and librarians have the capacity to provide effective and efficient education and information services to IDPs and therefore bridge the current gap."}
{"id":722,"title":"Creating Personas on Which to Build Services for Latinx Users: A Proof of Concept","keyword":"Latinx users; personas; public libraries; user experience; user research","abstract":"The current article presents a proof of concept wherein personas were created that could support library services and collections for Latinx community members in the Midwestern United States. Personas are first described and their use in the library literature is explored. The reproducible method employed in creating the personas is then presented in detail, followed by a short discussion of the results of the persona creation. Next, a high-level discussion of the project is presented, as well as reflections on how librarians can adapt this process in efforts to design products and services to meet the needs of specific groups."}
{"id":723,"title":"A Qualitative Study on Book Clubs and Dialogic Literary Gatherings in Spain and Brazil","keyword":"Book club; dialogic literary gathering; library; reading communities; schools improvement","abstract":"Some organizations in Spain that seek to foster innovation in reading are keen to establish book clubs or dialogical literary gatherings. However, there are notable differences between these two practices that are not always clear. This paper presents the results of an observational study based on participant observation and interviews with key informants that tackle their similarities and differences in school and social settings. The results show that their differences lie in origin, purpose, methodology, and coordination, among others. The conclusions show different paradigms behind these practices, and organizations should opt for one or the other."}
{"id":724,"title":"Use of Self-Service Holds in Maine Public Libraries","keyword":"Customer service; intellectual freedom; privacy; public libraries; self-service hold","abstract":"This study investigated self-service holds in Maine's public libraries. Survey data were collected to assess the trend, evaluate patron privacy, and associate implementation with the director's level of education. The results show that the four libraries with self-service holds breach patron privacy by connecting personally identifiable information with the item requested. This group was not large enough to correlate with the level of education. The results also reveal that some libraries considered implementation but did not because of privacy concerns. The findings invite further investigation into the connections among public library practice and ethics, professional education, and US law."}
{"id":725,"title":"Information Provision by Public Library to Agricultural Extension Agents in a Developing Country","keyword":"Information provision; public library; agricultural extension workers; agricultural extension agents; rural farmers; Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); Nigeria","abstract":"One of the bedrock of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is eradication of poverty and hunger. In an attempt to actualize this goal, the role of public libraries in information provision to agricultural extension agents in Nigeria becomes paramount. This paper discusses provision of information to agricultural extension agents in a developing country. It starts with the concept of extension agents and the essence of information provision to them. It further discusses types, sources and challenges of public libraries in information provision to agricultural extension workers in a developing country. Some of the challenges are as follows: poor funding of public libraries, demotivated staff, and so on. Based on these discussions, the paper recommended adequate training and retraining of staff, adequate funding of public libraries by the federal, state and local government, the revitalization of the abandoned mobile library services among others. The paper therefore concludes that information provision to agricultural extension agents by public library is very crucial for national development. The current state of poverty, hunger and lack in Nigeria and some other African countries could be reduced to a great extent if current, relevant and up-to-date information are provided by libraries to the concerned agencies."}
{"id":726,"title":"Adding Haystacks to Our Needles? Assessing Changes in Collection Composition after the Introduction of Uncurated Packages","keyword":"Collection composition; collection development; discovery; eBook packages; search results","abstract":"Although academic library print collections are traditionally carefully selected, collection strategies for online materials often involve the addition of large, uncurated packages of eBooks and other online materials. This study examines how adding such packages has altered the composition of one library's collection in terms of publication date, format, and subject. It then utilizes WebPAC and Summon search results to understand how the collection is experienced by library searchers. Results show rapid growth in uncurated collections. Whereas WebPAC heavily favored newer items and eBooks from uncurated collections, Summon promoted print books from cultivated collections to a degree greater than expected."}
{"id":727,"title":"Deep in the Weeds: Faculty Participation in a Large Scale Deselection Project","keyword":"Academic libraries; collection management; deselection; librarian faculty collaboration; weeding","abstract":"In 2014, the Pollak Library at California State University, Fullerton embarked on a project to simultaneously address an outdated collection and to provide more student oriented collaborative space by creating a large-scale deselection plan. The interim University Librarian believed it prudent to offer campus faculty the ability to provide input on the deselection plan and an online application was created to allow faculty to request retention of titles selected for weeding. Feedback from an initial weeding pilot program was instructive and the tool was updated for the following deselection rounds to compel faculty to justify reasons for retaining titles and deter arbitrary requests for retention. While ultimately successful in deselecting 95,074 titles, future weeding projects will focus on the most invested partners, rather than the entire campus community. This article describes Pollak Library's weeding project and analyzes the results of three years of faculty feedback."}
{"id":728,"title":"Reference analytics as an unexpected collection development tool","keyword":"Collection development software; collection development statistics; Reference Analytics; reference statistics; Springshare","abstract":"RefAnalytics, part of Springshare's LibAnswers, is a tool intended for tracking various statistical datasets, but Chicago State University's Library decided to use it in part as a tool for collection development, in order to reorder missing items, update older books on various topics, and order new books on issues/topics that the library did not yet purchase. The article presents the various types of data collected and the way the data is used for collection development purposes."}
{"id":729,"title":"Temporary Book Storage Using a Document Management Company","keyword":"Academic libraries; access services; collection move; costs; library renovation; remote storage; usage","abstract":"Finding an appropriate temporary storage location for books and providing access to them is a significant challenge for libraries undergoing renovations. The current article describes the use of a document management company by an academic library to store 430,000 books for 8 months and provide a retrieval-on-demand service. Aspects covered include the selection of a commercial storage provider with its own retrieval service; details of the move to and from offsite storage; the integration of the service with library processes; communications and user feedback; book usage during the storage period; overall costs; and lessons learned from the experience."}
{"id":730,"title":"Collection Development for Macao Studies - A User Perspective","keyword":"Collection development; Macao studies; Macaology; mission-focused collection","abstract":"This study was conducted to investigate scholars' views on the development of resources for Macao studies. The research process and method used in this study could be adopted by institutions considering a new direction for special collections or a new collection focus for a library. The key research question was how to effectively develop, preserve, and organize the Macao studies materials to provide easy access to scholars. The semi-structured interview methodology was adopted and a homogenous group of 35 researchers were interviewed. The results revealed the difficulties scholars have in locating information on the current Macao-related material along with recommendations."}
{"id":731,"title":"You're hired! A library's collaboration with the career services department","keyword":"Career Services; collaboration; nonacademic; departments; partner ships; workshops","abstract":"The library collaborating with nonacademic departments to further strategic goals is beneficial for both parties. In the summer of 2016, the Hubert Library at Florida International University began working with the Career Services Department to provide career research assistance to students, alumni, and employees. This paper highlights the elements of this collaboration, discusses the obstacles encountered and how they were dealt with, and provides practical tips for creating better partnerships."}
{"id":732,"title":"The undergraduate that could: Crafting a collaborative student training program","keyword":"Undergraduates; student library assistants; music libraries; training; collaboration","abstract":"Since the mid-nineteenth century, student worker programs have been an integral component of academic libraries, and the evolution of the profession has put more students, even undergraduates, into positions with greater responsibility, raising questions about the level of expertise of which undergraduate students are capable. The authors address these questions through the lens of the collaborative redevelopment of two distinct library student worker programs at a small liberal arts college. Included is a discussion of successes and challenges, as well as a consideration of the benefits of a \"\"\"\"cross-library\"\"\"\" support system in developing such a program."}
{"id":733,"title":"Success of reiterative instruction: Looking at faculty-librarian collaboration to improve information literacy in political science education","keyword":"Collaboration; faculty; information literacy; library instruction; research skills; surveys","abstract":"The purpose of this case study was to ascertain if college students' information literacy improves through a faculty-librarian collaboration involving a session of library instruction as part of a regular political science course. The authors conducted two surveys to determine if in-person library instruction increases students' research abilities. The authors surveyed political science faculty to discover their attitudes toward library research instruction. They also surveyed political science students to gauge their opinions on the value of library instruction and to see if there is a connection between their research proficiencies and instruction by a librarian. Through this case study, the authors found that such instruction does improve information literacy. The researchers concluded that for faculty and colleges interested in improving information literacy skills in undergraduate political science students, such library instruction is helpful towards that goal."}
{"id":734,"title":"Designs of duty: Using exhibits to build partnerships","keyword":"Exhibits; outreach; partnerships; tattoos; veterans","abstract":"Exhibits in academic libraries are drivers for outreach. Many exhibit programs center on national traveling exhibits often because they are well done and already completed. The only input necessary from a host institution is space and a small amount of time to put up the exhibit. Locally made exhibits create a stronger connection to the community, but they are more expensive in terms of time for research and creating the exhibit, and money for printing. The adage \"\"\"\"many hands make light work\"\"\"\" accurately describes the local exhibit creation process when multiple groups come together. Partnerships between libraries to share exhibit content broaden the Pool of exhibit possibilities and raise awareness of exhibit programs for all partners. In this case, an exhibit at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign that focused on veterans and their service-related tattoos was picked up and built upon by Eastern Illinois University. This case study covers multiple libraries, both academic and public, sharing an exhibit about veterans and their tattoos, providing outreach opportunities to veteran and service member populations at all participating libraries"}
{"id":735,"title":"The role of the academic library in supporting LGBTQ students: A survey of librarians and library administrators at LGBTQ-friendly colleges and universities","keyword":"Academic libraries; Campus Top 25; LGBTQ students; outreach","abstract":"This study engages public services librarians and librarians in administrative or managerial positions in a conversation about LGBTQ student needs. Using a sample from the Campus Pride Index's Best 25 LGBTQ-friendly colleges and universities, the researchers gathered information regarding outreach, collections, facilities, services, and policies for LGBTQ students. The results of this survey suggest that, while there is a great deal of support for LGBTQ students among librarians, the Campus Pride criteria is not entirely being met. There is an unclear delineation between the role of the library in promoting LGBTQ friendliness, and the role of the larger university, which may be related to the uncertain position of the library in the campus environment. However, the empathy that librarians in both decision and non-decision making roles have towards LGBTQ students opens up the possibility of deeper conversations and proactive, innovative support services in the future."}
{"id":736,"title":"Inside the front door: Tailoring a leisure reading collection to attract an academic population","keyword":"Academic libraries; circulation statistics; displays; leased popular literature; leisure reading; undergraduates; user segmentation","abstract":"While some academics still maintain that an academic library is no place for leisure reading, many are in favor of maintaining at least a small distinct collection of such books. Strategically located and attractively displayed, current popular titles have the potential to generate traffic to the library and improve circulation statistics. Having taken the leap at Florida Gulf Coast University Library, a close statistical analysis of this new collection's circulation over time has revealed not only that we all use it, but also that there are diverse but consistent patterns and preferences at play. Could the collection's circulation rate be increased by tailoring it to an academic population? This study was designed to find out."}
{"id":737,"title":"The content disseminated on social media by public secondary school libraries as a reflection of society: The case of the Extremadura region of Spain","keyword":"Secondary education; Social media; Content analysis; Spain; Information dissemination; School libraries; Reflection of society","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the type of content disseminated by school libraries through social media and what topics are the most commonly used, to discover if, in addition to topics concerning libraries, information with a wide social scope is also disseminated. Design/methodology/approach This paper reviews the use of social media as well as the implementation of a content analysis on the most used 2.0 platforms, to locate which content is the most relevant in the school libraries of public secondary schools in Extremadura. Findings In the Extremadura region of Spain, the results of the 752 publications posted during the period 2014-2017 by the libraries of the 86 public secondary schools on six selected social media platforms generated a total of 4 categories and 14 subcategories, and point to a predominance of topics related to encouraging and promoting reading and writing, and to the library's support function for both the classroom and the school. However, shortcomings are detected in content related to social aspects of special interest, such as bullying or education in equality. Originality/value The originality of this paper lies in the fact that although there are some works on the analysis of the content of the social web of libraries in general, especially university libraries, the same does not apply to the evaluation of social media in school libraries, and much less about the analysis of social media content in these types of libraries."}
{"id":738,"title":"Assessing mobile application components in providing library services","keyword":"Library services","abstract":"Purpose This study aims to investigate the essential components needed to develop a practical mobile application for providing library services to its users. Design/methodology/approach The study was conducted in a descriptive-survey format. The statistical population constituted the libraries worldwide using mobile applications to provide library services to the users of academic and public libraries. The data were collected through the content-analysis method, World Wide Web and checklists. Findings It was found that services such as search, ask a librarian, database, renew, circulation and library hours were frequently used at academic libraries, while the services of search, search through barcode scanners and database were mostly common at public libraries. According to the users of academic and public libraries, circulation and renew, search, ask a librarian and library hours were considered as the most essential services to be included in library mobile applications. Practical implications Most libraries usually use mobile apps subjectively. Thus, it is important to identify the most important components of their usage and present them in a suitable pattern. The findings of this study identified the most important components in the design and development of mobile apps and proposed the right model for their integration into libraries. Originality/value The practical mobile application proposed here for library services is applicable to all types of libraries and provides an appropriate pattern for mobile application designers."}
{"id":739,"title":"An index-based ranking of conferences in a distinctive manner","keyword":"Bibliometrics; Citation analysis; Academic networks; Conference ranking; DS-index","abstract":"Purpose Bibliometrics is one of the research fields in library and information science that deals with the analysis of academic entities. In this regard, to gauge the productivity and popularity of authors, publication counts and citation counts are common bibliometric measures. Similarly, the significance of a journal is measured using another bibliometric measure, impact factor. However, scarce attention has been paid to find the impact and productivity of conferences using these bibliometric measures. Moreover, the application of the existing techniques rarely finds the impact of conferences in a distinctive manner. The purpose of this paper is to propose and compare the DS-index with existing bibliometric indices, such as h-index, g-index and R-index, to study and rank conferences distinctively based on their significance. Design/methodology/approach The DS-index is applied to the self-developed large DBLP data set having publication data over 50 years covering more than 10,000 conferences. Findings The empirical results of the proposed index are compared with the existing indices using the standard performance evaluation measures. The results confirm that the DS-index performs better than other indices in ranking the conferences in a distinctive manner. Originality/value Scarce attention is paid to rank conferences in distinctive manner using bibliometric measures. In addition, exploiting the DS-index to assign unique ranks to the different conferences makes this research work novel."}
{"id":740,"title":"Towards digital scholarship services in China's university libraries: Establishing a guiding framework from literature","keyword":"University libraries; Digital scholarship; Digital scholarship services; Guiding framework","abstract":"Purpose This paper aims to report on a literature review that aimed to establish a guiding framework for the development of digital scholarship services in China's university libraries. Design/methodology/approach The framework was developed through systematically searching, screening, assessing, coding and aggregating digital scholarship services as reported in the existing body of literature. Three types of literature were included in the analysis: international academic literature as reported in English; academic literature in Chinese; and relevant professional reports. Findings The literature analysis pointed to 25 different digital scholarship services, which emerged in six themes: supporting services, formulating research ideas, locating research partners, writing proposals, conducting research and publishing results. Originality/value Although this literature review focused on university libraries in China, the research findings and the guiding framework developed provide useful insights and indications that can be shared across international borders."}
{"id":741,"title":"Cataloguing practices at university libraries: Analysis of current conditions and practices in Turkey","keyword":"University libraries; Classification; Cataloguing; Information organization; Cataloguing librarians; Resource description","abstract":"Purpose This study aims to analyse current practices and cooperation between the Turkish university libraries related to cataloguing processes and present cataloguing librarians' evaluations about clarity and comprehensiveness of the given information in library catalogues. Design/methodology/approach In line with the literature review, a Web-based questionnaire was developed concerning the cataloguing practices implemented at university libraries in Turkey. The questionnaire was submitted to 316 cataloguing librarians. In all, 104 cataloguing librarians from 61 different libraries responded to the survey. The collected data were analysed through descriptive statistics. The responses given to some open-ended questions were assessed with respective expressions presented verbatim in the study and some of them visualised via VOSViewer software. Findings The findings reflect that analysed university libraries implement different cataloguing processes. It is seen that some libraries use the necessary systems and services related to cataloguing and classification while others use individual solutions without using such systems and services. Findings reveal that there is cooperation between the analysed libraries about sharing catalogue records. In this regard, it is understood that cataloguing librarians mostly prefer transferring catalogue records from the catalogues of university libraries they trusted. Findings also indicate that analysed librarians think that the descriptive information provided via Online Public Access Catalogues are in moderate level in terms of clarity and comprehensibility. Originality/value The study contributes to the existing literature of a limited number of relevant studies by establishing the baseline pertaining to cataloguing processes undertaken at university libraries in Turkey."}
{"id":742,"title":"The Relationship Between Authentic Leadership, Trust, and Engagement in Library Personnel","keyword":"authenticity; employee engagement; leadership; leadership development; trust","abstract":"Using validated and reliable psychometric instruments, 87 non-manager library employees were surveyed to determine the nature of the relationships between non-manager perceptions of authenticity and trust in two levels of leadership with self-rated engagement. The results provide insights about how non-managers perceive authenticity and trust in both direct managers and senior supervisors, and how those perceptions are related to self-ascribed employee engagement. While perceptions of trust and authenticity accounted for some of the variance found, undetermined variables may explain more of the variance in employee engagement. Recommendations for developing authentic leaders and engaging employees in a library setting are offered."}
{"id":743,"title":"Exploring the International Student Experience: Providing Insight Through a Mixed-Methods Approach","keyword":"foreign students; academic libraries; library outreach; photovoice; surveys; in-depth interviews; library resources; library services; library spaces","abstract":"Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) has seen a dramatic increase in international student enrollment in the last four years. To serve this rising population effectively, librarians at SIUE created a research study to explore the information needs and academic experiences of international students at SIUE. The study employed a mixed-methods approach including a survey as well as in-depth interviews and photo diaries. The results provide insight into international students' library use and academic life."}
{"id":744,"title":"Library Cartography: Mapping Workflow Processes in an Academic Library","keyword":"process mapping; academic libraries; flowchart; workflow; knowledge management","abstract":"This article will introduce and illustrate process mapping as a valuable tool in the academic library setting. Commonly used in the business world, process mapping is the practice of gathering information regarding a specific workflow and diagraming it visually, usually in the form of a flowchart. This representation can then be analyzed for process improvement. In addition to helping assess current workflow efficiency, process mapping is a valuable way for employees throughout the library to see how they are contributing to essential processes. Process mapping can also help to identify areas where departments can work to further collaborate and can contribute to knowledge management and continuity. This article will highlight the valuable benefits of process mapping and document the authors' experience focusing this activity on the operations at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte's J. Murrey Atkins Library."}
{"id":745,"title":"LEADERSHIP REFLECTIONS: ORGANIZATIONAL LANGUAGE","keyword":"management; language; culture","abstract":"Leadership language communicates more than words. Leaders are able to use the power of language to not only articulate an organizational vision but to create excitement and support around that vision. Library leaders can model organizational values through speech strengthening a written policy into practice. Organizational culture is difficult to change but leaders can counter negative and deceptive messages into productive statements that help employees move forward to understand and embrace library strategic goals. How a leader chooses to use language to articulate a vision, advance organizational values, and to change organizational culture is critical. Ignoring language opportunities will hinder not only leader success but organizational success as well."}
{"id":746,"title":"YOUNG ADULT OUTREACH: AN EXAMINATION OF OUTREACH ATTEMPTS AT BRANCH LIBRARIES IN A LARGE URBAN PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM","keyword":"library outreach; defining outreach; outreach literature; outreach training; program measurement; service planning; young adults","abstract":"Although outreach is a stated or implied goal of nearly all library systems, there is no universal definition of what constitutes outreach and how to evaluate its success. A survey of institutional guidelines and scholarly work reveals a range of ideas and some discussion of the concept, but ultimately raises more questions than answers. However, one study of a single public library system provides a glimmer of insight. Focusing on outreach to organizations serving young adults (13 to 18-year-olds), the study articulates possible directions for further research on this vital issue."}
{"id":747,"title":"A RESOURCE THAT INSPIRES: EXPLORING THE \"\"\"\"INCLUDE\"\"\"\" FOUNDATION OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LIBRARY STANDARDS FOR LEARNERS, SCHOOL LIBRARIANS, AND SCHOOL LIBRARIES","keyword":"AASL standards; diversity; include; shared foundations; differentiation","abstract":"The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has offered a multi-layered approach to serving our schools with the National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries. The AASL Standards provide a valuable resource for professional development and a touchstone to inspire us to consider anew the basic elements of our profession. In this first column, one of the six Shared Foundations, \"\"\"\"Include\"\"\"\", provides a way to consider several issues important to school libraries."}
{"id":748,"title":"DIGITALLY-WIRED AND MOBILE DEVICE-DRIVEN: ARE SINGAPORE TEENAGERS STILL READING?","keyword":"reading habits; leisure; teenagers; social media; public library; National Reading Movement; Singapore; Singaporeans; National Library Board","abstract":"Singapore teenagers are digitally-wired and mobile device-driven. Growing up digital, the question is how are their reading habits like? To better understand the state of reading for leisure in a highly digitally-wired country, the Singapore's National Library Board (NLB) conducted the inaugural population-wide National Reading Habits Study in 2016 among Singaporeans aged 13 years and above. A mixed-method research design in the form of a quantitative survey and focus group discussions was employed for the study. This paper focuses on the reading habits of teenagers between the ages of 13 and 19. The study ascertained that 71% of Singapore teenagers read any material for leisure frequently, i.e. at least a few times a week. Half of them (51%) indicated reading online articles on social media or websites, with the proportion for social media higher compared to websites. However, few of them had read news (35%) or books (32%) frequently. The study also found that the internet and digital devices are a double-edged sword, as they help them to read more, but at the same time distract them from reading due to their active connection to friends on social media. Strategies to better engage Singapore teenagers are discussed."}
{"id":749,"title":"Data Science Support at the Academic Library","keyword":"data visualization; GIS; python; R programming; reproducibility","abstract":"Data science is a rapidly growing field with applications across all scientific domains. The demand for support in data science literacy is outpacing available resources at college campuses. The academic library is uniquely positioned to provide training and guidance in a number of areas relevant to data science. The University of Arizona Libraries has built a successful data science support program, focusing on computational literacy, geographic information systems, and reproducible science. Success of the program has largely been due to the strength of library personnel and strategic partnerships with units outside of the library. Academic libraries can support campus data science needs through professional development of current staff and recruitment of new personnel with expertise in data-intensive domains."}
{"id":750,"title":"Organizational Learning in Libraries at For-Profit Colleges and Universities: A Mixed-Methods Analysis","keyword":"academic libraries; for-profit colleges and universities; leadership; organizational learning","abstract":"Despite successful application of organizational learning to enhance services in academic libraries, little is known about organizational learning in libraries of for-profit colleges and universities (FPCUs). A quantitative online survey, followed by qualitative interviews, served to assess and explore the use of organizational learning in libraries at FPCUs. Data reflected medium to high levels of organizational learning in the libraries studied, as well as a negative relationship between organizational learning and number of students enrolled. Common themes in the interview responses included external pressures from the FPCUs making it more difficult to implement organizational learning, and the importance of communication."}
{"id":751,"title":"Kill the One-Shot: Using a Collaborative Rubric to Liberate the Librarian-Instructor Partnership","keyword":"academic libraries; information literacy; collaboration; collaboration rubric; assignment design; library instruction","abstract":"Subject faculty sometimes limit information literacy when they ask a librarian for \"\"\"\"the library talk.\"\"\"\" On the librarian's end, this unimaginative request translates into a traditional one-shot, often focused on point-and-click skills rather than building deeper competencies. The authors developed a collaboration rubric to liberate librarians from this deadlock. The rubric uses nine lenses to focus the librarian-instructor collaboration on relevant sub-categories that display various instruction modes. These lenses include assignment design, the timing of instruction, librarians' visibility in virtual class spaces, and librarians' involvement in assessment. The rubric also outlines levels of collaboration, from None to Minimal, Healthy, and Superlative."}
{"id":752,"title":"Superheroes in the Stacks: Halloween ComicFest and Wichita State University","keyword":"academic library; graphic novels; comic books; strips, etc.; comic conventions; programing; outreach","abstract":"Academic libraries' graphic novel and comic book collections hold a wide appeal for both scholarly study and personal reading. Programming around these materials can attract diverse audiences to promote library services and resources in a distinctive way. Wichita State University Libraries hosted their first Halloween ComicFest in 2017 and it has grown into an annual event from the success of this initial endeavor. In this article, the authors discuss the challenges of planning and hosting a comic convention in an academic library as well as the potential benefits such events hold for both libraries and their patrons."}
{"id":753,"title":"ASSESSING LIBRARY CUSTOMER INTERACTIONS AND STAFF SATISFACTION","keyword":"academic library; assessment; customer service; online survey tools; service points","abstract":"In 2016, two service departments-the office of information technology (OIT) and the academic resource center (ARC) at the college-physically relocated into the library. To ensure consistent customer service and staffing for the ARC, OIT, and library, the departments collaborated to discuss the implications for their new shared space. They decided to use a common online customer service form in Qualtrics to track and assess library customer interactions and staff satisfaction."}
{"id":754,"title":"PUBLISH AND READ MANDATES MAY CHANGE THE FUTURE OF JOURNAL PUBLISHING","keyword":"big deals; cOAlition S; library consortia; OA; OA2020; open access; Plan S; publish and read; read and publish","abstract":"Publish and Read mandates being promoted by the Europeans through OA2020 and Plan S, are making significant impacts on journal publishing. Although libraries in the United States have expressed concern about some elements of the proposals, larger forces have engaged which may flip the traditional subscription-based journal publishing system. Challenges and opportunities for libraries, publishers, and authors will create an unsettled market in the next few years."}
{"id":755,"title":"EFFECTS OF THE NEW PUBLIC MANAGEMENT (NPM) AND AUSTERITY IN EUROPEAN PUBLIC AND ACADEMIC LIBRARIES","keyword":"Finland; Germany; information literacy; library leadership; new public management; Norway; Romania; UK","abstract":"The changing information landscape calls for a new leadership, new competences, and new approaches to library services. In today's information age, information literate citizens must be able to assess the reliability of information, making information literacy instruction an important task for libraries. In this paper, five researchers present data from interviews they carried out with library leaders from Germany, Romania, Finland, UK, and Norway. The experiences of the library leaders were different, reflecting varying levels of economic austerity, and how closely each country adheres to New Public Management (NPM)-theory and practice. However, they also show how NPM and reduced budgets can lead to a greater and better cooperation."}
{"id":756,"title":"Evaluating Academic Library Outreach to Determine Return on Investment for Student Success","keyword":"assessment; outreach; return on investment; student success; academic libraries","abstract":"Campus outreach is a key part of an academic library's service mission. However, the literature demonstrates a lack of assessment around library outreach, particularly from an institution-wide or programmatic perspective. The University of Houston Libraries assembled a team to evaluate return on investment for the Libraries outreach activities in service of meeting student success goals. This article shares the methodology, results, and recommendations made as a result of this project, with implications for outreach programs at other academic libraries."}
{"id":757,"title":"Boot Camps for Graduate Student Success: A Collaborative Initiative","keyword":"graduate students; academic libraries; boot camps; library instruction; collaboration","abstract":"Although graduate students are interested in learning data, grant, literature research, presentation, scholarly communication, and writing and publishing skills - topics not typically taught within their curriculum - scheduling conflicts during the academic year often prevent them from attending workshops that teach these skills. This article describes a grant-funded initiative where multiple campus units collaborated to provide themed boot camps outside of the fall and spring semesters. It also offers recommendations for adapting such a program at other institutions for lower cost, which administrators and practitioners in higher education, especially in academic libraries, may be particularly interested in."}
{"id":758,"title":"A Library and a Radio Show: The Story of a Successful Partnership at 10 Years and Counting","keyword":"radio talk shows; radio programs; academic librarians; academic libraries; medical libraries; consumer health information; interdisciplinary communication; interprofessional relations; academic libraries relations with faculty and curriculum; academic librarians professional relationships; library outreach programs; social media in medicine; internet; blogs","abstract":"Your Health (R) Radio is a weekly one-hour radio show about consumer health produced by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Department of Family Medicine. It provides practical, health-related news and information to listeners in an easy to understand style. Hosted by a family medicine physician faculty member and co-hosted by other health professionals, it airs on a local radio station. Since 2009, Health Sciences librarians have collaborated on the show, bringing their expertise in information discovery and organization, consumer health, and health literacy to this consumer health endeavor. In the process, the librarians and libraries have also benefitted."}
{"id":759,"title":"A Library's Partnership Experience with University Extension to Provide Program Content","keyword":"university extension; cooperative extension; public libraries; educational programing; library usage","abstract":"Many public libraries reply on forming partnerships with other institutions in their communities to expand and strengthen their educational public programing. The Land-Grant University Extension Service can be a natural partner for public libraries, as both organizations share the common goal of providing lifelong learning opportunities to the public. A year-long study based at the St. Martin Public Library in Jackson County, Mississippi shows the impact of programs led by Mississippi State University Extension faculty and staff on library activity at that branch, including new library card sign-ups, use of materials, and future program attendance and growth. From the results of surveys distributed, Extension-led educational programs appeared to have an overall positive impact on library activity at the St. Martin branch."}
{"id":760,"title":"LEADERSHIP REFLECTIONS: WHO ARE YOUR PEEPS?","keyword":"networking; mentoring; collegiality","abstract":"Leaders need to surround themselves with colleagues, mentors, and individuals who will support, challenge, and encourage development. Forming a network will aid a library leader in their individual growth as well as provide informal consultants who can see the broader pictures or tease out an issue that might not be evident to the leader. Colleagues who share the same vision or goals will encourage each other and provide support during personal and professional challenges. A library leader should be strategic about selecting and curating a network that will meet a variety of needs as well as being a resource. Doing so, a leader will have a sounding board to consider ideas and strategies while gaining different perspectives. The end result is that a library leader will build professional relationships that will enhance personal and professional success."}
{"id":761,"title":"In the Public Interest","keyword":"Edmonton Public Library; homeless; inclusivity; library behavior policy; library staff; public space; safety; socially vulnerable population","abstract":"Modern public libraries strive for inclusivity. Part of this effort involves enhancing staff capacity for engaging with socially vulnerable populations. This paper presents the outcomes of a study on library use by homeless adults, one of the most vulnerable of populations. The study employed a mix of methods. Part one was quantitative: a survey of library patrons. A second, qualitative phase involved focus groups - two of which were comprised of homeless patrons. Several areas of concern and need emerged, including physical space, safety, library services, and interactions with the library staff."}
{"id":762,"title":"LIFTING THE CURTAIN: EXAMINING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SHARED FOUNDATION IV: CURATE IN THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LIBRARY STANDARDS FOR LEARNERS, SCHOOL LIBRARIANS, AND SCHOOL LIBRARIES","keyword":"AASL Standards; curate; curation; information literacy; shared foundations; media literacy; fake news; collection development; collection","abstract":"The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has offered a multi-layered approach to serving our schools with the National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries. This column explores Shared Foundation IV Curate, and considers the importance and impact of school librarians modeling and sharing processes of curation with students."}
{"id":763,"title":"THE \"\"\"\"BUS PROOF\"\"\"\" LIBRARY: TECHNICAL SUCCESSION PLANNING, KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER, AND INSTITUTIONAL MEMORY","keyword":"technical succession planning; knowledge transfer; institutional memory; libraries; explicit knowledge; tacit knowledge; turnover; retirement","abstract":"The departure of colleagues with a long tenure at a library, whether planned or unplanned, can be devastating for the organization. A review of the literature reveals that terminology for discussing this issue is inexact, but that \"\"\"\"knowledge transfer\"\"\"\" with a particular focus on \"\"\"\"tacit knowledge\"\"\"\" and \"\"\"\"institutional memory\"\"\"\" are useful terms. Library leadership needs to plan for effective knowledge transfer early, ensuring that explicit knowledge is maintained consistently in easily accessible forms, and that tacit knowledge is transferred through methods such as phased retirement, cross-training, and storytelling. The study conducted here illuminates these issues, but further work is needed to determine the next steps."}
{"id":764,"title":"Discovery Tools in the Classroom: A Usability Study and Implications for Information Literacy Instruction","keyword":"Discovery tools; information literacy; instruction; Summon; usability; ACRL Framework","abstract":"In 2016, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) library acquired ProQuest's discovery tool Summon. To determine when information literacy instruction using Summon would be effective and what aspects should be taught, librarians conducted a usability study. Students completed tasks focused on determining whether Summon is intuitive and whether the interface needs to be taught. Results indicate that students are comfortable with the interface and have few problems with the tool. Instead, participants struggled with critical thinking processes associated with research. Results were used to integrate the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education into instruction."}
{"id":765,"title":"Computer Programming for Librarians: A Study of Job Postings for Library Technologists","keyword":"library; librarian; job postings; job skills; programming languages; technology; systems librarians","abstract":"The rapid changes in technology used in the library and cultural heritage sectors can make it difficult for early career librarians and LIS students interested in library technology positions to know what skills will be most beneficial to their job search. In this study, 492 librarian and archivist job postings from the Code4Libs Jobs website from between 2008 and 2018 were collected and analyzed to find which programming technologies are most in demand overall and which are most requested for specific types of jobs and specific types of employers, including changes over time. The results provide a glimpse of programming languages and technologies that are widely useful in the field of library technology today, as well as those that are growing in use."}
{"id":766,"title":"Informing Website Navigation Design with Team-Based Card Sorting","keyword":"Card sorting; user studies; academic libraries; information architecture; mental models","abstract":"In 2016, Utah State University (USU) Libraries redesigned the library website's main menu and underlying information architecture (IA) in response to a number of known usability problems and limitations. Card sorting studies were conducted with a group of USU undergraduate students and a mixed group of faculty and graduate students to help develop a better understanding of users' mental models of library-related research and service tasks. Participants worked in teams to sort, rank and label cards pertaining to the content and feature of the library's website. Afterwards, participants discussed and performed usability tasks on each other's categories. Results were used to inform the design of a new IA and menu structure, while best practices from usability studies and trends in academic library website design were used to help with menu and link labeling. The final design was validated through follow-up discussions with staff, usability tests, and category/reverse category tests."}
{"id":767,"title":"Can Academic Library Instant Message Transcripts Provide Documentation of Undergraduate Student Success?","keyword":"Instant message; student success; academic library; transcript analysis","abstract":"Instant message transcripts provide verbatim documentation of students' expressed needs. Academic libraries fund many practices and services thought to enhance student success by meeting students' needs. Utilizing the framework of natural experiments, Microsoft Excel conditional statements were used to mine instant message transcripts for specific occurrences of key text in order to determine the effects of changes in a limited number of academic library practices and services. A limited set of key terms were derived from an ad hoc group of librarians familiar with the San Francisco State University instant message service. Counts from the Excel conditional statements documented: the decrease in PIN requests with the implementation of a single sign-in and decreases in requests for the basic information competency tutorial, OASIS. These institutional interventions in academic library practices and services represented changes that influenced students' expressed needs in the transcripts, illustrating the value of library-centric measures of student success."}
{"id":768,"title":"Applying Library Values to Emerging Technology: Decision-Making in the Age of Open Access, Maker Spaces, and the Ever-Changing Library","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":769,"title":"Reengineering the Library: Issues in Electronic Resources Management","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":770,"title":"Valuing Your Collection: A Practical Guide for Museums, Libraries and Archives","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":771,"title":"What Is the Value of a Public Library? Possibilities, Challenges, Opportunities","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":772,"title":"Ditching Dewey: Take Your Collections from Enraging to Engaging and Position Your Library for 21st Century Success","keyword":"Accessibility; alternative; catalog; collection; Dewey","abstract":"In the digital age, the Dewey Decimal System is pushing library users toward easier information finding aides such as Google. If the profession does not find a way to maximize the collections and the library as third place, patrons will never embrace the newer technologies and services available through their local public library. This paper explores a possible free replacement to Dewey and discusses the benefit of making the stacks more accessible for moving the profession into the 21st century."}
{"id":773,"title":"Public Libraries, Political Speech, and the Possibility of a Commons","keyword":"Commons; democracy; discourse; politics","abstract":"Public libraries are not only political institutions, they are enmeshed in the politics of society. This paper presents some of the more thoughtful conceptions of both conservative and liberal politics, to a specific end. That end is the suggestion that public libraries can act as commons within their communities. The intricacies of acting as commons are detailed here, along with some practical suggestions for realizing the goal of becoming a commons."}
{"id":774,"title":"Public Library Engagement in Diffusing a Planned Community Health Initiative: A Dual Case Study","keyword":"Community health initiative; library community engagement; informational support; information diffusion; information nudge","abstract":"Social determinants of health beckon partnerships to empower citizens to make healthy choices. This dual case study explores the roles of public library engagement in a planned community health initiative known as the Blue Zones (BZ) project. Two cases were examined through interviews, facility environmental scans, and passive footprinting. Results indicate a potential library role in promotion and support for community health initiatives. Findings reveal a need to increase librarians' awareness of social responsibilities beyond perceived professional boundaries, proactively collaborating with community agencies, and promoting community health initiatives through enhanced information access."}
{"id":775,"title":"Senior Citizens in the Twenty-First-Century Public Library","keyword":"Mobile library; outreach; senior citizens; technology; third agers","abstract":"As the popularity of public libraries continually grows, they are becoming the hub of the community. With this, each library has to constantly provide services, materials, and space catered to each category of patron. While many focus their efforts on children and teens, older adults are becoming a much more significant division with the patron population. This paper discusses the information needs of all senior citizens, specifically when paired with today's public library, as well as many of the resources public libraries have put into place, in order to deliver the materials, accessibility, outreach, and workshops needed."}
{"id":776,"title":"Spanish Language Children and Teen Books Focusing on Human Sexuality and Reproductive Health","keyword":"Sex education; Spanish language materials; children; teens; health information","abstract":"Talking to children and teens about sexuality is difficult for most parents, especially for those whose primary language is Spanish. Teens who come to the United States from Spanish speaking countries are also at a disadvantage because of a language barrier. Many times there is a lack of high quality Spanish materials that have been reviewed on the topic of sex and reproductive health. There are serious consequences of unplanned teen pregnancies to communities such as poverty, low educational attainment and other health disparities. This bibliography reviews human sexuality titles in Spanish for both children and teens. Professionals in the healthcare or medical libraries, school librarians, public librarians and academic librarians will find this bibliography valuable for the purposes of educating the public and developing their institution's collection."}
{"id":777,"title":"Journals, Subjects, and Authors of Research Literature on Public Libraries: An Analysis","keyword":"LIS publications; LIS literature - evaluation; public librarians","abstract":"Scholarly or research-based journal articles related to public librarianship and public libraries are posited in previous literature as not being useful to the public library practitioner, and potentially less valuable to the researcher than other forms of research. Building off previous research, this article explores journal-based public library research literature to determine the trends in authorship, coverage, and venues. Publication venues are relatively static, with Public Library Quarterly and Library Quarterly publishing most public library research literature. LIS educators and public librarians dominate authorship of public library research, and the topical coverage of that research is gradually evolving in response to new technologies and a renewed focus on user services."}
{"id":778,"title":"Engaging design: creating libraries for modern users","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":779,"title":"Crowdsource your library, engage your community: the what, when, why, and how","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":780,"title":"Making surveys work for your library: guidance, instructions and examples","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":781,"title":"Before the ballot: building political support for library funding","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":782,"title":"From library volunteer to library advocate: tapping into the power of community engagement","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":783,"title":"Short-term staff, long-term benefits: making the most of interns, volunteers, student workers, and temporary staff in libraries","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":784,"title":"On the Unification of the Conceptual Model of the Meta-Ontology","keyword":"unification; meta-ontology; specification; categorization; conceptualization; tensor; fractal; declarative; instructional; motivational","abstract":"This paper discusses the unification of the meta-ontological model, namely, its conceptualization, in particular in library information activities. Arguments are presented that can allow us to unify the categorical declarative model of meta-ontology. The analysis is based on the categorical tensor fractal approach. These results provide an opportunity to intensify the discussion on this topic. It is declared that there is a need for not only conceptualization, but also categorization itself as the basis of the terminological dictionary of a specific subject area, branch, and field of knowledge. It is proposed to divide the ontological model into three components: (1) the categorial declarative component, (2) the production component, and/or, (3) the conceptual motivational component."}
{"id":785,"title":"The Professional Activities of the Scientific Diasporas of the Pushchino Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences Abroad","keyword":"scientific diaspora; scientometrics; publication activity; science in Russia; scientific libraries; academic libraries; scientific emigration; scientific success; bibliometric indicators","abstract":"This paper presents the final results of a study on the activities of the scientific diaspora of the Pushchino Scientific Center (PSC RAS) abroad, which began in 2016. The information on the scientific careers of scientists from nine scientific research institutes of the PSC RAS who emigrated abroad for permanent residence is given: the proportion of former scientific researchers who continue to engage in scientific activities, the geography of the distribution of representatives of the diaspora; scientific organizations, where and how successfully they work. The research was conducted using scientometric, bibliometric, bibliographic, factual, and sociological methods. The professional success of representatives of the diaspora was assessed according to formal indicators: a Hirsch index (h-index) with a threshold value of 17 and higher; information about publications in the Essential Science Indicators (Clarivate Analytics) at the time of data collection; and distribution of published works by quartiles of publications."}
{"id":786,"title":"Call number and FRBR: A dialogue guided by principles of the Organization of Information","keyword":"FRBR; Call number; Book number; Collection arrangement; Organization of information","abstract":"Call number plays a relevant role in libraries, since ordering of documents is configured as a proposal for reading collections, establishes the link between catalog entry and the place document occupies in the collection for access purposes and contributes to the collection management of space uses. From the late twentieth century, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions promoted studies that culminated in guidelines for documentary processes, products and instruments, notably Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records conceptual model. The purpose of this article is to analyze the construction of book number - the final part of call number - in association with attributes of the entities of Group 1 of Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records. For theoretical foundation, it approaches works of Cutter, Barden, Lehnus, Satija and Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records, as well as Moreno's and Ortega. As a methodology, it performs exploratory research through literature review that results in the examination of the call number and the Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records based on the decomposition of examples. It concludes by pointing out the actuality of call number as a workable model for ordering of documents and as a construction elaborated from principles that have correlation with Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records."}
{"id":787,"title":"Business metadata: Representation of business processes' information","keyword":"Information Architecture; Enterprise Information; Metadata","abstract":"Metadata are considered fundamental elements in Library and Information Science and its and its characteristics, applications and typologies is been studied extensively by researchers in the area, mainly since 2000. This article aims to bring a new typology of metadata to Brazilian Library and Information Science studies, the so-called business metadata. Business metadata are the business context behind data and can be found in any business process in the different sectors of diverse institutions. Considering the lack of literature about this kind of metadata in Library and Information Science, using literature research, this paper aims to bring its concept, applications, examples and studies about business metadata. This research is theoretical and conceptual nature, characterized as exploratory research. Business metadata could be observed as very pertinent to the concepts and principles of Library and Information Science, which allows concluding that this concept can and should be studied by the area, mainly in the studies related to Information Architecture, Information Systems and Information Retrieval."}
{"id":788,"title":"Time allocation, importance of activities and staff profile in academic libraries from a business processes standpoint","keyword":"Library assistants; Librarians; Academic libraries; Workflow management; Library management; Library services","abstract":"The aim of the study was to investigate, from the business processes standpoint, the time allocated by academic libraries in their different activities, the importance attributed by their managers to the activities performed, and the staff profile. Academic libraries have an important role in providing the informational needs of teaching and research, through its functions of formation and development of collections, bibliographic control, information delivery and management. The process management collaborates to the achievement of the organization strategic goals. It is considered a system of activities integrated in business processes, which may be an excellent tool for evaluating and implementing improvements in academic libraries. To fulfill their role, the libraries of Brazilian higher education institutions have a workforce composed of two profiles: librarians and non-librarians. The survey is bibliographical, descriptive and qualitative. The sample consists of 14 libraries of a federal institution of higher education. The activities inherent to the libraries were structured in processes and sub processes, and the percentage of time spent in them, their importance and the profile of the executing agents involved were determined. As a result, time, importance, and profile data were linked to the processes and sub processes, in order to investigate their association."}
{"id":789,"title":"Information Literacy: Mapping of the use of information sources by health students","keyword":"Information Literacy; Higher Education; Health Sciences Students","abstract":"Information Literacy arises from the concern with the training in research and the use of technologies by future professionals. In the health area, the use of scientific information grounds the decision-making process, because the search results may potentially be transformed into action. The aim of this study is to map the information literacy of health graduates in the use of sources of information for scientifi c research purposes, based on standards of information literacy for higher education of the Association of College and Research Libraries. The research is a descriptive type cross-sectional study with a quantitative and qualitative approach. Three hundred and eighteen students enrolled in the Institute of Health and Society of a University in the State of Sao Paulo participated in undergraduate courses in Physical Education, Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Social Work. It was found that the students have difficulties in establishing the need for information, low knowledge when it comes to accessing the databases available, difficulties in assessing the quality of the sources used, need to discuss the ethical use of information and they are unaware of the concept of information literacy. In conclusion, the subject needs to be explored by researchers, as well as be addressed in the training process at universities."}
{"id":790,"title":"University libraries: The role of an accessible campus on the inclusion of users with special needs","keyword":"Accessibility; Assistive Technologies; Inclusive Library; Special Needs; University Library","abstract":"The purpose of this paper is to present preliminary results of an ongoing research that seeks to diagnose inclusive practices in Brazilian and Portuguese university libraries, particularly in what concerns to the role of an accessible campus on the inclusion of users with special needs. The results were collected through an online questionnaire applied to 87 library directors (54 Brazilian and 33 Portuguese). Fifty valid answers were collected (28 Brazilian and 22 Portuguese). The results allowed to identify accessibility issues, namely in what regards to the access to the campus and to the lack of teams of librarians with specific skills to aid and assist these users. We conclude that many of these libraries are integrated in campuses without accessible infrastructure, and therefore, are not able to promote the inclusion of the students with special needs. Respondents say they are aware of their limitations and weaknesses when facing this challenge and show openness to change their practices and attitudes towards a new future scenario in which they could build solutions to improve the accessibility and inclusion in these libraries."}
{"id":791,"title":"The historical and epistemological relations between Librarianship and Information Science in the Brazilian scientific production","keyword":"Epistemology of Information Science; History of Information Science; Librarianship","abstract":"This is an exploratory qualitative and bibliographic research without a chronological framework that addresses the historical and epistemological relations of Library Science and Information Science from the Brazilian scientific production in Information Science. This study addresses how and which aspects in the historical and epistemological relation occur between Information Science and Librarianship in Brazilian scientific production. The general objective is to identify to what extent the content of publications brings the two fields together. Specifically, the objectives were as follows: list works within the Brazilian scientific production in Information Science that deal with the history and epistemology of Librarianship and Information Science; verify which works correlate historical and epistemological aspects of librarianship with Information Science; elicit some reflections on the historical and epistemological relations from the analysis of this research. The data collection was carried out in the Journal Portal of Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior (Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel) database of the Scientific Electronic Library Online, Library and Information Science Abstracts, Web of Science and Scopus. Based on the analysis of the corpus of 21 articles, the most predominant themes were the history of Librarianship, the development of Information Science, the documentation of Paul Otlet and Henri La Fontaine, and interdisciplinarity. It is important to deepen the historical and epistemological relations of Librarianship and Information Science in national scientific production since research shows a lack of theoretical depth in the studies retrieved from the corpus."}
{"id":792,"title":"FOUR THESIS FOR CRITICAL LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES: A MANIFESTO","keyword":"Critical librarianship; neutrality; positivism; critical discursive practices","abstract":"This job proposes four theses for a Critical Library and Information Studies (CLIS) research agenda. The author argues that a normative commitment to libraries as social institutions should guide any future research in this area, that the natural sciences are a poor model for researching and that neutrality should be abandoned in order to achieve that any CLIS project should propose alternative ideas and reflections."}
{"id":793,"title":"EUROPEAN TRENDS IN INDEXING BY SUBJECT OF NARRATIVE FICTION","keyword":"Indexing; subject; literature; fiction; novel; national library; Europe","abstract":"Indexing is an old practice and a complex job, particularly in the process of determining the subject (aboutness). Regarding indexing of fictional Literature, the question becomes more difficult, due to the subjectivity and the multidimensionality of the literary work. Traditionally, Literature is not indexed, and classificatory systems address it by form. Over the last few years, instruments of subject indexing of fictional narratives have emerged that show that this is possible and necessary. In this context, we seek to know how the main European services and information systems behave, in terms of the subject indexing of fictional narrative. For this, an exploratory case study is carried out. The results allow us to conclude that most of the countries do not index the fictional narrative by subject and those that actually do it are located in northern Europe. Therefore, we need more studies and instruments for this practice to spread."}
{"id":794,"title":"ANALYSIS OF THE ONLINE SERVICES PROVIDED ON THE WEBSITES OF THE NATIONAL LIBRARIES OF THE AMERICAS","keyword":"National libraries; online web services; library websites; the americas; websites","abstract":"In this paper a brief analysis of the 35 National Libraries' websites of the Americas is presented, considering both the main website features and the online services provided. These services have been categorised to ease the statistical data processing. The results highlight the relevance of the Web as a platform from which National Libraries can make public their collections and get closer to their users through online services, but they show as well a great gap between them regarding the technological solutions adopted and the range of services provided."}
{"id":795,"title":"Back to the Future of Library History","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":796,"title":"Alternative Futures for Library History","keyword":"","abstract":"In response to a recent article by Donald Davis and John Aho, \"\"\"\"Whither Library History?\"\"\"\" Jonathan Rose discusses six possible alternatives for the future of library history. Library historians can either continue to produce a traditional kind of library history or reframe their subject as a subfield of information science, mainstream history, or the history of the book. They can also adopt the models of such critical theorists as Antonio Gramsci and Michel Foucault. Rose argues for a sixth option: to make library history a part of the new academic discipline of book studies."}
{"id":797,"title":"History in the Library and Information Science Curriculum: Outline of a Debate","keyword":"","abstract":"Only a small minority of Library and Information Science (LIS) schools now schedule courses with a historical focus, and LIS faculty whose research specialty is history seem to be a vanishing breed. Yet some educators are committed to finding ways to preserve historical perspectives in the master's degree curriculum. At the 2004 conference of the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) the Historical Perspectives Special Interest Group (SIG) discussed strategies and subsequently carried on the debate in an online forum. Theoretical justifications for including history in the curriculum appealed to both generalist and specific rationales that argued for \"\"\"\"history as story\"\"\"\" as well as \"\"\"\"history as process,\"\"\"\" while practical suggestions included focusing on the preservation of documents, adopting the principles and methods of public history, and creating stronger avenues for collaboration among all historians of libraries and information science, no matter what their disciplinary affiliation. Overall, participants felt that in the current economic climate modestly scaled efforts stood the best chance of success."}
{"id":798,"title":"International perspective and national reality in the Principi di Catalogazione e regole italiane di Diego Maltese","keyword":"Cataloguing; Paris Principles; Diego Maltese; Principi di catalogazione e regole italiane","abstract":"The Paris Principles of 1961, resulting from a meeting between the leading librarians of the day, and the Florentine experience with the Bibliografia nazionale italiana (BNI), a site subject to international pressures and at the heart of Italian cataloguing policy, are at the basis of the concept of Principi di catalogazione e regole italiane. Maltese was of the view that the Italian code of 1956 should be completely overhauled, leading to a \"\"\"\"consistent system of clearly formulated basic principles\"\"\"\". The quotation of A.D. Osborn \"\"\"\"Cataloging is an art, and as an art it is technical. Its basic rules are actually rather few and simple, and, in so far as the rules are kept few and simple, it is a delightful art to practice\"\"\"\" (The Library Quarterly, 11 (1941) pp. 394-305) is the key to the reading of the work. Osborn (writing in 1941, twenty years before the Paris Principles), was hoping for rules that did not relate simply to particular cases, and that were unburdened by non-essential questions; Maltese's reference to Osborn relates above all to the general method that he wishes to adopt: the abandonment of a legalistic code that proceeds case by case and is, hence, always \"\"\"\"behind\"\"\"\" with regard to the concrete manifestation and evolution of various types of publication; both are, instead, in favour of a code consisting of a small number of principles, serving as a guide, given the impossibility of foreseeing, recognizing and providing for every bibliographic eventuality. This philosophy takes maximum advantage of the professionalism and discernment of the cataloguer; the cataloguer, in fact, is called upon to use both competency and good sense - based on principles incorporated in \"\"\"\"few and simple\"\"\"\" rules - to adopt the solution that is most effective for the concrete context in which the catalogue is placed. The volume issues a powerful call for a return to responsible cataloguing and to the use of precise terminology. In this way, Maltese accords significant recognition to the profession, a testimony that marks a stimulating period in its history which, in the eighties and nineties, was subject to attempts at disruption, with drastic cutbacks in cataloguers and the widespread notion that anyone was capable of cataloguing."}
{"id":799,"title":"Semantic alignment in museums, archives and libraries. The ontologies for describing relationships","keyword":"Ontology modelling; Cultural Heritage; Archival Science; Semantic relationship","abstract":"This paper presents the state of the art of the cataloguing description of personal relationships between creators of archival records and people that are related to the life cycle of cultural objects, as highlighted by museums, archives and libraries records (i.e. GLAM, translated in italian MAB). Since people are fundamental access points to the cultural heritage, the representation of relationships between people and corporate bodies in Linked Open Data is of increasing interest. Nonetheless, a shared and comprehensive vocabulary of personal relationships is not available yet. Leveraging on Semantic Web technologies, and ontologies in particular, the aim is to identify existing ontologies that allow to represent relationships in their context (i.e. time, space and events); to map and classify different types of personal relationships; and to provide a formal representation of relationships not available in existing ontologies. As a result, we present an ontology, with a controlled vocabulary, for the representation of the scenario of personal relationships in the cultural heritage domain."}
{"id":800,"title":"Sustainable libraries - fashion or necessity?","keyword":"Sustainable development; Sustainable libraries; Green libraries; Sustainable Development Goals","abstract":"The article concerns a new libraries development strategy, which means taking account of the sustainable development concept in which the main emphasis is put on minimizing the negative influence on the natural environment, social and intergeneration justice. This organization activity concept plays more and more essential role nowadays, when there is growing natural environment devastation, social and economic anxiety and social stratification. The libraries have been interested in the idea of sustainable development since the 1990s. In the article, the sustainable library idea was presented as well as some selected examples of sustainable libraries, the appropriate tools for measuring these types of institutions and the prospects of their development."}
{"id":801,"title":"Roles and Proficiency of Systems Librarians as Managers of Library Systems in Academic Libraries in Nigeria","keyword":"Academic Library; Library Systems; Systems Librarian; Library Systems Manager; Ict Skills; Job Proficiency","abstract":"The study explores the roles and proficiency of the systems librarian as manager of library systems in academic libraries in Nigeria. Specifically, the forms of training, level of proficiency in requisite ICT skills as well as the ability to perform the roles of systems librarians by librarians in the systems department of academic libraries in some universities in Nigeria were examined. The results revealed that most systems librarians in Nigeria acquire their training through self studies, colleagues and on the job and that their proficiency both in the requisite ICT skills and their ability to perform their specialized roles is low. The study demonstrated that the low proficiency in the requisite ICT skills possessed by the respondents accounted proportionately for their poor proficiency in performing their roles as systems librarians. The study re-echoes the need for urgent overhauling of LIS school curriculum to include more contents on systems librarianship."}
{"id":802,"title":"Storage, enhancement and preservation of doctoral dissertations in the experience \"\"\"\"Magazzini digitali\"\"\"\": a contribution to research and access","keyword":"Doctoral thesis; Legal Deposit; Long Term Preservation; Digital Preservation; Digital Library","abstract":"This contribution traces the history of the legal deposit of Doctoral thesis in Italy from the National Central Library of Florence's point of view, in order to constitute a guide for research and access. Since 2006 the National Library of Florence manages the national digital preservation and long-term access service called \"\"\"\"Magazzini Digitali\"\"\"\" (\"\"\"\"Digital Stocks\"\"\"\")."}
{"id":803,"title":"Conservation libraries & Data Curation: from Custos catalogi to Digital Librarian. The case of Ambrosian Library","keyword":"Public library; Conservation library; Users; Digital library; Free access; IIIF","abstract":"The massive projection of information contents in the digital world and the ever-increasing pervasiveness and ubiquity of web-based resources are unstoppable phenomena that force a careful reflection on the role that public libraries and conservation libraries play in the traditional cultural scene; on how they are perceived by users; on how they are solicited by the digital world and how they adapt (or at least try to do so) to change towards this aspect. The concept of public library can certainly be considered as one of the most disruptive cultural innovations of the modern era: this innovation has profoundly marked the development of our society up to the present day, helping to shape its forma mentis and gradually becoming more and more \"\"\"\"transparent\"\"\"\" because now considered \"\"\"\"normal\"\"\"\"; however, there are many pitfalls and difficulties that our society. hyper-connected and bulimic in the spasmodic search for accessible contents in digital. puts forward the public library, even more, if it corresponds to the particular meaning of the conservation library. The public library and the conservation library are very often faces of the same coin, souls of the same institution, face the challenge of the digital dimension."}
{"id":804,"title":"OPERAS: bringing the long tail of Social Sciences and Humanities into Open Science","keyword":"Open Science; Open Access; Publishing; Social Sciences and Humanities","abstract":"The paper will present OPERAS, a comprehensive infrastructure aimed at providing a pan-European infrastructure to rethink and reshape publishing, discovery and dissemination addressing the specificity and the critical issues of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH). The paper will try to set the scene examining the status of scholarly communication, the developments of Open Access and Open Science, and the specific demands for SSH. A second part will outline how OPERAS meets these needs, taking care of all the steps of the scholarly communication cycle. OPERAS unique approach is to unite researchers, libraries and publishers in a common effort, in order to take back control over scholarly communication. Not merging nor replacing, but nurturing existing realities, OPERAS provides innovative services to bring SSH into Open Science. OPERAS is designed to elaborate effective and scalable long-term strategies for the future development of the digital infrastructure and community building needed to innovate scholarly communication in the SSH. OPERAS pervading idea of science as communication holds an immense potential for an inspiring model of Open Science with direct societal impact, based on continuous communication."}
{"id":805,"title":"The Swiss library context between innovation and tradition: the Swiss National Library and the Munstergasse Library of Bern","keyword":"RDA; GND; Swissbib; BSS; E-Helvetica","abstract":"In June 2018, students of the \"\"\"\"Master di 2(o) livello\"\"\"\" (Second Level Master Courses, accessible only to students that have a Second Cycle Degree or equivalent) in Archives, Library Science and Codicology of University of Florence made a study-trip to Switzerland and came into contact with the Swiss library world. This article describes the Swiss National Library, its organization, history, services and projects in which it is involved into Swiss Confederation (i.e. E-helveticat, The Swiss Literary Archives, Bibliography on Swiss History) and internationally (such as the GND). Finally, the article describes the Munstergasse Library of Bern, that is a University and cantonal library, known internationally for its projects with incunabula."}
{"id":806,"title":"Seminario internazionale di ricerca \"\"\"\"What happened in the library? Cosa e successo in biblioteca? Readers and libraries from historical investigations to current issues. Lettori e biblioteche tra indagine storica e problemi attuali\"\"\"\" (Sapienza Universita di Roma, 27-28 settembre 2018)","keyword":"Library history; Public libraries; Social role; Historical research","abstract":"The paper is the report of the International Research Conference about Library history held in The Sapienza University of Rome on September 27th and 28th 2018 \"\"\"\"What happened in the library? Cosa e successo in biblioteca? Readers and libraries from historical investigations to current issues. Lettori e biblioteche tra indagine storica e problemi attuali\"\"\"\", coordinated by Ph.D in documentary, linguistic and literary sciences. On the first day, two sessions took place: a morning session titled Biblioteche, lettori, storia, attualita: orizzonti aperti and an afternoon session titled Le biblioteche pubbliche oggi tra irrilevanza, conflittualita e consumerismo. The first session of the second day was about Domande, risposte e nuove domande della ricerca storica sull'uso delle biblioteche, the last concerning Luoghi della lettura collettiva e cultura del Novecento: ricerche per una mappa. The aim of the international conference, bringing as witnesses original researches and international comparisons about use and attendance of libraries, was to analyze, with a historical perspective, the importance of libraries, especially public libraries, in cultural and personal growth of users and their social role."}
{"id":807,"title":"On the ways to knowledge of documentosphere. Part 1. The first approach to the essence of the document: An empirical approach","keyword":"archivelogy; bibliology; book; document; documentation science; museumology; social institution; theory","abstract":"The historically folded concept \"\"\"\"document\"\"\"\" and \"\"\"\"book\"\"\"\" is confronted in scientific disciplines of archive, documentation, museum, bibliology. Divergences in understanding of document in the different structural constituents of documentosphere prevent their association in practice and scientific integration in theories. The urgency of the synthesis of archives, libraries, museums, as a social institution, is substantiated."}
{"id":808,"title":"National access to international databases within the Federal Target Program \"\"\"\"Research and Development in Priority Fields of the Science and Technology Complex of Russia for the Years 2014-2020\"\"\"\"","keyword":"Research and Development in Priority Fields of the Science and Technology Complex of Russia for the Years 2014-2020 Federal Target Program; Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation; Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology; national subscription; licensed access","abstract":"The author briefly characterizes the RF Ministry's of Education and Science the Federal Target Program \"\"\"\"Research and Development in Priority Fields of the Science and Technology Complex of Russia for the Years 2014-2020\"\"\"\" and emphasizes the essential characteristic component of the Federal Target Program, i. e. information support of science and higher education. The projects under two contracts concluded between RNPLS&T and the RF Ministry of Science and Education, namely \"\"\"\"Provision of licensed access to the international science citation indices\"\"\"\" and \"\"\"\"Provision of licensed access to the international full-text databases\"\"\"\" are described. The project results and ways for further progress are discussed."}
{"id":809,"title":"Integration of library services in the context of building university information environment (Case study of Prioksky State University)","keyword":"library service; services activities; a library of educational institution; users; Orel State University of Culture","abstract":"The service-oriented approach of the university academic library is highlighted: The social institution of services is to increase quality of living, to be a tool of socializing and adaptation. The authors conclude that in the context of the education new paradigm the services make the focus of Prioksky State University Library to foster efficient library operation and coordination within the university divisions."}
{"id":810,"title":"Libraries in social media: The need or tribute to fashion?","keyword":"social networks; social media; blogs; libraries","abstract":"The issues of meaningfulness and efficiency of libraries' blogging and presence in social networks are explored. The need for law regulation of libraries' activities in social media is justified. The author concludes that the libraries activities in social media have to be well-aimed and systematic to bring positive results."}
{"id":811,"title":"Improving analytical competences of bibliographers in professional development system: The experience of St. Petersburg State Institute of Culture","keyword":"analytical competences; library and information education; library professional development; information analytica activities; St. Petersburg State Institute of Culture; Library and Information Department of St. Petersburg State Institute of Culture","abstract":"Professional development programs for bibliographers implemented in ST. Petersburg Stat Institute of Culture are examined. Solutions for the problems, firstly, of decreased funding of professional development in libraries and, secondly, the decreased offers in the market of education programs for analytical competences, are proposed. These solutions are to save and increase professional expertise of bibliographers and to use it not only in libraries but also by analytical centers."}
{"id":812,"title":"Professional enhancement at the University's Library and Information System","keyword":"library; library and information system; personnel management; automation","abstract":"The paper proposes a scheme of library personnel management from the perspective of personnel planning, staffing, evaluation and incentives based on content analysis and statistical work performance of employees. The functional model of library personnel management allows to generate information to support decision-making in human resources management on the basis of library and information system of the University. The model comprises interrelated functions performed in order to obtain complete and timely results of the process of personnel management. The author presents an automated information system, which purpose is to monitor functions of objective data about the various employees, departments and libraries in the whole wide range of indicators and to analyze the performance of library employees to ensure timely management decision-making."}
{"id":813,"title":"Jubilee collection of works of St. Petersburg conference","keyword":"All-Russian scientific conferences; library science; scientific information activities; linguistic support; library resources; archival resources; museum resources; electronic libraries","abstract":"The collection of selected presentations from the conference \"\"\"\"Electronic Resources of Libraries, Museums and Archives\"\"\"\" which since 2005 is hosted by V. V. Mayakovsky Central City Public Library (St. Petersburg) is reviewed. Forty five most interesting papers (approximately the one-sixth part) presented in 10 years are published in the book."}
{"id":814,"title":"New National Library Association \"\"\"\"Libraries of the Future\"\"\"\": The Way Begins","keyword":"National Library Association \"\"\"\"Libraries of the Future\"\"\"\" (NALF); M. I. Rudomino All-Russian State Library for Foreign Literature; National E-Library (NEL); Information Access System for Electronic Catalogs of Libraries within the Education and Science Sphere (ECLESS); Map of Russian Science; Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation; Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology; Moscow State Institute of Culture","abstract":"The Round Table and the Press Conference on the occasion of the National Library Association \"\"\"\"Libraries of the Future\"\"\"\" start of operation are discussed. Communications by NALF President and Vice Presidents, representatives of libraries and institutions - NALF founders are analyzed. NALF goals and objectives, major focus area and key programs speakers highlighted in their communications are presented."}
{"id":815,"title":"Leveraging library trust to combat misinformation on social media","keyword":"","abstract":"One reason librarians are confident they have a role to play in fighting misinformation is the level of trust in libraries as institutions. Exactly how they might leverage that trust remains unclear and untested. Building on recent work in correcting health misperceptions on social media, this study tests whether libraries can leverage trust to combat misinformation online. Using a misperception about the influenza vaccine as a test case, an experiment (n = 625) was conducted in fall 2018 using Amazon's Mechanical Turk. Results suggest that the misperception can be reduced, but not by library institutions. An unsuccessful follow-up (n = 600) suggests that the effectiveness of the correction is season dependent and opens the possibility that libraries may yet play a role, but not necessarily because they are trusted. Future library proposals for combating misinformation need to be developed and tested within a broader contemporary misinformation research program."}
{"id":816,"title":"Mapping differences in access to public libraries by travel mode and time of day","keyword":"","abstract":"Public libraries strive to provide everyone in their surrounding communities the ability to access their information and services. However, previous research indicates that the closer someone lives to a library, the more likely they are to visit, while reduced proximity can dissuade or even prevent people from visiting. This study extends upon existing research on spatial access to libraries to detail a methodology for measuring how access can differ temporally, either by time of day or by the day of the week, as well as by available travel mode. This is exemplified in a case study of access to libraries in Regina, Canada, finding that those who are reliant on public transit have substantially less access to public libraries than those with a private car. Results also show that travelling to libraries during the morning, evening, or weekend takes longer, on average, than during weekday afternoons due to reduced opening hours."}
{"id":817,"title":"An assessment matrix for library makerspaces","keyword":"","abstract":"The emergence of maker culture has led to an increase of makerspaces across a variety of educational organizations, including public libraries. These makerspaces provide library patrons with new opportunities to learn and create through exploration, creation, and play. However, as the number of library makerspaces grows, so does the need for assessing learning in those same spaces. There is a small amount of research completed on assessing learning of makerspaces in public libraries. The researchers in this study examine patron use of a library makerspace through a theoretical framework based on modern assessment research. Soon after the study began, it was necessary to rethink the original research questions and methods in order to better understand how assessment could be effectively implemented. Findings include determining the scope of library makerspace participants and their assessment needs, potential assessments that can address those needs, and design implications for assessments in library makerspaces."}
{"id":818,"title":"Organizational network analysis: A study of a university library from a network efficiency perspective","keyword":"","abstract":"A library is a particular kind of organization. It plays a valuable role and is dedicated mainly to the development and growth of society. Analyzing a library from the perspective of a network of relations and ties, which exist between social and technical network nodes, contributes to a more nuanced assessment of effectiveness. Building on social network analysis and going beyond human relations in a library, this study examines perceptions related to knowledge and skills, resources, and tasks, identified through a survey conducted at the university library in Warsaw. Overall, the analyzed library is characterized by redundancy and congruence of knowledge, resources, and tasks required at the library (organizational) level and at the particular node (employee) level. Analyzing the network efficiency of a library is a new and valuable research design which uses a unique network measurement that should attract more interest in the future. This form of analysis gives managers the tools to dynamize relations and understand the flow, use, and sharing of resources or knowledge within a library context. However, more studies in the public sector would be invaluable in order to formulate new theories or conclusions."}
{"id":819,"title":"Learning bodies: Sensory experience in the information commons","keyword":"","abstract":"Despite the digital shift, university libraries have grown in importance as places where students come to learn. Interest in designing better spaces has led to a flowering of user experience studies. Such research into how students use library space could usefully be informed by the theory of embodied cognition, which emphasises the role of the body in thinking and learning. This study explores students' embodied experience of an information commons building. Data were gathered from participatory walking interviews, where students were asked to give the interviewer a guided tour of the building. Findings revealed the way that particular combinations of sensory experience contributed to particular forms of learning. Very small movements or choices seem to reconfigure space significantly. This research also draws attention to the way that different learning atmospheres are actively constructed. The findings contribute a new perspective on inquiry into the use of library space. The potential implication for libraries is the need for more fine grained analysis of use experience from a sensory perspective and for teachers and learners to more explicitly reflect on the role of the body in learning."}
{"id":820,"title":"Development of a scale for data quality assessment in automated library systems","keyword":"","abstract":"A credible scale based on the opinions of system users was developed to evaluate and assess data quality in automated library systems (ALS). Development and testing were carried out in two stages. In the first stage, 77 dimensions for data quality which had been previously identified through a systematic literature review were used to develop scale items. The first draft of the scale was then distributed among a target population of ALS experts to solicit their opinions on the scale and the items. In the second stage, a revised version of the scale was distributed among the main study population, which included end users of the target systems. This stage used factor analysis to determine the final draft of the scale, which consists of 4 factors and 62 items. The 4 factors were named after the qualities of their associated items: Data Content Quality, Data Organizational Quality, Data Presentation Quality, and Data Usage Quality. This scale can help system managers identify and resolve potential problems in the systems they manage and can also aid in evaluating the quality of data sources based on the opinions of end users."}
{"id":821,"title":"Applying domain knowledge and academic information to enhance unknown-item search in OPAC","keyword":"Digital library; OPAC; Ontology; Semantic search; Search strategies","abstract":"Many students usually use the unknown-item search strategies, including subject and keyword searches, to retrieve books or other materials provided in library catalogs. However, the success rates for unknown-item searching is relatively low compared with the known-item search strategies, i.e., title or author searches. In this paper, a framework for improving the unknown-item search is proposed. The main contributions of our framework concern both user's keywords and book indexing: (i) To enhance a user's keyword, the framework will select other relevant terms in a domain-related ontology; (ii) Topics expressed in course description are used as book indexing. A preliminary experiment shows that the proposed framework gives satisfactory results in terms of the numbers and the precision scores of retrieved books. Furthermore, the proposed interesting-score measure can facilitate to lift the precision levels."}
{"id":822,"title":"Faculty-librarian collaborative culture in the universities of Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand: A comparative study","keyword":"Faculty-librarian collaboration; Collaborative culture; Academic libraries; Hong Kong; Singapore; Taiwan; Thailand","abstract":"This study considers that \"\"\"\"collaborative culture\"\"\"\" is the basis for faculty members and librarians to work together in higher education institutions. The study therefore attempts to explore the collaboration between faculty members and librarians from the perspective of culture. It can not only provide an opportunity to elucidate the current development of the faculty-librarian collaboration in some parts of Southeast Asia such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, and Taiwan, but also compare the distinctions in the value of faculty-librarian collaborative culture. It also aims to describe and evaluate the perceptions/experiences toward the current development of faculty-librarian collaboration in universities in these different countries. Two online questionnaires, entitled \"\"\"\"Faculty-librarian Collaboration Survey-Librarian\"\"\"\" and \"\"\"\"Faculty-librarian Collaboration Survey-Faculty\"\"\"\", were designed and developed by the researchers to collect data. 480 valid responses were collected from December 2015 to May 2016. Seven key elements were investigated in this study that can represent the content and concept of faculty-librarian collaborative culture. They are: (1) Organizational collaborative environment; (2) Mutual benefit and responsibility in collaboration; (3) Collaborative commitment; (4) Collaborative leadership; (5) Mutual understanding and communication; (6) Mutual respect and trust; and (7) Collaborative relationship and interaction. It was concluded that the responding faculty members and librarians in different regions of Southeast Asia, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, and Taiwan exhibited distinctions in the value levels off aculty-librarian collaborative culture, as well as in the perceptions/experiences toward the current development of faculty-librarian collaboration. Finally, a number of implications and suggestions were proposed by the researchers for librarians and faculty members to develop faculty-librarian collaborations in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, and Taiwan, respectively."}
{"id":823,"title":"The modern concept of selecting publications for the research library collections","keyword":"research library; collection development expert system; selection of publications; domestic market of scholarly literature","abstract":"In recent decade, the collection development expert system has been introduced into acquisition practice at the RAS Library for Natural Sciences CLS. Its major components are: the \"\"\"\"experts' institute\"\"\"\", information base (Russian Book Chamber database, publishers' information), and evaluation system. The system long-term successful operation is provided by simple and friendly interface, both for experts and acquisition librarians and applied technological solutions. Implementation of the system enables to solve a series of problems of research libraries: prompt informing scholars on the works published in the country, developing library collection that meets users' information needs to full extent. The statistical data obtained from the expert system enables acquisition librarians to clarify selection criteria for nonperiodic domestic publications, to form the list of publishers, whose products are mostly demanded by scholars, important subjects and documents corresponding them. The statistical data for 2008-2017 (the experts' roaster, the scope of their research interests; information of participants of domestic market of scholarly literature; data on scholarly publications demanded by scholars, etc.) are presented in the paper and conclusions are made upon them. The paper is completed within the State Order at the RAS Library for Natural Sciences."}
{"id":824,"title":"The potential of university libraries for building information competence","keyword":"university libraries; information competence; information culture; information literacy; mode of study","abstract":"The authors examine the libraries role in building information competence of university students and the faculty. The academic libraries' resources, their educational function of building information competence of the future professionals are discussed. Traditional teaching methods are analyzed, e. g. lectures, demonstrations, training workshops, consultations, printed and interactive instructive and methodological materials. Based on the reported statistical data, the authors conclude on the need to use every teaching method in the future. The libraries' web-sites are examined as an educational site comprising teaching aids and materials. Interaction with social media is analyzed; the authors argue that the libraries should attract students, the faculty, and other university professionals via the social media. The experience obtained within the grant educational project \"\"\"\"Publish right! (The role of the academic libraries in increasing publication activities of the university's academic staff)\"\"\"\" is discussed. Also the experience of the South Ural State University Scientific Library in building information competence related to various information activities of the faculty, students, and professional staff, is examined."}
{"id":825,"title":"Libraries in blogosphere: Modern trends","keyword":"university library; blog; humanistic mission of a library","abstract":"The activities of libraries in blogosphere as a segment of their presence in the media space in respect of realizing a humanistic mission of a library is considered. The statistical data on the quantity of library blogs in 2010-2017 are presented. It is indicated that the total quantity of library blogs increases, but the quantity of those keeping updated at present reduces. The updated blogs (despite of relatively small amount of subscribers) operate actively enough which is proved by the year-to-year growing quantity of posts and users' responses. The activities university libraries in blogosphere (2016-2018) in respect of contents of content and frequency of its updating, amount of user audience, level of interaction with users and their subject preferences are analyzed. The accent is made on the statement that contents of the majority of blogs is oriented towards education and cultural growth. The importance of interaction with user groups is highlighted. The conclusions are made on the necessity of activating libraries' activities in blogosphere on the basis of searching the cross points of libraries' and users' interests, studying users' requests and accenting the attention on humanistic principles of the society development."}
{"id":826,"title":"Classification culture of the Russia","keyword":"classification systems; classification culture; classification practice; International Society for Knowledge Organization; ISKO; UDC Consortium","abstract":"Classification culture - a set of achievements of the country in the field of classification systems (CS): the study of their history and theory, the creation of own systems and the development of foreign experience, publications and options, practice of application. It is told about the achievements of Russia: works on the history of library CS, the directions of theoretical studies. For example, he CS history is well studied - from ancient times to the present day. Interesting CS were developed in the 18-19th century (for the largest and some university libraries). Schedules of the foreign CS - complete translation of the Colon Classification and and the Dewey Decimal Classification into Russian was published. Published Russian UDC retranslation in 10 volumes. The country has CS, recognized by the international community as the National System of Russia (firstly published in the years 1961-1968 in the 30 books). Contemporary classification practice is distinguished by the presence of variants of schedules - full, medium and abridged, in book and machine-readable form. The experience of developing classification schedules for children's and school libraries is unique. The conclusion is made: Russia certainly has a high level of classification culture."}
{"id":827,"title":"Storing digital books in electronic libraries: Comparison analysis of various graphic format use","keyword":"graphic formats; digital book; formats for library collection digitization; TIFF; JPEG; PNG; TXT; DOC; PDF","abstract":"The author begins with discussing the key provisions of document digitization. He characterizes the unified requirements of the National Electronic Library. Further, he analyzes the graphic formats for digitized copies (TIFF, JPEG, PNG). The advantages and drawbacks of each of the formats are discussed. Due to the rapid technologies advance and emergence of reader devices, the libraries that purchase now affordable HD- scanners can increase digitization efficiency with heavy graphic formats and to increase the rate of filling the servers' storage. The modern text recognition technologies and programs enable to initiate collections digitization. Having analyzed the formats, the author expectedly asks the following question: how to use less resources for digitization and further storage without losing the documents cultural and historical value? To solve this problem, the author suggests to modify document classification and use text recognition technologies with further storing in files which would enable to use the text directly (TXT, DOC, PDF). The author concludes that there is the need for a new consistent technology deprived of the existing drawbacks."}
{"id":828,"title":"The object model of the selective information dissemination","keyword":"selective dissemination of information; reference and information services; research information support; database; MVC pattern","abstract":"The author examines the object model of the selective dissemination of information (SDI) that forms the basis for designing user information awareness system of the RAS Library for natural Sciences. The SDI system users are offered two types of services: the first is to provide awareness on the list of journals defined by the user, and the second is awareness building on thematic enquiries being formed with the keywords that the user supplies. The suggested SDI system differs from the traditional systems of the kind: designers do not limit the list of journals or the list of primary sources to be addressed within thematic search with the list of full-text resources available by the library's subscription. This object model and the corresponding SDI system prototype have been operating since 2016. Its successful operation enables to suggest the described object model as a standard model for SDI system."}
{"id":829,"title":"Digital reading for teaching and learning","keyword":"reading; literacy; education; computer technologies; libraries; hypertext","abstract":"The term \"\"\"\"digital reading\"\"\"\" is defined. The author proves that digital reading is a natural stage of reading evolution as a civilizing process. Being \"\"\"\"the other side\"\"\"\" of writing, reading has been reflecting the changes of 5 thousand years of its history. The reading practices have been changing with changing writing practices. Today, as soon as the writing systems has been increasingly digitized and obtained some media features, the reading has been modifying itself, too. Digital reading has become introduced into the sphere of learning and education. Firstly, it is due to the education sector being intensively digitized, and secondly, because the text (which means reading, too) forms the basis for education. The author examines both advantages and risks of digital reading, in particular that of the hypertexts. She argues that student's mastering digital reading requires to be supported by \"\"\"\" a competent adult\"\"\"\". That is why the role of the libraries, and in particular, children's, school, or academic libraries working in the digital environment, has been significantly increasing."}
{"id":830,"title":"The open science infrastructure in Russia and the world","keyword":"new media; open access; open science; open review; scientific communication; repositories; open access journals","abstract":"The article gives an overview of open access projects that form the new infrastructure for scientific communication. It provides information on initiatives and programs contributing to the development of open science in Russia and in the world. The paper also describes innovative scientific projects and platforms that significantly accelerate exchange of information and communication between scientists and create new opportunities for their cooperation and for society. The scientific novelty of the article consists in the distinction between the notions of 'publication' and 'article' or 'edition' in the context of scientific communication and the work of libraries, the description of the challenges that the new media era puts behind the system of scientific communications and libraries, and Russian projects, which aim to solve the described problems. The system of scientific communication has transformed significantly over the past two decades, alternative channels of information exchange are beginning to play a leading role and become the competitors of the traditional media (scientific journals), which have converted into electronic form, but still remain rooted in the past, supported by the inertia of administration of science. In Russia the achievements of open science are still much too modest compared to Europe, but the necessary background has already been created by libraries and non-for-profit organizations. Further development of such projects will depend on whether government, libraries and universities could use these instruments and the capabilities of the new media, reorienting to a new paradigm of access to scientific information."}
{"id":831,"title":"Web 2.0 in the Nordic libraries","keyword":"Nordic libraries; Social networks; Communication; Use of social networks; Dissemination of contents","abstract":"Objective: The use of social networks and other communication technologies of the libraries of the Nordic countries was analyzed, in order to identify their level of use. Design/Methodology/Approach: We identified 579 library websites and documentation centers in Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Iceland. The scientific production on social networks in the libraries of these countries was searched for the purpose of analyzing the implementation of the main social networks on their websites. Results/Discussion: The majority of the Nordic libraries rely on social networks as a means of communication. The contents are disseminated through news, online courses, and reminders of the latest events in the library. The main social networks used are Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. It was identified that the benefit of these social networks lies in the diffusion of information to users, who receive alerts on their mobile phones. Conclusions: The libraries of the Nordic countries have relied on Web 2.0 technologies to meet the needs of their users. They especially use social networks as a means of communication and dissemination of content, as well as a way to facilitate the online viewing of documents. Originality/Value: The large sample of libraries analyzed leads us to some well-founded conclusions. It highlights the important use of Web 2.0 technologies in these libraries to keep their users informed of the news. This commitment to online communication can serve as an example of good practices for libraries in other countries."}
{"id":832,"title":"Diagnosis of information literacy skills of professionals from the National Library of Cuba","keyword":"Information literacy; informational competence; education or user training; library personnel; national library","abstract":"Objective: The informational competences of professionals from the National Library of Cuba Jose Marti (BNCJM) were identified. Design/Methodology/Approach: It is a mixed study in which there were used several techniques for information collection such as interview, survey, observation, focus group and ALFIN-HUMASS questionnaire. Results/Discussion: The results were obtained from the design of three stages, evidencing as main results the difficulties of professionals in the management of ICTs; thus, they need to be integrated into processes of improvement and training. Conclusions: It was demonstrated that the professionals of the BNCJM need to insert themselves in information skills training processes, which constitutes a weakness for the development of information management. The interest of professionals to contribute to the learning of the training actions of these competences is recognized as an important strength. Originality/Value: This study is unprecedented in the BNCJM, so these results can serve as a basis for similar diagnoses to be applied in the Public Libraries System of Cuba."}
{"id":833,"title":"Citation networks of Ibero-American journals of Library and Information Science in Scopus","keyword":"Library and Information Science; journal mapping; social network analysis; Ibero-America; co-citation networks","abstract":"Objective: The citation networks of the Ibero-American journals of library and information science (LIS) were analyzed, in order to distinguish their internal interrelationships within the scientific structure of the discipline in the region. Design/Methodology/Approach: A co-citation analysis of journals was carried out from the documents of 20 Ibero-American journals indexed in Scopus, from 1996 to 2017. Node clustering techniques were used to examine the predominant communities in the intellectual structure of the discipline. A strategic diagram was constructed based on betweenness and citation measures to classify the journals according to their interdisciplinarity and impact. Results/Discussion: The intellectual structure of LIS in Ibero-America has three main communities: the Portuguese-speaking, the Spanish, and the Latin American Spanish-speaking. The greatest co-citation relations are of internal type in the clusters. An inbreeding of the journals and their countries of origin is appreciated. The journals forming the core of the discipline are Ciencia da Informacao and El Profesional de la Informacion. It also highlights the mediating role played by the journal Investigacion Bibliotecologica to connect the three communities. Conclusions: There is evidence of a disciplinary fragmentation in the Ibero-American research on LIS, which is permeated by the language and geographical origin of the journals. Originality/Value: This study is an updated approach that shows the current state of the intellectual structure of LIS in Ibero-America, based on the citation relations of the journals in the region."}
{"id":834,"title":"Approach to the Social Epistemology as theoretical project for Library Science","keyword":"Jesse Shera; Margaret Egan; Social Epistemolgy; Library Science","abstract":"Objective: To explore the initial theoretical attempts emerged in Library Science, such as to describe and evaluate the most consistent theoretical proposal of this field, elaborated by Jesse Hauk Shera (1903-1982) and Margaret Elizabeth Egan (1905-1959) in the 20th century and named by its creators as Social Epistemology. Design/Methodology/Approach: Through a documentary research as a tool, we examine the institutional, professional, epistemological and scientific circumstances that conditioned the creation of social epistemology and the identifiers of the theoretical project. Results/Discussion: The approach made to the discourse of social epistemology made possible to delimit the specificities that distinguish the theoretical base of the proposed Library Science, where the special role of information, knowledge and communication in this process was examined. Likewise, that the argumentation that supports the especially sociological and communicational base of the proposal was defined Conclusions: The historical social epistemology developed by Jesse H. Shera and Margaret E. Egan emanates from a special conjuncture, its theoretical-discursive expression is marked by the circumstances that distinguished its time. With their proposal they began the development of an epistemological discourse connected with the social reality; Thus, they make up the peculiarities of their choice and translated into postulating that the theoretical basis of Library Science could only be in the existing relationship between society and the production, appropriation and use of knowledge. Originality/Value: The study that is carried out allows an approach to the distinctive elements of this proposal, where the epochal circumstantiality that frames the elaborated product and the incidence of these in the theoretical discourse that is proposed became visible."}
{"id":835,"title":"Impact of emerging Library and Information Science journals on the Web of Science (2017)","keyword":"Scientific Journals; Emerging Source Citation Index; Web of Science; Impact Factor; Library and Information Science","abstract":"The present work performs an impact analysis of the journals of the category Information Science & Library Science from the Emerging Source Citation Index (Web of Science) database. For this purpose, the Impact Factor for 2017 is calculated for these journals, ordering the journals into quartiles according to their impact and comparing the data with the category of the same name from the Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) for the same period. The results show a group with an average number of citations lower than the referent, with few exceptions, where the journals with the greatest repercussions are usually Anglo-Saxon. Comparatively, most journals score lower than the third quartile of SSCI. In addition, three journals published by Emerald have been identified and are no longer indexed. This type of work provides transparency to the evaluation processes of Web of Science, contributing with very valuable information for editors and authors of the area."}
{"id":836,"title":"55th Library Week Opening Speech","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":837,"title":"Gamification of Library Orientation: An Application Proposal","keyword":"Gamification; library orientation; application design","abstract":"The aim of this study is to develop a gamified library orientation mobile application. The study is conducted with design based research method. Considering the \"\"\"\"Analysis and Exploration\"\"\"\" and \"\"\"\"Design and Construction\"\"\"\" cycles of the generic model of McKenney and Reeves (2012) for conducting design research in education, a prototype is developed which is based on the literature review, documentation analysis, and interviews with three librarians. After the \"\"\"\"Evaluation and Reflection\"\"\"\" cycle, an improved version is designed and developed. The sixth and the latest version of the application is developed following the completion of five meso-cycles of Design Construction - Evaluation - Reflection. In this process, the prototype is updated in accordance with the opinions of three distinct experts for gamification, the content of library orientation, and usability of the application. In addition, the inputs of two user tests carried out with the participation of 7 students are used to improve the design. In this task-based application, point, reward, level, badge, dashboard, and leaderboard game elements were used. While the application proposal is specialized for the Hacettepe University Beytepe Library, it is expected to be helpful to researchers and practitioners by explaining both the design and its development process."}
{"id":838,"title":"METU Library Mentoring Practices","keyword":"Mentoring; internship programs; librarianship; academic library; METU Library","abstract":"The aim of this research is to examine and evaluate compulsory internship programs which part of the information management curriculum in the frame of mentoring. The reason for the selection of Middle East Technical University (METU) Library is that METU is taking concrete steps to gain corporate culture and the development of professional skills via mentoring. It was need to determine effect of internship practices in the METU Library on students' abilities, professional expectations and psychosocial development and also determine effect of library staff on the process. In this respect, the concept of mentoring is examined based on the literature and the data obtained from the questionnaire applied to the students of the information management department, which was internship in METU Library between 2016 and 2018, were evaluated. As a result of the evaluation of the data obtained from 35 students, it was determined that the students who have been internship at the METU Library and the employees who take the role of mentors are willing and enthusiastic about this process; mentoring practice is an important practice supporting career and psychosocial development; the students have the opportunity to apply what they have learned in theory and the students identified the areas they want to specialize in. The findings show that mentoring is an effective method for librarianship. In this respect, it is thought that it is beneficial to develop and expand systematic mentoring practices that are announced and accessible in every environment for both working librarians and librarian candidates."}
{"id":839,"title":"A Librarian in Oxford: An Experience of Erasmus Staff Mobility Programme","keyword":"Erasmus Staff Mobility; Oxford Brookes University Library; England; Oxford; Ozyegin University Library; university libraries","abstract":"The aim of this study is to give information about the 5-day training that I received at Oxford Brookes University Library between 19-23 November 2018 within the scope of Erasmus Staff Mobility. The information was shared on a daily basis within the framework of the prepared training program. At the end of the training program, a presentation has been made by the author about the practices of librarianship in Ozyegin University Library. In this study, the Bodleian Library of Oxford University, historical colleges, cultural visits and the city of Oxford are briefly mentioned as well."}
{"id":840,"title":"Impressions on University of Qatar Staff Exchange Program","keyword":"Ibn Haldun University Library; Qatar University Library; Qatar National Library; Turkey; Qatar; librarianship; library services","abstract":"A personnel exchange program has been carried out between Ibn Haldun University and Qatar University by means of cooperation protocol. The program was attended on behalf of Ibn Haldun University. It is aimed to create awareness for our university and therefore our country by sharing the impressions and the issues discussed during the program realized between 31 March - 7 April 2018."}
{"id":841,"title":"Public Libraries: Past Trends and New Roles","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":842,"title":"At the Library ... Commemorative Stories from the Owner","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":843,"title":"Identification of norms and guidelines for libraries; the units of information","keyword":"Quality of Libraries; Mexican Standards; International Standards; Quality Management","abstract":"The information units have used quality as an inherent concept to their activities. The use of standards has the purpose of guaranteeing an action close to the needs of its target audience. The finality of this word is to identify normative documents which regulate and guide the processes of this kind of information units, and also to explore the opinion of professionals involved in the library science activity, with respect to the use of standards in the information units. The answers of the survey made upon these professionals hold that the application of norms is considered as a necessary process."}
{"id":844,"title":"Evaluating online health information sources using a mixed methods approach: Part 2 Preface","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":845,"title":"Conference Report: Libraries in the digital Age (LIDA 2018), Zadar, Croatia, 13-15 June 2018","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":846,"title":"Exploring the Impact of Individualized Research Consultations Using Pre and Posttesting in an Academic Library: A Mixed Methods Study","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - Academic librarians consistently offer individualized help to students and researchers. Few studies have empirically examined the impact of individualized research consultations (IRCs). For many librarians, IRCs are an integral part of their teaching repertoire. However, without any evidence of an IRC's effectiveness or value, one might ask if it's worth investing so much time and effort. Our study explored the impact of IRCs on students' search techniques and self-perceived confidence levels. We attempted to answer the following questions: 1) Do IRCs improve students' information searching techniques, including the proper use of keywords and/or subject headings, the accurate use of Boolean operators, and the appropriate selection of specialized resources/databases? 2) Do IRCs influence students' confidence level in performing effective search strategies? Methods - Our study used a mixed-methods approach. Our participants were students from the Faculties of Health Sciences and Medicine at the University of Ottawa, completing an undergraduate or graduate degree, and undertaking a research or thesis project. Participants were invited to complete two questionnaires, one before and one after meeting with a librarian. The questionnaires consisted of open-ended and multiple choice questions, which assessed students' search techniques, their self-perceived search techniques proficiency and their confidence level. A rubric was used to score students' open-ended questions, and self-reflective questions were coded and analyzed for content using the software QSR NVivo. Results - Twenty-nine completed pre and posttests were gathered from February to September 2016. After coding the answers using the rubric, two paired-samples t-tests were conducted. The first t-test shows that students' ability to use appropriate keywords was approaching statistical significance. The second t-test showed a statistically significant increase in students' ability to use appropriate search strings from the pretest to the posttest. We performed a last paired-samples t-test to measure students' confidence level before and after the appointment, and a statistically significant increase in confidence level was found. Conclusion - Out of three paired t-tests performed, two showed a statistically significant difference from the pretest to the posttest, with one t-test approaching statistical significance. The analysis of our qualitative results also supports the statement that IRCs have a positive real impact on students' search techniques and their confidence levels. Future research may explore specific techniques to improve search strategies across various disciplines, tips to improve confidence levels, and exploring the viewpoint of librarians."}
{"id":847,"title":"Women in Adult Education Program for Sustainable Development: Challenges and Implications for Library and Information Services","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - Education offers advances in human and social development. It provides knowledge and resources that hold the potential for economic empowerment, resulting in a better livelihood. Hence, women need access to education with library services, if they are to have a voice, participate in sustainable development, and take care of their own health, as well as that of their children and members of their households. This paper examines the challenges women encounter in Onitsha metropolis, Anambra State, Nigeria. This study seeks to gain insight into the resources used to enhance learning, as well as the students' perceptions and satisfaction with their learning experience. Methods - A descriptive survey research design was used. The study was carried out in five adult education centres in the city with a sample size of 120 women, randomly selected for collection of data. Questionnaire, interview, and observation methods were employed. The physical assessment of the centres was done for an evidence based report and to assess the real situations of the centres. Results - The findings show the challenges faced by Nigerian women in their pursuit of ongoing adult education included: time for the classes which are usually held in the evening, poor financial status, lack of encouragement from spouses and relations, poor learning environments, and stress. The data were analyzed using percentages and frequency counts. They are presented in tables and figures. Conclusions - It is recommended that education and library management should assess these centres for program improvements like providing more enabling environments and learning facilities. The implication of the study is that library and information services should be extended to these women to stimulate and support learning with the right attitude for active involvement in the educational activities and for enhancement of social inclusion."}
{"id":848,"title":"Interviews with Library Directors Suggest That Political Capital is Linked to Reputation","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - To understand how library directors use political capital to overcome challenges and reach goals in their libraries. The author defines political capital as social power that is amassed through reputation and alliance building. This social power can be used to influence decisions and change at an organizational level. Design - Narrative interview. Setting - A large state university system in the Northeastern United States of America. The system includes a network of 64 independent campuses serving different communities with a total population of 460,000 undergraduate and 420,000 graduate students. Subjects - 12 library directors from within a single state university system. Methods - The author conducted in-depth narrative interviews with participants focusing on critical incidents throughout their careers and recent events. The author used restorying, reorganizing the data into chronological order before coding, and thematic analysis, using a software program to code the data and then revisit all the data with finalized codes to make any adjustments. Main Results - Several themes emerged in the interview data including interactions with administration, methods for building political capital, applying and using political capital, and building reputation. Within the interactions with administration theme, the author observed a strong connection in the hierarchy of the institution. Directors expected a high level of engagement and support from their direct reports and felt that providing this type of work to University administration would provide a return on investment for the library in terms of budget and support for new efforts or HR challenges. The theme of administrative turnover emerged as a possible barrier to establishing this relationship. In terms of building political capital, most participants did not set out to do this purposefully but instead sought to develop a reputation as a \"\"\"\"team player\"\"\"\" willing to participate in campus-wide initiatives and who would return positive outcomes. Participants expressed that it was difficult to know how much political capital they had acquired until they attempted to use it towards a goal. Eight of the participants provided narratives that included applying and using political capital, with two reporting that their political capital diminished after they had applied it towards a goal. Other participants suggested that applying political capital increased their store when it was spent toward accomplishing higher-profile goals. The importance of communication was clear in the building reputation theme, several participants indicated that their communication skills helped establish a reputation for competence and credibility in interactions both up and down the chain of command. Communication was a key factor in developing relationships across the institution, particularly with high-level administrators, and developing relationships was another area of importance for participants. Two of the participants indicated that they had and used political capital in specific areas and for smaller, day-to-day changes. Eight participants used their political capital for bigger initiatives, such as budget, human resources, and library space. Conclusion - While a few of the directors explicitly linked their activities to political capital and felt that applying their political capital increased their standing with stakeholders, most participants did not generally link the development of political capital to individual events. Instead, they suggested that generally establishing reputation and trust through excellent communication and relationship building would help them achieve success toward their goals."}
{"id":849,"title":"Library Staff are More Motivated to Engage in Professional Development When Encouraged by Library Leadership","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - This study explores whether there is a correlation between academic library leaders' support for professional development and their employees' professional self-esteem and motivation to participate in professional development. Design - Survey questionnaire. Setting - Academic libraries in Norway. Subjects - 1,637 full time equivalent (FTE) staff. Methods - The theoretical framework for this study is knowledge management. The author defines this as \"\"\"\"The creation and subsequent management of an environment which encourages knowledge to be created, shared, learnt, enhanced, and organized for the benefit of the organization and its customers\"\"\"\" (Sarrafzadeh, Martin, & Hazeri, 2006, p. 624, quoted on p. 3). An anonymous quantitative survey was made available to staff working in Norwegian academic libraries. The survey included questions about to what extent their leader encourages them to attend conferences, to what extent their leader understands their skills and competencies, personal belief in their own skills and competencies to perform their work tasks, and number of professional development activities they attended in 2015 (including conferences, continuing education seminars, and interdepartmental seminars). Main Results - 626 survey responses were collected, for a 38% response rate. The responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Over 50% of all survey respondents reported high satisfaction with their professional skills and competencies. There is a difference when broken down by gender, with 77% of men reporting confidence in their professional skills versus 63% of women. Education level, on the other hand, does not make a difference. The study found a correlation between perception by library staff that their library leader has a \"\"\"\"good overview\"\"\"\" of their professional skills and staff members' confidence in their ability to perform their job well. Library staff with leaders who encouraged professional development were more likely to participate in external professional development activities. Participation in internal professional development activities was not affected by library leaders' encouragement. Conclusion - When library staff are encouraged by library leadership to participate in professional development, they are more likely to do so. Library staff who perceive that their library's leaders recognize and value their professional skills and competencies have a higher sense of professional self-esteem. Library leaders can use knowledge management to come to a better understanding of the knowledge and skills their staff members already possess, and to encourage communities of practice and the sharing of knowledge in the organization. This recognition can result in employees who are happier and more motivated to learn."}
{"id":850,"title":"Collaborative and Interactive Teaching Approaches have a Positive Impact on Information Literacy Instruction Supporting Evidence Based Practice in Work Placements","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - To analyze the effect of collaborative interdisciplinary teaching and supervision using physical and digital tools on students' information literacy (IL) and evidence based practice (EBP) abilities. Design - Qualitative and quantitative text analysis. Setting - Learning Centre at Oslo University College and student work placements in Oslo, Norway. Subjects - Approximately 400 students enrolled in the undergraduate nursing degree programme. Methods - The author is a librarian and project manager of the Langerud project, an initiative wherein nursing students were jointly trained and supervised by nurse educators, nurse supervisors, and librarians in preparation for and during work placements over an eight-week period. In this role, the librarian author collected 36 student group assignments, 285 blog/wiki comments from students, nurse educators, nurse supervisors, and librarians, and 102 individual student logs written during six work placements between Spring 2010 and Spring 2012, which were posted in a learning management system (LMS), as well as in an evaluation form from Spring 2010. The unstructured text is analyzed according to how the students fulfilled the learning outcome of integrating steps zero to four of the seven-step EBP model: (1) Cultivate a spirit of inquiry; (2) Ask clinical questions in the PICO format; (3) Search for the best evidence; (4) Critically appraise the evidence; and (5) Integrate the evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences and values. The logs are also analyzed quantitatively to measure if and how many students combined the three aspects of EBP - defined as being the practitioner's individual expertise, best research evidence, and client values and expectations. Lastly, the author seeks to evaluate the role of the LMS as a mediating tool. Main Results - The author found that the majority (83%) of students successfully met the learning outcome, particularly for steps 1, 2, and 5. For step three, the author observed that some students did not apply PICO in the information-seeking process and were thus not sufficiently thorough in their searching. For step four, the author found that most students failed to demonstrate critical appraisal of the evidence and that many struggled to find up-to-date research findings. The author noted that the results for both steps three and four could be attributed to the students finding international databases and English-language research articles too challenging, given the language barrier. The author's analysis of the logs reveals that two-thirds of the students combined the 3 aspects of EBP and that 39% described 1 or 2 aspects, of which most described user-based knowledge and experience-based knowledge. One department produced twice as many log entries as the other seven departments; in this department, students were able to choose what aspect of EBP to focus on and the librarian had a co-teaching role in that learning group. Overall, 60% of all students described research-based knowledge, which increased over time from 46% in Spring 2011, to 60% in Autumn 2011, and 83% in Spring 2012. On the evaluation form from Spring 2010, most students rated the supervision by and satisfaction with the nurse educator, nurse supervisor, and librarian as good, very good, or excellent, and many commented that the LMS was a useful learning platform. Conclusion - The author concludes that the project had a positive impact on students' preparedness for work placements and that the early educational intervention improved IL and EBP competencies. Furthermore, the working relationship between the Nursing Department and Library was strengthened. After the Langerud project ended, the curriculum was revised to add more searching for research-based information in written assignments. Additionally, a lecture on EBP was developed based on real-life experiences from the project and delivered collaboratively by the project's manager, a nurse educator, and a librarian."}
{"id":851,"title":"Much Library and Information Science Research on Open Access is Available in Open Access, But There Is Still Room to Grow","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - To investigate the open access (OA) availability of Library and Information Science (LIS) research on the topic of OA, the relative openness of the journals in which this research is published, and the degree to which the OA policies of LIS journals facilitate free access. Design - Bibliometric, quantitative dataset analysis. Setting - African academic library and information science department. Subjects - 1,185 English-language, peer-reviewed articles published between 2003 and 2013 on OA and published in journals indexed by three major LIS databases, of which 909 articles in the top 56 journals received further analysis. Methods - Authors first searched LIS indexes to compile a dataset of published articles focusing on OA. They then manually identified and evaluated the OA policies of the top 56 journals in which these articles were found. The openness of these journals was scored according to a rubric modified from the Scholarly Publishing and Academic resources Coalition's (SPARC's) 2013 OA spectrum. Finally, authors manually searched Google Scholar to determine the OA availability of the articles from the dataset. Main Results - Of the 909 articles published in the top 56 journals, 602 were available in some form of OA. Of these, 431 were available as gold copies and 171 were available as green copies. Of the 56 journals evaluated for openness, 13 were considered OA, 3 delayed OA, 27 hybrid/unconditional post-print, 2 hybrid/conditional post-print, and 11 had unrecognized OA policies. Conclusion - The increasing amount and significance of LIS research on OA has not directly translated to the comprehensive adoption of OA publishing. Although a majority of the articles in the dataset were available in OA, the authors indicate that some measures of OA adoption and growth assessed in this study are only somewhat higher than in other disciplines. The authors call upon LIS professionals to become more conversant with journals' OA policies. An acknowledgement that not all LIS scholars researching OA are necessarily advocates thereof led the authors of this study to recommend further investigation of OA research not available in OA to shed light on those scholars' perceptions and preferences."}
{"id":852,"title":"Researchers May Need Additional Data Curation Support","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - To identify the data curation activities most valued by researchers at universities. Design - Focus group and survey instrument. Setting - Six R1: Doctoral Universities in the United States of America that are part of a Data Curation Network (DCN) project to design a shared data curation service. Subjects - 91 researchers, librarians, and support staff. Methods - The authors used focus group methodology to collect data about valued data curation activities, current practices, and satisfaction with existing services or activities. Six focus groups were conducted at participants' places of employment. Participants reviewed a list of 35 possible data curation activities, including documentation, data visualization, and rights management. A card-swapping exercise enabled subjects to rank the most important issues on a scale of 1-5, with \"\"\"\"most important\"\"\"\" activities becoming the subject of a facilitated discussion. In a short paper-based survey, participants also noted whether a data curation practice is in place at their institution, and their satisfaction with the practice. Main Results - Twelve data curation activities were identified as \"\"\"\"highly rated\"\"\"\" services that academic institutions could focus on providing to researchers. Documentation, Secure Storage, Quality Assurance, and Persistent Identifier were the data curation activities that the majority of participants rated as \"\"\"\"most important.\"\"\"\" Participants identified the data curation practices in place at their institutions, including documentation (80%), secure storage (75%), chain of custody (64%), metadata (63%), file inventory or manifest (58%), data visualization (58%), versioning (56%), file format transformations (55%), and quality assurance (52%). Participants reported low levels of satisfaction with their institutions' data curation activities. Conclusion - Academic libraries have an opportunity to develop or improve existing data curation services by focusing on the twelve data curation activities that researchers, staff, and librarians value but that could be implemented in a more satisfactory way. The authors conclude that their organization, the Data Curation Network, has an opportunity to improve data curation services or to offer new or expanded services."}
{"id":853,"title":"Data Librarians' Skills and Competencies Are Heterogeneous and Cluster into Those for Generalists and Specialists","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - To better define the skills, knowledge, and competencies necessary to data librarianship. Design - Electronic survey. Setting - Unknown number of research institutions in English-speaking countries with a focus on North America. Subjects - Unknown number of information professionals who follow data-related interest group electronic mail lists or discussions on Twitter. Methods - Author distributed an electronic survey via electronic mail lists and Twitter to information professionals, particularly those in biomedicine and the sciences, who self-determined that they spend a significant portion of their work providing data services. The survey asked respondents to rate the importance of various skills and expertise that had been selected from a review of the literature. In addition to other quantitative analysis, author performed cluster analysis on the final dataset to detect subgroups of similar respondents. Main Results - 82 valid responses were received. Most respondents supported more than one academic discipline and spent at least half of their time on data-related work. Competencies in the \"\"\"\"Personal Attributes\"\"\"\" category (such as interpersonal, written, and presentation skills) were rated as most important, while those in the \"\"\"\"Library Skills\"\"\"\" category were rated as least important. A cluster analysis detected two groups that could best be described as subject specialists and data generalists. Subject specialists focus on a smaller number of disciplines and view a smaller number of tasks as important to their work compared to data generalists. In addition, data generalists are more likely to report spending most of their time on data-related work. Conclusion - Data librarianship is a heterogeneous profession with many skillsets at play depending on the work environment, but the existence of two overarching subgroups - subject specialists and data generalists - deserves further study and may have implications for a number of stakeholders. Hiring institutions may consider the breadth of their user population's needs before recruitment. Educational institutions as well as other on-the-job training opportunities may do well to focus more on \"\"\"\"soft skills\"\"\"\" as this is deemed more important by data librarians."}
{"id":854,"title":"Librarians' Reported Systematic Review Completion Time Ranges Between 2 and 219 Total Hours with Most Variance due to Information Processing and Instruction","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective - To investigate how long it takes for medical librarians to complete steps toward completion of a systematic review and to determine if the time differs based on factors including years of experience as a medical librarian and experience completing systematic reviews. Design - Survey research as a questionnaire disseminated via email distribution lists. Setting - At institutions that are members of the Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries (AAHSL) and librarians at Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) member institutions. Subjects - Librarians of member institutions who have worked on systematic reviews. Methods - On December 11, 2015, AAHSL library directors and librarian members of AAMC and AOA were sent the survey and the recommendation to forward the survey to librarians on staff who have worked on systematic reviews. Reminders were sent on December 17, 2015, and the survey closed for participation on January 7, 2016. Participants who had worked on a systematic review within the past five years were asked to indicate experience by the number of systematic reviews completed, years of experience as a medical librarian, and how much time was spent, in hours, on the following: initial consultations/meetings; developing and testing the initial search strategy; translating the strategy for other databases; documenting the process; delivering the search results; writing their part of the manuscript; other tasks they could identify; and any instruction (i.e., training they provided to team members necessary for completion of the systematic review). Participants also further broke down the amount of their time searching, by percentage of time, in various resources, including literature indexes/databases, included studies' references, trial registers, grey literature, and hand searching. Participants were also given space to add additional comments. The researchers reported summary statistics for phase one and, for phase two, excluded outliers and performed exploratory factor analysis, beginning with principal components analysis (PCA), followed by a varimax rotation, to determine if there was a relationship between the time on tasks and experience. Main Results - Of the 185 completed responses, 105 were analyzed for phase one because 80 responses were excluded due to missing data or no recent experience with a systematic review. The average respondent had between 1 and 6 years of experience: 1-3 years in librarianship (49.5%) and 4-6 years (23.8%). The time reported for completion of all tasks ranged from 2 to 219 hours with a mean of 30.7 hours. Most of the variance (61.6%) was caused by \"\"\"\"information processing\"\"\"\" and \"\"\"\"interpersonal instruction/training\"\"\"\" components. Search strategy development and testing had the highest average time at 8.4 hours. Within that category, databases accounted for 78.7% of time searching, followed by other searching methods. For remaining systematic review tasks, their averages were as follows: translating research (5.4 hours), delivering results (4.3 hours), conducting preliminary consultations (3.9 hours), instruction (3.8 hours), documentation (3.0 hours), additional tasks that were written-in by respondents (2.2 hours), and writing the manuscript (1.8 hours). The most common written-in tasks were development of inclusion/exclusion criteria, critical appraisal, and deduplication. Other write-ins included retrieving full-text articles, developing protocols, and selecting a journal for publishing the systematic review. For the second phase of analysis, 12 responses were excluded as extreme outliers, and the remaining 93 responses were analyzed to detect a relationship between experience and time on task. Prior systematic review experience correlated with shorter times performing instruction, consultation, and translation of searches. However, librarian years of experience affected the percentage of time on task, where greater years of experience led to more time spent consulting and instructing than the percentage for librarians with fewer years of experience. Librarians with greater than 7 years of experience skewed trends toward shorter time on task, and, with their data excluded, years of experience showed weak positive correlation with instruction and consultation. Conclusion - Because the average librarian participating on systematic review teams has had few prior experiences and because the times can vary widely based on assigned roles, duties, years of experience, and complexity of research question, it is not advised to establish expectations for librarians' time on task. This may be why library administrators have disparate expectations of librarians' involvement in systematic reviews and find it difficult to allocate and anticipate staff time on systematic review projects. While it may not be possible to set specific overarching guidelines for librarians' expected time on systematic review tasks, librarian supervisors and library directors planning for their staff to offer systematic review services should work to develop extensive understanding of the steps for conducting and assessing systematic reviews in order to better estimate time commitments."}
{"id":855,"title":"The Democratization of Artificial Intelligence: One Library's Approach","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":856,"title":"Library Services Navigation: Improving the Online User Experience","keyword":"","abstract":"While the discoverability of traditional information resources is often the focus of library website design, there is also a need to help users find other services such as equipment, study rooms, and programs. A recent assessment of the Brigham Young University Library website identified nearly two hundred services. Many of these service descriptions were buried deep in the site, making them difficult to locate. This article will describe a web application that was developed to improve service discovery and to help ensure the accuracy and maintainability of service information on an academic library website."}
{"id":857,"title":"Taking the Long Way Around: Improving the Display of HathiTrust Records in the Primo Discovery System","keyword":"","abstract":"As with any shared format for serializing data, Primo's PNX records have limits on the types of data which they pass along from the source records and into the Primo tool. As a result of these limitations, PNX records do not currently have a provision for harvesting and transferring rights information about HathiTrust holdings that the Kansas State University (KSU) Library system indexes through Primo. This created a problem, since Primo was defaulting to indicate that all HathiTrust materials were available to KSU Libraries (K-State Libraries) patrons, when only a limited portion of them actually were. This disconnect was infuriating some library users, and creating difficulties for the public services librarians. There was a library-wide discussion about removing HathiTrust holdings from Primo altogether, but it was decided that such a solution was an overreaction. As a consequence, the library IT department began a crash program to attempt to find a solution to the problem. The result was an application called hathiGenius."}
{"id":858,"title":"The Map as a Search Box: Using Linked Data to Create a Geographic Discovery System","keyword":"","abstract":"This article describes a bibliographic mapping project recently undertaken at the Library of the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (ISAW). The MARC Advisory Committee recently approved an update to MARC that enables the use of dereferenceable Uniform Resource Identifiers (URIs) in MARC subfield $0. The ISAW Library has taken advantage of MARC's new openness to URIs, using identifiers from the linked data gazetteer Pleiades in MARC records and using this metadata to create maps representing our library's holdings. By populating our MARC records with URIs from Pleiades, an online, linked open data (LOD) gazetteer of the ancient world, we are able to create maps of the geographic metadata in our library's catalog. This article describes the background, procedures, and potential future directions for this collection-mapping project."}
{"id":859,"title":"Measuring Information System Project Success through a Software-Assisted Qualitative Content Analysis","keyword":"","abstract":"Information System (IS)/IT project success is a growing interest in management due to its high impact on organizational change and effectiveness. Libraries have been adopting integrated library systems (ILS) to manage services and resources for years. It is essential for librarians to understand the mechanism of IS project management in order to successfully bring technology innovation to the organization. This study develops a theoretical model of measuring IS project success and tests it in an ILS merger project through a software-assisted qualitative content analysis. The model addresses project success through three constructs: (1) project management process, (2) project outcomes, and (3) contextual factors. The results indicate project management success alone cannot guarantee project success; project outputs and contextual factors also influence success through the leadership of the project manager throughout the lifecycle. The study not only confirms the proposed model in a post-project evaluation, but also signifies that project assessment can reinforce organizational learning, increase the chance of achieving success, and maximize overall returns for an organization. The qualitative content analysis with NVivo 11 has provided a new research method for project managers to self-assess an IS/IT project success systematically and learn from their experiences throughout the project lifecycle."}
{"id":860,"title":"Access to Scholarly Publications through Consortium in Sri Lanka: A Case Study","keyword":"Consortium; CONSAL; Scholarly publications; Sri Lanka; State universities","abstract":"This paper illustrates the complicated process of formulating a library consortium in Sri Lanka, and the process of preliminary activities, selection of databases, awareness raising and training and the later developments are presented as a case study, using appropriate Tables, Figures and textual discussions. Insights are provided to the factors that contributed to the slow but steady establishment and development including the support of the top management of the University Grants Commission, participation of as many academics as possible and the collaborative nature of the implementation process. This is the first ever paper written on the formulation of the Sri Lankan consortium and the publishing will help many researchers to gain firsthand information about its beginnings. Also, the library leaders from other countries where the socio-economic and attitudinal conditions are similar can use the lessons learnt from this initiative for their benefit."}
{"id":861,"title":"Foreign Authorship Pattern in Selected Library and Information Science Journals of India","keyword":"Foreign collaboration; Authorship pattern; Bibliometrics; Annals of Library and Information Studies; DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology; SRELS Journal of Information Management","abstract":"Foreign authorship pattern to three leading Indian library and information science (LIS) journals during 2008 to 2017 has been examined to identify the acceptability and popularity of Indian LIS journals among foreign authors. The present study investigates the authorship pattern in terms of different aspects like journals, years, collaborations, prolific authors, countries, research areas, cited papers and citations. It is found that in last 10 year the three LIS journals publish total 186 foreign authored article having total 1267 citation and two-authored papers are predominant. Besides, the authors from Nigeria share maximum articles followed by USA. It is recommended that the Indian LIS authors need to emphasis more on international collaboration to output more foreign authored contributions in national level journals to enrich journals literature."}
{"id":862,"title":"Information Literacy Instruction: Determining the Place of Library Professionals","keyword":"Information literacy; Information literacy instruction; Teacher-librarian collaboration; Information literacy models; Academic dishonesty; Lifelong learning; Information literacy assessment; Critical thinking","abstract":"The present article is a review of information literacy (IL) outlook in the present academic perspective. The paper discusses as how from the traditional bibliographical instruction, it has been advanced as a tool for library and information professionals to streamline the profession and their position. The article points out the expected outcome of IL can only be achieved with the collaborative endeavor of library professionals and teaching staff. The existing models of information literacy instruction have also been highlighted along with brief overview of information literacy content. The academic dishonesty and the accountability of academic libraries are explained briefly. IL is the basic pre-requisite of lifelong learning, the article exhorts international, national and local governments should have information policies and strategies with emphasis on assessment. Library professionals are predictable to play a key role in extending cognitive abilities of the users to make IL to be a great success."}
{"id":863,"title":"Job Satisfaction among the Library and Information Professionals in Fiji : A Survey","keyword":"Job satisfaction; Job securities; Library professionals; Institutions; University; Fiji","abstract":"The paper deals with the job satisfaction of the library and information professionals working in government and the private sector libraries in the Fiji. The study was carried out in relation to what is the happiness level of working with their co-workers and how much they are satisfied with their wages and job securities. Library professionals have experienced ignoble and asymmetrical salary payments, lacks of proper housing, inadequate facilities in libraries, low social status given to them and limited opportunities for professional development in Fiji. The main purpose of this study is to find out the major factors affecting career choices, level of job satisfaction, and perceptions of the general image of library professionals in Fiji. This article explores, how much satisfaction of these library professionals, derive from their chosen career and examine the degree of dissatisfaction or areas of discontent among then. Results show that the female professionals are more satisfied from their job as compared to males. Library professionals who are much experienced are possess a proportionately high level of job satisfaction as compared to other age groups. Whereas, those professionals are between ages of 28-35, having a comparatively ignoble level of job satisfaction, compared to another age group of professionals. Unmarried professionals possess a comparatively ignoble level of job satisfaction as compared to married or widow and separated hold comparatively high job satisfaction."}
{"id":864,"title":"Ascending to the noosphere. Bibliofuturologic scenarios","keyword":"bibliosphere; library science; bibliofuturology; humanism; noosphere; singularity; transhumanism; technocracy; futurology; noospheric man","abstract":"Natural-science, technocracy and humanistic conceptions of noosphere are considered as the hypothetical future state of society in that Reason will take the priority place. Natural sciences defined the site of noosphere in an evolution of Universe. Now a task to choose the way of transformation of modern civilization in the reasonable shell of Earth, id est noosphere, stands before social sciences. Two ways are possible: technological way of unlimited increase of technical power and humanistic way of inlightening and perfection of man. Both ways are analysed from the point of view of bibliofuturology. Paid attention to the strategic tasks of Russian Federation, proclaimed by the President Putin. The necessity of the purposeful forming of \"\"\"\"noospheric man\"\"\"\" as creator and inhabitant of reasonable noosphere is substantiated. The decision role of libraries is shown in this process. Bibliosphere is the primary and central area of noosphere. Studies about a noosphere include bibliofuturology as one of the divisions."}
{"id":865,"title":"Technologies for building e-catalogs on local history: Transformations in the digital environment","keyword":"local history catalog; electronic catalog of local history; library studies in local lore and history; technologies of e-catalog design; reference retrieval aid; machine-readable cataloguing","abstract":"Significant transformations in the technologies of e-catalog building in the area of local history are discussed. The author examines the main changes. She focuses on the local lore and history e-catalogs of the RF libraries and their specific features. The document support of the catalog development is presented. Based on the element structure of the technological process (goal, objects, subjects, resources, processes, instruments, methods, regulation documents, and results), the transformations in the technology are revealed. The author concludes that these changes are due to the expanding objects covered by the catalogs (including the networked); complicating regulations for the objects (mandatory competences for machine-readable cataloguing); radical changes to the advantage of digital information resources; need for continuing upgrade of hard- and software; exacerbating problems of linguistic support of machine-readable cataloguing; new regulations, etc. The author also points to significantly complicating technologies. The author suggests that the solution may lie in labor consumption and efficiency calculations for the processes of the e-catalog elements design and use."}
{"id":866,"title":"The defective idea of transforming libraries into basically different institutions","keyword":"libraries' essential functions; Vadim Stepanov; artificial intelligence; library policy; bibliofuturology","abstract":"The author analyzes and criticizes Vadim Stepanov's radical technocratic ideas of transforming libraries into basically different institutions. In particular, Vadim Stepanov promotes these ideas in his recent publications in the \"\"\"\"Scientific and Technical Libraries\"\"\"\" journal. The author proves that such views are not the news having been promoted a century ago and repeated many times. However, the attempts to implement them have demonstrated their bankruptcy. The author also considers the ideas of taming the document flow: it has been stabilized in the 20: 80 ratio to the advantage of non-digital books. 99% users come to the library for printed (paper) books as they cannot afford buying them due to continuously increasing prices and imperfect book selling system. It means that the libraries shall not renounce of their documentive function. The libraries recognize the significance of their communicative function, and V. Stepanov's appeals look beside the point. Thus, the appeal to transform libraries into basically different institutions shall be deemed counterproductive."}
{"id":867,"title":"Strategic documents to define the role of the libraries","keyword":"strategic documents; state cultural policy; library; development; information society; innovations","abstract":"Currently, the creation of strategic documents and the implementation of the action plan to achieve the goals and objectives set out in such documents is widespread among large business companies, both manufacturing and mining sectors, the retail sector, as well as elevated to the rank of mandatory for corporations with state participation, Federal state unitary Enterprises and a number of similar organizations. Such requirements are imposed on a number of sectors of the economy, and the cultural sector, where there are two documents of strategic goal - setting-the Basis of the state cultural policy and the Strategy of the state cultural policy, has not escaped this. It is important that these strategic planning documents, which represent a whole body of normative legal acts defining the goals and directions of the country's development, are of significant legal significance, as they are approved by the Decrees of the President of the Russian Federation or by resolutions and orders of the Government of the Russian Federation, which, in particular, means that they are binding. The article is devoted to the analysis of approaches to the definition of the role of libraries presented in various strategic documents of the Federal level, approved in recent years, which in a General sense can be considered clearly formulated \"\"\"\"state order\"\"\"\" for the implementation of which the activities of public libraries of the country should be focused in the coming years and in the long term."}
{"id":868,"title":"Evaluating effectiveness of libraries","keyword":"efficiency of library activity; social efficiency; economic efficiency; organizational efficiency; technological efficiency","abstract":"The article is devoted to the definition of the effectiveness of libraries activities and aims to offer workable methods of its evaluation. The solution of this problem is relevant for the management of the library industry. Clarification of the concept of \"\"\"\"efficiency of library activities\"\"\"\", \"\"\"\"social efficiency\"\"\"\", \"\"\"\"economic efficiency\"\"\"\", \"\"\"\"organizational efficiency\"\"\"\", \"\"\"\"technological efficiency\"\"\"\". Various options for measuring and calculating efficiency at the level of the library are set out. In order to discuss the proposed lists of indicators that can be used to determine the various types of efficiency of library activities. Particular attention is paid to the evaluation of social and organizational effectiveness as least developed in management theory as applied to specific activities of libraries. The methodology for calculating the composite efficiency index is described in details. This indicator, according to the authors of the article, can be used to make responsible managerial decisions, which are based on a comparative analysis of the activities of libraries that differ in status, resource base, user contingent, and targets. The proposed toolkit combines the results of an analysis of the activities by the elements. The specificity of the proposed solution is that it should be used in the calculation of individual indicators and composite indices of the effectiveness of the priorities of the tasks that lie in each period before the cultural sector as a whole and the specific objects to be solved-the objects of analysis."}
{"id":869,"title":"Communication space in the library and information sphere","keyword":"communication space; library and information space; formal communication channels; informal communication channels; communication barriers","abstract":"Specific features of the communication space in the library and information sphere are discussed. The communication process players and factors are named. The communication space scheme for the library and information sphere is proposed. The scheme comprises: library and information staff, target audience (users), partners, and regulatory authorities. The formal and informal communication channels are characterized and compared with their advantages and drawbacks named. Several procedures for choosing communication channels relevant to target audience are proposed to increase effectiveness of the communication process and validity of communicant-recipient information transfer. Optimum communication channel selection stages and factors are characterized. Communication barriers due to wrong communication channel and their negative consequences for the communication process are described. Knowledge of the communication space in the library and information sphere and communication channel selection algorithm enables to exclude the communication barriers."}
{"id":870,"title":"Service technologies in academic libraries (case study of I. S. Turgenev Orel State University Scientific Library)","keyword":"library and information service; university library; user satisfaction","abstract":"Innovative technologies for providing the scope of library information services are discussed. Users satisfaction with the products/services quality within the services strategy of Orel State University Scientific Library was monitored. The study goals were to investigate into the new format of staff operation, to refine criteria and evaluation indicators, and to specify services and practices. The quality features were measured and compared to the ideal model of library and information services. It is found that the service dominant idea is consonant with the staff's and users' orientation toward open, secure, friendly working environment. The author remarks to the staff's business activity, increasing the Library's rates in the external environment. She proves that the service technologies make the efficient instrument of the humanistic mission rather than obtaining of the maximum extrabudgetary funding. The author proposes several key management solutions, i.e. stimulation of staff's culture; development of corporate professional cooperation in information exchange; generation of in-house intellectual content; intensification of user awareness forms; methodological support; monitoring; promotion of the existing resources and dissemination of information products. The obtained empirical data make the foundation for increasing effectiveness of services."}
{"id":871,"title":"Practical librarians on the libraries' transformation","keyword":"bibliofuturology; libraries' core function; development of library collection; volunteers; free time; digital publications","abstract":"The author analyses the results of the survey of the trainees of the Higher Library Courses of the Russian State Library on the key issues of the conceptual paper by Vadim Stepanov \"\"\"\"The Libraries and librarians in the nearest 20 years, or waiting for singularity\"\"\"\", published in the \"\"\"\"Scientific and technical libraries \"\"\"\" journal, No 2, 2018). Stepanov calls for transforming the libraries into radically different institutions which he considers the only way to avoid the disaster in the information era. Stepanov considers the libraries to be the outposts of extreme conservatism and archaism, and argues that their acquisitions of printed materials in the era of digital resources makes no sense. The audience of the Higher Library Courses is made mainly of the professionals with the university (non-library) background, who are at the same time the practicing librarians, or those who are learning to become librarians. Generally, they have rejected such attitude and supported the original core nature of libraries though insisted that the libraries had to be continuously enriched with new titles, creatively designed and well equipped for better user services. The trainees of the Higher Library Courses have given their consent to the author to use the survey results."}
{"id":872,"title":"Educating scientific worldview in the young people at the public libraries","keyword":"public libraries; scientific worldview; education standards; project activities","abstract":"Education of the scientific worldview within the context of national and international regulatory documents is discussed. Based on the study of theoretical concepts and practical experience, the author argues that public libraries contribute to educating and developing scientific worldview in the young people. The need for organizational instruments to build science literacy essential due to conceptual, political, economical, educational transformations in the social life, is substantiated. The author suggests to introduce modern formats, e.g. lectures, master classes, visual presentations, conferences and workshops in technics, the natural and engineering sciences. The libraries, museums, academic and educational institutions have to partner to excite young population's interest toward scientific knowledge to make them taking informed decision when choosing a profession."}
{"id":873,"title":"Librarian in charge of social media: Volunteering or staffing position?","keyword":"interactive communication; social media; special knowledge; a specialist library on social networks","abstract":"The problems of library services integration into social media are considered. The main activities of the library specialist working in social media are revealed. The opinion is expressed that the library account in social networks has not only a marketing function, but also an educational and service one. The example of applied research \"\"\"\" Activities of municipal public libraries in Belgorod region on the grounds\"\"\"\" held in 2016, Belgorod state universal scientific library, lists the shortcomings of the mission of the municipal libraries of the region in social networks, among them the lack of system and low frequency, incorrect processing of accounts, poor navigation, insufficient efficiency in answering queries of users and the support of dialogue. It is proved that the insufficient realization of the potential of social networks as a resource for promoting libraries and a platform for full library and information services is due to human resources. It is concluded that the library, the leading representation of the library in social networks, requires an employee at a separate rate for work in social networks."}
{"id":874,"title":"New format of regulative support of BA and MA programs in library and information sciences","keyword":"library and information activities; bachelor- and master-level programs; professional standard; academic disciplines; education actualization; practice-oriented learning","abstract":"The current regulation of higher education in library and information sciences reflects the prospective trends and orientation toward practical demands of the industry. The author examines the main concepts of the higher professional education reform under the way, i.e. multilevel structure and consistency, competence approach, connection with practical activities, integrated control and evaluation of obtained knowledge. Regulation novations of the updated federal national education standards of higher education in specializations 51.03.06 \"\"\"\"Library and information activities\"\"\"\", BA, and 51.04.06 \"\"\"\"Library and information activities\"\"\"\", MA, are discussed. The author also examines the methodological approaches toward modeling of the professional competences to be developed within BA and MA programs; the complex of mandatory and recommended professional competences to be developed within BA and MA programs. Based on the comprehensive analysis, the conclusion is made that the higher library and information education, like the Russian education system on the whole, has been going through the transformations; while library professional training corresponds with the general requirements of the Bologna process."}
{"id":875,"title":"Applying bibliometric methods to analyze relation between available information resources and scientists' publication activity","keyword":"publication activities of scientists; collection development; information resources; academic journals; information support of research and studies; bibliometrics","abstract":"Within the \"\"\"\"academic library - researcher/professional\"\"\"\" pair, the library has to know what resources it has to obtain to meet information and document needs of users; while the researcher want to know in which journal, primarily foreign one, they should publish their research findings. The authors analyze the correlation between the journals that the library provide in various modes and those where the researcher publish their works. They examine the possibility for applying bibliometrical methods to analyze this correlation. By the example of the chemical sciences, the authors investigate into the correlation between the journals in Scopus Database accessed online by RAS Siberian Branch researchers, and those where the latter publish their works, and conclude that providing resources to scientists and the researchers' selecting journals for publishing are related not enough: users need to get information on all related journals; there is also the need for the national subscription for all journals for them to select the periodical for publications more precisely. The data cited by the authors will make the base to substantiate subscription for academic journals and to develop collection development program."}
{"id":876,"title":"IFLA Statement on Net Neutrality and Zero-rating: At the backstage of the problem","keyword":"network neutrality; zero-rating; Internet provider; content; library community; equal access; telecommunication services; IT market; monetization","abstract":"The article analyzes the IFLA Statement on Network Neutrality and Zero-rating adopted on August 15, 2016 at the meeting of the World Library and Information Congress of the 82nd IFLA Conference in Columbus, USA, its importance for the international library community, as well as the socio-economic and cultural context, which was due to its adoption. Speaking in defense of network neutrality and against the practice of the zero-rating, IFLA designated a zone of latent for that period conflict of commercial interests of Internet providers and rules of equal access of the user to all types of content without speed and additional fee. Conflict this year later, in 2017, became public in the period of active struggle against the abolition of the principle of network neutrality in the United States. The market rate of traffic, the green light of which was opened as a result of the cancellation of network neutrality in the United States on December 14, 2017 by the Federal Communications Commission, is particularly sensitive for libraries with limited funding, unable to pay for high-speed Internet. In addition to paid access to broadband Internet, the obvious danger for libraries is the practice of zero rating, providing free and unlimited traffic in the framework of popular social networks or package tariff plans from large corporations, which leads to the monopolization of the information market by the largest IT corporations and the further marginalization of libraries. The displacement of cultural and educational institutions as a non-profitable sector on the roadside negatively affects libraries as providers of access and as creators of Internet content; strikes both on the acquisition of funds, and on the maintenance of readers of high-quality non-commercial information. As natural opponents of progressing monetization, the Library's networks favor the interpretation of the Internet as a public service, a publicly available public resource with a transparent and stable tariff, legislatively protected from attempts by providers to receive super-profits."}
{"id":877,"title":"The image catalogs of the libraries of RAS Pushchino Science Center and RAS Library for Natural Sciences: Generation and use","keyword":"e-catalog; image catalog; card catalog; systematic image catalog","abstract":"The experience of building and use of the image catalogs at the Library of Pushchino Science Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences and RAS Library for Natural Sciences is examined. The differences between the catalogs are identified: the former comprises the scanned systematic catalog, and the latter - the alphabet catalog of foreign books. Two different approaches toward retroconversion are analyzed. In Pushchino, the Library preferred hand input into the e-catalog to retroconversion on the basis of the completed systematic image catalog. The systematic image catalog is heavily used in the library services and available via the Library's www-site. Instead, the RAS Library for Natural Sciences after having scanned and edited the alphabet catalog of foreign books, implemented the function of book search and ordering from the image catalog. The prospects and tasks for acquiring retro-entries to the e-catalogs are discussed. The Library of RAS Pushchino Science Center is to complete the retroconvesion of the alphabet card catalog and editing of the systematic image catalog. The RAS Library for Natural Sciences is to generate the image catalog of national book publications."}
{"id":878,"title":"The innovator scholar, talented pedagogue, creative person (on the 85-th anniversary of Arkady Sokolov)","keyword":"Arkady Vasilyevich Sokolov; future of the libraries; humanism; intellectuals; library intellectuals; social informatics; social communications; philosophy of information","abstract":"Professor Arkady Sokolov, Ph.D. (Pedagogy) is a prominent scholar. The author highlights themes and publications unique for Sokolov: the future for libraries, library science and bibliography, humanism, intelligencia and library intellectuals, social informatics, social communications, philosophy of information. In his works, prof. Sokolov gives his special attention to the library profession, librarians, library education, the libraries on the whole. \"\"\"\"Retrospektiva.\"\"\"\" digest are A. Sokolov's special project. The author also reflects on Sokolov's innovative academic social initiatives: in 1967-1984 he headed the first in the nation informatics chair In Leningrad State Institute of Culture; founded St. Peterburg library society, the first one in Russia. The Professor's giant flock numbers 44 scientists. Sokolov's biographical information is given; the journals where he is an editorial board member are named; disciplines in which he delivers lectures; his titles are named. Arkady Sokolov's outstanding personality is also depicted. In conclusion, the main bibliography (56 titles) is given."}
{"id":879,"title":"The Twenty Second International Conference \"\"\"\"LIBCOM-2018\"\"\"\" - \"\"\"\"Information technologies, computer systems and publications for libraries\"\"\"\". (Review of events)","keyword":"Twenty Second International Conference \"\"\"\"LIBCOM-2018\"\"\"\" - \"\"\"\"Information technologies, computer systems and publications for libraries\"\"\"\"; Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology; scientific conference \"\"\"\"Scientometrics, bibliometrics; open data and publications in science\"\"\"\"; National Library Association \"\"\"\"Libraries of the Future\"\"\"\"","abstract":"The Twenty Second International Conference \"\"\"\"LIBCOM-2018\"\"\"\" - \"\"\"\"Information technologies, computer systems and publications for libraries\"\"\"\" (November 26-30, 2018, Suzdal) is reviewed. The main conference activities and events are discussed, e.g. the opening ceremony and plenary meeting, \"\"\"\"Scientometrics, bibliometrics, open data and publications in science\"\"\"\" conference, Central Discussion Site, Open Session, the round table \"\"\"\"The libraries and corporations: Cooperation in the age of digital transformations\"\"\"\", meeting of the board and members of the National Library Association Libraries of the Future. The conclusions are made."}
{"id":880,"title":"Intergroup contact and attitudes in public libraries: A study with Moroccan and Spanish users in Barcelona and Almeria","keyword":"intergroup contact; attitudes; public libraries; IFLA; Spanish; Moroccan; Barcelona; Almeria","abstract":"This study analyzes contact, intergroup attitudes and related psychosocial variables in users of Spanish public libraries with the objective of knowing if the application of the IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations) guidelines for multicultural communities by libraries encourages contact and improves intergroup attitudes. Spanish and Moroccan users from Barcelona libraries (that met IFLA Guidelines) and Almeria libraries (that didn't meet them) were selected. Spanish users (N-Barcelon = 138 and N-Almenia and = 116) responded a survey about Moroccans and these (N-Barcelona = 89 and N-Almenia = 100) about Spanish. Intergroup attitudes and other variables were more positive in Barcelona users but intergroup contact was different between Spanish and Moroccan users."}
{"id":881,"title":"Informational competencies in Nursing Degree: the Spanish case","keyword":"Information competences; information literacy; degree studies; nursing; university libraries","abstract":"The aim of this research is to analyze the inclusion of contents related to informational competences in the Nursing Degree's curricula in Spain. The choice of this scenario will allow us to know the importance that the different centers grant to these competences in their study plans and obtain a vision on how the integration of these contents starting from the teaching guides of the subjects. It is an exploratory and descriptive research. The final sample contains 118 centers of 58 universities and 325 subjects, belonging to the 2014-2015 academic year. The differences that each center grants to this inclusion are observed. The complete curricular itineraries with this type of contents are almost non-existent. It is considered necessary to influence the importance of designing specific nursing Information Literacy programs in each center, in which contents are progressively included in different subjects per academic year."}
{"id":882,"title":"Analysis of the internationalization of the Revista Espanola de Documentacion Cientifica: 2010-2015","keyword":"Revista Espanola de Documentacion Cientifica; REDC; Bibliometrics; scientific journals assessment; indicators of international activity","abstract":"Articles and Reviews (n=197) published in Revista Espanola de Documentacion Cientifica (REDC) over the six-year period 2010-2015 were analyzed. 25.9% of them are related to metric studies of information, a subject that has characterized the journal since its creation in 1977. The Library and Information Science (LIS) category of the Journal Citation Reports has been analyzed through direct citation analysis techniques and a structure of three major clusters has been found. Within this classification, the REDC fits into the bibliometric-Scientometric cluster The REDC maintains some inbred character, both in the references provided by the journal itself (5% of the total references) and in the self-citations received (39% of all citations), most of them referring to bibliometric studies, which is explained by its high specialization in this field. The standardized impact (INR, Standardized Impact to the Journal) for the different thematic areas published is not related to the productivity of each area, but it is the less represented areas that present the greatest impact. On the other hand, the articles published by foreign institutions with or without Spanish collaboration are 16% of the total, and come mainly from Latin America, specially Cuba and Colombia."}
{"id":883,"title":"Many changes and some certainties for research and special libraries, and documentation centers","keyword":"Special libraries; Documentation centers; Change management; Evolution; Future; Open science; Digital humanities; New approaches; Activities; Information society; Citizen participation; Croudsourcing","abstract":"It is argued that despite the many changes being experienced by research and specialized libraries, and documentation centers, which cause them doubts about their future, there are some certainties that allow these centers to properly address their activities. It is proposed to distinguish between minor and profound changes and it is affirmed that, for information centers, the fundamental change has been to go from a situation in which information was scarce and the time to look for it abundant, to another in which time to look for information is scarce and information is abundant. This should help redirect the activities of the information centers -following M. Buckland- to stop focusing on the 'information-as-an-object' to concentrate on the 'information-as-a-process'. Two consolidated movements should help them to guide their future: the Open Science and the Digital Humanities. Some information products that reflect a change in the ways people approach and use information are examined: Museo del Prado's The Collection, Transcribe Bentham, eBird and Mapa Literari Catala. Finally, the author recommends to documentation centers, and specialized and research libraries to guide their services to digitize their heritage collections in an enriched manner, to promote citizen participation, and to create and strengthen communities."}
{"id":884,"title":"Sci-Hub, a challenge for academic and research libraries","keyword":"Academic libraries; University libraries; Shadow libraries; Information behaviour; Sci-Hub; Scientific communication; Ethics; Legality; Legal issues; Information access; Open access; Free information; Information usage habits","abstract":"Sci-Hub emerged into the field of scientific communication in 2011 as a platform for free access to scientific papers. It is the most popular of the so-called shadow libraries, systems that overcome the limits of legal access to scientific publications, standing apart from the open access movement. Besides from the media coverage that has served to boost its popularity, several studies reveal the impact of Sci-Hub among researchers, who have embraced this initiative. Sci-Hub has revealed new forms of access to scientific information, affecting academic and research libraries that cannot remain on the sidelines. This study addresses the Sci-Hub phenomenon and its implications for academic and research libraries from different points of view, through a bibliographic review and an analysis of examples of action."}
{"id":885,"title":"Reimagining the academic library: What to do next","keyword":"Academic libraries; Academic library futures; Scholarly communications infrastructure; Collective action problem; Open scholarly commons; Literature review","abstract":"This article reviews the conclusions of the author's 2016 book, Reimagining the academic library and considers changes in scholarly communication and academic libraries that have taken place since its publication. Recommendations for alterations in the practice of individual libraries are provided. The problem of created integrated community-controlled open infrastructure is considered at length, especially the collective action problem that the library community must overcome."}
{"id":886,"title":"Semantic enrichment for enhancing LAM data and supporting digital humanities","keyword":"Semantic enrichment; Libraries; archives; and museums; LAMs; Digital humanities; DH; Smart data; Metadata; Structured data; Semi-structured data; Unstructured data; Knowledge discovery; Entity-centric modeling and information access; Data integration and interoperation; Literature review","abstract":"With the rapid development of the digital humanities (DH) field, demands for historical and cultural heritage data have generated deep interest in the data provided by libraries, archives, and museums (LAMs). In order to enhance LAM data's quality and discoverability while enabling a self-sustaining ecosystem, \"\"\"\"semantic enrichment\"\"\"\" becomes a strategy increasingly used by LAMs during recent years. This article introduces a number of semantic enrichment methods and efforts that can be applied to LAM data at various levels, aiming to support deeper and wider exploration and use of LAM data in DH research. The real cases, research projects, experiments, and pilot studies shared in this article demonstrate endless potential for LAM data, whether they are structured, semi-structured, or unstructured, regardless of what types of original artifacts carry the data. Following their roadnnaps would encourage more effective initiatives and strengthen this effort to maximize LAM data's discoverability, use- and reuse-ability, and their value in the mainstream of DH and Semantic Web."}
{"id":887,"title":"Digital Humanities and Libraries Look beyond the technical- and organizational Infrastructure","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":888,"title":"New Laboratories of the Culture of Remembrance The Future of historical Library Collections","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":889,"title":"Max-Herrmann Award 2018 goes to the Association of Memorial Site Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":890,"title":"Swiss Libraries found Bibliosuisse","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":891,"title":"Resources for Research: Special Collections in Regional Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":892,"title":"Architects, Renovators, Builders, and Fragmenters: A Model for First Year Students' Self-perceptions and Perceptions of Information Literacy","keyword":"First-year experience; Information literacy; Cognitive dissonance; Library instruction","abstract":"The transition from high school to college is fraught with academic, social, and emotional changes for first-year students. This year long qualitative study uses cognitive dissonance theory to examine first-year students' changing perceptions of their information literacy competencies throughout their freshman year. Through the examination of students' self-reflections and semi-structured interviews, the study produced cognitive dissonance in students, revealed four information literacy journeys, demonstrated the shifting of students' definitions of research, and shed light on the emotional labor involved in college-level research. Implications for information literacy instruction and future research are discussed."}
{"id":893,"title":"Challenge of Ukrainian academic librarians in an evolving scholarly publishing landscape","keyword":"Ukrainian academic librarians; Academic libraries; Predatory journals; Scholarly publishing; Library services","abstract":"Faced with a prolonged economic crisis, Ukrainian research institutes are under pressure as a direct result of limited funding. This has also had a direct negative impact on the functionality of librarians who have seen increasing limitations to acquisitions. Despite economic difficulties, Ukrainian academic librarians are trying to offer their end-users specialized services that involve active librarian mediation in the preparation and dissemination of the results of these users' scientific work. One notable function is to offer aid to users on how to detect pseudo-scientific journals. In this paper, based on a survey of librarians from leading Ukrainian universities, we studied for the first time, the main information resources and tools used by Ukrainian experts to test the validity of scientific journals so that they may be recommended to library users as reliable channels for disseminating research results. These are tools and resources include Scopus, Web of Science, Beall's blacklists, the DOAJ, Think. Check. Submit., and the Norwegian Register. We describe the benefits and limitations that Ukrainian academic librarians may encounter when each of these resources is used. Modern reformation to Ukrainian science has opened up new opportunities for Ukrainian academic librarians. As a result, if they are able to successfully implement such services, they can regain a prominent place in the scientific life of institutions and on the global academic platform."}
{"id":894,"title":"The Leadership/Followership Process: A Different Understanding of Library Leadership","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":895,"title":"Problems and Changes in Digital Libraries in the Age of Big Data From the Perspective of User Services","keyword":"Big Data; Digital library; User service; Service innovation","abstract":"Based on the investigation of the position of user service for constructing digital libraries in the big data era, this paper points out that not only data resources of modem digital library have the characteristics of big data, but also the existing library services need to use big data methods to achieve reform and innovation, including resource transferring, resource utilization, social identity, thinking innovation. We focus on the importance of user services and types of big data resources that digital libraries can utilize, which include big data within libraries such as user behavior data and digital literature resource, and other big data outside libraries such as scholarly big data. We also examine the problems and potential of digital libraries in the age of big data relative to data, technology, services, and users. Using existing big data resources and considering the characteristics of current users' needs from the perspective of users, more effective ideas and methods to improve existing services in digital library can be put forward. At the same time, it is the personalized need of users in the age of big data that constitute the driving factor for the development of digital library from resource-sharing service to user oriented service."}
{"id":896,"title":"A Citation Study on the Use of English Materials in East Asian Studies Dissertations","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":897,"title":"Comparing the Information Needs and Experiences of Undergraduate Students and Practicing Engineers","keyword":"Workplace information literacy; Undergraduates; Information skills; Engineers; Engineering; Engineering technology","abstract":"Practicing engineers and undergraduate engineering and technology students seek and use information differently within the research and design process. This paper presents the results of a survey conducted by librarians at Purdue University and information specialists at Caterpillar Inc. to analyze self-reported information habits and challenges of both user populations. The authors created surveys containing similar questions for each user group, using a framework that asked participants to think about their information needs and use during a recent engineering project. The survey questions discerned users' confidence in their information abilities, and their preferences and barriers for finding and using information. The results of this study reveal differences between students and engineers and are informative for both academic and corporate librarians. Key findings affirm previous research that novices are more confident in their abilities than experts. Additionally, the findings suggest undergraduates prefer quick, easy to digest content like online videos and news, while engineers are more likely to learn by consulting a colleague or other subject expert, and through reading journals and trade literature. While students rated themselves as more confident information users, engineers reported working in a more complex information landscape, which includes internal document management systems and numerous places to look for technical information. Findings within this paper can inform the development of information literacy curricula that better parallels the corporate environment, and can give corporate librarians insight into how recent graduates may expect to interact with information in a new work environment."}
{"id":898,"title":"Latino students and the academic library: A primer for action","keyword":"Academic libraries; Latino students; Library services; Reference services; Instruction; Hispanic serving institutions (HSIs); Literature review","abstract":"As the growth in Latino college enrollment is expected to continue for years to come, academic libraries at Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) and beyond will be serving increasing numbers of Hispanic students. Since Latino educational attainment remains lower than of other groups and academic libraries' impact on retention, GPA and related educational outcomes has been well documented, it is crucial that academic libraries actively foster Latino students' success. A review of the literature on Hispanic students and library use, the article also includes recommendations for practice and offers a local example to illustrate strategies libraries may implement to better meet the educational needs of Hispanic students."}
{"id":899,"title":"Orphan Works at Theatre Library and Information Centres: Assessing Librarians' Perceptions and Management in Spain","keyword":"Orphan works; Digitization; Audiovisual materials; Photography; Copyright; Specialized libraries; Theatre; Spain","abstract":"Currently, libraries and other information services are facing new professional challenges in relation to digitization policies and orphan works after the publication of European Directive 2012/28/EU on certain permitted uses of orphan works and Spanish Royal Decree 224/2016. This paper aims to analyse how Spanish library and information centres specialising in theatre and performing arts meet users' textual and non-textual information needs, by respecting copyright issues and being involved in a dynamic and digital environment. For this purpose, an online questionnaire, which was used as a methodological tool, was sent to library directors in February 2018. At the same time, some research questions based on orphan works and digitisation approaches are discussed in the paper, specifically in reference to graphic and audiovisual materials."}
{"id":900,"title":"A Perspective on Emotional Labor in Academic Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":901,"title":"Redesigning Scholarly Communications Workflows and Work Habits for the Digital Age: The Greenhouse Studios Proposal","keyword":"scholarly communications; digital technology; academic collaboration; multimedia projects","abstract":"Greenhouse Studios | Scholarly Communications Design at UConn is a shared venture of the School of Fine Arts, UConn Library, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Connecticut. Backed by long-term university investments of staff and space, Greenhouse Studios aims to institute on its university's campus, and share with others involved in academic publishing, a workflow and work culture suited to the creation of multimodal scholarly communications. This article summarizes the research, undertaken with support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, that informed the development of a design-based, inquiry-driven, collaboration-first model of scholarly production that places continuous, close, and equitable scholarly communications labour at the heart of its mission. The model draws together divided workflows and flattens counter-productive hierarchies that, as vestiges of print-only traditions, impede fuller realization of the possibilities offered by the diverse range of digital and hybrid forms that increasingly define the publishing landscape."}
{"id":902,"title":"Web Archive","keyword":"web archives; materials; archives; digital; knowledge organization","abstract":"This article deals with the function of general web archives within the emerging organization of fast-growing digital knowledge resources. It opens with a brief overview of reasons why general web archives are needed. Sections two and three present major, long term web archive initiatives and discuss the purposes and possible functions and unknown future needs, demands and concerns. Section four analyses three main principles for the selection of materials to be preserved in contemporary web archiving strategies, topic-centric, domain-centric and time-centric archiving strategies and how to combine these to provide a broad and rich archive. Section five is concerned with inherent limitations and why web archives are always flawed. The last section deals with the question whether and how web archives may be considered a new type of knowledge organization system (KOS) necessary to preserve web materials, to allow for the development of a range of new methodologies, to analyze these particular corpora in long term and long tail perspectives, and to build a bridge towards the rapidly expanding but fragmented landscape of digital archives, libraries, research infrastructures and other sorts of digital repositories."}
{"id":903,"title":"Libraries as social institutions in the knowledge society","keyword":"knowledge society; artificial intelligence; library space; innovative and educational site","abstract":"The author offers a new paradigm of the library as a social institution in the period of the civilization transition from the information society to the knowledge society. The library functions and goals are defined, in particular encouraging and administering of free exchange of opinions and ideas between social strata and groups to solve their vital problems; providing space and tools (including acess to chargeable information content) to implement creative initiatives and to solve user everyday problems; designing training (educational) programs to adapt residents to continuously emerging innovations. Taking into account these new functions and tasks, the author defines the library as a social institution supporting cognitive and creative activities of the community being served through intellectual collaboration, educational and recreational programs, providing space, equipment hard- and software for public use and access to information sources. The author specifies the measures that would facilitate the RF libraries' transition. He emphasizes that, to ensure success, the transformations are needed to be made both at the local (libraries) and at the federal level."}
{"id":904,"title":"Patent services system in sci-tech libraries","keyword":"patent divisions; patent research; bibliometrical analysis; scientific research support; innovative activities; sci-tech libraries","abstract":"The need for efficient support of innovative activities of research institutes and universities is substantiated. The author examines patent activities of science and academic libraries' patent divisions providing the wide range of services - from offering access to specialized information resources and generating analytics to user training and methodological support. As a case study, the experience of Pushchino Central Library Patent Sector is discussed. The library is the branch of RAS Library for Natural Sciences. The Sector offers information and analytical data based on bibliometrical analysis and patent information analysis, as well as user consulting and methodological support. The author concludes that today libraries' patent divisions are among the most demanded - they analyze prospective vectors in science and technology, develop strategies for patent research; consult researchers in patent activities and intellectual property protection issues. He also suggests, that through facilitating patent information support, the possible risks can be minimized for science-inensive researchers while science intensive research makes the foundation for the country's economic prosperity."}
{"id":905,"title":"How the users find science journal articles in the digital environment","keyword":"science articles retrieval; abstract and bibliographic databases; discovery services; global search services; open access","abstract":"The author discusses the most popular search services for science articles retrieval - which make the main information source for modern researchers. Based on the findings of the global sociological study of over 40,000 respondents, the services most popular with the users are compared. Among the most frequently used are: abstracted bibliographic databases, science retrieval services, global general search services, libraries' www-sites, publishers' www-sites, journals www-sites, and social networks. The author analyzes libraries' potential for tuning popular services for the users to transit from brief article descriptions (bibliographic records) to their full texts available through subscriptions. To unify the exchange mode and formats, the requirements documents by the National Information Standards Organization (NISO) regulate data exchange between content providers (publishers and aggregators), discovery services developers and the libraries. Integration of Russian journal resources into the global exchange infrastructure is hindered by incompleteness and inconsistency of the metadata being provided. Meanwhile such integration is vital for Russian science article visibility and citation. The author also emphasizes the importance of the standardized data exchange between Russian content providers, discovery services, and the libraries."}
{"id":906,"title":"The E-library of the Central Scientific Agricultural Library: The features and structure","keyword":"information resources; digital resources; electronic libraries; information services; agro-industrial complex; Central Scientific Agricultural Library","abstract":"The technology of developing the Electronic Scientific Agricultural Library the E-library structure are discussed. The E-library comprises two databases: the Knowledge E-library and the Document Collections E-library (ELC) being developed in accordance with the general concept of the industry's E-library. The ELC is an element of the Centralized Electronic Library System and is integrated into the minor cloud library and information system (MOBIS). MOBIS provides services for the participating libraries' designing their own digital catalogs and electronic libraries. The document type composition, search options and several services are described. Inclusion of fulltext databases increases significantly its volume as well as the quality of user information services. The authors conclude that the Electronic Scientific Agricultural Library should supplement the library collection of printed materials and valuable documents, to widen access to the Library's collections, to increase the user number and to deliver documents to any place. The Electronic Scientific Agricultural Library has been being developing and appended with new documents from its own collection and external sources."}
{"id":907,"title":"Solutions for library collection digitization: The experience of the Far Eastern Federal University Scientific Library","keyword":"document digitization; digital copy; user copy; Far Eastern Federal University E-library; library collections; scanned documents processing programs","abstract":"The experience of the E-library Department of the Far Eastern Federal University Scientific Library in digitizing the library collections is examined. The technological problems are discussed. The choice of TIFF graphic format for scanning and the PDF - for storing user copies is substantiated. Free license program IrfanView, a graph editor with a scanning embedded function which speeds up and smoothens the process, is suggested as an alternative scanner software. To ease and speed up the labor-intensive process of graphic images editing to supplement standard software, the author suggests to use FastStone Image Viewer, a free license program. The FastStone Image Viewer offers the useful function of edited graphic images batch processing, in particular conversion to PDF with simultaneous document compression which saves the digital depository storage volume. The suggested alternative programs, online resources, and methods to eliminate scanning defects, as described by the author, would significantly lighten the work of digitization specialist"}
{"id":908,"title":"Sci-tech libraries' routes to open access (IATUL-2018)","keyword":"IATUL conference; open access; repository; information literacy; DEAL project; FAIR principles","abstract":"This is brief review of the 39-th IATUL conference in Norway, June 18-21 2018. Open access issues are analyzed for several countries - Norway, Germany, Australia, and Canada. According to the Google Scholar data up to 2/3 of research articles in Norway are open access. It is the highest global level. Nevertheless the oaDOI data gives pretty lower part of open access publications, ca 1/3. The difference is explained by determination of open access preconditions, for the oaDOI there are the most rigid ones. One of the important factors to proliferation of open access is negative attitude of some part of the academic community. Researchers prefer traditional formats of publications taking into account the prestige consideration and evaluations by peers. They believe that academic freedom gives them right to choose which kind of publication is appropriate to them. The national approach of German scientists to the licensing on the ground of Publish&Read principle has been implemented in the DEAL project. Australian librarians shared experience on the openness development for research communications. Methods of information literacy learning are described. There are outlined examples of the library makerspace activity. Director of the National library of Norway discusses some problems of the library development."}
{"id":909,"title":"New standards in 2019","keyword":"standardization; standards of terminology; representation of dates; collection development profile; book monuments; bibliographic record; bibliographic description; library and information service","abstract":"The purpose of the article is to inform and prepare libraries for the introduction from January 1, 2019 of the five State standards of the Russian Federation System of standards of information, librarianship and publishing: GOST R 7.0.64-2018 (ISO 8601: 2004) \"\"\"\"Representation of dates and times. General requirements\"\"\"\"; GOST R 7.0.102-2018 \"\"\"\"Collection development profile for research libraries. Structure. Indicators of receipt of the documents\"\"\"\"; GOST R 7.0.87-2018 \"\"\"\" Book monuments. General requirements\"\"\"\"; GOST R 7.100-2018 \"\"\"\"Bibliographic record. Bibliographic description. General requirements and rules\"\"\"\"; GOST R 7.0.103-2018 \"\"\"\"Library and Information Services. Terms and Definitions\"\"\"\". Given the general characteristics of their content. GOST R 7.0.64-2018 (ISO 8601: 2004) should be known to all librarians. In GOST R 7.0.872018 the definition of a \"\"\"\"book monument\"\"\"\" is given and the general requirements for the work of the staff of the relevant departments of scientific libraries are set out. GOST R 7.100-2018 will replace one of the most well-known standards 7.1-2003 and will require special attention from the library community. For the first time, GOST R 7.0.102-2018 regulates the requirements for the preparation of the most important document determining the acquisition policy of scientific libraries, the acquisition profile. GOST R 7.0.103-2018 complements the dictionary of library standardized terminology with hundreds of new terms. Most of them are constantly used in everyday practice."}
{"id":910,"title":"The Fourth Museum Assembly in Crimea. The review","keyword":"Fourth World Professional Forum \"\"\"\"The Book. Culture. Education. Innovations\"\"\"\" - \"\"\"\"Crimea-2018\"\"\"\"; Fourth Museum Assembly; Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation; Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Crimea","abstract":"The Fourth Museum Assembly held within the framework of the Fourth World Professional Forum \"\"\"\"The Book. Culture. Education. Innovations\"\"\"\" (June 18-22, 2018, Sudak, Republic of Crimea) is reviewed. The 2018 topic was \"\"\"\"Regional museums: To preserve traditions, to implement innovations\"\"\"\". The Assembly was organized through the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Crimea. The reviewers discuss the topics and problems revealed in the plenary presentations and papers delivered at the section \"\"\"\"Museums in the modern information and cultural space\"\"\"\". The thematic sessions were supplemented with master classes \"\"\"\"Research with the museum collections\"\"\"\" and \"\"\"\"Exhibitional work\"\"\"\". When concluding the Fourth Museum Assembly, the participant suggested that in future, more attention should be given to museum libraries. The officers of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Crimea admitted that the Assembly should be held regularly as it served the site to share experiences and improve professional competences of museum specialists of Crimea and Russia, on the whole."}
{"id":911,"title":"The conference on the global ecological problems held on the occasion of the 155-th anniversary of Vladimir Vernadsky within the framework of the Fourth World Professional Forum \"\"\"\"The book. Culture. Education. Innovations\"\"\"\"","keyword":"Vladimir Ivanovich Vernadsky; ecology; noosphere; ecological education; ecological information; libraries; Fourth World Professional Forum \"\"\"\"Crimea\"\"\"\"","abstract":"The author reviews the work of the international conference on the global ecological problems held on the occasion of the 155-th anniversary of Vladimir Vernadsky within the framework of the Fourth World Professional Forum \"\"\"\"The book. Culture. Education. Innovations\"\"\"\" (\"\"\"\"Crimea\"\"\"\"). About 40 papers dedicated to VladimirVernadsky, his contribution to the modern science, his ideas and their transformation in the modern world, as well as to the practical experience of the libraries, museums, universities, advanced training organizations, were presented. The contents of the key papers is discussed, the links to the full texts on the RNPLS& T's www-site are given. Within the conference framework, special events oriented towards teenagers and young adults, the graduates' session \"\"\"\"Solutions for ecological problems\"\"\"\", interactive ecological game, and podium discussion \"\"\"\"Do we have the ecological future?\"\"\"\", etc., were held. The author emphasizes that the main conference result is the collaboration plans made between researchers, libraries, museums, universities, non-government organizations to spread Vernadsky's ideas, as well as the establishment RNPLS&T-V.I. Vernadsky Foundation the joint site to promote new projects and to engage the interested parties."}
{"id":912,"title":"Andrey Ilyich Zemskov -a scientist, analyst and science writer, has works published, Scientist","keyword":"Andrey Ilyich Zmeskov; Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology; RNPLS&T; digital libraries; open access to information; bibliometrics","abstract":"The review of Andrey Zemskov's research, library and information activities is dedicated to his 80-th anniversary. Andrey Zemskov, Candidate of Science (Physics and Mathematics), is a leading researcher of RNPLS&T. The reviewer comments on the celebrant's several publications that reflect many vectors of his studies. The importance of his efforts in selecting and translating foreign science articles and in reviewing proceedings of international professional conferences is emphasized. The attached bibliography comprises the key A. Zemskov's publications in the \"\"\"\"Scientific and Technical Libraries\"\"\"\" Journal within the topics: E-libraries, open access, and bibliometrics."}
{"id":913,"title":"USC Digital Voltaire: Centering Digital Humanities in the Traditions of Library and Archival Science","keyword":"","abstract":"USC Digital Voltaire, a digital, multimodal critical edition of autograph letters, aims to combine the traditional scope of humanities inquiry with the affordances and methodologies of digital scholarship, and to support scholarly inquiry at all levels, beyond the disciplines associated with Voltaire and the Enlightenment. Digital editing, and digital editions in particular, will likely expand in the next few decades as a multitude of assets become digitized and made available as online collections. One important question is: What role will librarians and archivists play in this era? USC Digital Voltaire points in one possible, creative direction."}
{"id":914,"title":"Designed to Inspire: A One-Year International Exchange of Academic Librarians","keyword":"","abstract":"This paper, based on an exchange of librarians between academic libraries in Canada and Australia, describes the process of planning for and participating in an international job exchange. It highlights the benefits of the exchange and lessons learned from it and reflects on the opportunities for career development and renewal afforded by such a swap. This experience will be contextualized within the continuum of literature on library exchanges. By describing our successful exchange process, the authors aim to encourage more library staff exchanges."}
{"id":915,"title":"Crafting Competencies, Creating Culture: Using Core Competencies to Navigate Departmental Mergers","keyword":"","abstract":"Staff reorganizations and department mergers are common strategies libraries use to respond to changing needs and economic pressures. To make organizational changes work well, however, librarians need to consider how best to bring people on board and enable them to thrive in the new environment. This article argues that the creation of a core competencies document, developed by the staff themselves, helps establish a common culture for a successful merger. A relevant, living document should include mechanisms for assessment and revision and should encourage personal and professional growth. Core competencies-the skills or attributes that people need to carry out their work effectively-can articulate shared values that will empower staff to advance the library's mission."}
{"id":916,"title":"Neutrality and Its Discontents: An Essay on the Ethics of Librarianship","keyword":"","abstract":"This essay analyzes the debate about neutrality in the library literature and identifies a fundamental moral dilemma that generates debate. It then advances an argument in favor of library neutrality based on Wayne Bivens-Tatum's intellectual history of library values in Libraries and the Enlightenment and the ideal of liberal neutrality developed by such political philosophers as Ronald Dworkin, John Rawls, and Martha Nussbaum. In conclusion, the essay responds to potential objections to its pro-neutrality thesis by liberal and radical authors."}
{"id":917,"title":"Faculty Teaching and Librarian-Facilitated Assignment Design","keyword":"","abstract":"This qualitative study explores the impact of a workshop on collaborative research assignment design that brought together an interdisciplinary group of faculty in a librarian-facilitated community of practice. Faculty participants attended the workshop, revised and implemented their assignments, and completed a follow-up interview. Themes that emerged reflected shifts in faculty teaching practices, including increased scaffolding, clarity, modeling, student collaboration, and opportunities for authentic learning. Gaining insight into how faculty approach the work of teaching directly impacts library instruction and how librarians can contribute to communities of practice among teachers in the academy."}
{"id":918,"title":"Through Faculty's Eyes: Teaching Threshold Concepts and the Framework","keyword":"","abstract":"This study investigates faculty perceptions of teaching information literacy. Using 24 semi-structured interviews, a phenomenographic approach identified four qualitative ways in which faculty experienced teaching information literacy (IL). This paper analyzes the challenging information literacy concepts that faculty identify-known to many librarians as threshold concepts- and their relationship to the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) \"\"\"\"Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.\"\"\"\" The study highlights the transdisciplinary nature of IL instruction and indicates that, although unaware of the ACRL Framework, faculty already teach at least three concepts from that document. This finding suggests new opportunities for collaborations between librarians and faculty."}
{"id":919,"title":"A Critical Review of LIS Literature on First-Generation Students","keyword":"","abstract":"This review offers a critical analysis of the library and information science (LIS) literature on first-generation students (FGS) from the last 40 years. This literature demonstrates an interest in understanding the needs of FGS to serve them better, but it is often grounded in a deficit model of education that focuses on what first-generation students lack instead of what they have. This review identifies four predominant themes in the literature: FGS as outsiders, as a problem, as reluctant library users, and as capable students. Then it suggests possible avenues of future research, such as using a \"\"\"\"funds of knowledge\"\"\"\" approach to build on the learning and skills that students bring from their families and communities."}
{"id":920,"title":"Disaster management practices of academic libraries in Panay Island, Philippines: Lessons from Typhoon Haiyan","keyword":"academic libraries; conservation and restoration; disaster management; library materials; Typhoon Haiyan; Typhoon Yolanda; Philippines","abstract":"A disaster management plan is essential because it can guide library personnel on what to do in a critical time. Using an eight-part survey instrument, this paper documents the impact of Typhoon Haiyan on 22 academic libraries in Northern Panay, Western Visayas, Philippines and the disaster management practices that were implemented. The results revealed that although the majority of the libraries do not have a disaster management plan, they all had common disaster management practices that enabled them to save parts of their collections. Moreover, the study revealed that librarians lacked knowledge and skills on disaster management. This paper was presented at the 40th International Association of Aquatic and Marine Science Libraries and Information Centers (IAMSLIC) Annual Conference, Noumea, New Caledonia, September 14-18, 2014."}
{"id":921,"title":"Do faculty journal selections correspond to objective indicators of citation impact? Results for 20 academic departments at Manhattan College","keyword":"Academic libraries; Article influence score; Eigenfactor; Impact factor; Journal rankings; Journal ratings; Serials review","abstract":"We examine the relationships between four citation metrics (impact factor, the numerator of the impact factor, article influence score, and eigenfactor) and the library journal selection decisions made by Manhattan College faculty as part of a large-scale serials review. Our results show that journal selection status (selected or not) is only weakly or moderately related to citation impact. Faculty choosing journals for their universities do consider the citation data provided to them, although they place less emphasis on citation impact than do faculty responding to journal ranking surveys. While previous research suggests that subjective journal ratings are more closely related to size-independent metrics (those that represent the average impact of an article rather than the impact of the journal as a whole) and weighted metrics (those that give more credit for citations in high-impact journals), our current results provide no support for the first assertion and only limited support for the second."}
{"id":922,"title":"Evaluating author name disambiguation for digital libraries: a case of DBLP (vol 116, pg 1867, 2018)","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":923,"title":"The language of information need: Differentiating conscious and formalized information needs","keyword":"Information needs; Internet forums; Emotion; Cognition; Sensation","abstract":"Information need is a fundamental concept within Information Science. Robert Taylor's seminal contribution in 1968 was to propose a division of information needs into four levels: the visceral, conscious, formalized and compromised levels of information need. Taylor's contribution has provided much inspiration to Information Science research but this has largely remained at the discursive and conceptual level. In this paper, we present a novel empirical investigation of Taylor's information need classification. We analyse the linguistic differences between conscious and formalized needs using several hundred postings to four major Internet discussion groups. We show that descriptions of conscious needs are more emotional in tone, involve more sensory perception and contain different temporal dimensions than descriptions of formalized needs. We show that it is possible to differentiate levels of information need based on linguistic patterns and that the language used to express information needs can reflect an individual's understanding of their information problem. This has implications for the theory of information needs and practical implications for supporting moderators of online news groups in responding to information needs and for developing automated support for classifying information needs."}
{"id":924,"title":"Millennials in the library: promotion of recreational Reading in the digital environment","keyword":"Web 2.0; CRAI (Resource Center for Learning and Research); Recreational Reading Promotion; Millennials; Reading 2.0","abstract":"Academic Reading is an essential activity in the life of every university student. Libraries today can influence the training of critical readers through the use of social web tools and bring young millennials to an attractive and meaningful reading. This study details relevant international experiences of critical and recreational reading implemented in several university libraries and New Resource Centers for Learning and Research (CRAI)."}
{"id":925,"title":"Research data management (RDM) on the horizon of academics and research libraries","keyword":"Academic libraries; Research Data management (RDM); Big Data; Trends; Future","abstract":"The ICT society needs, makes use of and provides an enormous amount of data; processing them, understanding them and transforming them into value decisions is the challenge of the analysis of the so-called \"\"\"\"big data\"\"\"\", a term used to refer to the explosion of an enormous amount and diversity of high frequency digital data, which are becoming an essential element for competition, and that according to most experts in the field will be key to productivity growth, innovation and the possibility of generating sufficient surplus for the sustainability of society. The management of research data is one of the major challenges facing scientific and research libraries in the coming years. Already haalf of American universities have a work plan on this issue, all trend reports agree that Research Data Management (RDM) will be one of the priority and future issues to be taken up by research libraries. This article analyses the state of research data management, regulations, data repositories, practices and policies that libraries are developing around the topic."}
{"id":926,"title":"RDA and Rare Books Cataloging, Part 2","keyword":"","abstract":"Editor's Note: This paper has been published in two parts. Part two includes resource description for a rare book and resumes with 260 $a Place of Publication; 264 _1 $a Place of Publication; 264 _3 $a Place of Manufacture and provides the remainder of the description for the rare book Stirpium adversaria nova. Catalogers using Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials: Books (DCRM(B)) were challenged when the Library of Congress (LC) adopted Resource Description and Access (RDA). DCRM(B) is based on AACR2, which is organized according to International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD) areas. RDA is based on FRBR. As of this writing, the RBMS Bibliographic Standards Committee intends to finish an initial version of RBMS Policy Statements for the RDA Toolkit. This paper discusses the creation process of three catalog records for the same rare book developed according to DCRM(B), the PCC-RDA-BSR with rare materials provisions, and RDA with exceptions for early printed resources."}
{"id":927,"title":"Considering \"\"\"\"Sameness\"\"\"\" of Monographic Holdings in Shared Print Retention Decisions","keyword":"","abstract":"In addition to the pressure of operating in a steady state of insufficient funding, academic libraries face incessant pressure to use space differently. As a result, libraries are aggressively withdrawing materials to relieve cramped shelves and reduce overall collection footprints. Selection for withdrawal may be based on various factors, but of concern is the withdrawal of materials for which copies are currently held in shared print repositories. Recent publications point to the need for thoughtful and strategic evaluation of shared print for quality and completeness, plus the evaluation of copies considered for withdrawal to ensure the perseverance of our print heritage. This study focuses on the comparison of forty-seven monographic titles cataloged as identical items that show broadly varying differences in editions, printings, condition, and preservation and repair. Survey data collected includes information about bibliographic accuracy, printing and binding variances, completeness, physical damage, chemical deterioration, provenance, and presence in the HathiTrust. The results show wide variability in the accuracy of cataloging records, historical use, physical condition of the materials, and the ability for those materials to be successfully digitized in the future. These results are illustrative of the strong potential for variation in \"\"\"\"identical\"\"\"\" bibliographic holdings among the broader academic library community."}
{"id":928,"title":"Establishing the Impact of Area Studies Collections and Exploring Opportunities for Collaborative Collecting","keyword":"","abstract":"This study examines the use of area studies materials by assessing five years of Interlibrary Loan (ILL) lending data and local circulation data from a single research library. It seeks to lay groundwork for future explorations into the implementation of a robust cooperative collection development model for area studies at the national level, with analysis demonstrating that existing ILL programs support scholars from research institutions far beyond their owning institution. They can do so with minimal adverse impact on the local community of scholars at a typical top-tier research library. This case study also investigates the similarities and differences between lending patterns of Less Commonly Taught Language (LCTL) materials and non-domestic area studies titles that are authored in commonly taught languages. The authors conclude with an argument that communities of institutions could develop highly structured cooperative collection building efforts in the area studies that would permit them to redirect resources strategically, collecting area studies materials both more deeply across the community and with a greater emphasis on primary source materials."}
{"id":929,"title":"A Case Study of ETD Metadata Remediation at the University of Houston Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":"This paper provides a case study on remediating electronic theses and dissertations (ETD) metadata at the University of Houston Libraries. The authors provide an overview of the team's efforts to revise existing ETD metadata in its institutional repository as part of their commitment to aligning ETD records with the Texas Digital Library Descriptive Metadata Guidelines for Electronic Theses and Dissertations, Version 2.0 (TDL guidelines, version 2). The paper reviews the existing literature on metadata quality and ETD metadata practices, noting how their case study adds one of the first documented cases of ETD metadata remediation. The metadata upgrade process is described, with close attention to the tools and workflows developed to complete the remediation. The authors conclude the paper with a discussion of lessons learned, the project's limitations, future plans, and the emerging needs of metadata remediation work."}
{"id":930,"title":"Reengineering the Library: Issues in Electronic Resources Management","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":931,"title":"Licensing Electronic Resources in Academic Libraries: A Practical Handbook","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":932,"title":"Library User Education as a Window to Understand Inquiry-Based Learning in the Context of Higher Education in Asia: A Comparative Study between Peking University and the University of Tsukuba","keyword":"","abstract":"This study is based on the belief that inquiry-based learning should be made an integral part of any student's learning, especially at university level. To find out the students' perceptions toward library user education, 426 questionnaire surveys have been collected from the Peking University (PKU), China and the University of Tsukuba (UT), Japan. The results of this study indicate that, compared with UT, PKU students on the whole expressed higher ratings in many areas toward the user education programs provided by their respective library, and they also had a more positive view about the professional competence of the user education (reference services) librarians. The researchers believed that the different perceptions found between the PKU and UT groups were a direct result of the distinctive learning practices and curricular requirements exercised between the two universities. There are not many articles that explore the relationship between inquiry-based learning and the library user education in Asia. The findings of this study are useful for identifying the different learning modes between these two groups of students, as well as other barriers that were preventing the library user education programs to be integrated into inquiry-based learning, and the university's core curriculum as a whole."}
{"id":933,"title":"Authentic Assessment of Student Learning in an Online Class: Implications for Embedded Practice","keyword":"","abstract":"Growth in online course delivery has created challenges and opportunities for academic librarians. Working with an online undergraduate course for adult students, three academic librarians revised their model for embedded practice, focusing on high touch and quality contact with the students. Using a citation analysis of final papers collected over several quarters, we compared sufficiency of sources, quality of sources, selection of sources, and diversity of perspectives in bibliographies created before and after our revised curriculum. Findings show that our added attention to this cohort resulted in improvements across all of these metrics."}
{"id":934,"title":"Research Is an Activity and a Subject of Study: A Proposed Metaconcept and Its Practical Application","keyword":"","abstract":"Information literacy instruction based on the ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education tends to focus on basic research skills. However, research is not just a skill but also a subject of study. The ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education opens the door to integrating the study of research into information literacy instruction via its acknowledgement of the contextual nature of research. This article introduces the metaconcept that research is both an activity and a subject of study. The application of this metaconcept in core LIS literature is discussed and a model for incorporating the study of research into information literacy instruction is suggested."}
{"id":935,"title":"Electronic Theses and Dissertations Programs: A Review of the Critical Success Factors","keyword":"","abstract":"Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) programs have been recognized as one of the most effective channels through which theses and dissertations can be made available to academic communities and beyond. ETD program management, however, needs to be aware of the Critical Success Factors (CSFs) throughout the process of design and development of ETDs. As the name implies, CSFs are those considerations decisive in achieving the projects' mission and goals. Based on a structured review of the existing literature about ETDs, this study identifies the CSFs that are crucial for the implementation of ETD programs. By comparing and classifying the identified CSFs, the study conceptualizes a generic framework comprising five generic dimensions: management and organization, participation, content, technology, and service. The framework can help the ETDs community, both scholars and practitioners, to make informed decisions on how to allocate effort and resources to the development, implementation, or improvement of ETD programs."}
{"id":936,"title":"Using Data Mining for Citation Analysis","keyword":"","abstract":"This paper presents a new model for citation analysis, applying new methodological approaches in citation studies. These methods are demonstrated by an analysis of cited references from publications by the Geological Sciences faculty at the University of Colorado Boulder. The author made use of simple Python scripting, the Web of Science API, and OpenRefine to examine the most frequently cited journals and compare them to library holdings data to discover materials absent from the local collection. Of the more than 20,000 citations analyzed, 80 percent cited approximately 10 percent of all titles (412 journals). A notable finding was the heavy reliance of faculty members upon works between zero and two years of age. The streamlined model presented here removes the constraints of time and effort encountered by academic librarians interested in conducting citation analyses."}
{"id":937,"title":"Instruction and Outreach for Transfer Students: A Colorado Case Study","keyword":"","abstract":"Studies of transfer student success abound in higher education, yet few studies examine the role that academic libraries play in students' transitions. This study explores the academic library services offered to transfer students in Colorado through a survey of librarians. What are barriers to offering these services? How do library professionals perceive instruction and outreach to transfer students? Results show differences between attitudes and practice, even within the same institution, and suggest opportunities for future collaboration among two-year and four-year academic libraries in Colorado. The article discusses these findings in the context of findings from New York and Ohio studies, suggesting that academic libraries need greater awareness of, and services for, transfer students."}
{"id":938,"title":"Visual Literacy in Practice: Use of Images in Students' Academic Work","keyword":"","abstract":"Digital technology has changed the way in which students use visual materials in academic work and has increased the importance of visual literacy skills. This paper reports the findings of a research project examining undergraduate and graduate students' visual literacy skills and use of images in the context of academic work. The study explored types of visual resources used, the role that images play in academic papers and presentations, and the ways students select, evaluate, and process images. The findings of the study indicate that students lack skills in selecting, evaluating, and using images. Students use a range of visual resources in their presentations but rarely use images in papers."}
{"id":939,"title":"Academic Library Metamorphosis and Regeneration","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":940,"title":"Financial Management in Academic Libraries: Data-Driven Planning and Budgeting","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":941,"title":"Distinguishing case study as a research method from case reports as a publication type","keyword":"","abstract":"Editor's note: In response to this invited editorial, the Journal of the Medical Library Association will consider manuscripts employing rigorous qualitative case study methodology to be Original Investigations (fewer than 5,000 words), whereas manuscripts describing the process of developing, implementing, and assessing a new service, program, or initiative-typically in a single institution or through a single collaborative effort-will be considered to be Case Reports (formerly known as Case Studies; fewer than 3,000 words). The purpose of this editorial is to distinguish between case reports and case studies. In health, case reports are familiar ways of sharing events or efforts of intervening with single patients with previously unreported features. As a qualitative methodology, case study research encompasses a great deal more complexity than a typical case report and often incorporates multiple streams of data combined in creative ways. The depth and richness of case study description helps readers understand the case and whether findings might be applicable beyond that setting."}
{"id":942,"title":"Building new twenty-first century medical school libraries from the ground up: challenges, experiences, and lessons learned","keyword":"","abstract":"The twenty-first century library at a newly opened medical school often differs from those at traditional medical schools. One obvious difference is that the new medical school library tends to be a born-digital library, meaning that the library collection is almost exclusively digital. However, the unique issues related to building a library at a new medical school are not limited to online collections. A unique start-up culture is prevalent, of which newly appointed directors and other library and medical school leaders need to be aware. This special paper provides an overview of best practices experienced in building new medical school libraries from the ground up. The focus is on the key areas faced in a start-up environment, such as budgeting for online collections, space planning, staffing, medical informatics instruction, and library-specific accreditation issues for both allopathic and osteopathic institutions."}
{"id":943,"title":"Exploring PubMed as a reliable resource for scholarly communications services","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective: PubMed's provision of MEDLINE and other National Library of Medicine (NLM) resources has made it one of the most widely accessible biomedical resources globally. The growth of PubMed Central (PMC) and public access mandates have affected PubMed's composition. The authors tested recent claims that content in PMC is of low quality and affects PubMed's reliability, while exploring PubMed's role in the current scholarly communications landscape. Methods: The percentage of MEDLINE-indexed records was assessed in PubMed and various subsets of records from PMC. Data were retrieved via the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) interface, and follow-up interviews with a PMC external reviewer and staff at NLM were conducted. Results: Almost all PubMed content (91%) is indexed in MEDLINE; however, since the launch of PMC, the percentage of PubMed records indexed in MEDLINE has slowly decreased. This trend is the result of an increase in PMC content from journals that are not indexed in MEDLINE and not a result of author manuscripts submitted to PMC in compliance with public access policies. Author manuscripts in PMC continue to be published in MEDLINE-indexed journals at a high rate (85%). The interviewees clarified the difference between the sources, with MEDLINE serving as a highly selective index of journals in biomedical literature and PMC serving as an open archive of quality biomedical and life sciences literature and a repository of funded research. Conclusion: The differing scopes of PMC and MEDLINE will likely continue to affect their overlap; however, quality control exists in the maintenance and facilitation of both resources, and funding from major grantors is a major component of quality assurance in PMC."}
{"id":944,"title":"A library mobile device deployment to enhance the medical student experience in a rural longitudinal integrated clerkship","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective: Investigators implemented the Rural Information Connection (RIC) project, a library-initiated deployment of iPad Mini 3s for third-year medical students who were enrolled in a seven-month rural longitudinal integrated clerkship (LIC) rotation. The research aims were to determine if devices preloaded with high-quality mobile health apps enhanced the experience and increased access to and awareness of mobile health information resources for the enrolled project participants. Methods: Nine participants enrolled in this mixed methods research project. Pre- and post-survey and structured learning journals (SLJs) were used for data collection on device and app use. Descriptive statistics and thematic coding analysis included data from seven pre-surveys, nine post-surveys, and sixty-four SLJ prompts. The validated Technology Acceptance Model instrument was also incorporated to gauge the devices' integration into the participants' workflow. Results: The investigation indicated that the iPad Mini 3 and resources were utilized and integrated at varying levels in the participants' workflow. Reported use of health information apps suggests a preference for broad-based information sources rather than specific or specialized information resources. Participants performed several tasks on the device, including seeking background information, educating patients, and managing rotation schedules. Participant reflections indicated positive experiences utilizing the device and health information resources, which enhanced their rural LIC rotations. Conclusions: The research analysis demonstrates the information-seeking behavior of medical students immersed in a rural environment and indicates an acceptance of mobile technology into the workflow of participants in this project. Mobile device deployments offer great opportunities for librarians to design innovative programming in medical education."}
{"id":945,"title":"The path to leadership: the career journey of academic health sciences library directors","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective: The authors examined the career journeys of academic health sciences library directors to better understand their leadership development and what led them to their leadership positions in libraries. Methods: A qualitative phenomenological approach was employed due to its focus on exploring and understanding the meaning that individuals ascribe to a particular phenomenon or experience. Eleven library directors from academic health sciences libraries at public universities with very high research activity agreed to participate in the study. The research question guiding this study was: What was the library directors' career journey that led them into library leadership? Results: A major theme that emerged from the data was \"\"\"\"Path to Leadership.\"\"\"\" Although each participant's journey was unique, common elements surfaced as they chronicled their careers that were informative as to how they understood their emergence and development as library leaders. The four categories defining this theme were breadth of experience, focused preparation, mentors, and recognition and development of leadership potential. Conclusions: Previous research suggests that leadership development and preparedness are important contributors to leadership effectiveness. It was encouraging to witness and understand the amount of preparation by participants to ready themselves for their roles as library directors. This study provides a comprehensive view of the path to library leadership that furthers understanding of the value of leadership development and preparedness and provides a model for aspiring library leaders."}
{"id":946,"title":"A health sciences library promotes wellness with free yoga","keyword":"","abstract":"Background: Yoga is a popular physical exercise activity with mental health benefits. Public and academic libraries have offered free yoga as their primary movement-based program. Case Presentation: In an attempt to bolster wellness and connect to the health sciences community, an academic health sciences library offered free yoga as a ten-week trial series in summer 2016. At the end of the trial series, weekly attendance and online feedback data determined that this series should continue. Conclusions: Yoga provides health professionals and students with a welcomed midday break from a stressful work environment. Additionally, by partnering with yoga instructor trainee programs, the financial burden is low for the library."}
{"id":947,"title":"Adapting data management education to support clinical research projects in an academic medical center","keyword":"","abstract":"Background: Librarians and researchers alike have long identified research data management (RDM) training as a need in biomedical research. Despite the wealth of libraries offering RDM education to their communities, clinical research is an area that has not been targeted. Clinical RDM (CRDM) is seen by its community as an essential part of the research process where established guidelines exist, yet educational initiatives in this area are unknown. Case Presentation: Leveraging my academic library's experience supporting CRDM through informationist grants and REDCap training in our medical center, I developed a 1.5 hour CRDM workshop. This workshop was designed to use established CRDM guidelines in clinical research and address common questions asked by our community through the library's existing data support program. The workshop was offered to the entire medical center 4 times between November 2017 and July 2018. This case study describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of this workshop. Conclusions: The 4 workshops were well attended and well received by the medical center community, with 99% stating that they would recommend the class to others and 98% stating that they would use what they learned in their work. Attendees also articulated how they would implement the main competencies they learned from the workshop into their work. For the library, the effort to support CRDM has led to the coordination of a larger institutional collaborative training series to educate researchers on best practices with data, as well as the formation of institution-wide policy groups to address researcher challenges with CRDM, data transfer, and data sharing."}
{"id":948,"title":"Information literacy instruction for pharmacy students: a pharmacy librarian reflects on a year of teaching","keyword":"","abstract":"Librarians have ever-expanding teaching responsibilities in many academic disciplines. Assessment of learning outcomes requires longitudinal evaluation to measure true retention of skills and knowledge. This is especially important in the health sciences, including pharmacy, where librarians take an active role in teaching students to help prepare them for a profession in which solid information literacy skills are required to safely and effectively provide evidence-based care to patients. In this commentary, I reflect on a year of teaching in a pharmacy program and consider the outcomes of my instruction, areas for improvement, student retention of learning, assessment challenges, faculty-librarian collaboration, and continued support for library instruction in the pharmacy curriculum."}
{"id":949,"title":"Identifying e-books authored by faculty: a method for scoping the digital collection and curating a list","keyword":"","abstract":"Electronic books are a substantial component of many academic libraries. Many libraries aim to make their collections easily discoverable through curated lists. The authors' library devised a methodology to identify and flag all e-books authored by our institution's faculty using MARCEdit and Microsoft Access. We highlight some of the challenges in gathering a comprehensive list of titles, the process of formulating such a list, and the measures needed to actively curate e-books by faculty for both content already in the collection and newly published titles."}
{"id":950,"title":"Missionaries, measles, and manuscripts: revisiting the Whitman tragedy","keyword":"","abstract":"The missionaries Marcus Whitman, a doctor, and Narcissa Whitman, his wife, and twelve other members of the Waiilatpu Mission were murdered in November 1847 by a small contingent of the Cayuse Indians in the Oregon Territory. The murders became known as the \"\"\"\"Whitman Massacre.\"\"\"\" The authors examine the historical record, including archived correspondence held at the Yale University Libraries and elsewhere, for evidence of what motivated the killings and demonstrate that there were two valid perspectives, Cayuse and white. Hence, the event is better termed the \"\"\"\"Whitman Tragedy.\"\"\"\" A crucial component, a highly lethal measles epidemic, has been called the spark that lit the fuse of the tragedy."}
{"id":951,"title":"Academic Library Metamorphosis and Regeneration","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":952,"title":"The Twitter in the federal university libraries of Southern Brazil: a cybermetrics study","keyword":"Academic Libraries; Cybernnetrics; Twitter","abstract":"The article intends to investigate how it behave profiles of Twitter accounts of the federal university libraries of southern Brazil, with the contribution of one of the subfields of metric information studies. However, as theoretical foundation had agenda the cyberspace, social networks, Twitter and cybermetrics. The methodology is descriptive and approach to character on quantitative method. Were identified ten federal university libraries with the profile on the social network Twitter. Since then, the profiles were analyzed as time of creation, luminosity, visibility, impact factor and the availability of information. With some results were found that most of the profiles has round to seven years of existence. As for the impact factor the highest incidence of the profiles has a low impact factor. The profile of the UFSC is the profile that is most prominence in the research, besides it is what else provides information to their followers. It found that cybermetrics helps to measure, verify and estimate the information within cyberspace and social networks."}
{"id":953,"title":"Information culture thematic in theses and dissertations of Brazilians graduate programs in Information Science","keyword":"Bibliometrics; Information Science; Information Culture","abstract":"Presents a bibliometric analysis of national theses and dissertations about the thematic informational culture. Seeks to identify the conceptions and approaches, the postgraduate programs and the most influential authors on subject. Mapping the scientific production on information culture in the afore mentioned scope, the search process occurred through the Brazilian Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations, not being established a chronological delimitation. From the selection and analysis of the material, found a total of 16 works were obtained. From the analysis, it was possible to extract the conceptions adopted and the methodological and thematic approaches adopted by each author. The results showed that the information culture is present in a variety of studies whose are different interest. Observed that the exploratory qualitative and descriptive researches are predominant in the analyzed universe, coming from five universities. From the citation analysis, the authors Davenport and Prusak stand out among the most influential. It is also evidenced that most theses and dissertations are based on research developed by researchers from Information Science scientific field. It is considered that, although late, the informational culture in the theses and dissertations indicate a certain effort of the researchers to contribute with new theoretical and methodological constructions around this theme. However, this study reflects that in the scope of Brazilian Information Science, there are still few graduate programs incorporating this subject as an object of research, a factor that consequently impacts on low scientific productivity about this subject."}
{"id":954,"title":"Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Postgraduate Program in Information Science of the University of Brasilia","keyword":"Graduate Program in Information Science; Information Science; Master in Library Science; University of Brasilia","abstract":"Transcript of a talk given by the author in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Graduate Program in Information Science at the University of Brasilia. Based mostly on recollections, the text starts by describing the context in which graduate programs emerged in Brazil under the Military Regime that ruled the country from 1964 to 1985. Then focus on the emergence of the Master Course in Library Science of the University of Brasilia, established in 1978, up to the decade of 1990, when it was replaced by the present Graduate Program in Information Science, incorporating the Doctorate e Master courses in Information Science."}
{"id":955,"title":"A Simplified Emulation Scheme for OpenGL SC 2.0 Rendering over OpenGL Embedded Systems 2.0","keyword":"Emulation; OpenGL; Safety critical profile","abstract":"OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is one of the most widely-used API (application programming interface)-level 3D graphics libraries. Recently, its new safety-critical profile, OpenGL SC (Safety Critical profile) 2.0 is released. To provide these new features, we design a simplified rendering scheme for emulating OpenGL SC 2.0 over OpenGL ES (Embedded System) 2.0. Since OpenGL ES 2.0 is widely used with desktops and mobile devices, our emulation can be used with wide range of graphics devices. Our new emulation scheme shows an efficient architectural way of providing all the rendering features. Prototype implementations are also presented."}
{"id":956,"title":"Debug Output Features for OpenGL SC 2.0 Safety Critical Profile","keyword":"OpenGL; Safety critical profile; Debug output extension","abstract":"With the modern 3D graphics libraries, the support for the error reports and other debugging features are much important. For the famous OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) family, they introduce the KHR debug extension. In this paper, we present the details of adding full features of KHR debug extension to the OpenGL SC (Safety Critical profile) 2.0. This enhancement to the OpenGL SC 2.0 engine shows more up-to-date debugging features with traditional graphics drivers."}
{"id":957,"title":"Survey on Compromise-Defensive System Design","keyword":"Compromise; Isolation; Security; Modularization; Survey","abstract":"Conventional enterprise application design methodologies emphasize performance, scalability, and development/maintenance costs. Often such applications deal with access to confidential data (e-commerce, health, etc.). A single flaw in the application may lead to a compromise, exposing computational resources and sensitive data, such as private information, trade secrets, etc. Traditionally, security for enterprise applications focused on prevention; however, recent experience demonstrates that exploitation of infrastructure, operating systems, libraries, frameworks, personnel, etc. are almost unavoidable. While prevention should certainly remain the first line of defense, system architects must also incorporate designs to enable breach containment and response. In this paper, we survey related research on software application design that targets isolation, where the compromise of a single module presents a knowable and scope-limited worst-case impact."}
{"id":958,"title":"Regionalization and university librarianship education in Costa Rica: a coincidence or an agreed fiftieth anniversary?","keyword":"Higher education regionalization; Universidad de Costa Rica; Escuela de Bibliotecologia y Ciencias de la Informacion; Library and Information Science Education; Sede Regional de Occidente","abstract":"This essay proposes how the regionalization of higher education and university education in librarianship in Costa Rica coincide when they appear at a historical moment in which education became an angular piece of national development. From a review and interpretation of the events that occurred between 1967 and 1997 it is concluded that the conjunction of wills that occurred more than two decades after served to recognize the role that has played regionalization in the development of the profession in the Costarican regions. This birth was in no way a convention but a beautiful coincidence guided by the the national development needs."}
{"id":959,"title":"Information and reference services in the Mexican university student field and its potential relationship with mobile technologies","keyword":"Mobile technologies; user study; information needs; surveys; university libraries; information and reference services","abstract":"The purpose of this article focuses on presenting the results of a study carried out on the university community of the School of Library Science of UNAM in Mexico, this aims to lay the groundwork for identifying the necessary aspects that allow a possible integration profile of the aforementioned community; to this end, the information and reference services available and the current types of mobile Apps are described along with an overview of the Apps in the Mexican library field are explored. Subsequently, we described the elements that allowed the design of a survey so it can be used as a data collecting mechanism, to later analyze the results of this research, and finally establish the relevant data of the interviewees and identify it's potential value for a possible implementation of services towards the mobile environment."}
{"id":960,"title":"Archival and Library Science training at the University of Costa Rica (UCR): so close and so distant","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":961,"title":"Information architecture as a process to organize usable and intuitive websites. The case of the Central American Center for Population, University of Costa Rica","keyword":"Information architecture; Information management; Web sites design; Web technologies; Information technologies; Usability in web sites","abstract":"The development of an information architecture process on the website of the Central American Center for Population from the University of Costa Rica is explained. This investigation is in the field of library and information sciences and explains how the website was analyzed, how the requirements were lifted, how the structure and the labeling and navigation systems were developed in order to improve the website. During this process, all the wireframes for the desktop version of the website were designed, also, wireframes for the responsive version were created. It concludes that information architecture is a process that requires a lot of planning and analysis of the problem, also, it is an important working area for librarians that are interested in getting involved with technology."}
{"id":962,"title":"The library: a diverse scenario for the promotion of reading","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":963,"title":"Librarian's social role to the trans people: theoretical approaches","keyword":"Librarian; Library; Trans people; Social minorities; Information literacy","abstract":"This paper analyzes, through a literature review, the librarian's and library's social role for trans people. It emphasizes information literacy as a social practice of the librarian, as well as points out the inexpressiveness in the Brazilian context of the initiatives aimed at the trans population and also lesbian, gay, bisexual and other populations. It also reaffirms the need to participate, based on their professional practices, in the political, socioeconomic, informational and resistance progress of the minority classes, pointing to social protagonism, empowerment, freedom and emancipation as necessary factors for personal, professional and of individuals. As a result of the study, it is pointed out the urgency of political librarian adherence to social minorities, focusing on social approaches (inclusion, citizenship and digital inclusion), especially in developing countries, such as Brazil. It is concluded that the librarians social role should be able to experience, capture and seek information needs in their own way, just as libraries and contemporary information units need to be creative, innovative and free of prejudice, aiming to successful in dealing with human and technological complexities."}
{"id":964,"title":"Use of information sources in the organizational environment monitoring: subsidies for strategic planning in Brazilian university libraries","keyword":"Information sources; Organizacional environment; Strategic planning; University libraries","abstract":"The study aims to propose an information sources categorization for the organizational environments monitoring of University Libraries, considering these informational resources as a tool to provide subsidies for the strategic planning. It discusses the environmental variables that influence the Brazilian academic libraries management. The research is characterized as exploratory descriptive, qualitative and quantitative approach, and uses bibliographical research for the publications survey. It presents the main sources, works and authors mentioned in the analyzed literature. It concludes that the information sources can be categorized according to three environmental segments: the first focused on the perception of the general environment, the second on the organizational environment, and the third on the internal environment. It recommends future work to deepen approaches of information sources categories, considering its effective applicability in environmental monitoring and strategic planning."}
{"id":965,"title":"Racial Climate and Inclusiveness in Academic Libraries: Perceptions of Welcomeness among Black College Students","keyword":"","abstract":"There is currently a dearth of research on African American college students and their interactions in academic libraries. The purpose of this quantitative study is to investigate whether African American college students view academic libraries as welcoming places and to identify factors that are most influential in their perceptions of welcomeness. Adopting the theoretical lens of \"\"\"\"library in the life of the user,\"\"\"\" we administered a national online survey questionnaire to 160 black college students attending non-historically black colleges and universities in the United States. The survey data were analyzed by employing correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis to test our hypotheses. The analytical results showed that participants felt welcomed in academic libraries, and library as place and information needs were significant factors that affected students' perceptions of welcomeness. Our findings suggest that library patrons are important actors in constituting the atmospheric character of the library."}
{"id":966,"title":"Discourses of Expertise in Professional Competency Documents: Reference Expertise as Performance","keyword":"","abstract":"This article examines how reference and information service (RIS) expertise is framed by professional associations in their professional competency documents. Taking a discourse analysis approach, we analyzed how professional associations articulate and frame expertise in RIS competency documents. Three discourse categories were identified: expertise as domain knowledge, expertise as technical knowledge, and expertise as performance. Through these discourses, RIS expertise was transformed into a checklist of behaviors that practitioners are expected to perform and excluded core areas of library and information studies theoretical knowledge, such as theories of information behaviors, from professional practice. Understanding how RIS expertise is framed will provide insights into the role that competency documents play in the professional practices of library and information professionals."}
{"id":967,"title":"Embedded Librarianship in China: Based on a Survey of University Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":"Embedded librarianship is an inevitable outcome of the information era. Since the concept of embedded librarianship emerged in 2004, a flurry of papers have been published. In China, many related research papers have also been published, but few of them focus on the practice of embedded librarianship in libraries of Chinese universities. This article investigates the current progress and practice of embedded librarianship in China. A total of 84 Chinese university libraries were surveyed. This article demonstrates that a few university libraries have achieved promising embedded practices, but most remain in the initial stages. Most librarians do not clearly understand the concept of embedded librarianship. To date, the embedded model is still in the transforming stage, and incentive mechanisms and evaluation systems have not been perfected. Based on these results, some suggestions are proposed to accelerate the development of embedded librarianship."}
{"id":968,"title":"The Library Staff Development Handbook: How to Maximize Your Library's Most Important Resource.","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":969,"title":"Digital Libraries for Cultural Heritage: Development, Outcomes, and Challenges from European Perspectives","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":970,"title":"Establishing a maker culture beyond the makerspace","keyword":"Academic libraries; Higher education; Programming; Case studies; Makerspaces; Maker culture","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the process of fostering a maker culture in a liberal arts university. It explores the impact of making on student learning and engagement, as well as the role of the library's maker program. Design/methodology/approach This paper is a case study that presents the tools and activities used in an academic library's maker program. Structured interviews were conducted with faculty, staff and students to review the program and maker culture influence on campus. Findings Findings highlight the library's role in supporting maker culture on a liberal arts campus and address ways making contributes to student engagement and learning. Interviewees also recommend strategies to increase awareness and market the library's maker program to engage a wider community. Originality/value Though there are many articles written about the maker movement and libraries, this study contributes to the growing body of research on makerspaces in higher education, with particular focus on a library at a liberal arts university."}
{"id":971,"title":"Enhancing the customer relationship management in public libraries Findings from three developing countries","keyword":"Library services; Library users; Developing countries; Public libraries; Customer relationship management; Smart technologies","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the possibilities of implementing the customer relationship management (CRM) concept and smart technologies in public libraries in developing countries. The goal was to explore the level of librarians' awareness about CRM concept and their willingness to accept the CRM concept in libraries. Also, patrons' satisfaction with the quality of services and relationships in public libraries is explored. Design/methodology/approach The authors obtained data for this research through two online surveys. The first survey measures librarians' level of awareness about CRM concept and their perception about CRM and smart technologies concept in public libraries in three developing countries: Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The second survey measures patrons' satisfaction with services and relationship in public libraries in these three countries. Findings The research results revealed that most surveyed librarians are familiar with the CRM concept. However, libraries in these three developing countries barely use CRM or smart technologies to improve the relationship with stakeholders. Also, most patrons are satisfied with relationships and services. The analysis of data indicates no significant difference in the satisfaction level among patrons between these three developing countries. Originality/value The integration of CRM concept as a component of library business automation process is an idea that has not been discussed widely in the library community and could initiate a positive trend in public libraries in developing countries."}
{"id":972,"title":"Visualising and revitalising traditional Chinese martial arts Visitors' engagement and learning experience at the 300 years of Hakka Kungfu","keyword":"Hong Kong; Museums; Virtual reality; Chinese martial arts; Hong Kong Heritage Museum; Museum visitors","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine how the emergent 3D interactive media technologies are used as a viable tool for enhancing visitors' overall experiences at an exhibition entitled, 300 Years of Hakka Kungfu - Digital Vision of Its Legacy and Future (Hakka Kungfu Exhibition) - presented and co-organized by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office of Hong Kong, International Guoshu Association and the School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey in both online and paper-based formats was used for identifying visitors' experiences in the interactions with the multimedia technologies. For this research study, a questionnaire, consisting of 26 items, was set out to measure the visitors' experiences at the Exhibition. Since the Exhibition was about presenting a centuries-old Chinese cultural heritage, Hakka Kungfu via the use multimedia technologies, in the context of establishing a dialogue between the past and present, the researchers included questionnaire items that were devoted to enquire about the level of understanding, knowledge and enjoyment, and visitors' new knowledge about Hong Kong history and culture was successfully disseminated to the respondents at the end of the questionnaire. Findings A total of 209 completed questionnaires were collected at this Hakka Kungfu Exhibition. The findings reveal that the exhibits did attract people at all ages. This Exhibition gave the visitors a sense of interest and wonder in the object and information presented in the Exhibition. Findings of this study also reveal that this Exhibition has successfully attracted a large number of female visitors, as well as visitors who have never taken any martial arts training. In addition, visitors' Exhibition experience was found to be memorable, as well as enjoyable. Furthermore, visitors' experience within the Exhibition suggested that it was entertaining, as well as educational. By creating a long-lasting impact on the minds of these Exhibition visitors about the connections between and relevance of traditional Chinese Kungfu, their collective cultural identity, as well as the contemporary society we live in. The Exhibition exemplified the successful integration of the presentation of Kungfu as a form of cultural heritage with engagement-creating technology, in which technology is unobtrusive but effective. Originality/value Although it is already a global trend for the museums to integrate multimedia technologies into their exhibitions, research on the situation and feedback of multimedia technology used in the museum exhibitions in Hong Kong is scarce as well as scattered. Findings of this study could help identify various factors involved in audience participation, thereby exploring the possibility of building a contact point/space for traditional Chinese Kungfu as an intangible cultural heritage, via the integration of the latest media technologies. In particular, the development of multimedia technologies has become increasingly important to museums, and museum professionals have been exploring how digital and communication technologies can be developed to offer visitors a more interactive, personalized museum experience. In general, despite the growing interest in deploying digital technology as interpretation devices in museums and galleries, there are relatively few studies that examine how visitors, both alone and with others, use new technologies when exploring the museum contents."}
{"id":973,"title":"Learning to read online: the effect of instruction on e-textbook use","keyword":"Students; Schools; Library instruction; Electronic books; Learning methods; Skills development","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of library instruction on the use of e-textbook features in a seventh-grade science class in Budapest, Hungary. Using the theory of value-expectancy, library instruction was designed to show students how the e-textbook features would improve their study habits. Design/methodology/approach Using a time-series, within-subject design, the researchers examined the students' use of e-textbooks before receiving library instruction, and then again after receiving library instruction. Data were collected from student survey responses, focus group interviews, and digital library usage. A repeated-measures t-test was used to compare data collected prior to and following the instructional sessions. Findings The results indicate that the use of e-textbook features (glossary, audio, quizzes, notes, highlighter, and video) increased after library instruction. While the use of e-textbook features increased, this did not translate to other types of e-books: the use of the digital library did not increase. Originality/value This study builds on the work related to the student experience of using e-textbook. It highlights the value of library instruction in improving the student experience and use of e-textbooks."}
{"id":974,"title":"Where is the I(nformation) in GLAM? Education, Knowledge and Skill Requirements of Professionals Working in GLAM Sector Institutions","keyword":"GLAM education; LAM education; museums; galleries; libraries; archives","abstract":"This paper presents findings of a qualitative investigation of the employer-identified knowledge and skills required of professionally trained staff in the galleries, libraries, archives and museums (GLAM) sectors. Six group interviews and six individual interviews were conducted with Directors or their representatives from GLAM institutions in major and regional cities in Australia. The interviews were analysed according to the institution type, and the knowledge and skills discussed. The findings are situated within a wider conversation about the convergence of GLAM institutions, proposing that LIS education programs may have an opportunity to adapt their current courses to meet the needs for collaborative skills and knowledge in this sector."}
{"id":975,"title":"Elusive Stories: Collecting and Preserving the Foreign-Language Ethnic Press in the United States","keyword":"collection development; digitization; foreign-language serials; newspapers; preservation","abstract":"This study surveys the development of collections of foreign-language ethnic newspapers in American libraries and archives since the 1960s. Relying on a review of historical and media studies scholarship as well as library and archival science literature, the article aims to identify the main sources of non-English ethnic newspapers available in the United States and to examine the difficulties such newspapers present for libraries, from older print publications to today's born-digital media, regarding collection development, bibliographic control, and preservation. After a brief historical survey of the foreign-language ethnic press in the United States, the article analyzes the development of library collections since the 1960s as well as libraries' efforts to preserve them and improve access to them. It then evaluates the state of digitization and online availability of foreign-language ethnic newspapers and initiates a reflection on the need to collect current print and digital ethnic newspapers."}
{"id":976,"title":"Higher education accreditation, student success and academic libraries","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":977,"title":"Development of a framework for digital literacy","keyword":"Information literacy; Library instruction; Multiliteracies; Digital literacy; Feedback; University Libraries","abstract":"Purpose Institutions seeking to develop or expand digital literacy programs face the challenge of navigating varied definitions for digital literacy itself. In answer to this challenge, this paper aims to share a process for developing a shared framework for digital literacy at one institution, including drawing on themes in existing frameworks, soliciting campus feedback and making revisions. Design/methodology/approach A draft digital literacy framework was created following the work of an initial library task force. Focus groups were conducted to gather feedback on the framework and to identify areas for future development. Findings Focus groups yielded 38 written responses. Feedback themes related to gaps in the framework, structural suggestions and common challenges for learners. Themes in focus group feedback led to several framework revisions, including the addition of Curation as a competency area, the removal of information communication technologies as its own competency area, and the inclusion of Learner rather than Student at the center of the framework. Originality/value This case study presents an adaptable process for getting started with broad digital literacy initiatives, within the context of existing digital literacy frameworks worldwide."}
{"id":978,"title":"Commercial tabletop games to teach information literacy","keyword":"Academic libraries; Information literacy; Best practice; Pedagogy; Library instruction; Games","abstract":"Purpose This paper aims to demonstrate how commercially available tabletop games can be effective tools to teach information literacy and present a list of best practices to improve instructor's chances of success with this pedagogical method. Design/methodology/approach Librarians from two separate institutions with complementary experiences analyze the theory of game-based learning with tabletop games, present an example of game-based information literacy instruction in practice and suggest four best practices for this method of instruction. Findings This paper demonstrates that educators by combining sound pedagogical practices to connect the educational content to what rules of games ask of students can effectively find a balance between enthusiastic engagement and higher-order information literacy learning outcomes. Originality/value The authors have unique theoretical and practical knowledge with joining pedagogy and tabletop games in the information literacy classroom. While there is a lot of literature on games in academic libraries, there is only one other paper on using a commercially available tabletop game to teach information literacy."}
{"id":979,"title":"Electronic reference services: a quality and satisfaction evaluation","keyword":"Library services; Satisfaction; Quality; User; Electronic reference services; Structural equation models","abstract":"Purpose An evaluation of libraries and their overall quality should consider the quality of the services they provide. Satisfaction in terms of the service provided is indicative of the quality of reference services and since these services are expensive, evaluation is therefore essential. This paper aims to outline the development of a structural equations model to evaluate service quality and user satisfaction with regard to the electronic reference service provided by Francisco Xavier Clavigero Library belongs to the Iberoamericana University, located in Mexico City. Design/methodology/approach This model suggests that service quality can be explained by way of the five dimensions of the SERVQUAL methodology, (reliability, assurance, tangibles, empathy and responsiveness) and in turn, quality explains both user satisfaction and the value of the service to its patrons. Finally, this model suggests that a positive increase in user satisfaction leads to a lineal and positive increase in user loyalty. The evaluation considered 297 users who made at least one electronic reference request during 2014. Findings The adjustment of the structural model reveals that the latent variables that explain quality are reliability and responsiveness, and that quality explains satisfaction, which in turn explains user loyalty. Originality The generation of an indicator to evaluate the reference services enables identification of its strengths and weaknesses to offer a more efficient service, considering that it represents a significant percentage of the library's financial and human resources."}
{"id":980,"title":"Revealing instruction opportunities: a framework-based rubric for syllabus analysis","keyword":"Academic libraries; Information literacy; Curriculum; Evidence-based practice; Instructional strategy; Assessment","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper was to develop a rubric based on the ACRL framework to analyze departmental syllabi for opportunities to scaffold information literacy instruction. The rubric provided a replicable method of gathering and analyzing data using course syllabi to enable instruction librarians to strategically embed information literacy instruction within a disciplinary curriculum. Design/methodology/approach This study examined 231 syllabi from three departments at a large American university. The authors developed and normed a rubric based on ACRL's 2015 Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education and coded the syllabi for the presence of these six themes using a three-indicator scale: not present, implied or explicitly stated. Cohen's kappa calculations for interrater reliability was 0.92, which indicates that the raters had a high level of agreement and that the rubric could be a reliable instrument to replicate this sort of study. Findings The analysis revealed numerous opportunities for targeted, curriculum-integrated instruction in each department at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It also offered disciplinary insights on the Framework within and across each program. Thesedata can be used to inform conversations with program administrators about scaffolding information literacy interventions across a curriculum. Originality/value This study contributes a new instrument with which to analyze syllabi for information literacy outcomes to develop curricular maps and conduct strategic instructional outreach. The data demonstrated that the rubric is reliable and could be used to replicate this study in a variety of programs or institutions. Authors have presented at Library Instruction West, July 2018."}
{"id":981,"title":"On their own terms First-year student interviews about everyday life research can help librarians flip the deficit script","keyword":"Academic libraries; Information literacy; Constructivism; Teaching methods; Phenomenology; Strengths-based learning; First-year students; Phenomenography; Strength-based approach; Asset-based approach","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate how first-year students conduct everyday life research and how, if possible, their everyday research skills can inform information literacy instruction in higher education. Very few studies in information literacy emphasize existing knowledge that students bring with them to college; instead, the emphasis tends to fall on deficits in students' academic research skills. Strengths-based approaches or asset-based approaches as found in the literature of psychology and education provide a basis for exploring this direction in information literacy education. Design/methodology/approach The research used a phenomenographic methodology, interviewing 40 first-year students from two large universities, a medium-sized university and a community college. Findings The qualitative study suggests that first-year students are capable of using information purposefully to learn or research interests that have sparked their curiosities. They are also capable of reflecting on the ways that their investigations fulfilled their purposes, resulted in unexpected outcomes or made them consider their issue in a new light. These existing capacities provide promising starting points for strengths-based approaches to information literacy instruction. Originality/value This study provides a valuable contribution to empirical evidence of student research skills prior to entering higher education and suggests connections between those skills and the ACRL Information Literacy Framework. In addition, the study provides a case for strengths-based education, activating students' prior knowledge to learn and create new knowledge. Authors have presented at Library Instruction West, July 2018."}
{"id":982,"title":"The power of partnerships Academic and high school libraries collaborate for student research success","keyword":"Academic libraries; Student success; Collaboration; Partnerships; Community outreach; High schools","abstract":"Purpose A large, predominantly undergraduate university in Tennessee partnered with a local magnet school aiming to assist high school seniors with their college-level research assignment. The partnership began as a pilot, but quickly expanded to include other high schools as a result of initial successes. This paper aims to describe the development of the partnership and its importance in fulfilling a key component of college preparedness for gifted high school students. Design/methodology/approach This paper describes how the Library partnership commenced as a service to a local high school that required its students to access college-level research materials. The paper details how both the Library and the high school recognized the impact of collaborating to expose these students to the information literacy skills needed for college readiness. Findings The paper presents the challenges encountered when attempting to provide college-level information literacy instruction to large groups of students visiting a college campus. It concludes with best practices and lessons learned, as well as plans for formal assessment and future initiatives. Originality/value The author has presented at Library Instruction West, July 2018. A review of the professional literature demonstrates that other academic libraries have partnered with local schools for a variety of library-related initiatives. Therefore, the concept of partnerships between the Library and local high schools is not unique. However, this paper aims to describe challenges encountered, best practices, lessons learned and suggestions for future directions, including formal assessment, all of which could be adapted by other academic libraries as applicable."}
{"id":983,"title":"Measuring Usage: A Comprehensive Analysis of a Social Work Journal Collection","keyword":"collections analysis; electronic journals; social work","abstract":"This study examines what can be learned about a library's electronic social work journal collection from usage statistics, survey data, faculty publications, and an examination of open access (OA) availability. A collections analysis was completed using data from two sources: a custom report by 1Science and results of a faculty survey on top journals for teaching. After creating a list of journals important to social work, top journals were identified by article downloads, faculty-authored publications, and references to faculty-authored papers. A publications analysis using faculty websites and author searches in Web of Science was also completed, to provide local, contextual data. SHERPA/RoMEO was used to determine the journals' OA level and archiving policy. Library coverage for the journals was also included in the analysis. Results show that the McGill University Library has access to almost all of the journals identified as important to social work. Nearly one-third of publications authored by the McGill University School of Social Work since 2006 are OA, and more than half of the faculty in the school have at least one article published in an OA journal. While this is a good start for librarians who want to help faculty and students understand OA publishing and access, there is room for outreach in this area. While these results will aid librarians supporting faculty, students, and practitioners in the field of social work, a secondary aim of the study is to demonstrate a method that can be used by librarians undertaking similar analyses in other fields."}
{"id":984,"title":"Usage of institutional repositories in Zimbabwe's public universities","keyword":"Institutional repositories; public universities; academic libraries; self-archiving; public university libraries; Zimbabwe","abstract":"Background: The concept of institutional repositories (IRs) has gained traction across the globe; Zimbabwe's public universities have established IRs to capture, store, archive and widely disseminate their institutional intellectual capital. However, research output from the repositories remains obscure, hence the motivation to explore the use of IRs in the universities to ascertain if they are getting a return on their investment in IR technologies. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to establish the range of items contained in the repositories; establish the growth of the repositories and determine the software platforms being used. Method: A mixed methods approach was used, with methodological triangulation. Study participants included eight public universities, library directors, assistant or IR librarians; complete enumeration was done. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews and bibliometric analysis of IRs, policy documents, Directory of Open Access Repositories and Registry of Open Access Repositories. Qualitative data were analysed thematically; Statistical Package for the Social Sciences was adopted to analyse quantitative data and generate tables. Results: The IRs largely contain peer-reviewed content, while the DSpace software is popularly used. Most of the repositories are searchable on the Internet. The biggest repository has acquired 2520 items in 10 years, while the smallest one has 46 items in 7 years. The population of the IRs is slow because of various challenges. Conclusion: The repositories have not been successful because populating them is a challenge. This could partly be because of libraries being too selective about content going into the IRs. Adopting the DSpace software by the universities points to long-term preservation plans for their intellectual output stored in the repositories for posterity."}
{"id":985,"title":"An investigation of benchmark image collections: how different from digital libraries?","keyword":"Digital libraries; ImageNet; Image collections; Metadata standards; Image organization; MS COCO; PASCAL VOC","abstract":"Purpose This paper aims to introduce the construction methods, image organization, collection use and access of benchmark image collections to the digital library (DL) community. It aims to connect two distinct communities: the DL community and image processing researchers so that future image collections could be better constructed, organized and managed for both human and computer use. Design/methodology/approach Image collections are first identified through an extensive literature review of published journal articles and a web search. Then, a coding scheme focusing on image collections' creation, organization, access and use is developed. Next, three major benchmark image collections are analysed based on the proposed coding scheme. Finally, the characteristics of benchmark image collections are summarized and compared to DLs. Findings Although most of the image collections in DLs are carefully curated and organized using various metadata schema based on an image's external features to facilitate human use, the benchmark image collections created for promoting image processing algorithms are annotated on an image's content to the pixel level, which makes each image collection a more fine-grained, organized database appropriate for developing automatic techniques on classification summarization, visualization and content-based retrieval. Research limitations/implications - This paper overviews image collections by their application fields. The three most representative natural image collections in general areas are analysed in detail based on a homemade coding scheme, which could be further extended. Also, domain-specific image collections, such as medical image collections or collections for scientific purposes, are not covered. Practical implications - This paper helps DLs with image collections to understand how benchmark image collections used by current image processing research are created, organized and managed. It informs multiple parties pertinent to image collections to collaborate on building, sustaining, enriching and providing access to image collections. Originality/value This paper is the first attempt to review and summarize benchmark image collections for DL managers and developers. The collection creation process and image organization used in these benchmark image collections open a new perspective to digital librarians for their future DL collection development."}
{"id":986,"title":"Understanding the cultural concerns of libraries based on automatic image analysis","keyword":"Digital humanities; Cultural concerns; Image mining; Photograph-based culture understanding; Visual semantic concepts","abstract":"Purpose Photographs are a kind of cultural heritage and very useful for cultural and historical studies. However, traditional or manual research methods are costly and cannot be applied on a large scale. This paper aims to present an exploratory study for understanding the cultural concerns of libraries based on the automatic analysis of large-scale image collections. Design/methodology/approach In this work, an image dataset including 85,023 images preserved and shared by 28 libraries is collected from the Flickr Commons project. Then, a method is proposed for representing the culture with a distribution of visual semantic concepts using a state-of-the-art deep learning technique and measuring the cultural concerns of image collections using two metrics. Case studies on this dataset demonstrated the great potential and promise of the method for understanding large-scale image collections from the perspective of cultural concerns. Findings The proposed method has the ability to discover important cultural units from large-scale image collections. The proposed two metrics are able to quantify the cultural concerns of libraries from different perspectives. Originality/value To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first automatic analysis of images for the purpose of understanding cultural concerns of libraries. The significance of this study mainly consists in the proposed method of understanding the cultural concerns of libraries based on the automatic analysis of the visual semantic concepts in image collections. Moreover, this paper has examined the cultural concerns (e.g. important cultural units, cultural focus, trends and volatility of cultural concerns) of 28 libraries."}
{"id":987,"title":"Web 2.0 use in academic libraries of top ranked Asian universities","keyword":"Academic libraries; Asia; Web 2; 0; Library websites","abstract":"Purpose This paper aims to explore recent trends of how Web 2.0 applications were used in 75 academic libraries in Asia through their library websites. Design/methodology/approach The Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2016 was considered for this study and out of 200 top universities ranked, 75 universities were selected for data collection. Using a multi-method approach, this study evaluated key design elements, library service platforms and website content of each academic library website, examining their site features, Web 2.0 types and applications. The criteria for selecting the websites were first the website was in English and second had Web 2.0 applications integrated into the main website. For the ranking of websites, a library web service index was developed, benchmarking from these groups - resource discovery tools, Web 2.0 applications, e-resources, mobile applications, library guides, digital reference services and digital inclusion - as indicators. Findings The authors found that over two-thirds of Asian university libraries have deployed one or more Web 2.0 applications, though their popularity and implementation vary greatly. Most widely used Web 2.0 applications are Facebook (61.3 per cent), RSS (53.3 per cent), Twitter (46.7 per cent) and YouTube (37.3 per cent). Instant messaging (5.3 per cent) and podcasting (4 per cent) were least applied. With an average of 44 per cent, the diffusion rate of Web information is moderately high among the majority of the Asian university libraries. Originality/value Many studies explored Web 2.0 applications from developed countries. However, this study attempts evaluating the use of Web 2.0 applications through content, sites and features of academic libraries in Asia, from developing countries perspective."}
{"id":988,"title":"Finding \"\"\"\"just right\"\"\"\" books for children: analyzing sentiments in online book reviews","keyword":"Online reviews; Sentiment analysis; Social media; User-generated content","abstract":"Purpose This study is part of a larger research project which aims to investigate whether sentiments in online reviews on children's books would represent significant factors which are useful for selecting the right books for children. This paper aims to examine whether positive, negative or neutral attitude would be directly associated with the overall ratings of books. Design/methodology/approach The study investigates subjectivity and polarity of online reviews on children's books such as neutral, positive or negative sentiment. For the investigation of a statistical association between the sentiment values and the rating scores, this study performs correlation analysis. For a clear explanation of the factors affecting the relationships between the sentiment value and the rating score, this study uses the concept-level sentiment analysis of online reviews. Findings The findings of this study demonstrate that there is a weak or low correlation between the sentiment value and the rating score of a book and they are hardly related for most books. The results of this study also uncover key contributing factors that affected the correlations between two variables and made the relationship weak. Research limitations/implications - This study increases awareness of the implications of online reviews as user-generated contents for complementing the existing controlled vocabulary. Practical implications - This study contributes to improving library catalogs by using latent topics extracted from online reviews which provide additional access points for assisting in the selection of books. Originality/value Although several studies have conducted on online reviews in the domain of business, no research appears to exist on the sentiment analysis of online reviews about children's books. This study attempts to address the potential and challenges associated with using online reviews to help find the right books for children."}
{"id":989,"title":"Design effectiveness of academic library web sites A comparison of university, polytechnic, and college sites in Nigeria","keyword":"User studies; Nigeria; User perceptions; Academic libraries; Websites; Website usability; Academic library websites; Design effectiveness","abstract":"Purpose Academic library websites need evaluation to determine whether users can derive useful experiences while visiting them to perform tasks. This is more so because visiting an academic library website is by voluntary action rather than compulsion as is the case with university, polytechnic and college sites where students must conduct academic transactions that cannot be reasonably avoided. The result of such an evaluation provides signposts for improvement so that academic library websites can continue to be useful to their users. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to assess the structural effectiveness of academic library websites in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach The case study, research strategy and survey research approach were adopted for the study. Through a Web search, 14 universities, one polytechnic and one college of education were identified while three academic library websites were selected for the study. The evaluation of the websites was un-moderated and conducted remotely by user participants who were recruited across the three tertiary institutions under study. A five-point scale questionnaire served as the research instrument while data were presented in tables and analyzed using the median score. The Kruskall-Wallis test by ranks was used to test the null hypothesis at a five per cent level of significance. Findings Out of the 20 items presented for assessment, Group 1 and 2 disagreed to 11 (55 per cent) while agreeing on the remaining 9 (45 per cent) on Lib 1 and Lib 2 websites. Group 3 agreed to 11 (55 per cent) while disagreeing on 9 (45 per cent) on the Lib 3 website. The null hypothesis proposed for the study was rejected as the p-value of 0.04 was significant at p < 0.05. This indicated that most of the critical issues pertaining to design effectiveness were perceived to be ineffective. Originality/value The findings from this study call for a review of the design of academic library websites in Nigeria so that users can identify which websites are easier to use."}
{"id":990,"title":"Introduction","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":991,"title":"Conflicting Values: An Exploration of the Tensions between Learning Analytics and Academic Librarianship","keyword":"","abstract":"The prevailing rhetoric concerning learning analytics is that its use will support the educational endeavor and make significant improvements to teaching and learning. For academic libraries, learning analytics presents the possibility of using library data to coordinate, integrate, and align with the goals of the institutions in which they are embedded. While libraries have a long history of collecting data to support various service and learning objectives, those data have typically been siloed, de-identified, private, and confidential. Although there are positive contributions that learning analytics can make to the learning process, there are concerns associated with its use, particularly the tensions between the objectives of learning analytics contrasted with different conceptualizations of learners and the values of education and librarianship. Institutions of higher education use learning analytics to achieve institutionally defined goals and outcomes for students, which creates tensions with the enshrined values of the American Library Association's Code of Ethics, Library Bill of Rights, and Core Competencies of Librarianship. The transcendent benefits to society that are inherent in education and academic librarianship, such as the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, are not measurable through learning analytics."}
{"id":992,"title":"Human Nature Is Not a Machine: On Liberty, Attention Engineering, and Learning Analytics","keyword":"","abstract":"This article undertakes a literature review to examine learning analytics through the lens of attention engineering. Informed by a critical literature synthesis from the fields of cognitive science, history, philosophy, education, technology, ethics, and library science, this analysis situates learning analytics in the context of communication and education technologies as tools in the manipulation of attention. The article begins by defining attention as both a cognitive activity and a metaphysical state intrinsic to intellectual freedom. The Progressive Era concept of attention engineering is then introduced and reinterpreted in the context of attention scarcity and academic capitalism in the Knowledge Era. The affordances of information and communications technology replicated in educational technology to facilitate data capture, analysis, and intervention in the form of \"\"\"\"nudge\"\"\"\" learning analytics are outlined as evidence of contemporary attention engineering in education. Attention engineering in education is critiqued as antithetical to students' intellectual freedom and development as self-sufficient learners and independent thinkers. The academic library's role in teaching and promoting attentional literacy and attentional autonomy is explored as a response to the intellectual freedom challenges posed by learning analytics as a form of attention engineering."}
{"id":993,"title":"Just-in-Time or Just-in-Case? Time, Learning Analytics, and the Academic Library","keyword":"","abstract":"In this essay, we explore the timescapes of library learning analytics. We contend that just-in-time strategies, a feature of late capital modes of production, New Public Management, and future-oriented risk-management strategies inform the adoption of learning analytics. Learning analytics function as a form of temporal governmentality: current performance is scrutinized in order to anticipate future performance and prescribe just-in-time interventions to mitigate risk-not only for the student but also for the institution. Ultimately, we argue that using time as a lens to examine discourses surrounding library learning analytics reveals the temporalities reproduced in this discourse, which obscures questions of power, politics, and history. In describing what the future is, rather than what it could or should be, this discourse erases our ability to shape our futures, and our responsibility for so doing."}
{"id":994,"title":"Unethical Numbers? A Meta-analysis of Library Learning Analytics Studies","keyword":"","abstract":"Following trends in higher education that emphasize quantitative analytical approaches to assess educational outcomes, academic libraries are increasingly attempting to quantify their impacts on student learning and demonstrate their value to the university's educational mission. By applying learning analytics techniques to library use and instructional data, libraries have especially focused on attempting to measure the impact of the library on student GPA, retention, and attainment measures. Because learning analytics studies typically require large datasets of personally identifiable information (PII) , they present inherent risks to the privacy, confidentiality, and autonomy of research subjects, who often are unaware and uninformed of the data collected. This paper presents the results of a meta-analysis of learning analytics studies in libraries that examine the effects of library use on measures of student success. Based on the aggregate results, we argue that outcomes of these studies have not produced findings that justify the loss of privacy and risk borne by students. Moreover, we argue that basing high-impact decisions on studies with no, or low, effect sizes, and weak correlation or regression values, has the potential to harm students, particularly those in already vulnerable populations. Finally, we believe that these studies also have the potential to harm institutions that rely on these particular analytical approaches to make crucial business and educational decisions."}
{"id":995,"title":"A systematic literature review of machine learning in online personal health data","keyword":"systematic review; machine learning; online environment; online health community; social media; patient portal; personal health","abstract":"Objective: User-generated content (UGC) in online environments provides opportunities to learn an individual's health status outside of clinical settings. However, the nature of UGC brings challenges in both data collecting and processing. The purpose of this study is to systematically review the effectiveness of applying machine learning (ML) methodologies to UGC for personal health investigations. Materials and Methods: We searched PubMed, Web of Science, IEEE Library, ACM library, AAAI library, and the ACL anthology. We focused on research articles that were published in English and in peer-reviewed journals or conference proceedings between 2010 and 2018. Publications that applied ML to UGC with a focus on personal health were identified for further systematic review. Results: We identified 103 eligible studies which we summarized with respect to 5 research categories, 3 data collection strategies, 3 gold standard dataset creation methods, and 4 types of features applied in ML models. Popular off-the-shelf ML models were logistic regression (n=22), support vector machines (n=18), naive Bayes (n=17), ensemble learning (n=12), and deep learning (n=11). The most investigated problems were mental health (n=39) and cancer (n=15). Common health-related aspects extracted from UGC were treatment experience, sentiments and emotions, coping strategies, and social support. Conclusions: The systematic review indicated that ML can be effectively applied to UGC in facilitating the description and inference of personal health. Future research needs to focus on mitigating bias introduced when building study cohorts, creating features from free text, improving clinical creditability of UGC, and model interpretability."}
{"id":996,"title":"A Comparative Analysis of English Abstracts and Summaries of Chinese Research Articles in Three Library and Information Science Journals Indexed by the Taiwan Social Science Citation Index","keyword":"Genre Analysis; English Abstracts; English Summaries; Extended Abstracts; Scholarly Communication","abstract":"English summary is a unique research genre that emerged in response to foreign scholars' needs for Taiwanese scholarship. It was developed as a solution to the problems caused by the inadequacy of English abstracts and the difficulties in translating full Chinese journal articles into English. Informative English summaries help Chinese journals to be used and indexed by foreign databases and citation indexes. However, different authors write in different ways. The structure and composition of English summaries remains unknown. To enhance our understanding of what has been presented to foreign readers, this study explored the structural and compositional differences between English abstracts and summaries. Abstracts and summaries of Chinese research articles published in three TSSCI-indexed library and information science journals in 2016 and 2017 were content analyzed. The results indicate English abstracts and summaries shared the same focus on reporting authors' research. The IMRD structure was decomposed, combined, and reorganized when authors wrote English summaries. Authors reported their research in relatively diverse ways in summaries than in abstracts."}
{"id":997,"title":"Assessing Library Web Accessibility for Visually or Hearing Impaired People","keyword":"Web Accessibility; Accessibility Testing; Public Libraries","abstract":"In information society, much information resides in digitalized form on the World Wide Web. Being an information repository and lifelong education roles, libraries shall ensure their website and information system accessibility for all people. In order to understand the websites of libraries meet the norms of barrier-free standard after the new version released. This paper attempts to find common problems of web accessibility design in national and public libraries by using an automatic assessment tool. The observational method and interview of visually or hearing impaired people will be conducted to collect the uses' experience and opinions by using assistive technologies of library webpages. The results indicate that the typical barriers in library webpages are in pictures, forms and website headers without additional text and alternative information. The function of assistive technologies was not included in the library website design. According to the study, libraries can improve the accessibility of their web presence by reducing valueless animation design and by inviting the disabled community participating in usability testing of library website. Applying the solution will help to improve library web accessibility for the people with disabilities."}
{"id":998,"title":"Senior Citizens' Servicescape Preferences Regarding Senior Active Learning Centers in the Public Libraries","keyword":"Senior Service; Senior Active Learning Center; Public Libraries; Servicescape; Photo Elicitation","abstract":"Public libraries are viewed as the local gateway to knowledge, therefore the design of public libraries should reflect its function for providing services and adapt the change of environment. Since 1993, Taiwan has been included as one of the aging societies, as a result, the servicescape design of the senior-exclusive area in libraries becomes a significant issue. With this regard, this study aims to understand from the senior users' perspective of the way that servicescape should be designed. This study used \"\"\"\"Photo-elicitation\"\"\"\" as its data collection method. Twenty-four senior users, who are the patrons of Senior Active Learning Centers in Taipei Public Library were interviewed, and a total of 284 photographs were solicited and used as data source. In addition to exploring senior users' preference of servicescape, this study also attempts to construct a framework that serves as guidance for designing and evaluating servicescape in public libraries."}
{"id":999,"title":"Evolution of a Service Management Framework: Spotlight at Stanford as a Use Case","keyword":"service management; open-source; digital exhibits; sustainability; ITSM; Blacklight; Spotlight","abstract":"Service management-the entirety of activities undertaken by an organization to design, plan, deliver, operate, and control information technology (IT) services offered to stakeholders-has long been applied successfully by the government and commercial sectors. In this article, service management is discussed in the context of open-source software developed in an academic library setting, by exploring the creation and growth of the Spotlight at Stanford service framework. First, service management is briefly introduced as a guiding principle and philosophy, within the Stanford Libraries context. Second, the Spotlight at Stanford software is described. Third, people who are key players in both the delivery and use of the software are discussed. Fourth, processes including goals and activities of the Spotlight at Stanford service team are reviewed. Fifth, various accomplishments are listed, including how the service team has contributed to the successful adoption and development of the web application at Stanford University. Finally, lessons learned are discussed and directions are shared for the future development of the Spotlight at Stanford service framework."}
{"id":1000,"title":"Building a Dataset Search for Institutions: Project Update","keyword":"research data; dataset; search; index; data discovery; data reuse","abstract":"Most out-of-the-box institutional repository systems do not provide the workflows and metadata features required for research data. Consequently, many libraries now support two institutional repository systems-one for publications, and one for research data-even when there are nearly a thousand data repositories in the United States, many of which provide services and policies that ensure their trustworthiness and suitability for research data. Libraries are either increasing spending by purchasing data repository solutions from vendors, or replicating work by building, customizing, and managing individual instances of data repository software. This article gives an update on a potential solution to this issue: An in-progress prototype for an open source Dataset Search tool that promotes discovery and reuse of institutional research datasets through automatic metadata harvesting and search engine optimization. Once finished, the Dataset Search tool has the potential to support three key impacts: Increasing discovery, reuse, and citation of research data; reinforcing the idea that research data are a legitimate scholarly product; and promoting community-owned systems that require less resource expenditure."}
{"id":1001,"title":"Understanding Connections: Examining Digital Library and Institutional Repository Use Overlap","keyword":"institutional repositories; user interfaces; usage; digital libraries","abstract":"The University of North Texas Libraries' Digital Collections are situated as a unified whole within their preservation infrastructure, with three separate user interfaces serving the content to different audiences. These separate interfaces are: The UNT Digital Library (DL), The Portal to Texas History, and The Gateway to Oklahoma History. Situated within each interface are collections, and hosted within these collections are digital objects. One collection, the UNT Scholarly Works Repository, specifically serves UNT's research and creative contributions and functions as the Institutional repository (IR) for the University of North Texas. Because UNT Scholarly works is seated as a collection amongst other collections, users can access faculty research, not just out of an interest in research from specific faculty members, but also as it ties into the user's broader understanding of a given topic. With flexible infrastructure and metadata schema that connect collections beneath the umbrella of the wider preservation infrastructure, the UNT DL employs full-text searching and interlinked metadata to strengthen and make visible the connections between objects in different collections. This paper examined how users navigated between other collections within the UNT IR, as well as within the UNT DL. Through this examination, we observed patterns between how users navigated between objects, understood which collections may have related to one another, examined why some unique items were used more than others, and viewed the average number of items used within a session."}
{"id":1002,"title":"Balancing Multiple Roles of Repositories: Developing a Comprehensive Repository at Carnegie Mellon University","keyword":"institutional repositories; research data; Carnegie Mellon University; scholarly communications; open access; open scholarship; open science; open data; engagement","abstract":"Many academic and research institutions today maintain multiple types of institutional repositories operating on different systems and platforms to accommodate the needs and governance of the materials they house. Often, these institutions support multiple repository infrastructures, as these systems and platforms are not able to accommodate the broad range of materials that an institution creates. Announced in 2017, the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Libraries implemented a new repository solution and service model. Built upon the Figshare for Institutions platform, the KiltHub repository has taken on the role of a traditional institutional repository and institutional data repository, meeting the disparate needs of its researchers, faculty, and students. This paper will review how the CMU Libraries implemented the KiltHub repository and how the repository services was redeveloped to provide a more encompassing solution for traditional institutional repository materials and research datasets. Additionally, this paper will summarize how the CMU University Libraries surveyed the current repository landscape, decided to implement Figshare for Institutions as a comprehensive institutional repository, revised its previous repository service model to accommodate the influx of new material types, and what needed to be developed for campus engagement. This paper is based upon a presentation of the same title delivered at the 2018 Open Repositories Conference held at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana."}
{"id":1003,"title":"What Is an Institutional Repository to Do? Implementing Open Access Harvesting Workflows","keyword":"open access policy; metadata; author outreach; web of science; open source; repositories","abstract":"In 2016, Florida State University adopted an institutional Open Access policy, and the library staff were tasked with implementing an outreach plan to contact authors and collect publication post-prints. In 2018, I presented at Open Repositories in Bozeman to share our workflow, methods, and results with the repository community. This workflow utilizes both restricted and open source methods of obtaining and creating research metadata and reaching out to authors to make their work more easily accessible and citable. Currently, post-print deposits added using this workflow are still in the double digits for each year since 2016. Like many institutions before us, participation rates of article deposit in the institutional repository are low and it may be too early in the implementation of this workflow to expect a real change in faculty participation."}
{"id":1004,"title":"Beyond algorithms: actions of reading prescription in the Xavier Benguerel Library of Barcelona","keyword":"Public libraries; Biblioteca Xavier Benguerel (Barcelona); Book exhibitions; Reading promotion","abstract":"This article describes a selection of the projects undertaken in the last five years to promote the readers' advisory at Barcelona's Xavier Benguerel Library. It reviews the types of books the library offers to different readers and also describes the materials used in the projects and how the projects themselves were advertised."}
{"id":1005,"title":"Sharing readings in the public library","keyword":"","abstract":"This article offers practical advice about how to approach one of the most common tasks in any public library: providing guidance about reading options. The article examines what the terms 'guiding' or 'prescribing' mean and proposes an alternative description of what this task can involve, as well as suggesting strategies for establishing connections with library users to create reader itineraries that go from books in general to literature. The article also considers the in-service training that offers library professionals the academic and personal skills to provide guidance about reading options. Finally, it stresses the importance of the librarian's responsibility when acting as a guide and uses the arguments offered by literary critics, writers and teachers to describe what constitutes good literature."}
{"id":1006,"title":"From the selection process to the prescription of literary readings in the library","keyword":"Questionaires; Teenagers; Literature; Reading promotion; Libraries","abstract":"Introduction: This article focuses on the process by which library users select works of fiction and considers the importance of informal and formal literacy mediation in readers' advisory practices. Objective: To understand in greater detail how users select works of fiction in order to tailor readers' advisory practices in the area of literacy mediation. Methodology: The research took the form of a case study using a questionnaire addressed to young readers. Results: The questionnaire showed that young women read more works of fiction than young men and that library users generally chose a book at the moment they visited the library rather than beforehand. Library professionals were important in providing readers' advisory. The questionnaire also revealed that the moment when a book was chosen was characterised by its solitary nature, its lack of planning and the importance given to chance discovery. Furthermore, the subject of the work of fiction was considered to be the most important factor in the choice, both for the user and in readers' advisory practices. The article concludes that readers' advisory practices can be tailored to library users' interests and behaviour, and that it is especially important for library professionals to find informal ways to work as literacy mediators."}
{"id":1007,"title":"The Prescription Reading Post Graduate of the University of Barcelona","keyword":"Universitat de Barcelona; Facultat de Biblioteconomia i Documentacio; Syllabi; Reading promotion; Postgrade courses","abstract":"This article describes the origins and operational structure of the University of Barcelona's Postgraduate Degree in Recommended Reading, which is organised by the Faculty of Library and Information Science and funded by the Government of Catalonia's Ministry of Culture and its Library Service. The degree, which was first run in 2017 and is now in its third edition, offers places for 50 students and reserves 25 of these places for library personnel. It comprises two main modules: a theoretical module in which students become familiar with the publishing sector and the different kinds of books on offer there; and a more practical module in which students learn about activities and strategies to help bring the reading public closer to books."}
{"id":1008,"title":"Conspiring in favour of reading: reading clubs and literary routes","keyword":"Universitat de Barcelona; Facultat de Biblioteconomia i Documentacio; Postgrade courses; Book clubs; Reading promotion","abstract":"This article describes two of the sessions organised in the first edition of the Universitat de Barcelona's Postgraduate Degree in Reading Promotion, which was taught at the Faculty of Library and Information Science during the academic year 2017-2018. The two sessions were part of a module on the subject of reading promotion activities and strategies. The first, which took the form of a lecture, focused on reading promotion theory, the principles underlying book clubs and the most typical features of such clubs. It also provided an introduction to other reading -related activities, such as literary trails. The second session gave participants a practical opportunity to design a book club session and go on a literary trail which culminated in a guided visit of an art exhibition. In this way, as well as showing how useful book clubs and literary trails can be for encouraging people to read, the two sessions also demonstrated the interdisciplinary nature of different reading promotion activities."}
{"id":1009,"title":"Conference season","keyword":"continuing professional development; Evidence Based Library and Information Practice (EBLIP); library and information sector","abstract":"Health library and information workers no longer find themselves restricted to presenting at purely local or national health-related library events, a diversity evidenced by the two conferences supported by CILIP's Health Libraries Group this month, June 2019. The Health Libraries Group is an official sponsor of #EBLIP10, the 10th international Evidence Based Library and Information Practice conference, which encourages us to think about the evidence we collect and use to inform practice. The Health Libraries Group also strengthens its links with EAHIL: The European Association of Health Information and Libraries by aligning the content of this year's Virtual Issue of the Health Information and Libraries Journal with EAHIL 2019s themes of evidence-based practice, impact & assessment, and technology uptake, available at: PAZw2X."}
{"id":1010,"title":"Involving libraries in improving health literacy to achieve Sustainable Development Goal-3 in developing economies: a literature review","keyword":"Africa; West; consumer health information; developing economies; health science; libraries; review; literature","abstract":"Background The Goal 3 (SDG-3) of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) incorporates 13 targets that cut across pressing health concerns globally. Health literacy has however been linked to achieving good health in the society, and its improvement in developing economies could aid the achievement of SDG-3. Objective The review focused on identifying actions that can be implemented by libraries to enhance health literacy and access to information among health care practitioners and consumers to support the achievement of SDG-3 in developing countries, especially Nigeria. Method A literature search was conducted on reputable academic databases, namely sciencedirect, doaj, google scholar, pubmed and jstor. Similar keyword combinations were used to obtain articles, with filters set to search the keywords in article titles or abstract. Relevant criteria were used to screen the literature. Results Results from the literature searching were grouped under six themes that emerged from the literature. The value of libraries in health care was discussed, and suggestions were made for implementation in libraries. Conclusion It was concluded that libraries in developing economies have to take actions to improve users' health literacy in order to become prominent stakeholders in the process of achieving SDG-3."}
{"id":1011,"title":"Ugandan health libraries in the 21st century: key initiatives and challenges","keyword":"access to information; Africa; East; case reports; collaboration; ICT training; information skills; librarianship; health science; national strategies","abstract":"This article is part of a series in this regular feature which looks at new directions in health science libraries. This paper highlights new initiatives aimed at ensuring health libraries can contribute to the development of Uganda in the 21st century and the challenges facing libraries. It stresses that for libraries to be successful they need to form networks and collaborations for resource sharing; take advantage of the benefits of information technology; computerise their library systems; as well as invest in the development of staff. The paper highlights the main challenge facing the library service as inadequate funding both from government for public-funded health libraries and the private sector (for privately funded health libraries). The paper concludes that, despite the bottlenecks brought about by inadequate funding, Ugandan health libraries have taken positive steps to support health research and education, as well as patient care, not just for Uganda, but for the whole of the East African region. J.M."}
{"id":1012,"title":"Wither health science librarianship? Many questions, many options","keyword":"evidence-based practice; impact and assessment; roadmap of our profession; technology uptake","abstract":"The 2019 virtual issue of the Health Information and Libraries Journal (HILJ) is published to link to the 2019 EAHIL Workshop taking place in Basel, Switzerland on 17-20 June 2019. The workshop is structured around six topics: (i) Roadmap of our Profession; (ii) Technology Uptake; (iii) Ecology of Scholarly Communications; (iv) Impact + Assessment; (v) Benchmarking + Advocacy; (vi) Evidence-Based Practice. These themes have been used to compile this virtual issue, which contains published articles selected from HILJ from the March 2019 issue through to June 2017. The virtual issue mirrors the format of a regular issue of HILJ, namely a review article, five original articles and articles from our three regular features: 'Dissertations into Practice', 'International Perspectives and Initiatives' and 'Teaching and Learning in Action'. The authors come from the UK, Canada, Australia, Italy, Iran and Belgium. All articles included in this virtual issue are available free online."}
{"id":1013,"title":"Automatic generation of Markush structures from specific compounds","keyword":"Markush structure; Chemical patent; Automatic generation; Algorithm; Maximum common substructure","abstract":"Markush structures play an important role in cheminformatics, especially in chemical patents. This paper presents a novel algorithm for automatically generating Markush structures from series of specific compounds. This method can effectively be used to assist patent drafting or to compose combinatorial libraries based on several molecules of interest. According to the authors' knowledge, the presented algorithm is the first solution to this problem. It is available in multiple software products of ChemAxon."}
{"id":1014,"title":"Changing Greek libraries: A continuous dialogue","keyword":"Change in libraries; Greek libraries; history of libraries; library buildings; library education; library partnerships","abstract":"In the era of radical socio-economic-technological developments, the Library and Information Science sector in Greece is undergoing a series of changes in a dialectic relation with technological changes. Libraries in Greece have a long history, from the Academy of Plato and the Lyceum of Aristotle in the 5th century BC to the transition of the National Library of Greece at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre. This paper aims to provide an overview and record the milestones signifying the beginning of the changes happening in every aspect of the Greek LIS landscape. In addition, it aims to highlight the changes in the Greek library scene, extending from synergies and networks to new library buildings, as well as the role of LIS education and lifelong learning."}
{"id":1015,"title":"Impact of tailor-made information literacy provision on rural dwellers' participation in sustainable development targets in Nigeria:: Implications for public library services to oral societies","keyword":"Information literacy provision; oral societies; public library services; rural dwellers; sustainable development","abstract":"This paper examined the impact of tailor-made information literacy provision on Nigerian rural dwellers' participation in three sustainable development targets. A mixed method research design comprised of field experimental approach, site visit and focus group technique was used to collect data that answered the five questions raised in the study. From the findings, rural dwellers who received information literacy provision participated more in the sustainable development targets than their counterparts who depended only on the existing information communication systems accessible to them. Information literacy provision to a sample of 20 households had a spill-over effect on the behaviour of non-sampled households of the same village. In conclusion, the triangulation of methods used in this study showed that rural dwellers' effective participation in development programmes can be achieved through contextual information literacy provision. This draws implications that are summarised into a model. Public libraries in Nigeria and in similar developing countries can explore the strategy conveyed in the model to launch effective outreach services to their rural dwellers."}
{"id":1016,"title":"Usage and impact metrics for Parliamentary libraries","keyword":"House of Lords Library; data science; impact; metrics; Parliamentary libraries; usage","abstract":"Parliamentary libraries are important in supporting informed decision-making in democracies. Understanding Members' information needs is important, but the usage and impact of these libraries have been less explored. A particular example of the United Kingdom's House of Lords Library is studied, collecting and analysing data using techniques from the field of data science. These techniques are useful in extracting information from existing sources that may not have been designed for the purpose of data collection. A number of data sources available at the Lords Library are outlined and an example of how these data can be used to understand Library usage and impact is presented. Results suggest that Member usage varies significantly and that there is a small but significant relationship between usage and making speeches in the chamber. Further work should explore other indicators of impact, but these methods show promise in creating library metrics, particularly in Parliamentary settings."}
{"id":1017,"title":"Evolving practices and professional identity: How the new ways we work can reshape us as professionals and a profession","keyword":"Libraries and society; culture; library and information science as a discipline; library and information science as a profession; principles of library and information science","abstract":"Professional identities provide a lens through which to understand ourselves and our professional community. Individual practitioners may find that shifts in their own professional identities lead them to redefine their profession and those moving into new types of roles or engaging in new tasks may strive to alter the direction of the profession at large. This paper's first objective is to provide insights into how professional identity development occurs and how the emergence of a new or unusual take on the library and information science profession based on professional experiences working in non-traditional roles can be seen as both an opportunity and a threat to the library and information science profession, using the experience of library and information science graduates working in non-library roles as a lens. The second objective is to translate the experiences of library and information science graduates working in non-traditional roles into recommendations for promoting diversity in the definition of the profession."}
{"id":1018,"title":"Factors for adoption of OSILS in university libraries of Bangladesh","keyword":"Bangladesh; factors for adoption; integrated library system; open source software; OSILS; university libraries","abstract":"This study identified the influential factors for adoption of OSILS in university libraries in Bangladesh. The survey was carried out among 196 library professionals from 14 private and seven public university libraries by a structured questionnaire which was adapted cautiously as per local arrangements after conducting a pilot survey. Factors for adoption of OSILS were analyzed by multiple regressions where overall satisfaction was used as dependent variable, and 14 factors for adoption of OSILS were applied as the independent variables. The entire model of regression analysis was established to be significant and revealed that cost-effectiveness, open source code, supporting community, backup and restore systems, easy to integrate with other software, and freedom from licensing fee significantly influenced library professionals to adopt OSILS. Moreover, an effort has been made for the first time to evaluate significant factors for adoption of OSILS in university libraries of Bangladesh that will prompt future research on OSILS."}
{"id":1019,"title":"Information-seeking behaviour of undergraduate students: A developing country perspective","keyword":"Bangladesh; developing countries; information needs; information-seeking behaviour; information sources; undergraduate students","abstract":"The purpose of this study is to investigate the information-seeking behaviour of the undergraduate students at Dhaka University, Bangladesh. Questionnaires were distributed to the students and data were collected over a period of 60 days between November and December 2017. Of the 450 questionnaires distributed, 339 were returned where the response rate was 75.33%. It was found that most undergraduates needed academic and job-related information. To meet those needs, they often went to the library to study and to prepare for competitive job exams. For doing academic work, they were heavily dependent on the class lectures and they were only slightly satisfied with the library services they get. This study brought out the findings that undergraduates' information skills were poor and they were not aware of the library resources. The outcome of this research would help to develop information resources and services for the undergraduates in developing countries."}
{"id":1020,"title":"Status of secondary school libraries and librarians in Bangladesh","keyword":"Bangladesh; school librarian; school library; secondary school libraries; teacher-librarian","abstract":"The purpose of this study is to explore the current environment of secondary school libraries and librarians in Bangladesh. To achieve this objective, an exploratory mixed method study was conducted to ensure the best possible outcomes. In the qualitative phase, besides literature review, five school librarians were interviewed. Based on the output in the qualitative phase, a questionnaire was designed for quantitative phase and collected 87 responses using an online survey. In general, it is found that the development of libraries and creating qualified school library professionals have been slow due to a lack of governmental and non-governmental initiatives. School libraries, where they exist, offer minimal services and facilities; school librarians are not integrated with the teaching and learning process. Finally, the school library is identified as being of lesser significance to other priorities in the country's education system and annual budget, and the resulting issues and challenges are, therefore, an important topic and issue of significance."}
{"id":1021,"title":"Libraries strengthen our social fabric The Why","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1022,"title":"Nevada State Library Expands Virtual Reality Project Job training, cataloging, content creation among initiatives","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1023,"title":"Making Surveys Work for Your Library: Guidance, instructions, and Examples","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1024,"title":"Recipes for Mindfulness in Your Library: Supporting Resilience and Community Engagement","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1025,"title":"Information seeking behavior in Arabic and English: A case study of scholars at Shaqra University","keyword":"Information seeking behavior; cross-language information seeking; scholars; Arabic language; English language; Saudi Arabia","abstract":"The purpose of this paper is to explore the information seeking behaviour of scholars working at Shaqra University in both Arabic and English languages; to investigate if there are differences in the way scholars seek information while using different languages; to identify challenges while seeking information and to describe the approaches followed by the scholars to seek information. The study deployed a quasi-experimental approach. The sample of the study consisted of 20 participants who are affiliated to Shaqra University. Each participant was asked to solve five tasks, which were designed to capture participants' information seeking behaviour. Think aloud protocol was also used to gather more data from the participants to enrich the collected data and to fully understand scholars' behavior. The study found that the participants' information seeking consists of four main stages: identifying the information needs, selecting the keywords, examining the results and filtering the results. The data revealed that there is no difference between information seeking in Arabic and English languages. However, participants who are from a non-Arabic background were more accustomed to searching information in the English language. There are few studies investigating information seeking behavior of Arabic language speakers. Additionally, fewer studies have tried to explore differences in information seeking behavior while using different languages. The value of the current study lies in being the first study that focuses on investigating information seeking behavior at Shaqra University. Additionally, it is one of a few studies that examine cross-language information seeking practices of Arabic language speakers and the obstacles that face them."}
{"id":1026,"title":"Factors affecting the information-seeking behaviour of postgraduate students at the University of South Africa Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre","keyword":"electronic information resources; information seeking; information use; information literacy; graduate students; Ethiopia","abstract":"The purpose of this study was to investigate some of the factors affecting the information-seeking behaviour of postgraduate students registered at the University of South Africa (Unisa) as represented by its Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre, with particular emphasis on their use of electronic information resources. A qualitative case study approach was adopted. In semi-structured interviews, eight conveniently selected postgraduate students shared their information-seeking experiences. The data was analysed thematically. The findings identified contextual and personal factors which gave rise to the respondents' information needs and in turn prompted information activities such as information seeking. Of these, a lack of ICT infrastructure, frequent interruptions in electricity supply, old computers and the location of the Akaki Branch Library proved to be the main factors affecting postgraduate students' electronic information-seeking behaviour. The findings showed the effect that inadequate facilities have on postgraduate students' information behaviour."}
{"id":1027,"title":"Social media engagement in developing countries Boon or bane for academic libraries?","keyword":"social media; Web 2.0; social media engagement; academic libraries; developing countries; structured literature review","abstract":"The progressiveness of social media in academic libraries is the gear to achieve the libraries' objectives, particularly in term of facilities and services. In addition, academic librarians have been using social media as a key medium for marketing, communication, and collaboration. However, social media use in academic libraries, especially in developing countries, is not without controversy. Studies indicate that social networking by academic librarians is ineffective use of librarians' time and effort. The usefulness of and the hindrances in social media engagement for academic libraries in developing countries have yet to be established. For this reason, this review aims to identify the boons and the banes of social media engagement for academic libraries in developing countries in two continents, Asia and Africa. A structured literature review was conducted using methods promulgated by the Center for Reviews and Disseminations but adapted to the particular needs of this review. Various online databases were used for the review. The keywords/phrases used for the search were: social media, web 2.0, social media engagement, academic libraries, and developing countries; and after a profound scrutiny, 50 articles were found useful for the review. The result shows that there is a continued increase of published literature on social media in academic libraries in the developing countries. A substantial amount of literature emphasises the benefits of social media usefulness in academic libraries under five major themes - marketing and promotion of library services; professional/self-development;, social interaction; media sharing; and communication. A few articles express the distress in implementing social media in academic library services. The usefulness of and the hindrances in social media engagement reported in the literature should inform practicing librarians contemplating implementation of social media and guide formal social media application in library services. More so, this study will shape Library and Information Science (LIS) researchers to scope out areas of needs for future research."}
{"id":1028,"title":"The information-seeking behavior of aquaculture researchers at the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center","keyword":"aquaculture; fishery information; information-seeking behavior; researchers; scientists; Philippines","abstract":"Understanding the information-seeking behavior of library patrons is essential for the library to provide quality resources and services, and to satisfy its patrons' information needs. A quantitative research was conducted to describe the information searching and using behaviors of the Filipino aquaculture scientists, researchers and research staff at the Aquaculture Department of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC/AQD). The study revealed that although the respondents find it useful to go to the library to get assistance from the librarian, and to browse and read current acquisitions related to their research, they visited the library infrequently. However, remote library services, especially email and phone services, were highly utilized. When searching for information, the Internet, mainly via search engines, was highly preferred rather than visiting the Library and using its online public access catalog (OPAC) or its databases. The combination of print and electronic formats was highly preferred when reading, rather than print only or electronic-only. The majority would print and save the retrieved electronic copy."}
{"id":1029,"title":"The acceptance and use of electronic information resources among faculty of selected Gulf Cooperation Council States universities","keyword":"electronic resources; universities; UTAUT2; Gulf Cooperation Council","abstract":"This study aims to explain the factors affecting academic faculty's acceptance and usage of university library electronic information resources (EIRs) services in six public universities in the Gulf Cooperation Council States (GCCS). The applied model was tested via structural equation modeling (SEM) by using valid data collected from 499 responses to the questionnaire survey. The findings indicate that performance expectancy, habit, hedonic motivation, and facilitating conditions were significant antecedents of behavioral intention, and that performance expectancy, habit, and behavioral intention were significant antecedents of user behavior. The influence of the individual characteristics as moderators varied based on the path. While much of the research on the adoption of EIRs services provides a rich understanding of behavioral intention and system use, the current study enhances library professionals' understanding by incorporating further antecedents that can be used to guide approaches to enhancing EIRs services. Several important implications for researchers (i.e. extending the acceptance models with new interventions) and practitioners (i.e. guiding approaches to the enhancement of EIRs services) are discussed."}
{"id":1030,"title":"Introduction to the focused issue on the 20th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Digital Libraries (TPDL 2016)","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1031,"title":"Discovering the structure and impact of the digital library evaluation domain","keyword":"Digital libraries; Evaluation; Topic modeling; Network analysis; Latent dirichlet allocation","abstract":"The multidimensional nature of digital libraries evaluation domain poses several challenges to the research communities that intend to assess criteria, methods, products and tools, and also practice them. The amount of scientific production that is published in the domain hinders and disorientates the interested researchers. These researchers need guidance to exploit effectively the considerable amount of data and the diversity of methods, as well as to identify new research goals and develop their plans for future studies. This paper proposes a methodological pathway to investigate the core topics that structure the digital library evaluation domain and their impact. Further to the exploration of these topical entities, this study investigates also the researchers that contribute substantially to key topics, their communities and their relationships. The proposed methodology exploits topic modeling and network analysis in combination with citation and altmetrics analysis on a corpus consisting of the digital library evaluation papers presented in JCDL, ECDL/TDPL and ICADL conferences in the period 2001-2013."}
{"id":1032,"title":"Benchmarking and evaluating the interpretation of bibliographic records","keyword":"Benchmark; Migration; Record interpretation; FRBRization; LRM; FRBR; MARC; Dataset; Evaluation metric","abstract":"In a global context which promotes the use of explicit semantics for sharing information and developing new services, the MAchine Readable Cataloguing (MARC) format that is commonly used by libraries worldwide has demonstrated its many limitations. The conceptual reference model for bibliographic information presented in the Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) is expected to be the foundation for a new generation of catalogs that will replace MARC and the digital card catalog. The need for transformation of legacy MARC records to FRBR representation (FRBRization) has led to the proposal of various tools and approaches. However, these projects and the results they achieve are difficult to compare due to lack of common datasets and well defined and appropriate metrics. Our contributions fill this gap by proposing BIB-R, the first public benchmark for the FRBRization process. It is composed of two datasets that enable the identification of the strengths and weaknesses of a FRBRization tool. It also defines a set of well defined metrics that evaluate the different steps of the FRBRization process. Those resources, as well as the results of a large experiment involving three FRBRization tools tested against our benchmark, are available to the community under an open licence."}
{"id":1033,"title":"Data Curator's Roles and Responsibilities: An International Perspective","keyword":"data curator; research data management; open science; digital curation","abstract":"The data-intensive research environment and the movement towards open science create demand for information professionals with knowledge of the research process and skills in managing and curating data. This paper is reporting the findings from a multi-year study entitled \"\"\"\"Data curator: who is s/he?\"\"\"\" initiated by the Library Theory and Research (LTR) Section of the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA). The study aimed to identify the roles and responsibilities of data curators around the world and also focused on the terminology used to describe the new professional roles. The following questions were posed: R1: How is data curation defined by practitioners / professional working in the field? R2: What terms are used to describe the roles for professionals in data curation area? R3: What are primary roles and responsibilities of data curators? R4: What are educational qualifications and competencies required of data curators? To answer the research questions, the research team performed a comprehensive literature review and vocabulary analysis and conducted an empirical study using mixed-methods design. The study consisted of three stages: 1. Literature review and vocabulary analysis 2. Content analysis of position announcements 3. Interviews with professionals working in data curation and research data management-Findings confirm the results from previous research about the lack of common terminology and a variability of the position titles. The concept of data lifecycle highlighted the important role of data curators. However this study also found that many positions in practice were held by non library professionals. The findings indicate that data curation is an evolving sociotechnical practice that involves not only technical systems and services structured around research data life cycle but also a range of social activities around community building."}
{"id":1034,"title":"Getting the Central RDM Message Across: A Case Study of Central versus Discipline-Specific Research Data Services (RDS) at the University of Cambridge","keyword":"research data management; research data services; chemistry data; discipline-specific research data services; subject librarians","abstract":"RDS are usually cross-disciplinary, centralised services, which are increasingly provided at a university by the academic library and in collaboration with other RDM stakeholders, such as the Research Office. At research-intensive universities, research data is generated in a wide range of disciplines and sub-disciplines. This paper will discuss how providing discipline-specific RDM support is approached by such universities and academic libraries, and the advantages and disadvantages of these central and discipline-specific approaches. A descriptive case study on the author's experiences of collaborating with a central RDS at the University of Cambridge, as a subject librarian embedded in an academic department, is a major component of this paper. The case study describes how centralised RDM services offered by the Office of Scholarly Communication (OSC) have been adapted to meet discipline-specific needs in the Department of Chemistry. It will introduce the department and the OSC, and describe the author's role in delivering RDM training, as well as the Data Champions programme, and their membership of the RDM Project Group. It will describe the outcomes of this collaboration for the Department of Chemistry, and for the centralised service. Centralised and discipline-specific approaches to RDS provision have their own advantages and disadvantages. Supporting the discipline-specific RDM needs of researchers is proving particularly challenging for universities to address sustainably: it requires adequate financial resources and staff skilled (or re-skilled) in RDM. A mixed approach is the most desirable, cost-effective way of providing RDS, but this still has constraints."}
{"id":1035,"title":"Expanding Academic Librarians' Roles in the Research Life Cycle","keyword":"research data management; intellectual entrepreneurship; leadership; emerging librarian roles; higher education","abstract":"Research depends on prior results. The cycle of transforming research output to disseminated knowledge is changing to engage more researchers to openly discover and thereby shape future contributions to scholarship. No established framework helps librarians understand the opportunities that transition offers librarians. However, through four propositions, this paper addresses some of the changes facing academic librarians as they expand their roles: 1) Research cycles embrace interactive sharing and reuse of data; 2) Managing open research data expands librarians' roles; 3) Intellectual entrepreneurship roles provide a model to empower others; 4) Librarians demonstrate their entrepreneurial leadership by creating partnerships outside the library. Now academic librarians have opportunities to strengthen their role in how higher education shapes research by shifting greater focus toward research data management [RDM]. Two seasoned administrators and librarians illustrate pathways to prepare academic librarians for these new roles. They offer two practitioners' impressions of the demands and opportunities for librarians to extend their expertise to support RDM, and illustrate how academic librarians have begun doing so through professional association work (through the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)) and at one academic library (at Drexel University). They urge academic librarians to step out of their comfort zones of organizing, preserving and servicing discovery of information resources and embrace emerging roles for which their values and expertise have prepared them. If librarians ignore these opportunities, they risk being bypassed in efforts to ensure that managing research data and scholarship are central to research protocols."}
{"id":1036,"title":"Context-Based Roles and Competencies of Data Curators in Supporting Research Data Lifecycle Management: Multi-Case Study in China","keyword":"data curation; data governance; data life cycle; data curator; research data management","abstract":"Focusing on the main research question of what the critical roles and competencies of data curation are in supporting research data life cycle management, this paper adopts a multi-case study method, with data governance frameworks, to analyze stakeholders and data curators, and their competencies, based on different contexts from cases from enterprises and academic libraries in mainland China. Via the context and business analysis on different cases, critical roles such as data supervisor, data steward, and data custodian in guaranteeing data quality and efficiency of data reuse are put forward. Based on the general factor framework summarized via existing literature, suggestions for empowering data curators' competencies are raised according to the cases. The findings of this paper are as follows: besides digital archiving and preservation, more emphasis should be placed on data governance in the field of data curation. Data curators are closely related but not equivalent to stakeholders of data governance. The different roles of data curators would play their own part in the process of data curation and can be specified as data supervisor, data steward, and data custodian according to given contexts. The roles, competencies, and empowerment strategies presented in this paper might have both theoretical and practical significance for the fields of both data curation and data governance."}
{"id":1037,"title":"Educating Peasants: the Beibei Public Library in Light of Chinese Rural Reconstruction, 1928-1950","keyword":"Beibei Public Library; itinerant library; social elites; rural education","abstract":"The Beibei Public Library (1928-1950) dedicated itself to social education in the rural areas of Chongqing. Examining this library in light of rural reconstruction, this study considers how libraries are affected by the attitudes and behaviors of social elites, officials, government policies, wars, conventional thinking etc. The Beibei Public Library is studied in terms of three aspects: indoor service, itinerant libraries, and additional services. Moreover, this study examines how librarians catered to peasants' needs, promoted knowledge dissemination, and helped mold new lifestyles in rural China. This case study contributes to research on Chinese rural libraries in the first half of the twentieth century."}
{"id":1038,"title":"Benefits and Outcomes of Library Collections on Scholarly Reading in Finland","keyword":"scholarly journals; reading; library collections; access to information resources","abstract":"Results of an online survey distributed to faculty, PhD students, and researchers throughout Finland in 2016 show that library resources, journal articles, and books are important parts of scholars' research and work life. The survey was disseminated through FinELib to heads of libraries, who were then asked to distribute it to their academic staff, researchers, and PhD students. The purpose of this study was to examine the value of readings obtained from library collections. To help answer this question, participants were asked about the amount and value of their reading and where they obtained readings, which allowed comparison of how the value of the library collection differs from other sources. The study found that researchers use many ways to identify and obtain articles, and the library collection is identified as one important source. Scholars use the library's collection mostly to obtain articles for research and those articles help to inspire new ideas. Overall, this study demonstrates the importance of access to scholarly publications for scholars, from the library and elsewhere, such as open access sites and research sharing platforms."}
{"id":1039,"title":"A probe into 66 factors which are possibly associated with the number of citations an article received","keyword":"Citations; Influencing factors; Author-related factors; Reference-related factors; Stepwise regression","abstract":"The number of citations has been widely used for scientific evaluation of publications and even institutions and individual scientists. However, there is as yet no satisfactory consensus as to when and how citation metrics should be applied. Therefore, it is of great importance to comprehend the factors which influence citations. The purpose of this study is to identify more such factors in order to better understand the dynamics of citations. We first collected articles in Library & Information Science journals indexed by the Chinese Social Science Citation Index. Then, we established reliable schemes to identify and record a total of 66 candidate factorsrelated to articles, authors, references and citationswhich had not been comprehensively studied before. Bivariate analysis was applied to explore the relationship between those factors and citations, and forward stepwise regression was used to select predictive factors. We found that 46 factors were significantly associated with citations, from which six most significant factors were selected by a regression model. Possible strategies were hence proposed for identifying high-quality and high-impact articles."}
{"id":1040,"title":"Modelling digital library success using the DeLone and McLean information system success model","keyword":"Actual usage; Delone and McLean's information system success model; digital library system; information quality; Malaysia; service quality; system quality","abstract":"This is an exploratory study to model the determinants of actual use of a digital library system. To do so, a research model was developed using Delone and McLean's information system success model and explained as an empirical study. Data were collected from 978 respondents using a structured questionnaire from four different universities of Malaysia. The findings showed that the quality factors of digital library systems have a strong influence on satisfaction, behavioral intention, and variance in actual use. Information quality is the strongest predictor to measure user satisfaction, and satisfaction has a strong effect on students' behavioral intention to use the system. In addition, user satisfaction and behavioral intention to use the system also have a strong positive relationship with the actual use of a digital library system. In brief, behavioral intentions are greatly influenced by system quality, information quality and service quality."}
{"id":1041,"title":"The relationships between the expenditures and resources of public libraries and children's and young adults' use: An exploratory analysis of Institute of Museum and Library Services public library statistics data","keyword":"Children; Institute of Museum and Library Services; library resources; public library; young adults","abstract":"Children's librarians have long recognized the value of libraries for the development of children and adolescents and have championed for appropriate funding to support programs and services targeted to children, adolescents, and families. Using data from the Institute of Museum and Library Services National Public Library Survey, this study examined the relationships between the expenditures and resources of public libraries and children's and young adults' use. Three groups of variables were chosen from the dataset to represent expenditures, resources, and children's and young adults' library use respectively. Correlation analysis results reveal that most of the expenditures and resources variables were significantly correlated with children's and young adults' library use in libraries of all sizes. Further, analyses of material circulation and program attendance rates reveal that children's materials account for more than one-third of total library material circulations and 70% of public library program participants attend programs designed for children. The findings of this study provide empirical evidence to support the investment in library resources and services for children and young adults and are discussed in light of expansion of library services and programming focused on informal learning."}
{"id":1042,"title":"The academic-practitioner gap in Spanish library and information science: An analysis of authorship and collaboration in two leading national publications","keyword":"Co-authorship analysis; library and information science; publication output; research-practice gap; scientific collaboration; Spain","abstract":"It is not unusual to hear that a significant separation or divergence exists between the interests of library and information science professionals who work in library and information services and those who are university teachers. This division results in limited cooperation between the two communities and further debilitates already weak international collaboration in the discipline. This article first conducts a qualitative review of the various types of literary evidence that address the divergence and lack of cooperation, and subsequently presents quantitative evidence for the Spanish geographical context."}
{"id":1043,"title":"Career progression of female librarians in public university libraries in Ghana","keyword":"Career patterns; career progress; female employment; Ghana; public university librarians; public university libraries","abstract":"The growing interest in gender issues and female employment has generated a number of studies and the library and information profession has not been excluded from this interest in promoting female equality in employment. This study investigates the career patterns of practising professional female librarians in six selected public university libraries in Ghana, in order to establish the enhancers and inhibitors they experience in their career progression. The study, conducted with a survey method, adopted the use of self-administered questionnaires for data collection. Quantitative data gathered from the 128 librarians were analysed to report on descriptive characteristics of respondents, while qualitative data, from open-ended questions, were analysed, using the narrative analysis technique, to present a profile of respondents and their career histories. The findings reveal females in the study were unable to meet requirements for promotion in their various public university libraries, which has resulted in very slow progress in their careers and even stagnated careers. The study concludes by recommending that there should be a career development support system for females, to help them overcome barriers to advancement in university libraries"}
{"id":1044,"title":"Open source integrated library systems migration: Librarians share the lessons learnt","keyword":"Koha; Evergreen; ILS; open source software; OSS adoption","abstract":"To better understand how libraries experience the process of migrating to open source software integrated library systems (OSS ILSs), nine librarians from libraries of multiple types and sizes were interviewed. All these libraries are in the United States and these librarians had participated in surveys and interviews about open source software integrated library systems with the research team in past years and at the time of the interview were at different stages of migration to open source software integrated library systems, from contemplating migration to completed migration. The librarians answered questions about their open source software integrated library systems on topics such as the migration process, technical support, adaptation process, and lessons and advice from the overall experience. The in-depth responses provide valuable insights on the process of migration to help libraries understand the challenges and benefits of open source software integrated library systems and are presented in this paper."}
{"id":1045,"title":"Knowledge management for improving services in federal university libraries in Nigeria","keyword":"Knowledge management; knowledge process model; knowledge processes; personal characteristics; university libraries; Nigeria","abstract":"Innovation has become one area that requires careful examination in today's university libraries. Because innovation is one of the attributes of knowledge management, and knowledge management in itself is a survival strategy for university libraries facing challenges, it has become necessary to empirically determine the extent of involvement of librarians in knowledge management activities in federal university libraries in Nigeria. The aim of this study, therefore, is to determine the knowledge management activities of librarians in library services as well as the extent to which their involvement can be explained by their personal characteristics with a view to proposing a model for library service improvement through knowledge management. The study is a descriptive survey design. Responses to a structured questionnaire developed by the researchers were received from 200 librarians. The questionnaire was entitled, 'Knowledge Management in Library Service Questionnaire, KMLSQ'. It was validated by experts and its reliability index was calculated as 0.91 using Cronbach alpha procedure. The data collected were analysed using Percentages, Mean, Standard Deviation and Pearson's Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. This analysis was done with Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24.0. The results showed that librarians in university libraries in Nigeria were involved to a large extent in knowledge identification, acquisition, creation and dissemination. The results also revealed that only education and work experience correlated significantly with knowledge management activities of the librarians. The study concluded by proposing a conceptual model of knowledge management as a service delivery tool."}
{"id":1046,"title":"Resource Description and Access in Europe: Implementations and perceptions","keyword":"Cataloguing; European libraries; library collaboration; national libraries; RDA; RDA implementation","abstract":"This research explored the implementations and perceptions of the Resource Description and Access (RDA) cataloguing standard in Europe. It refers to the development and implementation of the standard among Anglo-American libraries and draws comparisons between them. It examines the spread and application of RDA throughout Europe both by analysing the available literature and by conducting interviews with professionals at 12 European national libraries. The results highlight the issues faced by the European institutions and the unique perspectives that emerge from implementing RDA in different languages and cultures. European institutions demonstrate a higher level of involvement and interest in the development of RDA and a stronger desire to work towards RDA interoperability and alignment with the cultural heritage sector. The European implementation drives forward the internationalisation of RDA by actively seeking solutions to the issues in the new standard arising from the cultural and linguistic diversity."}
{"id":1047,"title":"Personalizing professionalism: The professional identity experiences of LIS graduates in non-library roles","keyword":"Grounded theory; librarianship; non-traditional roles; professional identity; professionalism","abstract":"This grounded theory project asked: \"\"\"\"How do Library and Information Science (LIS) graduates in non-library roles experience professional identity?\"\"\"\" This is an important question for current LIS practitioners and students because job opportunities are increasingly available in non-library work settings. There is limited research available on the professional identity experiences of LIS graduates in general and even less available on the professional experiences of LIS graduates in non-library roles. The study produced the theory of Personalizing Professionalism which found that individuals possess two identities which interact with each other throughout one's career. The first is an internal appraisal of self which represents an individual's assessment of who they \"\"\"\"really\"\"\"\" are as a professional. The second is an externally expressed identity, which represents who that individual presents him or herself to be. Interactions with others impact individuals' internal appraisal of self and externally expressed identity and represent an area of potential conflict. This study contributes to the research literature on professional identity and identity formation and expression. For the LIS community, understanding how these professionals experience professional identity can help practitioners, educators, and professional associations to take advantage of a wide range of employment options."}
{"id":1048,"title":"Scientific output in library and information science: A comparative study of the journals Anales de Documentacion and BiD textos universitaris en biblioteconomia i documentacio","keyword":"Bibliometric analysis; documentation; keywords; library science; scientific journals; scientific output; thematic analysis; thesaurus","abstract":"In recent years, academic journals have evolved to become a vehicle for scientific communication that is acknowledged by the official organizations that certify their quality. This enables assessments to be performed, determining how a discipline has evolved through the analysis of bibliometric indicators and the keywords used to index the articles. In the field of library and information science, it is particularly interesting to study the articles published in the journals specializing in this area but few studies have performed an in-depth analysis of the discipline. In order to gain a detailed view of the evolution of library and information science, we have carried out a bibliometric and thematic study of the journals Anales de Documentacion (AD) and BiD textos universitaris en biblioteconomia i documentacio (BiD) between 2000 and 2013. The analysis focuses on the number of articles and authors, the evolution of the sections and the contents. In addition, a thematic study determines the level of similarity between the two journals' contents, the subject areas they belong to and whether there is any subject continuity during the period analysed. The results confirm that in BID, practitioner-focused subject matter is double that of the academic content, unlike AD, which shows a preference for academic content. The thematic study confirms that there is little similarity between the content of the two publications; that the subjects where there is overlap are basically concerned with information units, information technologies, auxiliary sciences and techniques, and library science; and that there is little continuity in the subjects covered during the period analysed."}
{"id":1049,"title":"Reading the city via the public central library in the sociocultural context: A comparative study between the Hong Kong Central Library, Shanghai Library and Taipei Public Library","keyword":"Central libraries; China; Hong Kong; Taiwan; East Asia; life-long learning; public librarianship; public libraries; questionnaire surveys","abstract":"Public libraries across the world are well-known for the promotion of literacy and lifelong learning. However, at the same time, they are important social and community spaces in which community members can engage with each other. With this in mind, this study looks at the ways in which public libraries in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong fulfil these roles in their respective communities. The public libraries chosen for this study were namely: Shanghai Library, Taipei Public Library and Hong Kong Central Library. A total number of 788 responses were collected from all three libraries. Results from the surveys indicated that public libraries in these communities were seen as being important for providing cost-free materials, entertainment, and, especially, contributing to the overall culture of the community at large. Results indicated that the public libraries chosen for this study have social and cultural values alongside its function as an information centre. These findings will be important in understanding the sociocultural roles of public libraries in East Asia."}
{"id":1050,"title":"How do public librarians constitute information literacy?","keyword":"Information literacy; phenomenography; public librarians; public library","abstract":"The public library has historically been entrusted with the design and delivery of services and programmes aimed at supporting the information literacy needs of the community-at-large. However, despite that central role little research has been devoted to understanding the ways in which public librarians, the conduit between the programme and the public, constitute the very concept (information literacy) they are delivering. This study has sought to redress that inequity by way of a phenomenographic study into the ways in which public librarians constitute information literacy. Data was collected via 20 semi-structured, one-on-one interviews with public librarians working in Queensland, Australia. The study revealed that the respondents constituted information literacy in four ways, as: intellectual process, technical skills, navigating the social world and gaining the desired result. Those findings and the attending study will help to provide a new evidence base that assists in the design and delivery of activities supporting future information literacy endeavors in the nation's public libraries."}
{"id":1051,"title":"Complexity in decision making: Determining university library opening hours","keyword":"Academic libraries; library decision making; library opening hours; 24-hour opening","abstract":"Making decisions on academic library opening hours is complex with many pressures on managers. This research surveys senior academic library managers from the UK, using a questionnaire to reveal views on library opening hours, the decision-making process, and the pressures which influenced their decisions. A variety of factors were found, in particular satisfying undergraduate demands. The research also revealed the sources of information important in making decisions on opening hours and the influence of 'political' issues in the decision-making process. Some institutions remove complexity by utilising 24/7 opening, though this is not an option for many."}
{"id":1052,"title":"Trends in school library programs 2007-2012: Analysis of AASL's School Libraries Count! data sets","keyword":"Programs; resources; school libraries; staffing; statistics; USA","abstract":"This study used the AASL School Libraries Count! data sets to examine school library program trends within the 2009-2012 time frame, and identify possible relationships between contributing factors across the four years and across the four geographic regions. Several statistical tests were applied to the coded AASL survey data sets longitudinally and by region: descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, chi-squared independence tests, hypothesis testing of differences in proportions, and analysis of variance. The data reveal a variegated picture of school library programs in terms of staffing, resources, and activities - from state to state, by region, and by school level. In general, high schools fared best relative to elementary and middle schools, and the West fared the worst relative to the other regions. The findings highlight the impact of school level, poverty status, and governmental spending decisions on school library program staffing, resources and activities. The school librarian's activities also correlate with library resources and their usage."}
{"id":1053,"title":"The relationships between personality, perceptual, cognitive and technological variables and students' level of information literacy","keyword":"Curiosity; information literacy; learning strategies; openness to experience; self-efficacy","abstract":"The Internet is students' primary source of information, and the question that arises is whether students know how to evaluate the information they find on the Web. The present research aimed to explore whether openness to experience, curiosity, learning strategies, technological skills, and self-efficacy in computer use are associated with undergraduate students' information literacy level. The research was conducted in Israel during the first semester of the 2014 academic year and included 180 first-year university students. Seven questionnaires were used to gather data on personal details, information literacy, computer mastery, curiosity, and openness to experience, self-efficacy in computer use, and learning strategies. Results confirm that the personality characteristics of openness to experience and curiosity, as well as cognitive variables such as deep learning strategies, the perceptual variable of self-efficacy in computer use, and computer mastery affect students' level of information literacy."}
{"id":1054,"title":"Faculty perceptions of teaching information literacy to first-year students: A phenomenographic study","keyword":"Academic libraries; first-year students; information literacy; informed learning; pedagogy; phenomenography","abstract":"This study examines faculty perceptions of teaching information literacy and explores the influence of these perceptions on pedagogy. The study adopted an inductive phenomenographic approach, using 24 semi-structured interviews with faculty teaching first-year courses at an American public research university. The results of the study reveal four qualitative ways in which faculty experience teaching information use to first year students that vary within three themes of expanding awareness. The resulting outcome space revealed that faculty had two distinct conceptions of teaching information literacy: (1) Teaching to produce experienced consumers of information, and (2) Teaching to cultivate intelligent participants in discourse communities. When information experiences are intentional, and involve using and teaching information use while learning the discipline content, this becomes \"\"\"\"informed learning\"\"\"\", which is a pedagogical construct developed by Christine Bruce (Bruce and Hughes, 2010) that involves experiencing information in new ways while learning disciplinary information behaviors and content. This study gives new insight into the nature of this \"\"\"\"informed learning\"\"\"\" in first-year college courses and reveals that faculty create cultures of inquiry in their classes and, in so doing, treat information literacy as central to their disciplines. In addition to providing a more substantial understanding of faculty perceptions of teaching information use, the study indicates that the new ACRL Framework for Information Literacy and the changes to SCONUL Framework reflect an approach to teaching information literacy that will be welcomed in the college classroom."}
{"id":1055,"title":"Understanding big data in librarianship","keyword":"Big data; definition analysis; librarian skills; librarianship","abstract":"Big data has been widely discussed. The diverse impacts and potential of big data have been pinpointed and empirically proven. Nevertheless, there is no consensus on the understanding of big data. Big data has been used to refer to different things and its characteristics are not universally accepted either. Therefore, this study aims to generate an overall understanding of big data. The domain of the study is limited to librarianship, because of its unique position in managing and utilising big data. Thus, the aim of this study is to understand big data in librarianship according to how it is defined in that profession. Articles containing definitions of big data were reviewed and 35 definitions were collected. Since the number of analysed definitions is small, a combined method was employed. Both a content analysis and a statistical description of these definitions were conducted. Five aspects are summarised based on the analysis of the collected definitions. These aspects help explicate libraries' current understanding of big data and librarians' big data skills."}
{"id":1056,"title":"The Element of Surprise: A Study of Children's Book Subscription Boxes in the USA","keyword":"Subscription; Book box; Surprise; Gift giving; Children's books; Business model","abstract":"Through a series of semi-structured interviews with nine owner/managers of children's book subscription boxes, this article examines the rise of book subscription boxes in the United States, contextualized within the historical precedent for the subscription model in book publishing as seen in circulating libraries, door-to-door subscription sales, and ebook and audiobook subscription services. In light of Amazon's 2018 founding of their own children's subscription book box, this article investigates what makes children's book subscription boxes succeed and why they appeal to readers. Findings suggest that surprise is key to children's book subscription box appeal and value."}
{"id":1057,"title":"The Library Book","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1058,"title":"Create synergies and inspire collaborations around the development of intelligent infrastructure for human-centered communities","keyword":"","abstract":"Today there is the emerging horizon of smart infrastructure due to rapid developments in artificial intelligence, embedded sensing, pervasive computing, and ubiquitous mobility. To navigate this landscape and drive innovations, Virginia Tech launched the strategic development of Intelligent Infrastructure for Human Centered Communities or IIHCC. It is timely to study the integrative design process and transdisciplinary discourse for the \"\"\"\"smart\"\"\"\" future. This study employed qualitative research methods including ethnographic participant observation, document analysis, and semistructured interviews. The mixed-methods approach is especially useful for capturing typical scenarios, emergent issues, and practical examples surrounding the smart infrastructure endeavors and the array of challenges and creative frictions encountered. Taking a sociotechnical perspective, this study explored how IIHCC can achieve significant program synergies and inspire new collaborations across intellectual boundaries. Furthermore, it investigated how libraries can work collaboratively and constructively with the community to build a stimulating culture of a transdisciplinary mechanism and collective intelligence. Tying all these together, the study then discusses how we can achieve a synergistic discourse by way of data as distinct unifiers for cross-domain collaborations. It concludes by presenting multidimensional opportunities and multispectral engagement for libraries to potentially chart a new course and become a driving force in this evolution."}
{"id":1059,"title":"Impact of advent of electronic information resources on performance of library users","keyword":"Academic; competitive examinations and interviews; Completion of degree programme; Completion; submission of assignments; Impact of e-resources on user performance; Interest in studies; Northern India","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of advent of electronic information resources on \"\"\"\"academic and carrier related core aspects of user performance\"\"\"\". Design/methodology/approach Seven sampled agricultural universities across northern India were surveyed personally by the investigator for collecting data about the questions under investigation through a structured questionnaire. The response of the users for each statement under investigation was collected with simple \"\"\"\"Yes\"\"\"\"/\"\"\"\"No\"\"\"\" option. The investigator also resorted to the telephonic and e-mail communication to collect prompt response and had a personal interaction with respondents to substantiate the collected responses and remove any ambiguity thereof. Findings It is found that the majority of respondents are of the opinion that due to advent of e-resources the users' interest in studies has enhanced (62.90 per cent) and that the e-resources have played a significant role in timely completion/submission of their study related assignments (74.30 per cent). It is also evident that a good proportion of respondents agree that the advent of e-resources has laid a positive impact on performance of users in \"\"\"\"academic examinations\"\"\"\" (50.80 per cent), \"\"\"\"competitive examinations\"\"\"\" (52.80 per cent), and the \"\"\"\"interviews\"\"\"\" (46.18 per cent) they face. Statistically, it is also verified that the performance of users with respect to five aspects investigated in this study is significantly associated with advent of e-resources (p < 0.01), whereas it does not show any association with one aspect i.e. \"\"\"\"timely completion of an academic degree\"\"\"\". Originality/value This is first work of its nature in northern Indian agricultural libraries. The findings will be useful for the authorities to decide about the degree of importance the libraries need to endorse with the procurement of information resources in electronic form. The study will really inspire the researchers and librarians to conduct similar studies in other specific domains of knowledge and come out with significant findings and suggestions."}
{"id":1060,"title":"So you want to be an academic library director","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1061,"title":"Information-seeking behaviour of security studies students: A case study","keyword":"Security studies; information needs; Kuhlthau's information search process model; information seeking; Internet","abstract":"Background: Undergraduate students need information for various reasons. However, it is not a straightforward activity in retrieving the relevant information for accomplishing various needs. This research is therefore justified as it aims at understanding information needs of undergraduate students who are drawn from security organisations. Objectives: The main objective of this study was to analyse information needs, sources and seeking patterns of security studies at Mzuzu University. Method: The study adopted a mixed methods approach by sending a questionnaire to 108 students and conducting a set of three focus group discussions. The study was informed by Kuhlthau's information search process model. Results: The study finds that most students preferred Internet as a source of information. The study further finds that most students need information mainly for academic activities, accomplishing assignments, preparing examinations and completing research projects. Most students preferred the search engines as the starting point for an information search. Feelings proposed by Kuhlthau's information search process model, which include anxiety, optimism, uncertainty and excitement, were experienced by most of the students as they started an information search for completing an assignment. However, there exist a number of challenges that affect students' information behaviour, such as the lack of online information literacy skills, poor Internet access and shortage of computer laboratories. Conclusion: Unlike previous studies, this study establishes that the information needs of upgrading security studies students are focussed more on academic and work-related purposes. Information seeking and gathering is a key component of their work, as they gather information related to criminal activities and general intelligence. Upgrading undergraduate students have additional information needs that go beyond their academic needs. There is a need to design information interventions that would enhance their information search experience based on some of the pointers provided by Kuhlthau's model. In view of the above, it can be argued that Internet is becoming a popular source of information in the 21st century; hence, there is a need to provide e-support that would reduce students' negative feelings and enhance their Internet search process, thereby improving the overall quality of education."}
{"id":1062,"title":"Use of electronic resources by students in a premier postgraduate theological university in Ghana","keyword":"Extent of use; electronic resources; students; postgraduate theological university; Ghana","abstract":"Background: Most electronic resource (e-resource) studies have been undertaken in universities because e-resources are crucial in enhancing students' research and learning activities. However, there is a paucity of e-resources research in postgraduate theological universities, particularly in Ghana. This study, therefore, investigated students' level of use of e-resources at the Akrofi-Christaller Institute of Theology, Mission and Culture. Objectives: The study's specific objectives were to identify the types of e-resources available for use, discover the extent of awareness of e-resources, find out how e-resources were accessed and used, ascertain the purposes of using e-resources and identify the benefits of and problems in using e-resources. Method: Using the survey research design, copies of the questionnaire were administered to 33 postgraduate students by accidental sampling. Data analysed using Microsoft Excel 2013 were mainly presented as frequency and percentage distributions. Results: The study revealed high awareness levels, adequate computer competencies, derivation of multiple benefits, use of e-resources for academic purposes and inadequate search skills of most respondents because of the dearth of training. Constraints to e-resources usage were access problems, search and retrieval problems and staff-related problems. Conclusion: The study informs university administrators and libraries about the need to ensure students leverage e-resources in research and studies. The study proposed, among other recommendations, the provision of regular and mandatory information literacy training for students, the need for the institute's library staff to provide personalised search support to students and the provision of off-campus access to the institute's e-resource subscriptions."}
{"id":1063,"title":"Rethinking Print Periodicals Holdings Retention Policy in Small Academic Libraries","keyword":"academic libraries; collection development; collection management-libraries","abstract":"Collection development policies in small academic libraries may lack a formal policy statement about print periodical holdings retention. However, there is a need for a distinct policy about print periodicals holdings and their retention. Periodicals collections at academic libraries have been greatly affected by publishers' decisions to discontinue print journal formats and move to online-only electronic versions. The move from one format to another produces challenges to the retention of an effective print periodicals collection. Given these continuous changes in publication format, it is necessary for academic libraries to rethink their print periodicals holdings retention. This article will present a literature review on and case study of periodicals collection management and explore strategies for developing holdings policies and guidelines for retention. It will argue that collection development policies ought to include a separate policy for the print periodicals collection and that unlike their reputation for being time-consuming and inflexible, periodical retention policies can improve flexibility and guide in decision making, helping to preserve core titles and acquire new titles that support academic programs and the work of the college community."}
{"id":1064,"title":"Local Name Authorities and Linked Data: The Landscape","keyword":"digital libraries; linked data; metadata; name authorities; special collections","abstract":"Name authority control-the process of selecting and maintaining a set of headings or access points for named entities-brings consistency to names in online systems and can help users locate needed items and identify related materials. Linked data provides the opportunity to extend name authority data sets and make them available to wider audiences. This column seeks to provide an overview of the landscape of local name authority projects using linked data, along with practices, challenges, and other considerations in this area."}
{"id":1065,"title":"Assessing disciplinary differences in information literacy teaching materials","keyword":"Content analysis; Information literacy; Perceptions; Assessment; Disciplinary differences; Teaching materials","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to uncover similarities and differences among emphasized information literacy (IL) skills for the disciplines of political- and social sciences, economics, educational sciences, law sciences, mathematics, life sciences, history and German studies, based on an analysis of IL teaching materials. Design/methodology/approach Eight issues of the German language publication series Erfolgreich recherchieren (Succesful Research Strategies) are compared by using a structuring content analysis. The category system is based on the IL standards and performance indicators of the Association of College and Research Libraries (2000), extended with additional categories. Findings The results, first, suggest that the biggest similarities and differences among the disciplines are found concerning the determination of the nature and extent of the needed information, especially in the area of identifying potential sources of information. Second, some of the disciplines focus more on international sources, whereas others focus on country- and language-specific sources. Third, the criteria to define the appropriate retrieval system differ among the various disciplines. Fourth, approaches to narrow the search results differ among the various disciplines. Fifth, the critical evaluation of sources is addressed in all disciplines but relates to different contexts. Originality/value This paper is unique in its approach and one of few papers on disciplinary differences in IL perception."}
{"id":1066,"title":"Semantic preserving bijective mappings for expressions involving special functions between computer algebra systems and document preparation systems","keyword":"Translation; Computer Algebra System (CAS); Document Preparation System (DPS); LaTeX; Presentation to Computation (P2C); Special functions","abstract":"Purpose Modern mathematicians and scientists of math-related disciplines often use Document Preparation Systems (DPS) to write and Computer Algebra Systems (CAS) to calculate mathematical expressions. Usually, they translate the expressions manually between DPS and CAS. This process is time-consuming and error-prone. The purpose of this paper is to automate this translation. This paper uses Maple and Mathematica as the CAS, and LaTeX as the DPS. Design/methodology/approach Bruce Miller at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) developed a collection of special LaTeX macros that create links from mathematical symbols to their definitions in the NIST Digital Library of Mathematical Functions (DLMF). The authors are using these macros to perform rule-based translations between the formulae in the DLMF and CAS. Moreover, the authors develop software to ease the creation of new rules and to discover inconsistencies. Findings The authors created 396 mappings and translated 58.8 percent of DLMF formulae (2,405 expressions) successfully between Maple and DLMF. For a significant percentage, the special function definitions in Maple and the DLMF were different. An atomic symbol in one system maps to a composite expression in the other system. The translator was also successfully used for automatic verification of mathematical online compendia and CAS. The evaluation techniques discovered two errors in the DLMF and one defect in Maple. Originality/value This paper introduces the first translation tool for special functions between LaTeX and CAS. The approach improves error-prone manual translations and can be used to verify mathematical online compendia and CAS."}
{"id":1067,"title":"A polyhedra-based model for moving regions in databases","keyword":"Data models; geocomputation; geographic information systems; spatio-temporal data modelling","abstract":"Moving objects databases store and process objects with a focus on their spatiotemporal behaviour. To achieve this, the model of the data must be suitable to efficiently store and process moving objects. Currently, a unit-based model is widely used, where each moving object is divided into one or more time intervals, during which the object behaves uniformly. This model is also used for a data type called moving regions, which resembles moving and shape changing regions as, for example, forest fires or cloud fields. However, this model struggles to support operations like union, difference or intersection of two moving regions; the resulting objects are unnecessarily bloated and uncomfortable to handle because the resulting number of units is generally very high. In this paper, an alternative model for moving regions is proposed, which is based on polyhedra. Furthermore, this work develops an isomorphism between moving regions and polyhedra including all relevant operations, which has the additional advantage that several implementations for those are already readily available; this is demonstrated by a reference implementation using the existing and well-tested Computational Geometry Algorithms Library (CGAL)."}
{"id":1068,"title":"Data Speaks Volumes: Evidence-Based Delivery of Library Services in a User-Centred Library","keyword":"Data; statistics; classification systems; reference services","abstract":"With the ever-increasing focus on user needs and experiences, librarians are compelled to reposition themselves as providers of services and support. With an increasingly service-oriented approach to the profession, librarians must view their work and services through lenses of critical inquiry, assessment, and thoughtful design. Above all libraries are increasingly expected to plan, deliver, and assess their services based on evidence and data, an approach to librarianship which demands greater attention in professional literature and best practices. This paper presents a literature review of reference data collection strategies and discussion of evidence-based practices in librarianship. A case study is then presented for one academic library's process of developing and implementing a new system to collect, classify, and analyse reference statistics. Named the TARP Model, this system allowed librarians at NYU Shanghai to understand user behaviours, train reference staff, assessing reference services and trends, and manage the logistics of providing reference services."}
{"id":1069,"title":"Towards structure-agency integrative theories for information access disparity Lessons from within and beyond LIS","keyword":"Information theory; Information society; Information inequality; Cross-disciplinary theories","abstract":"Purpose Based on the assumption that information access disparity is a highly complex phenomenon demanding integrative explications that heed both structure and agency, the purpose of this paper is to outline the theoretical background against which endeavours to develop such explanations can be planned. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on a close reading of: existing explanations of information access disparity; research of other library and information science (LIS) issues that have demonstrated conscious attempts to bridge structure and agency; and cross-disciplinary integrative theories that have served as foundations for LIS research. Explanatory power of the first and applicability of the latter two are critically assessed; lessons for future research are drawn. Findings The examination shows that efforts to develop integrative theories for information access disparity are emerging but remain indistinct; integrative frameworks for other LIS phenomena exist but are developed primarily by adopting concepts from cross-disciplinary theories and are, therefore, both enabled and constrained by them. It also shows that cross-disciplinary integrative theories contribute to LIS by exporting the general integrative theorising approach and a range of specific concepts but, owing to their limitations in dealing with information-specific issues, their adequacy for explaining information access disparity cannot be assumed. Originality/value The study demonstrates that a promising way forward for developing integrative theories of information access disparity is to follow the general integrative approach, but to ground related concepts and propositions in empirical data alone, i.e., to begin the journey of integrative theorising theory-free."}
{"id":1070,"title":"Encountering relatable information in experiential learning spaces A partnership framework for research information specialists and early career researchers","keyword":"Informed learning; Professional development; Experiential learning; Information experience; Early career researchers; Research information specialists","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an emerging framework for university libraries' research and reference services, which aims to strengthen partnerships between research information specialists and early career researchers (ECRs). Design/methodology/approach The conceptual model used in this paper was originally developed from a constructivist grounded theory study, analyzing data from a sample of ECRs across multiple disciplines at two universities and contextualized by a review of recent research into ECRs' information experiences, and researcher-librarian partnerships in experiential learning spaces within and beyond libraries. Findings This paper provides a review of the literature on one aspect of the knowledge ecosystem model relevant to research information specialists: tangible forms of information such as texts, tools, humans, cultures and environments encountered during informal learning experiences in six spaces: professional development programs, formal coursework, events, community, home and social media. Research limitations/implications - This paper is a catalyst for discussions and research into how research information specialists can facilitate access to the forms of information and learning experienced by ECRs, and what research information specialists can do with tangible information to respond to ECRs needs for experiential learning. Practical implications - As the previous study found that ECRs perceived their knowledge as vital resources toward their research career progression, it would be useful for research information specialists to understand and design services paying attention to the importance of ECRs' initial encounters with tangible information to create the knowledge they need. Social implications Working toward improved engagement and partnership through increased awareness and understanding of informed learning experiences between ECRs, their mentors and other developers and research librarians/information specialists can result in higher quality development and communication of new research, which can impact on society's innovation and advancement. Originality/value The new integrative framework presented in this paper can assist in terms of identifying what informs ECRs professional development toward strengthening ECR and librarian/information specialist partnerships."}
{"id":1071,"title":"Pedagogy and public-funded research: an exploratory study of skills in digital humanities projects","keyword":"Skills; Data handling; Data literacy; Information literacy; Digital humanities pedagogy; Information and library science; Public-funded research","abstract":"Purpose Public-funded research in digital humanities (DH) enhances institutional and individual research missions and contributes open data to a growing base of globally networked knowledge. The Digging into Data 3 challenge (DID3) (2014-2016) is an international, interdisciplinary and collaborative grant initiative, and the purpose of this paper is to explore skills that faculty and students brought to projects and others they acquired and shared on collaborative teams. Design/methodology/approach Rooted in the naturalistic paradigm, this qualitative case study centers on semi-structured interviews with 53 participants on 11 of the 14 DID3 projects. Documentary evidence complements empirical evidence; analysis is constructivist and grounded. Findings Hailing from diverse academic research institutions, centers and repositories, participants brought 20 types of discipline-based or interdisciplinary expertise to DID3 projects. But they reported acquiring or refining 27 other skills during their project work. While most are data-related, complementary programming, management and analytical skills push disciplinary expertise toward new frontiers. Project-based learning and pedagogy function symbiotically; participants therefore advocate for aligning problem-solving skills with pedagogical objectives at home institutions to prepare for public-funded DH projects. A modified content analysis juxtaposes DID3 skills with those advanced in 23 recent DH syllabi to identify commonalities and gaps. Originality/value Pedagogy has an important yet under-researched and underdeveloped role in public-funded DH research."}
{"id":1072,"title":"How patents became documents, or dreaming of technoscientific order, 1895-1937","keyword":"Classification; Patents; Patent offices; Technoscience; Paul Otlet","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to show how the documentation movement associated with the utopian thinkers Paul Otlet and Henri La Fontaine relied on patent offices as well as the documents most closely associated with this institutional setting - the patents themselves - as central to the formation of the document category. The main argument is that patents not only were subjected to and helped construct, but also in fact engineered the development of technoscientific order during 1895-1937. Design/methodology/approach The paper draws on an interdisciplinary approach to intellectual property, document theory and insights from media archeology. Focused on the historical period 1895-1937, this study allows for an analysis that encapsulates and accounts for change in a number of comparative areas, moving from bibliography to documentation and from scientific to technoscientific order. Primary sources include Paul Otlet's own writings, relevant contemporary sources from the French documentation movement and the Congres Mondial de la documentation universelle in 1937. Findings By understanding patent offices and patents as main drivers behind those processes of sorting and classification that constitute technoscientific order, this explorative paper provides a new analytical framework for the study of intellectual property in relation to the history of information and documentation. It argues that the idea of the document may serve to rethink the role of the patent in technoscience, offering suggestions for new and underexplored venues of research in the nexus of several overlapping research fields, from law to information studies. Originality/value Debates over the legitimacy and rationale of intellectual property have raged for many years without signs of abating. Universities, research centers, policy makers, editors and scholars, research funders, governments, libraries and archives all have things to say on the legitimacy of the patent system, its relation to innovation and the appropriate role of intellectual property in research and science, milieus that are of central importance in the knowledge-based economy. The value of this paper lies in proposing a new way to approach patents that could show a way out of the current analytical gridlock of either/or that for many years has earmarked the \"\"\"\"openness-enclosure\"\"\"\" dichotomy. The combination of intellectual property scholarship and documentation theory provides important new insight into the historical networks and processes by which patents and documents have consolidated and converged during the twentieth century."}
{"id":1073,"title":"Connecting the silos Implementations and perceptions of linked data across European libraries","keyword":"Linked open data; Semantic Web; Europe; W3C; Linked data; Cultural heritage; Metadata standards; Library data; Scottish libraries; National libraries","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to determine how information professionals in Scotland and in European national libraries perceive linked data (LD) as well as if and how they are implementing it. Design/methodology/approach The authors applied four data collection techniques: a literature review, semi-structured interviews (n=15), online resources analysis (n=26) and an online survey (n=113). They used constant comparative analysis to identify perceived benefits and challenges of LD implementation, reasons behind adoption or non-adoption of LD and the issues hindering its implementation in libraries. Findings Some projects demonstrate LD's potential to augment the visibility and discoverability of library data, alongside with overcoming linguistic barriers, and supporting interoperability. However, a strong need remains to demonstrate the Semantic Web's potential within libraries. Participants identified lack of expertise and lack of resources/time/staff as implementation barriers. Several other issues remain unsolved, such as licensing constraints, as well as difficulties with obtaining management buy-in for LD initiatives, even where open data are government-mandated. Practical implications - Information professionals and vendors should collaborate to develop tools for implementation. Advocacy through disseminating and reviewing successful implementations can help to solve practical difficulties and to obtain management buy-in. Originality/value This is the first known study to present a multinational, comprehensive picture of library LD implementations and associated librarians' perceptions of LD."}
{"id":1074,"title":"The story so far-digital preservation in institutional repositories The case of academic libraries in Ghana","keyword":"Institutional repositories; Universities; Digital preservation; Academic libraries; Ghana; Educational systems","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the standards, strategies, support and challenges of digital preservation in institutional repositories in academic libraries in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach The research was qualitative. Data used for analysis were drawn from interviews with respondents selected purposively from eight Ghanaian academic libraries. Findings A key finding of the study was that although the academic libraries had operational directions for digital preservation activities in the institutional repositories, available standards and practices for ensuring long-term preservation seem to be unsuitable. Research limitations/implications - Recommendations based on findings included development of comprehensive digital preservation policies to provide mandate and direction to preservation of the libraries digital collections, development of disaster plans, adequate funding, staff development and support from management. Originality/value The study has demonstrated the need for academic libraries in Ghana to have and develop good digital preservation standards for sustaining the institutional repositories to help in realizing its benefits."}
{"id":1075,"title":"A blended learning-based curriculum on Web archiving in the national Szechenyi library","keyword":"Education; e-learning; Blended learning; Curriculum; Web archiving; Onsite training; Public collections","abstract":"Purpose National Szechenyi Library is introducing a new blended learning-based curriculum model on Web archiving for public collection professionals. The purpose of this paper is to describe this curriculum concept together with its international context. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative case study is being offered. The concept of the curriculum applying the results of an international questionnaire of the International Internet Preservation Consortium. A detailed curriculum structure is being presented together with a brief description of the major professional/ methodological concepts. It is based on constructive pedagogical approach. Based on the same general approach, some major methodological differences among the on-site and e-learning elements of curriculum design are also being described. Findings There is a high need to offer trainings in Web archiving filed to digital library professionals throughout Europe. A complex curriculum is highly needed to different target groups by various course delivery forms. The course concept offers a solid base; however, the structure of the curriculum has to reflect to the differences of specific methodological requirements in on-site and e-learning environments. A main goal of the study is describing the possibility to build-up that kind of hibrid blended learning-based training structure. Based on the described curriculum trainings are starting on April 2019. Sharing practical experiences about practical training activities based on this course structure can initiate further discussion on web archiving education field in the future. Research limitations/implications - This paper would like to imitate some further discussions about methodological issues by developing education and training curricula onWeb archiving in various European countries. By the framework of the Training Working Group of the International Internet Preservation Consortium, these proposed discussions can be elaborated. Practical implications - The main practical implications are to encourage other partner libraries by the framework of the Training Working Group of International Internet Preservation Consortium to build-up similar training programmes and to plan various collaborative activities in this field. Social implications - The proposed curriculum aims to acquire some major skills and competences on web archiving field by librarians from both the research library and public library sectors. The course can be available to museum professionals and archivists [...]. The main goal is to learn to build-up small-scale web archiving projects in local, institutional environments in Hungary. It is quite necessary to preserve Web documents and other materials that are reflecting to the life of the local society. The social impact of preserving the local Web history can be overwhelming in the future. Originality/value Much untapped potential exists for librarians, archivists and museum professionals to plan and realize Web archiving projects in their own local institutional environments. This paper describes a new type of national model to offer them getting the necessary skills and competences in this field. There is a significant gap of describing education concepts in Web archiving."}
{"id":1076,"title":"Music Ephemera within Library Collections: A Review of the Literature","keyword":"Ephemera; music ephemera; library collections; cultural materials; collection management","abstract":"While interest in including music ephemera in library collections continues to grow, there has been very little research into why it is important to collect and maintain such material within library collections, or the best ways to manage music ephemera collections. This paper presents an examination of research on the need for music ephemera in library collections along with the challenges involved in managing such collections. The literature review is synthesised from research gathered from 40 publications from countries including; New Zealand (UK), Australia, the United States of America (USA), Canada, and the United Kingdom (UK), and the date range of literature spans from 1941 to 2019 inclusive. It briefly examines the history of music and performing arts ephemera collections and looks at best practice for the management of ephemera in library collections including printed and e-ephemera. Content analysis was used to identify major research topics. As there is very little literature on music ephemera, it also explores the importance of performing arts and arts ephemera collections in libraries, with a focus on collecting and managing collections, along with the best practices for the digitisation of ephemera going forward. On the basis of the review, future research directions are discussed."}
{"id":1077,"title":"Recommendations for the integration of enhanced publications in trustworthy digital repositories","keyword":"Enhanced publications; Multimodal scholarship; Trustworthy digital repositories; Information infrastructure","abstract":"Objective: Establish recommendations for the integration of enhanced publications into trustworthy digital repositories. Enhanced publications are configured as composite digital objects and are acquiring relevance in scientific research as a way of sharing research data. Methods: This paper uses exploratory qualitative research that analyses enhanced publications and the approaches present in the literature, as well as current initiatives for archiving research objects in repositories. In addition to the analysis, the general requirements for trustworthy digital repositories of the Research Library Group (RLG) and Online Computer Library Centre (OCLC), the guidelines of ISO 16363:2012 and the requirements for information systems that work with extended publications are combined. Results: We propose a series of recommendations and execution methods for the integration of enhanced publications into trustworthy digital repositories. Conclusions: These recommendations can serve as a basis for future repository developers who want to build a solid framework for such publications."}
{"id":1078,"title":"Explicit mediation and information seeking behavior in university libraries","keyword":"Information mediation; Explicit information mediation; Information behavior; Information seeking behavior; Library university","abstract":"Objective: This paper addresses the possible influence of information mediation on the Information seeking behavior in university library. The process of mediating information, especially explicit mediation, can facilitate the collaboration in the approach of the library with the academic community for the appropriation of the information by the practices of the mediators. In this sense, the general objective of this article is to analyze in library universities explicit mediating actions that can aid in information seeking behavior. Hence, it was used and exploratory, descriptive and qualitative research with bibliographic procedures, and by collecting data from a semi-structured interview with eleven librarians from State University Julio Mesquite Filho (UNESP), campus Marilia and Rio Claro. Methods: The data were analyzed using the Content Analysis method, through the application of the Categorical Analysis (CA) technique. Results: The results showed that the librarians interviewed do not know the explicit mediation in theory, but they used it in practice in their daily life. It was also possible to verify that, in the view of the interviewees, the training and orientation offered to the users facilitates the entrance, permanence and autonomy of them in the library in addition to considering relevant the role of the librarian in the development of information seeking behavior. Conclusions: It was concluded that, in the context of university libraries, librarians, among the activities developed, act as mediators, and, in their actions of explicit mediation, they can contribute to the development of information seeking behavior in the researched environment."}
{"id":1079,"title":"Specialist locator: a technological platform for the identification and sharing of the knowledge of the interagents of an information unit","keyword":"Library of the Future; Knowledge Management; Service Development; Information Service; Service Innovation","abstract":"Objective: It is characterized as a study focused on the development of a technological service for university libraries based on the precepts of the library of the future. It seeks to contribute to the best use of the intellectual capital existing among the members of the academic community, avoiding the waste of the public resource in the hiring of external specialists and improving the efficiency of the institution with the approach of interest groups, thus enabling the development of collaborative works. It aims to report the experience of the development of a technological prototype called Specialist Locator, conceived as a possible service to be offered by the university libraries to its academic Community. Methods: Explanatory and descriptive as to its objectives, the present applied research used the case study as a technical procedure, as it sought to analyze thoroughly and exhaustively the available technologies to propose a new service and development of the technological prototype. Results: The functional requirements necessary for the operation of the system were defined, the technological tool developed using pre-existing open-source software was presented, and finally the proposal for the operationalization of the service. Conclusions: It is concluded that the Expert Locator is a viable service for implementation in university libraries, since it is inexpensive and fast to execute, extrapolating traditional library services and contributing to the collective and collaborative construction of knowledge."}
{"id":1080,"title":"The Librarian and Management Competence in Strategic Planning","keyword":"Management competence; Strategic planning; Public library","abstract":"Objective: To investigate how strategic planning, which is part of the management process, is carried out by librarians in public libraries in the metropolitan region of Porto Alegre. Methods: It uses the case study, being a basic qualitative research with an exploratory approach, developed through interviews with four manager librarians of public libraries from the metropolitan region of Porto Alegre. Results: Some librarians carry out strategic planning independently, while others are part of larger planning, which is that of the government agency to which they are subordinated. These professionals basically work on completing spreadsheets, which must be incorporated into the budget of higher bodies. Strategic planning becomes present in library management with the primary function of collecting data on the most basic needs. For librarians, the Librarianship course allowed learning about administration, even in a broad and basic way, requiring constant updating of the skills acquired in the course. Conclusions: The librarians express the competence in the strategic planning, but their actions are limited by the hierarchies and policies to which the libraries are subjected."}
{"id":1081,"title":"Testing the Secaba-Rank tool: Validating its methodology to measure the efficiency of libraries versus Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and the Finland method","keyword":"Academic libraries; Public libraries; Library evaluation; Efficiency; Secaba-Rank; Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA); Indicators; Methodologies; Library rankings; Benchmarking","abstract":"The purpose of this article is to validate the Secaba-Rank methodology based on the System Potency indicator to measure the efficiency of libraries. It is carried out a comparison of the efficiency results according to three methods: Secaba-Rank methodology, Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), and the Finland method. These three methods have been used to measure the efficiency of the public libraries at the level of autonomous communities and provinces, and the Spanish public university libraries. The method used for the comparison of the results is the analysis of the linear correlation coefficients for each pair of variables. The results are very close to 1 or -1 and statistically significant in all the cases. Thus, it can be concluded that the different methods, including the Secaba-Rank methodology, measure the efficiency. Finally, some advantages for the Secaba-Rank methodology are presented and argued."}
{"id":1082,"title":"The Search Portal LIVIVO during the Change of Time","keyword":"","abstract":"The German National Library of Medicine (ZB MED) provides a central infrastructure for life sciences in Germany and Europe. As a service provider for research, it is a partner for the extraction, processing and use of scientific information and research data. It offers literature and specialized information and, based on this, important value-added services for research and publishing. Search portals have developed over a period of almost 20 years, a history which forms the core of the following article. Starting as a virtual library with a classic meta search function, the search services were continuously developed into the current LIVIVO portal with its central and semantic-based search index. As a modern and networked platform, it offers its users access to scientific literature, research data and other services of ZB MED."}
{"id":1083,"title":"Order has to be! The Rules of Association and Rules of Procedure for the Bavarian Library Association","keyword":"","abstract":"The Bibliotheksverbund Bayern (Bavarian Libraries Regional Network) is the only association of its kind in Germany which currently has no formal set of rules defining its committee structures, decision-making processes and majority rules. However, confronted with the disruptive challenges of the digital transformation, its policy of basing its actions exclusively on standard practice and consensus maxims is proving increasingly problematic. Following an intensive negotiation process, the Bibliotheksverbund Bayern therefore adopted a set of association and procedural rules which came into force at the beginning of 2019, the background and main features of which are described in the following article. These rules of procedure can be regarded as paradigmatic for the opportunities and limits of regulated cooperation between libraries in the digital world."}
{"id":1084,"title":"Journalist Prize of the German Libraries 2019 goes to Susanne Brahms","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1085,"title":"High up! Innovation in Specialized Libraries on a preserved Foundation Symposium of the Association of Special Libraries e.V. (ASpB) from 4th to 6th September 2019 in Frankfurt am Main","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1086,"title":"Database on Splendid and Luxury Volumes of the Bavarian State Library online","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1087,"title":"Obituary In Memory of Walther Umstatter (1941-2019), has works published, Professor of Library and Information Science","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1088,"title":"People in Libraries Barbara Lison becomes President of the International Library Association IFLA","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1089,"title":"Andreas Degkwitz elected as the new Federal Chairman of the German Library Association","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1090,"title":"Practical Handbook of Process Management in Libraries and Information Facilities","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1091,"title":"Is Artificial Intelligence the Tractor of the Service Sector? Own Experiences with machine Procedures in Library and Documentation","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1092,"title":"Thieme agrees Open-Access-Transformation with Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1093,"title":"Awareness of Legal Issues Related to Libraries among Library Professionals of Gujarat","keyword":"Legal issues-libraries; Legal aspects-libraries; Library professionals-Gujarat","abstract":"The awareness of legal issues related to libraries among library professionals in Gujarat is discussed in the current study. The research is based on an online survey of library professionals of Gujarat. The major findings of the survey reveal that there is an acute need to improve the awareness and knowledge about legal issues and legal provisions among LIS professionals in Gujarat. The results also show that educational background, experience, or designation have no correlation with level of awareness or knowledge about legal aspects among library professionals. This study provides indications to major legal issues that affect the work of library professionals and what resources may be needed to enhance the level of awareness and knowledge about legal aspects related to libraries.The current study is limited to the study of library professionals in Gujarat, India and has potential to be conducted on national scale to check the level of awareness and knowledge about legal issues and legal provisions and may also provide important indications to address the issue of training and education of library professionals."}
{"id":1094,"title":"Provision of Assistive Technology for Students with Visual Impairment in University Libraries in India","keyword":"Assistive technology in libraries; Library services to visually impaired; Library services to blind; Inclusive libraries","abstract":"The use of advanced ff applications has enabled the university libraries to provide innovative library services to their patrons. While the general students are getting all required services from the libraries, the students with visual impairment have continued to face challenges in accessing the library collection. The technology to help overcome these challenges is available today in the form of assistive technology (AT). Unfortunately, a majority of the university libraries in the country do not have this technology in their libraries due to which a huge amount of information stored in the books and journals subscribed by them has become out of reach of the students with visual impairment. The present study was conducted to ascertain the status of AT to support students with visual impairment in university libraries. The study which has covered around 185 universities, provides the first systematic exploration of the status of AT in university libraries in India. The major findings of the study in context of university libraries in India are: 12.97 per cent having Braille Books in their collection; 22.70 per cent have made provision for AT for students with visual impairment; 22.70 per cent have accessible library websites; 21.08 per cent have designated staff members to serve the students with disabilities; 22.70 per cent have 'written disability policy or 'documented minutes' related to the 'library services for the students with disabilities'."}
{"id":1095,"title":"Global Research Studies on \"\"\"\"Electronic Journals\"\"\"\" during 1990-2017: A Scientometric Study","keyword":"E-journals; E-resources; Libraries; Global publications; Bibliometrics; Scientometrics","abstract":"A quantitative and qualitative description of global research in \"\"\"\"electronic journals\"\"\"\" on a series of measures such as annual growth, global publications share, citations per paper, international collaborative papers, relative citation index, and activity index is presented. The study sourced data from SCOPUS database covering the period 1990-2017. Global research in the subject registered a fast 18.46 per cent publications growth, low-level citation rate of 5.28 citations per paper, and contributed just 26 highly cited papers during the period. The paper also describes the characteristics of highly cited papers in the subject. The study finds that the USA is the world leader with highest (45.28 %) global publications share in the subject, followed by U.K. (12.18 %), India (5.49 %), etc. Secondly, the distribution of research across contributing organisations is of most scattered type. For instance, top 20 organisations in the subject contributed just a small 16.58 per cent global publications share during the period. The study concludes that the 'electronic journals' as an area of research is still in its nascent stage of growth and development both in terms of quality and quantity of research."}
{"id":1096,"title":"Contents and Interactivity of National Library Websites","keyword":"World wide web; Website; Portal; National library; Library portal; Electronic publishing","abstract":"The contents and interactivity of national library websites around the world is analysed. The study was confined to ninety nine selected national library websites. A checklist along with a data sheet was used as the tool for data collection and Microsoft Excel was used as the tool for data analysis. The analysis revealed that the websites have almost identical pattern of contents and interactivity. Majority of the websites used interactive applications. Facebook is the most preferred application followed by Twitter, RSS and blogs. The websites preferred extreme top right corner and extreme bottom right corner of their homepages to provide links to the applications and web objects. This study is useful for developing design standards for library websites and portals."}
{"id":1097,"title":"Information Management in Special Archives of Kolkata: A Case Study","keyword":"Special archives; Documentation; Preservation and conservation; Digitisation","abstract":"Archives are the important information centre along with libraries and museums in respect to preservation of historical documents. And similar to libraries archives also exist in different categories like academic, special, governmental, newspaper and private archives. This article is dealing with one of this category and that is Special Archives. The research area that has been chosen for the data collection is central part of Kolkata. These archives are being studied to know how they are organising the documents and preserving them for future posterity. Finally, the paper tries to highlight the problems these traditional archives are facing in this digital era, especially handling of documents for digitising the archival materials. The problems are mainly related to skills and financial support for digitising the archival documents."}
{"id":1098,"title":"Faculty Format Preferences in the Performing Arts: A Multi-Institutional Study","keyword":"","abstract":"Resources for teaching in higher education have undergone a tremendous evolution during the past several decades. The Internet and commercial services, such as YouTube and Google, have revolutionized the manner by which students and faculty access information to both conduct research and meet course requirements. This mixed methods study implemented an online survey and interviews to determine how performing arts faculty at three institutions integrate library resources and services into their teaching. Conclusions indicate that, while personal collections and Internet resources provide a majority of teaching content, the academic library still offers important access to materials for instruction."}
{"id":1099,"title":"Have Academic Libraries Overcome the Gender Wage Gap? An Analysis of Gender Pay Inequality","keyword":"","abstract":"This report draws upon two data sets to examine the gender wage gap among member institutions of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). The first data set consists of 35 years of salary survey data collected by ARL and is used to provide trend data on the gender wage gap from 1980 to 2014 as well as present an in-depth look at the wage gap in 2014. After controlling for variables such as years of experience, position, and type of library in the 2014 ARL Salary Survey data, results revealed that women on average made approximately 2 percent less than their male counterparts in 2014. The second data set comes from a survey of ARL institutions conducted by the researchers in 2015 and is used to explore the influence of additional variables on the gender wage gap that were not found in the ARL Salary Survey data. Results from both data sets suggest a substantial difference between the gender wage gap in ARL institutions and the workforce as a whole."}
{"id":1100,"title":"Altruism or Self-Interest? Exploring the Motivations of Open Access Authors","keyword":"","abstract":"More than 250 authors at Utah State University published an Open Access (OA) article in 2016. Analysis of survey results and publication data from Scopus suggests that the following factors led authors to choose OA venues: ability to pay publishing charges, disciplinary colleagues' positive attitudes toward OA, and personal feelings such as altruism and desire to reach a wide audience. Tenure status was not an apparent factor. This article adds to the body of literature on author motivations and can inform library outreach and marketing efforts, the creation of new publishing models, and the conversation about the larger scholarly publishing landscape."}
{"id":1101,"title":"The State of Academic Liaison Librarian Burnout in ARL Libraries in the United States","keyword":"","abstract":"This study investigates the incidence and acuteness of occupational burnout in full-time Association of Research Libraries (ARL) liaison/subject librarians in the United States, using the Maslach Burnout Inventory and Areas of Worklife Survey. Findings show that lack of personal agency is the primary contributor to a sense of burnout and that, while many liaisons feel significant levels of overwork and lack of fair treatment, positive correlation between institutional and personal values runs high regardless of gender, time as a liaison, or time spent at a particular institution. This values relationship, along with a strong sense of personal efficacy, may moderately offset burnout symptoms. Still, findings indicate a need for further study of burnout in the overall academic librarian population, as well as a significant need for change in liaison librarians' professional experiences to ease their reported levels of burnout."}
{"id":1102,"title":"The Scholarly Impact of Books Acquired via Approval Plan Selection, Librarian Orders, and Patron-Driven Acquisitions as Measured by Citation Counts","keyword":"","abstract":"Patron-driven acquisition has been an important, if contentious, topic for decades, with numerous programs having been piloted, adopted, and reported on, largely favorably, in the library literature. Still, questions and doubts persist for academic libraries, especially where the composition of vendor plans and packages and the judgment of patrons are concerned. Past literature has approached the assessment of patron-driven acquisition by analyzing circulation/usage, comparing peer-library holdings, seeking patrons' or librarians' judgments of utility and suitability, looking for evidence of collection imbalances, and testing for overlap in patrons' and librarians' purchases. To contribute to this literature, this study addresses scholarly impact and examines whose selections-approval plans', librarians', or patrons'-have been most heavily cited. For the social sciences, the sciences, and the humanities, the authors gathered topic-matched random samples of books acquired via approval plans and librarian orders during the first five years of operation of their institutions' interlibrary loan purchase-on-demand patron-driven acquisition program and compared their citation counts to the counts of books acquired via the program. Google Scholar was employed to tally citations."}
{"id":1103,"title":"Cultivating Engaged Staff: Better Management for Better Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1104,"title":"Toward a Critical-Inclusive Assessment Practice for Library Instruction","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1105,"title":"The Library Outreach Casebook","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1106,"title":"Subject indexing in the National Library Service (SBN). Matters, problems and new challenges","keyword":"Subject indexing; SBN; Nuovo soggettario; IFLA Library Reference Model (LRM)","abstract":"The article focuses on subject indexing in the National Library Service (Servizio Bibliotecario Nazionale - SBN), specifically analyzing the historical premises and the diachronic developments that marked its evolution. In particular, it traces the origin and growth of the archive of subjects and classes in the SBN Index (and the collective SBN catalogue) from the founding years of the SBN cooperative bibliographic network up to the most recent transformations coming from the \"\"\"\"Evolution of the SBN Index\"\"\"\" project. This paper also takes into consideration the observations of the ICCU-BNCF joint working group which worked on the application of the Nuovo soggettario in SBN from 2009 up to 2010 and analyzes the project for implementation of the archive of subjects and classes of the SBN Index (2016-2017). Some considerations are proposed concerning the subject links to the Work record, thus suggesting the apical grouping by subject, which is also based on the new conceptual model IFLA Library Reference Model (LRM)."}
{"id":1107,"title":"Who is interacting with researchers on Twitter? A survey in the field of Information Science","keyword":"Altmetrics; Societal Impact of Research; Communication; Library and Information Science; Twitter; Social Media Interactions","abstract":"The social web appears a promising environment to study the societal impact of research, and, although platforms such as Twitter appear to be popular to share scientific content, little is known about the outreach of scientific communication on social media. By surveying a sample of Twitter users who are also followers of communication and Library and Information Science (LIS) researchers, this article aims to understand who is interacting with researchers on Twitter and if the activity of following allows to get closer to science and research. A survey was sent to all followers of 9 active researchers, and 53 responses were collected and analyzed. According to the results, followers are mostly professionals (49%) although the higher education sector (36%) accounts for an important part of the audience. Twitter allows respondents to keep updated, feel as a part of the scientific community and gain more visibility, whereas interactions appear as an important though secondary facet of these users' activity on Twitter. Finally, participants consider that they do not have influence on the scientific process, maybe because the flow of information on Twitter occurs mostly as retweeting in an unidirectional fashion. More research is needed in order to understand better interactions and engagement on social media before they can be quantified and measured as indicators of societal impact of research."}
{"id":1108,"title":"The progress of web security level related to European open access LIS repositories between 2016 and 2018","keyword":"Web security; Institutional repositories; Digital libraries; Library and Information Science; Vulnerabilities; Web server","abstract":"This article focuses on the development of European institutional repositories web security in the field of Library and Information Science (LIS). Since the first analysis in June 2016, we have been still using the same three independent online tools to measure the web security score of these repositories. In case of data transfer, the qualitative aspects of the secured HTTPS protocol are as important as implementing the protocol itself. Our analysis is directly related to the previously published article where we examined the selected group of LIS repositories. Now, we are focusing on the summarization of improvements made between 2016-2018. These are based on periodical annual measurements. These may contribute to increasing the security level of repositories not only in Europe, but also with respect to the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) regulation which came into force a few months ago. It is significant because the GDPR focuses, inter alia, on the ways of sensitive data transfer over the internet networks."}
{"id":1109,"title":"Analyzing the use of Facebook among university libraries in Hong Kong","keyword":"Social media; Library promotion; Academic libraries; Mixed methodology","abstract":"In recent years, many academic libraries have started adopting social media by, for example, establishing their own Facebook pages. Our research investigates the current Facebook usage among seven university libraries in Hong Kong. Using a mixed-method research approach, we examined the characteristics of academic libraries Facebook usage and its effectiveness to engage with their patrons, based on online observations and Web content analysis from the publicly available data of the Facebook pages. Our results indicated that most libraries in Hong Kong adopted Facebook as a marketing tool, yet the user engagement level in these pages is low. In addition, we also discovered that communication-related posts and video-type posts can attract the most attention of patrons. Based on these outcomes, we provided some recommendations on the application of Facebook for academic libraries."}
{"id":1110,"title":"Outreach in academic librarianship: A concept analysis and definition","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1111,"title":"Application of adaptive boosting (AdaBoost) in demand-driven acquisition (DDA) prediction: A machine-learning approach","keyword":"Acquisitions; Assessment; DDA; Machine learning; Boosting","abstract":"Demand-driven acquisition (DDA) programs are playing an increasingly important role in academic libraries. However, the literature surrounding this topic illustrates the wide-ranging, and frequently unpredictable, results of DDA implementation. As uncertainty abounds, librarians continue to seek out deeper understandings of those processes driving the use and purchase of DDA materials. Implicit in this search is a desire to understand how local environmental factors and user preferences dictate broader collection use and purchasing patterns. A small number of these studies have sought deeper insights through predictive modeling, though success has been limited. Following this line of inquiry, this study explores how machine learning might enable more effective collection development and management strategies through the predictive modeling of complex collection use and purchasing patterns. This research describes a replicable implementation of an adaptive boosting (AdaBoost) model that predicts the likelihood of DDA titles being triggered for purchase. The predictive capacity of this model is compared against a more traditional logistic regression model. This study's results show that the AdaBoost model possesses much higher predictive capacity than a regression-based model informed by the same set of predictors. The AdaBoost algorithm, once trained with local DDA data, provides accurate predictions in 82% of cases."}
{"id":1112,"title":"Understanding the experience of full-time nontenure-track library faculty: Numbers, treatment, and job satisfaction","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1113,"title":"Intentional integration of diversity ideals in academic libraries: A literature review","keyword":"Diversity; Academic libraries; Diversity assessment; Diversity plan; Staffing; Cultural competence; LGBT students; International students; Autism spectrum; Nontraditional students","abstract":"Diversity is a cornerstone of the library profession and the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) has recently announced a renewed emphasis on diversity and inclusion. In response to this initiative, this paper will review the current academic literature relating to diversity initiatives in academic libraries. Specifically, it will discuss diversity as it pertains to staffing, culture, collections, services and programming. These five areas are good starting points for libraries to reflect on the current state of diversity at their institutions and plan for meaningful change."}
{"id":1114,"title":"Workplace-integrated-learning: Preparing tomorrow's academic library workforce","keyword":"Work-integrated-learning (WIL); Mentorship; Internships; Academic libraries; Experiential learning; 21st century skills; Library administration","abstract":"In 2014, the University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) in partnership with the University's Faculty of Information (FI) launched a new internship program, the Toronto Academic Libraries Internship program (TALint). The program is designed to provide iSchool students with the opportunity to participant in a two-year paid internship at one of the University's libraries. In the course of running our TALint program, some unanticipated questions arose that challenged our assumptions about who, among a diverse student body, is drawn to academic librarianship as a potential career, what skills and competencies library supervisors are looking for in today's hire, and how students and faculty leverage (or not) student workplace experiences as a means of enhancing course based learning?. Additionally, the university's recent emphasis on the discourse of workplace-integrated learning (WIL) placed novel demands on the program's design and delivery warranting critical research engagement. The purpose of the following paper is threefold: (1) to introduce the concept of Workplace-Integrated Learning (WIL) into the academic library literature, (2) present a case study of a WIL-inspired internship program, and (3) reflect on the outcomes of that case study with respect to best practices, policy implications and suggestions for future research into the changing face of the professional academic library workforce."}
{"id":1115,"title":"Online information literacy instruction in Mexican university libraries: The librarians' point of view","keyword":"Information literacy; Academic libraries; Online instruction; Librarians; Mexico","abstract":"Online information literacy instruction is becoming increasingly popular among university libraries, although the level of its development varies from institution to institution. In this study, we seek to ascertain implementation levels for online information literacy instruction among university libraries in Mexico, as well as librarians' experiences, opinions, and attitudes with regard to this instruction modality. To this end, we analyzed data collected between November 2015 and January 2016 through a survey that was sent to 559 libraries at Mexican public universities and completed by 189 librarians. The results show a limited development of information literacy instruction in general and in online instruction in particular, despite the recognition of its importance and usefulness. The main barriers to implementation that were identified were a lack of technological resources and of personnel qualified to undertake these tasks. The main challenges that the libraries that do provide online instruction have had to face are related to a lack of institutional support, a lack of cooperation on the part of faculty members, students' motivation, and librarians' expertise."}
{"id":1116,"title":"Cost-sharing models: experience of the Anatolian University Libraries Consortium","keyword":"Cost-sharing models; University libraries; Anatolian University Libraries Consortium (ANKOS); Turkey","abstract":"Purpose: This study examines the cost-sharing models used by the Anatolian University Libraries Consortium (ANKOS) to determine the amounts that university libraries pay for each consortial subscription. A survey was conducted among library directors and managers of ANKOS member universities to evaluate cost-sharing models in order to create improved models. The data obtained from the questionnaire were analyzed in SPSS, the first time that these cost-sharing models have been assessed on the national level. The results of the study are presented for the benefit of other consortia and scientists/researchers and library professionals working in the field. Design/methodology/approach: This article takes a historical and descriptive approach and uses statistical methods to analyze the results of the survey. It also focuses on obtaining objective results from the Consortium members' feedback. Findings: As with other library consortia all over the world, many different cost-sharing models have been used by ANKOS. As a result of this study, the most suitable models have been determined for different scales of academic libraries. In negotiations with publishers and vendors, priority will be given to price models preferred by member institutions. Practical implications: The material presented should be useful for all academic librarians concerned with consortium systems, cost-sharing, and e-resource management, especially in the developing world. This paper also provides some key points for academic librarians in the process of establishing a consortium. Originality/value: This paper is an example of successful academic library consortium activities in a developing country and examines, in detail, the developments, opportunities, and challenges experienced since the establishment of the consortium."}
{"id":1117,"title":"Student perceptions of information literacy skills and curriculum before and after completing a research assignment","keyword":"","abstract":"Library instruction often involves one-shot sessions where librarians interact with students for a short period of time and are then left wondering what the students thought of the session and if students perceive the session as helpful for their course work. Using two surveys to gather data, this study compared student perceptions of a redesigned library curriculum and of their own information literacy skills immediately after attending a library workshop and six weeks later after completing a research paper. The findings indicate that the library workshop is meeting student needs and has a lasting effect. Additionally, the researchers found that students were better able to articulate gaps in their own knowledge after having the opportunity to apply their skills to a research assignment. The researchers recommend that librarians using surveys to inform one-shot curricular changes gather data after students have applied the skills and knowledge gained in the instruction session."}
{"id":1118,"title":"Closing the loop: Students, academic libraries, and textbook affordability","keyword":"Open educational resources (OER); Textbook affordability; Student survey; Course redesign; Assessment","abstract":"This paper will summarize over 400 responses to a student questionnaire used to assess a textbook affordability program at Rutgers University. Students' responses showed that they were concerned about textbook costs, liked their open and affordable course content, and unanimously supported continuing the program. Because the Open and Affordable Textbooks program is administered through the Libraries, the survey also offers a glimpse at how textbook affordability interfaces with key library services, including collection development, teaching and learning, reserves and the visibility, use and discoverability of library resources. This article is intended to bring the conversation full circle and take steps toward defining an ecosystem of library services and activities that support textbook affordability and OER. The goal is to bring more visibility to OER programs and make sure they are integrated in foundational library operations, so that students recognize the libraries' investment in their academic success."}
{"id":1119,"title":"Popular research topics in the recent journal publications of library and information science","keyword":"Research topics; Library and information science; Keyword clustering; Keyword analysis; Web of Science","abstract":"Research topic studies have gained popularity in many disciplines, including library and information science (LIS). However, the lack of representation of library science and librarianship in literature indicates a research bias due to the preset methodology parameters, which are commonly based on impact factor scores in the Journal Citation Report of Thomson Reuters. In research, the authors utilize an improved selection criterion of journals and author-supplied keyword clustering and analysis technique to study the most recent ten years of LIS journal publications. This article presents a clear picture of popular research topics in seminal literature to help practicing librarians and library science scholars gain a better understanding and considerable prediction on the research trends in the LIS field."}
{"id":1120,"title":"Mapping curriculum learning outcomes to ACRL's Framework threshold concepts: A syllabus study","keyword":"Syllabi; Curriculum; Learning outcomes; Academic libraries; Library instruction; Undergraduate students; Graduate students","abstract":"The aim of this study was to align information literacy instruction with curriculum learning outcomes as defined by teaching faculty in their syllabi. Using a syllabus study, a cross-disciplinary collection of 180 course syllabi were reviewed for learning outcomes, assignments with research components, and references to library resources and services. Key faculty-defined learning outcomes were mapped to the Association for College and Research Libraries Information Literacy Framework for Higher Education threshold concepts. Based on learning theory, introducing information literacy concepts is most effective when done at the time of need, guaranteeing that students utilize the skills immediately, and are more likely to retain the knowledge and skills learned. The author proposes a tiered approach to information literacy instruction, with novice skills introduced in lower-level courses and expert skills for upper-level and graduate courses to meet learning outcomes. Suggestions of how each of the threshold concepts can be applied to develop instructional activities to achieve learning outcomes are presented."}
{"id":1121,"title":"Correlates of participation in e-book piracy on campus","keyword":"E-book piracy; Peer association; Perceived risk; Neutralization","abstract":"While the intention and participation in media and software piracy have been widely investigated, little is known concerning the determinants associated with electronic book piracy. With the adoption of e-book reader devices, Internet piracy remains a global concern that impacts multiple stakeholders, including authors, publishers, and libraries. The current study aims to examine the factors associated with electronic book piracy among college students. Results indicate that peer association and perceived risk are significantly linked to one's participation in e-book piracy. However, techniques of neutralization are not statistically significant. Libraries and publishers must educate students and raise awareness about the potential outcomes and risks related to e-book piracy."}
{"id":1122,"title":"Academic library as learning space and as collection: A learning commons' effects on collections and related resources and services","keyword":"Learning commons; Academic libraries; Circulation; Interlibrary loan; Database usage","abstract":"A tremendous amount has been written about the library as a learning space and about this model's two most popular outgrowths, the information commons and the learning commons. Little to nothing, however, has been written about how reshaping an academic/research library and repurposing library space affects the library as a collection, its resources, and its collections-related services. This study looks at the immediate impact of opening a learning commons in an academic/research library on circulation, document delivery and interlibrary loan requests for returnables, and on- and off-campus database accesses at one institution."}
{"id":1123,"title":"How Cyclical Assessment Can Guide Information Literacy Instruction to Best Serve First-year Students","keyword":"First-year college students; Assessment cycle; Information literacy; Library instruction","abstract":"There are opportunities and challenges when working with multiple stakeholders, as well as challenges and barriers to first-year student information literacy learning. This article discusses the ways in which one regional university employed cyclical assessment to focus information literacy learning objectives, improve instruction methods, and advance methods of assessment across a four-year time span."}
{"id":1124,"title":"Geography, the Academy and Libraries","keyword":"Geography; Geographic information systems (GIS); Geographic literacy; Library services","abstract":"Geographic information sources have evolved at the same rate as the many other information sources in the last half a century. This article discusses geographic literacy and spatial thinking, and the questions that derive from geographic inquiry. Librarians in academic libraries are most often called on to meet the complex specialized geographic information needs that arise from study and practice in those areas. The sources we use and the ways we respond to these needs have evolved and expanded with the advent of various digital technologies. In order to be able to work with these new technologies, librarians can develop specialized competencies in geographic information systems (GIS) which allow them to go beyond print maps and atlases in the provision of geographic information."}
{"id":1125,"title":"Trends in Thematic Representation of Information Studies: an integrative review of scientific articles indexed in Brapci","keyword":"Integrative review; Thematic Representation of Information; Indexing of subjects; Representation of information; Research in Information Science","abstract":"This article presents the investigation results of a basic objective to verify, through integrative bibliographic review, trends of subjects related to studies and researches contemplating thematic representation in scientific articles indexed in Base de Dados Referenciais de Artigos de Periodicos em Ciencia da Informacao. We understand thematic representation or indexation as a complex scheme of actions that aim to identify the main subjects of a document in order to offer \"\"\"\"clues\"\"\"\" for information retrieval. This research is based on Revisao Bibliogralica Integrativa, a methodology that allows synthesizing content found in scientific literature to evidence manifestation of a certain subject and assisting in subsequent research. The locus of this empirical study was the Base de Dados Referenciais de Artigos de Periodicos em Ciencia da Informacao database, within the period of 2012-2017. The results show a total of twenty-five articles concerning thematic representation of information, with research tendencies including: Archivology, indexing of legal documents, documentary languages, semantic studies, conceptual maps, indexing of images, university libraries, digital libraries/digital repositories, indexing of literature texts, teaching of thematic representation at a distance. It is concluded that trends of studies and research on thematic representation of information contemplate applications diversity with greater function of access and retrieval of documents."}
{"id":1126,"title":"Single authoring in the information areas in Brazil: characteristics of production of scientific articles (2011-2016)","keyword":"Scientific communication; Scientific output; Single authorship; Information areas; Brazil","abstract":"This paper intends to study single authorship in Brazilian journal articles in the fields of Archiving, Library Science, Information Science and Museology. It makes a bibliometric analysis of 1036 articles published between 2011 and 2016, indexed at the ABCDM database. It presents tables, graphics and images which shows: a negative average rate production of 12.67%; a transient authorship average of 80.66%; Portugal and Spain as the foreign countries that published the most; Brazilian southeast region and University of Sao Paulo as the biggest publishers; the Acervo journal as the one who published the most; and Information Science as the most frequent field and theme of research. The conclusion points that single authorship scientific output presents differences in comparison to multiple authorship, and suggests future qualitative studies."}
{"id":1127,"title":"Web discovery services: overview in the libraries of Brazilian public higher education institutions","keyword":"Discovery services; Metasearch; Federated search; OPAC; University libraries","abstract":"This work aims to present the contexts, concepts, advantages and limitations of the main approaches for the simultaneous retrieval of information in distinct resources: federated search or metasearch and the web discovery service, presented here as an evolution of the federated search. It also aimed to verify if university libraries in public higher education institutions in Brazil have adhered to the use of web scale discovery services (WSDSs) for a greater visibility of their physical and online collections, thus adapting to the interests of the \"\"\"\"Google Generation\"\"\"\". The methodology consisted of the identification of Brazilian public higher education institutions through the e-MEC System and, from there, the search of the libraries websites or the library systems of the identified institutions, aiming to point those that use the services of web discovery. The research demonstrated that, even though promising, web-based discovery services are not yet a reality for most libraries of Brazilian public higher education institutions, and reflects on the reasons for the low adherence rate."}
{"id":1128,"title":"Information units: terms and characteristics for a diversity of information environments","keyword":"Information units; Libraries; Information systems; Information environments","abstract":"Faced with the dichotomy around the library - now one o f overcoming, now of valorization -, the term information units is adopted as to way to encompass the diverse information environments that are in line with the librarian practice. However, the modes of use of the term are distinct, do not respond largely to the reality of the labor market and are little problematized in the literature. Thus, the objective of the work is to explore the term information units, regarding the motivations and implications of its uses, especially in Brazil, and its possibilities of characterization. The methodology was based on a non-exhaustive survey of the literature regarding the issues placed in the subject, which was treated in four parts: the diversity of terms and concepts around the idea of information units; the types of information units that were the basis for the construction of the term, such as libraries, documentation centers and information centers, and some more recently created types; the characterization of information units as a system; and its mode of operation with regard to the internal and external conditions of the units. At the end, we consider the identification of the various ways of using the term information unit, not always linked to the field, and the need for term stability for the consolidation of a field."}
{"id":1129,"title":"Baltimore Libraries' Entrepreneur Academy","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1130,"title":"Transforming Libraries To Serve graduate Students","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1131,"title":"Conversations with Leading Academic and Research Library Directors: International Perspectives on Library Management","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1132,"title":"Successful Campus Outreach for Academic Libraries: Building Community Through Collaboration","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1133,"title":"Sections-based bibliographic coupling for research paper recommendation","keyword":"Paper recommendation; Bibliographic coupling; Citation proximity analysis; Logical sections","abstract":"Digital libraries suffer from the problem of information overload due to immense proliferation of research papers in journals and conference papers. This makes it challenging for researchers to access the relevant research papers. Fortunately, research paper recommendation systems offer a solution to this dilemma by filtering all the available information and delivering what is most relevant to the user. Researchers have proposed numerous approaches for research paper recommendation which are based on metadata, content, citation analysis, collaborative filtering, etc. Approaches based on citation analysis, including co-citation and bibliographic coupling, have proven to be significant. Researchers have extended the co-citation approach to include content analysis and citation proximity analysis and this has led to improvement in the accuracy of recommendations. However, in co-citation analysis, similarity between papers is discovered based on the frequency of co-cited papers in different research papers that can belong to different areas. Bibliographic coupling, on the other hand, determines the relevance between two papers based on their common references. Therefore, bibliographic coupling has inherited the benefits of recommending relevant papers; however, traditional bibliographic coupling does not consider the citing patterns of common references in different logical sections of the citing papers. Since the use of citation proximity analysis in co-citation has improved the accuracy of paper recommendation, this paper proposes a paper recommendation approach that extends the traditional bibliographic coupling by exploiting the distribution of citations in logical sections in bibliographically coupled papers. Comprehensive automated evaluation utilizing Jensen Shannon Divergence was conducted to evaluate the proposed approach. The results showed significant improvement over traditional bibliographic coupling and content-based research paper recommendation."}
{"id":1134,"title":"Finding high-impact interdisciplinary users based on friend discipline distribution in academic social networking sites","keyword":"Academic social network; Interdisciplinary users; Interdisciplinary distance; Phylogenetic species evenness","abstract":"Specialized academic social networking sites are gaining popularity in scientific communication. A huge volume of interdisciplinary information is generated when researchers from multiple disciplines participate in scientific communication, which makes it possible to discover interdisciplinary users from a range of disciplines. In this study we analyze ScienceNet, one of the most well-known academic social networking sites in China, to find high-impact interdisciplinary users. We focus on the discipline distribution of friends and adopt phylogenetic species evenness on discipline phylogenetic trees to find 128 high-impact interdisciplinary users. A questionnaire was then sent to these academics to test the accuracy of this method. The questionnaire results show that our approach can determine authority users who span specific disciplines. Thus our approach will be useful for finding interdisciplinary collaborators and academic social networking site-related international peer reviewers."}
{"id":1135,"title":"One category, two communities: subfield differences in \"\"\"\"Information Science and Library Science\"\"\"\" in Journal Citation Reports","keyword":"Journal Citation Reports; Research evaluation; Journal ranking; Impact factor; Library and Information Science; Management Information Systems","abstract":"Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and its journal ranking in terms of impact factor are highly influential in research evaluation. Comparisons of impact factor are valuable only when journals are of the same subject. However, a particular JCR subject category, Information Science and Library Science (IS-LS), combines two different study fields, namely Management Information Systems (MIS) and Library and Information Science (LIS). The combination of these subjects in a single category has caused the undesirable suppression of LIS journals in annual rankings. This study used papers and citation data from 88 IS-LS journals published between 2005 and 2014 to study subfield differences between MIS and LIS and their impact factor performances over 10years. The study further examined the subfield differences within LIS, examining the differences and performances of library science, information science, and scientometric research. The results indicate that MIS and LIS are considerably different in terms of publishing and citation characteristics, cited subjects, and author affiliations. Moreover, significant differences were observed among LIS subfields. Furthermore, the results suggested that MIS and LIS pertain to two different research communities. Stakeholders must consider this difference and allow reasonable subfield differentiation and rank adjustment when using JCR for constructive research evaluations."}
{"id":1136,"title":"The urgent need for public policies for archives, libraries and museums","keyword":"Archives; Brazil; Libraries; Museums; Public policy","abstract":"The editorial comments on the urgent need for public policies focused on archives, libraries and museums. Because of these policies, it will be possible for Brazilians to have full access to these types of cultural equipment. In addition, the articles included in the second issue of 2019 of the Ibero-American Journal of Information Science are commented on."}
{"id":1137,"title":"Social role and function of public libraries: the librarian point of view","keyword":"public library; qualitative research; social function; social library; User studies; vulnerable users","abstract":"Public libraries already assume, as one of their priorities, to facilitate access to information and digital literacy, understood as a requirement for the basic human right to information. Because of it, libraries facilitate information and digital literacy services devoted to improving users' competences for a critical, reflexive and intentional use of information. This function has been recently valued as a compensatory factor of the digital divide of vulnerable user, and a way to reduce their degree of social exclusion. The aim of this research is to analyze the potential and limitations that public libraries present when design and apply information and digital literacy services for their users. The methodology is based on qualitative techniques as the interview and the discussion groups. Interviews to librarians were carried out to ten considered expert ones using a questionnaire including ten questions linked with the social function and about the role that public libraries should play for social inclusion of citizens. Points of view of public librarians of the Region of Murcia was obtained by means of three groups of discussion selected according with population size of cities where are located their libraries following the same script, structured according with topics about social inclusion services as their human and material resources, competences needed by librarians, typology of users, and so on. The discourses obtained confirm that librarians have different conceptions about the social function of the library and, therefore, manifest a different degree of commitment to this role. This commitment is conditioned by aspects such as resources, the type of users or the training of the librarian and, above all, the attitudes of librarians as well as local political leaders are very relevant. To minimize these restrictions, a set of leadership and collaboration strategies must be developed with other agents, external and internal, which are described in the document."}
{"id":1138,"title":"Information mediated as an instrument of social transformation","keyword":"information mediation; mediation actions; Municipal Public Library Capistrano de Abreu; public library","abstract":"We present a research result that aimed to analyze the information mediation strategies used by professionals working in the Municipal Public Library Capistrano de Abreu, located in the city of Maranguape, Ceara, Brazil, in order to understand the practice of mediating practice and information as an instrument of social transformation. The qualitative approach and the method of exploratory research are used in the methodological course. Data were collected through interviews and questionnaires, and analyzed by the Bardin content analysis technique, with the establishment of categories. The results demonstrate the strategies of approximation and mediation occurring through the established interaction between users, professionals and library, when the users are motivated to participate in the planning of the services offered. It is concluded that the library should focus on planning and carrying out mediation actions that favor the appropriation of information through social interventions, such as cultural actions, oral and reading mediations, workshops among others, opening the doors to the community, positioning itself and mobilizing in front of society, as it provides information services to the local population. These events tend to instigate collective participation, where experiences are shared, and knowledge is built."}
{"id":1139,"title":"Training program in information literacy: cooperation networks between the subjects that work in spaces of information, education and culture","keyword":"Information literacy; Reading competence; University Library; Information Society","abstract":"Faced with what has been registered by the Information Science in Brazil about information literacy and the scarcity of skills training programs in universities, it is intended to share a planning process of this type of program comprising librarians, teachers and students involved in university actions. To do so, a survey of scientific articles was carried out in databases of online journals, considering the importance of information literacy and reading competence in different spaces of (in) formation and education, such as university, school and public libraries. As initial and not only final considerations, it was perceived the importance of involving in professional training programs that work in different spaces of information literacy training, such as university, public and school libraries. The University becomes, therefore, an important institution in a context of collaborative network formation, by receiving the contribution of professionals from different areas that enable the planning, implementation and execution of programs of information literacy that also include the reading competence, enabling the development of informational skills and reading skills more specifically in students and teachers, in order to strengthen teaching, research and extension processes with the internal and external community."}
{"id":1140,"title":"Metric analysis of literature published on Vallenata music","keyword":"Vallenata music; Scientometry; Bibliometrics; Informetrics","abstract":"Analyze the published literature on Vallenata music. For this purpose, the literature published in the form of academic articles, articles of diffusion, journalistic articles, books, book chapters and presentations were identified, by means of the keywords \"\"\"\"Music Vallenata\"\"\"\"; \"\"\"\"Vallenato Music\"\"\"\"; \"\"\"\"Vallenato and Music and Colombia\"\"\"\"; \"\"\"\"Music and Vallenato and Colombia\"\"\"\" in catalogs of Colombian libraries, databases and Google Scholar. The results that were obtained were exported to a bibliographic database in EndNote X5. The data were analyzed with SPSS statistical software to identify trends in publication, journals and more productive authors, growth and collaboration. We found 276 papers published from 1962 to December 2015 by 209 authors, of which academic articles (54%) have been published in 108 periodicals, books (24%) and chapters of books (5%) Were published mostly in Spanish (97%). Most of the published documents are in single authorship, only 9% of the papers were published in collaboration. This literature grew at a rate of 8.9% per year and doubles approximately every 19 years."}
{"id":1141,"title":"Beyond books: The Ricardo Leon Public Library and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals","keyword":"reading; social integration; Public library; childhood; teenagers; reading animation; sustainable development","abstract":"This Project, developed and executed entirely by librarians was born to work on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of UNESCO through the books. It is a program oriented to children between 5 and 15 years old with risk of social exclusion. With the move of the Public Library to a centrical location, we noticed the needs of groups who lives nearly and aren't regular users. We noticed that the biggest part of them are Moroccan immigrants of a second generation, and their families. They show deficiencies in aspects such as reading comprehension, correct use of library services or interaction with other users of different collectives. With this project we are trying to break race or religion walls and pretend to integrate all the people previously mentioned in daily activities of the library and look for a starting point where continue with a wider projection, in the duration of the project and in the number of users reached."}
{"id":1142,"title":"Information Resource, Interface, and Tasks as User Interaction Components for Digital Library Evaluation","keyword":"Digital library evaluation; User interaction; Task-based evaluation; Usability; Usefulness","abstract":"This study aims to explore the relationships between user interaction and digital libraries (DLs) evaluation. User interaction is a multi-dimensional construct and recognized as three dimensions in this study, as user interaction with: information resource; interface; and, tasks. DL evaluation is considered from the user's perspective and defined as users' perception of DL performance from different perspectives, including the support of DL's interaction design to user interaction (labeled as interaction-design-based (TDB) evaluation), the support of task completion (labeled as task-based evaluation), and a DL's overall performance (labeled as overall evaluation). An experiment with 48 participants was conducted using the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI (http://cnki.net/), the most widely used digital library in China). Participants searched for four simulated work tasks and one real work task during the experiment, subsequently evaluating their interaction with information resource, interface, and tasks, and DL performance from different perspectives before or after the search. Correlation analysis and stepwise regression analysis were conducted to examine the relationships. The results indicate that a list of factors related to different dimensions of user interaction can significantly predict or be correlated to users' evaluation of DL performance from different perspectives, including appropriateness, rich and valid links, reasonable page layout, salience of topics, search task difficulty, well-organized web site, easy to learn, accessibility, usefulness, familiarity with task procedure, etc. These factors surface as the most critical criteria for DL evaluation. Based on the results, an integrated DL evaluation framework is developed. The study adds new knowledge about how tasks affect DL evaluation. It has implications for improving the efficiency of DL evaluation and helping DL developers design DLs to better support users' interaction, task completion, and their overall experience with DLs."}
{"id":1143,"title":"The Information Needs Matrix: A navigational guide for refugee integration","keyword":"Information needs; Refugee integration; Information behaviour; Sense-making; Asylum seeker; Refused asylum seeker; Refugees","abstract":"This paper presents an information needs matrix as a navigation guide for refugees and host societies to support integration. It is an outcome from an information behaviour investigation into refugee integration, conducted through interviews with asylum seekers and refugees. A sense-making methodology was used as a framework to examine the experiences of refugees, focusing on the situations and information gaps encountered during integration. The study identified information needs on housing, financial, legal and social support, mobility, health, education, employment and state benefits. A unique feature of the proposed matrix is the order dependency of the uncovered needs by our investigation. The findings were validated with observation data collected while undertaking a role at the Scottish Refugee Council. The matrix can be used to guide society's provisions for integration, assess levels of individual integration and inform the design of information support for refugees."}
{"id":1144,"title":"Research on Archival Science, Library Science and Information Science in Colombia: 2007-2077","keyword":"library science; archival science; information science; Colombia","abstract":"Objective: The research on archival science, librarianship and information science in Colombia were analyzed in order to highlight institutions, thematic lines and strategies for the development and dissemination of their results. Design/Methodology/Approach: This is a qualitative study of a descriptive-evaluative approach. Documentary analysis was employed as a method by which a systematic review was performed. Available data coming from web portals of the schools and programs of the country, and of the Scienti platform from Colciencias (the governing body of research in Colombia) were also analyzed. Results/Discussion: The results evidenced the significant advance of the research in archival science, librarianship, and information science in Colombia, the thematic and methodological variety, due to the nature, curricular orientation and academic strength of each school and/or program. These advances support the generation of knowledge with social and scientific relevance, postgraduate training and the existence of journals with positions in the international scientific community, all aligned with the public policies of science, technology and innovation. Conclusions: The development and evolution of research in archival science, librarianship, and information science in Colombia is part of a formal structure present in universities that provide training in this field. Originality/Value: The existing studies on research in archival science, librarianship, and information science in Colombia have been developed by higher education institutions, which show somewhat partial visions. Therefore, it has been necessary a study that provided an overview of the country towards the concrete actions that make visible the scientific research in the field."}
{"id":1145,"title":"Research on Library and Information Science in Peru: a state of art","keyword":"Research; Librarianship; Information sciences; State of the art","abstract":"Objective: To present the current view of the research situation in Librarianship and Information Sciences in Peru taking into account the two universities where the information sciences career is taught. Design/Methodology/Approach: A review was made of the documents that have been published in Peru on research in Librarianship and Information Sciences, as well as on the research-related subjects offered at the two universities that teach the degree. Interviews were also conducted with six professors and researchers of the specialty. Results/Discussion: The research-oriented courses, subjects and methods used, graduation system and its relationship with research, professors, research lines and publications in Librarianship and Information Sciences are presented. Conclusions: It is concluded that the conditions for research have notoriously improved and that professors are involved in research activities more frequently and follow the standards currently required. However, there are still difficulties to be faced and suggestions are offered to help overcome them. Originality/Value: The study is a first approach to the current environment of research in Libraries and Information Sciences in Peru, whose new regulatory framework, added to stimuli and renewed study plans offer better conditions for the advancement of research issues."}
{"id":1146,"title":"Cuban research in Information Sciences: The case of postgraduate studies (2008-2018)","keyword":"Information Sciences; Postgraduate research; Cuba; Thesis; Bibliometrics","abstract":"Objective: The state of Cuban research in the Information Sciences field was examined from an empirical incursion in the master's and doctoral thesis defended between 2008 and 2018. Design/Methodology/Approach: Bibliometric indicators of production and scientific collaboration combined with social network analysis techniques are used. Results/Discussion: In terms of output, the results pointed to the high applied character of the investigations and to a thematic diversity. The research potential focuses on the solution of information problems in higher education sectors, in the case of the PhD thesis. In the case of the master's degree, it focuses mainly on the business sectors, public health and the information institutions themselves. Regarding the scientific relationships established for conducting investigations, substantial differences are detected in the levels of postgraduate training. In the master's degree, they are incipient while in the doctorate important relations were developed with the University of Granada, Spain. Conclusions: The study of defended thesis in the postgraduate training programs in CI in Cuba confirms a female professional field, thematically focused on information literacy, the evaluation of university libraries, document, information and knowledge management in organizations and metric research. With patterns of collaboration for tutoring that demand to be perfected. Originality/Value: Obtaining systematized, updated and relevant information for the strategic projection of the postgraduate Cuban training in Information Sciences."}
{"id":1147,"title":"Re-situating information poverty: Information marginalization and parents of individuals with disabilities","keyword":"","abstract":"This article outlines a constructivist grounded theory (Charmaz, 2014) study of information poverty among a group of mothers of individuals with Down syndrome and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) from a critical perspective, drawing on concepts from critical disability theory, critical race theory, and critical work within information and library science. The researchers gathered interview data from 24 mothers. Resulting data were inductively analyzed using Chatman's (1996) theory of information poverty. We propose information marginalization as a complimentary concept to describe the contextual conditions that contribute to a range of defensive information behaviors and suggest that assessment of these contextual conditions be a part of the system design process. This study has implications for the development and design of systems and service models intended to provide access to information and services for individuals with disability and contributes to a critical literature on information poverty."}
{"id":1148,"title":"A nine dimensional framework for digital cultural heritage organizational sustainability A content analysis of the LIS literature (2000-2015)","keyword":"Sustainability; Content analysis; Data and digital repositories; Digital longevity","abstract":"Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to report on how library and information science (LIS) as a field operationalizes the concept of organizational sustainability for managing digital resources, projects and infrastructures such as digital libraries and repositories over time. It introduces a nine dimensional framework for organizational sustainability in the digital cultural heritage community. Design/methodology/approach -Content analysis of publications from three LIS databases (2000-2015). Findings -Comparing the articles to the nine dimension framework shows that most LIS articles discuss technology, financial or management dimensions. Fewer articles describe disaster planning, assessment or policy dimensions. Research limitations/implications -Three LIS databases might not include all relevant journals, conferences, white papers and other materials. The data set also did not include books; library management textbooks might include useful material on organizational sustainability. Claims about the prevalence of themes are subject to methodological limits of content analysis. Practical implications -Organizations that steward digital collections need to be clear about what they mean when they are referring to organizational sustainability so that they can make appropriate decisions for future-proofing their collections. The analysis would also suggest for a greater need to consider the full range of dimensions of organizational sustainability. Originality/value -By introducing a new nine dimensional framework of organizational sustainability the authors hope to promote more and better conversations within the LIS community about organizational sustainability. The authors hope these conversations will lead to productive action and improvements in the arrangements of people and work necessary to keep digital projects and services going over time, given ongoing challenges."}
{"id":1149,"title":"Subject analysis of LIS data archived in a Figshare using co-occurrence analysis","keyword":"Figshare; LIS; Research data; Pathfinder network","abstract":"Purpose Based on the data from Figshare repositories, the purpose of this paper is to analyze which research data are actively produced and shared in the interdisciplinary field of library and information science (LIS). Design/methodology/approach Co-occurrence analysis was performed on keywords assigned to research data in the field of LIS, which were archived in the Figshare repository. By analyzing the keyword network using the pathfinder algorithm, the study identifies key areas where data production is actively conducted in LIS, and examines how these results differ from the conventional intellectual structure of LIS based on co-citation or bibliographic coupling analysis. Findings Four major domains - Open Access, Scholarly Communication, Data Science and Informatics - and 15 sub-domains were created. The keywords with the highest global influence appeared as follows, in descending order: \"\"\"\"open access,\"\"\"\" \"\"\"\"scholarly communication\"\"\"\" and \"\"\"\"altmetrics.\"\"\"\" Originality/value This is the first study to understand the key areas that actively produce and utilize data in the LIS field."}
{"id":1150,"title":"Spatially-explicit sensitivity and uncertainty analysis in a MCDA-based flood vulnerability model","keyword":"Sensitivity analysis; uncertainty analysis; spatial; OAT; ANP; python; GDAL","abstract":"This study presents a methodology for conducting sensitivity and uncertainty analysis of a GIS-based multi-criteria model used to assess flood vulnerability in a case study in Brazil. The paper explores the robustness of model outcomes against slight changes in criteria weights. One criterion was varied at-a-time, while others were fixed to their baseline values. An algorithm was developed using Python and a geospatial data abstraction library to automate the variation of weights, implement the ANP (analytic network process) tool, reclassify the raster results, compute the class switches, and generate an uncertainty surface. Results helped to identify highly vulnerable areas that are burdened by high uncertainty and to investigate which criteria contribute to this uncertainty. Overall, the criteria 'houses with improper building material' and 'evacuation drills and training' are the most sensitive ones, thus, requiring more accurate measurements. The sensitivity of these criteria is explained by their weights in the base run, their spatial distribution, and the spatial resolution. These findings can support decision makers to characterize, report, and mitigate uncertainty in vulnerability assessment. The case study results demonstrate that the developed approach is simple, flexible, transparent, and may be applied to other complex spatial problems."}
{"id":1151,"title":"Cultural Anthropology and Open Access-Interview With Dominic Boyer, Cymene Howe, and Marcel LaFlamme","keyword":"cultural anthropology; Cymene Howe; Dominic Boyer; gold open access; international readership; Marcel LaFlamme; publishing; Sound plus Vision","abstract":"In this installment of Conversations, Dominic Boyer, Cymene Howe, and Marcel LaFlamme, of the Cultural Anthropology editorial team, discuss the ins and outs of publishing a gold open access journal in the field of anthropology. Highlights of the discussion include Cultural Anthropology's move to open access, the ethics of open access, the growth of international readership, ongoing publishing challenges in open access, and the role libraries can play with open access publishing."}
{"id":1152,"title":"Preserving Open Access","keyword":"open access; preservation; perpetual access; collection management","abstract":"Libraries have an established track record of preserving the scholarly record, but this stewardship role has generally been exercised over materials the library has purchased or otherwise acquired. With open access publishing, the library's role in preservation is less certain, as libraries may facilitate access to a wide array of freely accessible materials without ever obtaining any copies. Additionally, the open access landscape includes many small noncommercial publishers with limited resources that may not be able to invest in long term preservation and access. In this column, Courtney McAllister, Electronic Resources Librarian at Lillian Goldman Law Library, Yale University, discusses preservation concerns and strategies for open access publications and how libraries may be affected by unstable or unpredictable long-term access."}
{"id":1153,"title":"Reports of Conferences, Institutes, and Seminars","keyword":"","abstract":"This quarter's column offers a report from the 2018 annual meeting of the Ex Libris Users of North America (ELUNA), as well as coverage of sessions from the annual meeting of the Northern Ohio Technical Services Librarians (NOTSL). A handful of reports were also collected from courses offered at the FORCE11 Scholarly Communications Institute. Topics covered include features within ExLibris's Alma library that support print serials operations, current and future developments in serials librarianship, and critiques about open peer review."}
{"id":1154,"title":"Choosing the Right Password Manager","keyword":"1Password; KeePass; LastPass; memory; password manager; security","abstract":"This segment of the Sharpest Tool in the Shed column explores three password manager options to consider incorporating into your library. Many libraries and businesses still rely on an Excel spreadsheet to house the myriad log-ins and passwords that staff need to do their daily work. Choosing the right password manager can save staff time and enhance security. This segment draws on research and trial experiences of three popular password managers: 1Password, LastPass, and KeePass."}
{"id":1155,"title":"Reengineering the Library: Issues in Electronic Resources Management","keyword":"academic libraries; book reviews; case studies; electronic resources management; library management","abstract":"Elizabeth Parang reviews Reengineering the Library: Issues in Electronic Resources Management. Scott Johnson reviews Academic Library Management: Case Studies."}
{"id":1156,"title":"Academic Library Management: Case Studies","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1157,"title":"Lenin on Library Organisation in Socialist Society","keyword":"Lenin; class; culture; libraries; middle class; working class","abstract":"Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, founder of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and leader of the first socialist state in the world, devoted great attention from the very first days of the Soviet power to the education of the people and to organising the work of cultural and educational institutions, libraries, and reading rooms. He considered libraries to be the most massive and accessible centres of political education for the workers, the propagation of knowledge, and the raising of the people's cultural and technical level. Lenin's works, reports and speeches, notes, and draft resolutions of Party and state organisations contained a detailed programme for constructing the Soviet socialist system of library services for the people."}
{"id":1158,"title":"Libraries, Books, and Collectors of Texts, 1600-1900","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1159,"title":"Common Heritage: Documents and Sources Relating to German-British Relations in the Archives and Collections of Windsor and Coburg, vol 2, The Photograph Collections and Private Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1160,"title":"Irish Reading Societies and Circulating Libraries Founded Before 1825: Useful Knowledge and Agreeable Entertainment","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1161,"title":"Through the Pages: 250 Years of the Leeds Library","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1162,"title":"Working Together': Public Libraries Supporting Rural, Regional, and Remote Low-Socioeconomic Student Success in Partnership with Universities\tJOURNAL OF THE AUSTRALIAN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION ASSOCIATION\t\t\tEnglish\tArticle\t\t\t\t\t\tUniversities; public libraries; student success; rural regional and remote communities; partnership; study and learning support\t\tUniversity students living in rural, regional, and remote (RRR) areas of Australia face unique challenges including geographical isolation, lack of access to face-to-face support, and technological barriers. Additionally, RRR students from low-socioeconomic (low-SES) backgrounds experience multiple forms of disadvantage compared to their on-campus peers, and require additional study, learning, and social support. Partnerships between universities and local public libraries can enhance RRR low-SES student success through increased access to face-to-face support, reliable technologies, and study facilities. This exploratory research, led by five regional universities, presents the first national-level empirical data exploring how Australian public libraries and universities can work together to facilitate success for RRR low-SES students. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with public librarians from RRR low-SES communities across Australia. Thematic analysis findings explore themes of librarians' perceptions of students as persons; the role of regional librarians in supporting RRR low-SES students; RRR low-SES students' access to learning support; and the critical elements of sustainable partnerships between RRR public libraries and universities. Key recommendations are provided to guide future partnerships between public libraries and universities, including building the foundations of partnerships; professional development to support partnerships; and recommendations for good partnership practices.\t[Power, Emma; Partridge, Helen] Univ Southern Queensland, Acad Div, Toowoomba, Qld, Australia; [Owen, Sue] Federat Univ Australia, Acad Portfolio, Lib Serv, Mt Helen, Australia; [Kelly, Kathryn] Southern Cross Univ, Univ Lib, Operat Portfolio, Lismore, NSW, Australia; [Jeffries, Sandra] Univ Sunshine Coast, Informat Serv, Off Deputy Vice Chancellor Acad, Sippy Downs, Qld, Australia\tPartridge, H (reprint author), Univ Southern Queensland, Acad Div, Toowoomba, Qld, Australia.\tHelen.Partridge@usq.edu.au\t\tPower, Emma/0000-0001-9421-930X; Partridge, Helen/0000-0002-8365-870X\tAustralian Government's Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program (HEPPP) [HEP1600075]\tThis work was supported by the Australian Government's Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program (HEPPP) under Grant HEP1600075 in the National Priorities Pool 2016.\t\t37\t0\t0\t2\t2\tROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD\tABINGDON\t2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND\t2475-0158\t2475-0166\t\tJ AUST LIB INF ASSOC\tJ. Aust. Libr. Inf. Assoc.\tAPR 3\t2019\t68\t2\t\t\t\t\t105\t125\t\t10.1080/24750158.2019.1608497\t\t\t21\tInformation Science & Library Science\tInformation Science & Library Science\tIH2ES\tWOS:000474308600002\t\t\t\t\t2019-11-11\t\r\nJ\tJohnston, N; Salaz, AM\t\t\t\tJohnston, Nicole; Salaz, A. M.\t\t\tExploring the Reasons Why University Students Prefer Print over Digital Texts: An Australian Perspective\tJOURNAL OF THE AUSTRALIAN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION ASSOCIATION\t\t\tEnglish\tArticle\t\t\t\t\t\tPrint; digital; electronic; students; preferences; reading\tCOMPREHENSION; PAPER\tThis paper presents findings from an Australian survey that provides an analysis of the reasons why university students prefer to read print or digital course materials. This survey was undertaken as part of the Academic Reading Format International Study (ARFIS), which is investigating print versus digital reading preferences in 31 countries (Mizrachi et al., 2018). A total of 582 students completed the survey with 471 students providing comments. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the comments from the survey. The comments provided in this survey provide rich data on the reasons why students prefer reading in print or electronic formats, an area of importance due to the increasing prevalence of digital only collections in university libraries. Based on comments, students preferred print due to reasons such as accessibility, eyestrain, tactile features, better focus and ability to highlight and take notes. Although students prefer print, they acknowledge the convenience and cheaper costs of e-texts. Students who were e-preferring were influenced by issues such as cost, environment and convenience. In light of library collections prioritising digital content, tertiary institutions and libraries should carefully consider the role that print textbooks and collections, as well as printing services, may play in supporting student learning.\t[Johnston, Nicole] Edith Cowan Univ, Sch Sci, 270 Joondalup Dr, Perth, WA 6027, Australia; [Salaz, A. M.] Carnegie Mellon Univ, Univ Lib, Res & Acad Serv, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 USA\tJohnston, N (reprint author), Edith Cowan Univ, Sch Sci, 270 Joondalup Dr, Perth, WA 6027, Australia.\tn.johnston@ecu.edu.au\t\t\t\t\t\t22\t0\t0\t1\t1\tROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD\tABINGDON\t2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND\t2475-0158\t2475-0166\t\tJ AUST LIB INF ASSOC\tJ. Aust. Libr. Inf. Assoc.\tAPR 3\t2019\t68\t2\t\t\t\t\t126\t145\t\t10.1080/24750158.2019.1587858\t\t\t20\tInformation Science & Library Science\tInformation Science & Library Science\tIH2ES\tWOS:000474308600003\t\t\t\t\t2019-11-11\t\r\nJ\tPryor-Darnell, TA; Andersen, N; Rowling, S\t\t\t\tPryor-Darnell, Teghan Alexis; Andersen, Nikki; Rowling, Samara\t\t\tProfessional Ethics, Copyright Legislation and the Case for Collective Copyright Disobedience in Libraries\tJOURNAL OF THE AUSTRALIAN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION ASSOCIATION\t\t\tEnglish\tArticle\t\t\t\t\t\tCopyright; copyright reform; professional ethics; civil disobedience; library and information science; Australia\tDIGITAL PIRACY; CULTURE\tAustralian library and information science (LIS) professionals face conflicting legal and ethical obligations in relation to copyright. As law-abiding citizens, they have a legal duty to adhere to the Australian Copyright Act 1968. However, as LIS professionals, they are expected to uphold the principles of intellectual freedom and access of information as outlined by the code of conducts of professional associations such as the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and the American Library Association (ALA). This article explores the paradoxical relationship between copyright compliance and LIS's professional ethics. A comparison between the Australian Copyright Act 1968 and core LIS values reveals that legislative guidelines contradict the aims and principles of the LIS profession. Consequently, a case can be made for collective copyright disobedience within the LIS profession. Collective acts of copyright disobedience such as online piracy and the Freedom of Access to Information and Resources (FAIR)'s Cooking for Copyright campaign have influenced major copyright reforms and the advent of new scholarly communication models. Based on these results, it can be argued that collective copyright disobedience by LIS professionals is not only justified, but necessary to fulfilling professional and ethical responsibilities.\t[Pryor-Darnell, Teghan Alexis; Andersen, Nikki; Rowling, Samara] Univ Southern Queensland, Lib Serv, Toowoomba, Qld, Australia\tPryor-Darnell, TA (reprint author), Univ Southern Queensland, Lib Serv, Toowoomba, Qld, Australia.\tteganalexisdarnell@gmail.com\t\tRowling, Samara/0000-0003-4405-7941\t\t\t\t81\t0\t0\t2\t2\tROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD\tABINGDON\t2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND\t2475-0158\t2475-0166\t\tJ AUST LIB INF ASSOC\tJ. Aust. Libr. Inf. Assoc.\tAPR 3\t2019\t68\t2\t\t\t\t\t146\t163\t\t10.1080/24750158.2019.1608496\t\t\t18\tInformation Science & Library Science\tInformation Science & Library Science\tIH2ES\tWOS:000474308600004\t\t\t\t\t2019-11-11\t\r\nJ\tShao, HY; He, Q; Cha, GT; Xi, QK\t\t\t\tShao, Haiying; He, Qun; Cha, Guiting; Xi, Qingkui\t\t\tComparison of the Assessment Systems of Public Libraries in the United States and China\tJOURNAL OF THE AUSTRALIAN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION ASSOCIATION\t\t\tEnglish\tArticle\t\t\t\t\t\tComparison; assessment system; public library; United States; China\t\tThis work aims to compare the evaluation and rating systems of public libraries from the United States and China with a view to understand the similarities and differences and to learn from both systems. First, the main evaluation and rating systems of public libraries from the US are discussed, including Hennen's American Public Library Ratings and Library Journal Index. Second, we discuss the Sixth National Evaluation and Rating System (SNERS) of public libraries above the county level in China. Finally, we compare and analyse the similarities and differences between the evaluation systems from the US and China. Between the two evaluation systems, there is one similarity (i.e. people-orientedness) and many differences in terms of goals, properties, subjects, processes, object classification, cycle, data sources, indicators, weights, scoring and result treatment. The public libraries of the US (a developed country) pay more attention to library services, whereas the public libraries of China (a developing country) pay more attention to a library's basic construction and infrastructure. By comparing and analysing the evaluation and rating systems of public libraries from the US and China, this paper helps gain some insights into these different systems. We believe this will be helpful for librarians and library evaluators interested in assessing the service quality of public libraries in any country.\t[Shao, Haiying; He, Qun; Cha, Guiting; Xi, Qingkui] Nanjing Agr Univ, Lib, Nanjing, Jiangsu, Peoples R China\tXi, QK (reprint author), Nanjing Agr Univ, Lib, Nanjing, Jiangsu, Peoples R China.\tqkxi@njau.edu.cn\t\tXi, Qingkui/0000-0002-6802-5752\tSocial Science Funds of Jiangsu Province (CN) [17SYC-117, 18SWC-30]; Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (CN) [SKGL2017014]; Educational Information Funds of Jiangsu Province (CN) [20180033]; Funds of China Agricultural Society [PCE1812]\tThis research is supported by Social Science Funds of Jiangsu Province (CN) (17SYC-117, 18SWC-30); Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (CN) (SKGL2017014), Educational Information Funds of Jiangsu Province (CN), 20180033, Funds of China Agricultural Society, PCE1812.\t\t49\t0\t0\t2\t2\tROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD\tABINGDON\t2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND\t2475-0158\t2475-0166\t\tJ AUST LIB INF ASSOC\tJ. Aust. Libr. Inf. Assoc.\tAPR 3\t2019\t68\t2\t\t\t\t\t164\t179\t\t10.1080/24750158.2019.1612538\t\t\t16\tInformation Science & Library Science\tInformation Science & Library Science\tIH2ES\tWOS:000474308600005\t\t\t\t\t2019-11-11\t\r\nJ\tCronau, DA\t\t\t\tCronau, Deborah A.\t\t\tEscape rooms and other immersive experiences in the library\tJOURNAL OF THE AUSTRALIAN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION ASSOCIATION\t\t\tEnglish\tBook Review\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t[Cronau, Deborah A.] QML Pathol, Mansfield, Australia\tCronau, DA (reprint author), QML Pathol, Mansfield, Australia.\tdeborah.cronau@qml.com.au\t\t\t\t\t\t1\t0\t0\t2\t2\tROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD\tABINGDON\t2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND\t2475-0158\t2475-0166\t\tJ AUST LIB INF ASSOC\tJ. Aust. Libr. Inf. Assoc.\tAPR 3\t2019\t68\t2\t\t\t\t\t209\t210\t\t10.1080/24750158.2019.1613713\t\t\t2\tInformation Science & Library Science\tInformation Science & Library Science\tIH2ES\tWOS:000474308600011\t\t\t\t\t2019-11-11\t\r\nJ\tCronau, DA; Soares, JFX\t\t\t\tCronau, Deborah A.; Soares, Joe F. X.\t\t\tThe practical handbook of library architecture: creating building spaces that work\tJOURNAL OF THE AUSTRALIAN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION ASSOCIATION\t\t\tEnglish\tBook Review\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t[Cronau, Deborah A.; Soares, Joe F. X.] QML Pathol, Mansfield, Qld, Australia\tCronau, DA (reprint author), QML Pathol, Mansfield, Qld, Australia.\tdeborah.cronau@qml.com.au\t\t\t\t\t\t1\t0\t0\t0\t0\tROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD\tABINGDON\t2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND\t2475-0158\t2475-0166\t\tJ AUST LIB INF ASSOC\tJ. Aust. Libr. Inf. Assoc.\tAPR 3\t2019\t68\t2\t\t\t\t\t218\t219\t\t10.1080/24750158.2019.1613723\t\t\t3\tInformation Science & Library Science\tInformation Science & Library Science\tIH2ES\tWOS:000474308600021\t\t\t\t\t2019-11-11\t\r\nJ\tTotty, T\t\t\t\tTotty, Tracey\t\t\tTough data-driven decisions and radical thinking: how Middlesbrough College's LRC survived austerity\tINSIGHTS-THE UKSG JOURNAL\t\t\tEnglish\tArticle\t\t\t\t\t\tBudget reductions; e-resources; suppliers; FE libraries; data-driven; acquisitions\t\tWhen other libraries had their budgets cut, Middlesbrough College's Learning Resources Centre (LRC) enjoyed a stable (yet not increasing) budget with minor cuts from 2015-2017. For 2017-2018, the LRC was required to save 50% of its non-pay budget. The cuts were not unexpected, but so much in one go was a severe shock. As a matter of good practice, we were already making data-driven decisions for all our resources and were trying to get the best deals we could. It was time for consolidation, tougher decisions and, possibly, some radical thinking. At the beginning of 2017 this process started, and is now reaping rewards. This article will set out how decisions on making the necessary budget cuts were made, what was done to make the reduced budget go further (whilst maintaining the high quality of services) and the results of the exercise. The author presented this work at the UKSG E-resources for Further Education event in November 2018.\t[Totty, Tracey] Middlesbrough Coll, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, England\tTotty, T (reprint author), Middlesbrough Coll, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, England.\tt.totty@mbro.ac.uk\t\tTotty, Tracey/0000-0001-7653-9975\t\t\t\t0\t0\t0\t1\t1\tUBIQUITY PRESS LTD\tLONDON\t2N, 6 OSBORNE ST, LONDON, E1 6TD, ENGLAND\t2048-7754\t\t\tINSIGHTS\tInsights\tAPR 3\t2019\t32\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t12\t10.1629/uksg.462\t\t\t6\tInformation Science & Library Science\tInformation Science & Library Science\tHY4GT\tWOS:000468086700001\t\tDOAJ Gold\t\t\t2019-11-11\t\r\nJ\tWintermute, HE\t\t\t\tWintermute, H. E.\t\t\tMake It So: Mission Statements in Library Technical Services Units\tTECHNICAL SERVICES QUARTERLY\t\t\tEnglish\tArticle\t\t\t\t\t\tMission statements; technical services (libraries); surveys; communication in library administration\t\tFor decades, libraries have used mission statements as a tool to inform patrons about their services and mission. Some library units use the same tool to communicate their services to the other units within the library and to external stakeholders. A survey sent out to the AUTOCAT and OCLC-CAT listservs collected information from librarians and staff about their technical services related mission statements. Copies of the mission statements were requested as part of the survey. The information gathered from this exploratory study provides an initial, broad view of how library technical services use mission statements, which could spark further research.\t[Wintermute, H. E.] Univ Nebraska Lincoln Lib, Lincoln, NE 68588 USA\tWintermute, HE (reprint author), Univ Nebraska Lincoln Lib, Lincoln, NE 68588 USA.\thewintermute@gmail.com\tWintermute, Harriet/S-2367-2019\tWintermute, Harriet/0000-0002-9985-8845\t\t\t\t41\t0\t0\t1\t1\tROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD\tABINGDON\t2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND\t0731-7131\t1555-3337\t\tTECH SERV Q\tTech. Serv. Q.\tAPR 3\t2019\t36\t2\t\t\t\t\t117\t141\t\t10.1080/07317131.2019.1584987\t\t\t25\tInformation Science & Library Science\tInformation Science & Library Science\tHT4IN\tWOS:000464527300001\t\t\t\t\t2019-11-11\t\r\nJ\tTurner, RB; Schuster, D\t\t\t\tTurner, Rachel Berman; Schuster, David\t\t\tCarts in the Hallway: Cataloging and Special Collections-A Partnership for Success\tTECHNICAL SERVICES QUARTERLY\t\t\tEnglish\tArticle\t\t\t\t\t\tCataloging; special collections; discoverability; collaboration; communication; accessibility; workflows\t\tThe purpose of the article is to demonstrate how Binghamton University Libraries has changed the workflows and channels of communication between Special Collections and the Technical Services Department. Over the last two years these departments have worked to foster cooperative decision making in order to increase understanding of project priorities and allow for more efficient cataloging, leading to greater accessibility of Special Collections items. The article also looks at how this relationship can be expanded upon in the future, so that cataloging/metadata librarians and Special Collections staff and librarians can work together to create better access to materials.\t[Turner, Rachel Berman] SUNY Binghamton, Binghamton, NY USA; [Schuster, David] SUNY Binghamton, Lib Technol & Special Collect, 4400 Vestal Pkwy E, Binghamton, NY 13902 USA\tSchuster, D (reprint author), SUNY Binghamton, Lib Technol & Special Collect, 4400 Vestal Pkwy E, Binghamton, NY 13902 USA.\tdschuste@binghamton.edu\tSchuster, David/O-6813-2019\tSchuster, David/0000-0001-6800-708X\t\t\t\t7\t0\t0\t1\t1\tROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD\tABINGDON\t2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND\t0731-7131\t1555-3337\t\tTECH SERV Q\tTech. Serv. Q.\tAPR 3\t2019\t36\t2\t\t\t\t\t142\t154\t\t10.1080/07317131.2019.1584982\t\t\t13\tInformation Science & Library Science\tInformation Science & Library Science\tHT4IN\tWOS:000464527300002\t\t\t\t\t2019-11-11\t\r\nJ\tBrown, S; Currie, L\t\t\t\tBrown, Sherri; Currie, Lea\t\t\tShaping an eDDA Program through Assessment\tTECHNICAL SERVICES QUARTERLY\t\t\tEnglish\tArticle\t\t\t\t\t\teDDA; demand-driven acquisitions; assessment; ebooks\tDEMAND-DRIVEN ACQUISITION; E-BOOKS; LIBRARY; DDA\tDue to budget constraints and rising costs of short-term loans (STLs), the University of Kansas (KU) Libraries were forced to reexamine their demand-driven acquisition (DDA) program and try to find cost-saving measures. This paper provides details of a major assessment of KU's eDDA program that was undertaken in order to ascertain whether recent changes to the program resulted in reduced costs and to look for future cost-saving measures. Three variables were considered: number of STLs before purchase, preferred access model, and access versus use by discipline. In addition, the first year of a collaborative eDDA program between KU and Kansas State University (KSU) is discussed. This joint program was also assessed for cost-effectiveness and in order to set a baseline for future assessment. We considered access versus use by publisher and by discipline and calculated cost effectiveness of the program for each institution.\t[Brown, Sherri] Univ Kansas Lib, Literatures & Humanities, Lawrence, KS USA; [Currie, Lea] Univ Kansas Lib, Content Dev, Lawrence, KS USA\tCurrie, L (reprint author), Univ Kansas, KU Lib, Lawrence, KS 66045 USA.\tlcurrie@ku.edu\t\tBrown, Sherri/0000-0003-2304-0120\t\t\t\t16\t0\t0\t4\t5\tROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD\tABINGDON\t2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND\t0731-7131\t1555-3337\t\tTECH SERV Q\tTech. Serv. Q.\tAPR 3\t2019\t36\t2\t\t\t\t\t155\t176\t\t10.1080/07317131.2019.1584989\t\t\t22\tInformation Science & Library Science\tInformation Science & Library Science\tHT4IN\tWOS:000464527300003\t\t\t\t\t2019-11-11\t\r\nJ\tCorrado, EM\t\t\t\tCorrado, Edward M.\t\t\tSoftware Preservation: An Introduction to Issues and Challenges\tTECHNICAL SERVICES QUARTERLY\t\t\tEnglish\tEditorial Material\t\t\t\t\t\tSoftware preservation; digital preservation; software curation\t\tMany Libraries, Archives, and Museums (LAMs) have undertaken digital preservation initiatives. Recently increased attention has been placed on expanding this efforts beyond preserving textual documents and images. One aspect of digital preservation that has been receiving increased attention is persevering software. Software preservation and how it differs from the presentation of other digital objects will be discussed in this column. This discussion will include an overview of some of the issues and challenges related to software preservation. Some common strategies for preserving software will also be reviewed.\t[Corrado, Edward M.] Naval Postgrad Sch, Monterey, CA 93943 USA\tCorrado, EM (reprint author), Naval Postgrad Sch, Monterey, CA 93943 USA.\tecorrado@ecorrado.us\t\t\t\t\t\t18\t0\t0\t2\t3\tROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD\tABINGDON\t2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND\t0731-7131\t1555-3337\t\tTECH SERV Q\tTech. Serv. Q.\tAPR 3\t2019\t36\t2\t\t\t\t\t177\t189\t\t10.1080/07317131.2019.1584983\t\t\t13\tInformation Science & Library Science\tInformation Science & Library Science\tHT4IN\tWOS:000464527300004\t\t\t\t\t2019-11-11\t\r\nJ\tSchlaack, W\t\t\t\tSchlaack, William\t\t\tAccessibility in Digital Conversion. A Report of the ALCTS PARS Digital Conversion Interest Group Meeting. American Library Association Conference, New Orleans, June 2018\tTECHNICAL SERVICES QUARTERLY\t\t\tEnglish\tEditorial Material\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t[Schlaack, William] Univ Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801 USA\tSchlaack, W (reprint author), Univ Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801 USA.\twillschlaack@gmail.com\t\t\t\t\t\t0\t0\t0\t0\t1\tROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD\tABINGDON\t2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND\t0731-7131\t1555-3337\t\tTECH SERV Q\tTech. Serv. Q.\tAPR 3\t2019\t36\t2\t\t\t\t\t190\t195\t\t10.1080/07317131.2019.1584998\t\t\t6\tInformation Science & Library Science\tInformation Science & Library Science\tHT4IN\tWOS:000464527300005\t\t\t\t\t2019-11-11\t\r\nJ\tSpyers-Duran, P\t\t\t\tSpyers-Duran, Peter\t\t\tReport of the ALCTS Technical Services Managers in Academic Libraries Interest Group Meeting. American Library Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, June 2018\tTECHNICAL SERVICES QUARTERLY\t\t\tEnglish\tEditorial Material\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t[Spyers-Duran, Peter] Univ Cent Florida, Orlando, FL 32816 USA\tSpyers-Duran, P (reprint author), Univ Cent Florida, Orlando, FL 32816 USA.\tPeter.Spyers-Duran@ucf.edu\t\t\t\t\t\t1\t0\t0\t1\t1\tROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD\tABINGDON\t2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND\t0731-7131\t1555-3337\t\tTECH SERV Q\tTech. Serv. Q.\tAPR 3\t2019\t36\t2\t\t\t\t\t196\t201\t\t10.1080/07317131.2019.1584999\t\t\t6\tInformation Science & Library Science\tInformation Science & Library Science\tHT4IN\tWOS:000464527300006\t\t\t\t\t2019-11-11\t\r\nJ\tMak, L\t\t\t\tMak, Lucas\t\t\tReport of the ALCTS Technical Services Workflow Efficiency Interest Group Meeting. American Library Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, June 2018\tTECHNICAL SERVICES QUARTERLY\t\t\tEnglish\tEditorial Material\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t[Mak, Lucas] Michigan State Univ, E Lansing, MI 48824 USA\tMak, L (reprint author), Michigan State Univ, E Lansing, MI 48824 USA.\tmakw@msu.edu\t\tMak, Lucas/0000-0001-6555-8249\t\t\t\t0\t0\t0\t0\t0\tROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD\tABINGDON\t2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND\t0731-7131\t1555-3337\t\tTECH SERV Q\tTech. Serv. Q.\tAPR 3\t2019\t36\t2\t\t\t\t\t201\t204\t\t10.1080/07317131.2019.1585000\t\t\t4\tInformation Science & Library Science\tInformation Science & Library Science\tHT4IN\tWOS:000464527300007\t\t\t\t\t2019-11-11\t\r\nJ\tDuggan, L\t\t\t\tDuggan, Lori\t\t\tReport of the ALCTS Continuing Resources Section College and Research Libraries Interest Group Meeting. American Library Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, June 2018\tTECHNICAL SERVICES QUARTERLY\t\t\tEnglish\tEditorial Material\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t[Duggan, Lori] Indiana Univ, Bloomington, IN 47405 USA\tDuggan, L (reprint author), Indiana Univ, Bloomington, IN 47405 USA.\tlbadger@indiana.edu\t\t\t\t\t\t0\t0\t0\t0\t0\tROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD\tABINGDON\t2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND\t0731-7131\t1555-3337\t\tTECH SERV Q\tTech. Serv. Q.\tAPR 3\t2019\t36\t2\t\t\t\t\t204\t206\t\t10.1080/07317131.2019.1584997\t\t\t3\tInformation Science & Library Science\tInformation Science & Library Science\tHT4IN\tWOS:000464527300008\t\t\t\t\t2019-11-11\t\r\nJ\tHowland, JL; Sochay, L\t\t\t\tHowland, Jared L.; Sochay, Lee\t\t\tReport of the ALCTS Acquisitions Section (AS) Acquisitions Managers and Vendors Interest Group Meeting. American Library Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, June 2018\tTECHNICAL SERVICES QUARTERLY\t\t\tEnglish\tEditorial Material\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t[Howland, Jared L.] Brigham Young Univ, Provo, UT 84602 USA; [Sochay, Lee] Michigan State Univ, E Lansing, MI 48824 USA\tHowland, JL (reprint author), Brigham Young Univ, Provo, UT 84602 USA.\tjared_howland@byu.edu; sochayle@mail.lib.msu.edu\t\t\t\t\t\t0\t0\t0\t0\t0\tROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD\tABINGDON\t2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND\t0731-7131\t1555-3337\t\tTECH SERV Q\tTech. Serv. Q.\tAPR 3\t2019\t36\t2\t\t\t\t\t206\t209\t\t10.1080/07317131.2019.1584996\t\t\t4\tInformation Science & Library Science\tInformation Science & Library Science\tHT4IN\tWOS:000464527300009\t\t\t\t\t2019-11-11\t\r\nJ\tVeve, M; Prud'homme, PA\t\t\t\tVeve, Marielle; Prud'homme, Patrice-Andre\t\t\tCollaborative Partnerships in Digital Preservation. A Report of the ALCTS PARS Digital Preservation Interest Group Meeting. American Library Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, June 2018\tTECHNICAL SERVICES QUARTERLY\t\t\tEnglish\tEditorial Material\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t[Veve, Marielle] Univ North Florida, Jacksonville, FL 32224 USA; [Prud'homme, Patrice-Andre] Oklahoma State Univ, Stillwater, OK 74078 USA\tVeve, M (reprint author), Univ North Florida, Jacksonville, FL 32224 USA.\tm.veve@unf.edu\t\tVeve, Marielle/0000-0002-0980-6137; Prud'homme, Patrice-Andre/0000-0001-7658-969X\t\t\t\t0\t0\t0\t2\t3\tROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD\tABINGDON\t2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND\t0731-7131\t1555-3337\t\tTECH SERV Q\tTech. Serv. Q.\tAPR 3\t2019\t36\t2\t\t\t\t\t210\t212\t\t10.1080/07317131.2019.1584981\t\t\t3\tInformation Science & Library Science\tInformation Science & Library Science\tHT4IN\tWOS:000464527300010\t\t\t\t\t2019-11-11\t\r\nJ\tMonaco, M\t\t\t\tMonaco, Mike\t\t\tCataloging and Metadata Committee - Music Library Association\tTECHNICAL SERVICES QUARTERLY\t\t\tEnglish\tEditorial Material\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t[Monaco, Mike] Univ Akron, Akron, OH 44325 USA\tMonaco, M (reprint author), Univ Akron, Akron, OH 44325 USA.\tmmonaco@uakron.edu\t\tMonaco, Michael/0000-0001-7244-5154\t\t\t\t0\t0\t0\t1\t1\tROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD\tABINGDON\t2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND\t0731-7131\t1555-3337\t\tTECH SERV Q\tTech. Serv. Q.\tAPR 3\t2019\t36\t2\t\t\t\t\t215\t216\t\t10.1080/07317131.2019.1584979\t\t\t2\tInformation Science & Library Science\tInformation Science & Library Science\tHT4IN\tWOS:000464527300013\t\t\t\t\t2019-11-11\t\r\nJ\tLittle, LB\t\t\t\tLittle, Lara B.\t\t\tThe evaluation and measurement of library services, 2nd edition\tTECHNICAL SERVICES QUARTERLY\t\t\tEnglish\tBook Review\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t[Little, Lara B.] Pfeiffer Univ, Misenheimer, NC 28109 USA\tLittle, LB (reprint author), Pfeiffer Univ, Misenheimer, NC 28109 USA.\tlara.little@pfeiffer.edu\t\t\t\t\t\t1\t0\t0\t2\t2\tROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD\tABINGDON\t2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND\t0731-7131\t1555-3337\t\tTECH SERV Q\tTech. Serv. Q.\tAPR 3\t2019\t36\t2\t\t\t\t\t223\t224\t\t10.1080/07317131.2019.1585001\t\t\t2\tInformation Science & Library Science\tInformation Science & Library Science\tHT4IN\tWOS:000464527300019\t\t\t\t\t2019-11-11\t\r\nJ\tSaulean, D\t\t\t\tSaulean, Daniel\t\t\tReengineering the library: issues in electronic resources management\tTECHNICAL SERVICES QUARTERLY\t\t\tEnglish\tBook Review\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t[Saulean, Daniel] Univ Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405 USA\tSaulean, D (reprint author), Univ Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405 USA.\tdsaulean@uvm.edu\t\t\t\t\t\t1\t0\t0\t1\t1\tROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD\tABINGDON\t2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND\t0731-7131\t1555-3337\t\tTECH SERV Q\tTech. Serv. Q.\tAPR 3\t2019\t36\t2\t\t\t\t\t227\t228\t\t10.1080/07317131.2019.1584995\t\t\t2\tInformation Science & Library Science\tInformation Science & Library Science\tHT4IN\tWOS:000464527300022\t\t\t\t\t2019-11-11\t\r\nJ\tMoreux, JP\t\t\t\tMoreux, Jean-Philippe\t\t\tSearching for Images in Heritage Digital Libraries and Experimenting With Deep Learning Technology\tDOCUMENTATION ET BIBLIOTHEQUES\t\t\tFrench\tArticle\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf historically, herutage digital libraries were initially made up of images, they rapidly benefited from the optical character recognition (OCR) technology to index print collections and improve reference services for users. However, access to iconographic resources has not experienced the same progression, remaining somewhat difficult to access. Manual indexation is not very efficient, it is varied and impossible to apply uniformly. Searching the content of an image is not as effective with heritage collections. Today, it is possible to improve the use of these resources by exploiting large volumes of OCR produced over the past two decades (both the textual descriptors as well as the automatic identification of the illustrations in the printed documents) and to take advantage of proven artificial intelligence techniques, especially deep learning. In doing so, it will showcase engravings, drawings, photographs, maps, etc. as such but also the point of entry to the collections by improving discovery and connections. This article describes an Eli (extract-transform-load) approach as it applies to the images in a digital library with an encyclopedic vocation. There are three components: 1) identify and extract the iconography wherever it is found, either in images or in the printed documents, 2) transform, harmonise and enrich the descriptive metadata with the help of artificial intelligence, and 3) incorporate this data into a web application dedicated to iconographic research. This is a two-pronged approach because it highlights existing digital resources and takes advantage of the benefits of artificial intelligence.\t[Moreux, Jean-Philippe] Bibliotheque Natl France, Dept Cooperat, Paris, France\tMoreux, JP (reprint author), Bibliotheque Natl France, Dept Cooperat, Paris, France.\tjean-philippe.moreux@bnf.fr\t\t\t\t\t\t29\t0\t0\t1\t1\tASSOC AVANCEMENT SCIENCES TECHNIQUES DOCUMENTATION\tMONTREAL\t3414 AVENUE DU PARC, BUR 202, MONTREAL, QC H2X 2H5, CANADA\t0315-2340\t\t\tDOC BIBL\tDoc. Bibl.\tAPR-JUN\t2019\t65\t2\t\t\t\t\t5\t27\t\t10.7202/1063786ar\t\t\t23\tInformation Science & Library Science\tInformation Science & Library Science\tJA3VA\tWOS:000487756400002\t\t\t\t\t2019-11-11\t\r\nJ\tSidibe, AB\t\t\t\tSidibe, Amadou Bekaye\t\t\tThe Digital Reality of Libraries in Mali\tDOCUMENTATION ET BIBLIOTHEQUES\t\t\tFrench\tArticle\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe past decades have had a significant impact on libraries; important changes have threatened their existence or have forced them to rethink their role and function. In developed countries they have been able to ally digital resources with the more traditional library services and create new ones. A new type of librarian has seen the light of day and the diversity of his or her services has altered a longstanding identity. In Africa, and especially in Mali, change in libraries has not occurred in the same proportions. The country certainly relies on more and more newly-educated librarians but actual libraries are few and far between. Where they do exist, they are not equipped with information technologies that can support significant change. Several of the country's libraries are not organised according to recognised operating practices, such as an acquisitions budget. The coordination of libraries is also lacking. Given these conditions, the small changes that occur elsewhere do not happen in Mali. In spite of innovative services in very few libraries (digital libraries, Facebook accounts), could the priority not be placed on a territorial networking of libraries, creating conditions that are favourable to their proper functioning and to offer basic services to the population?\t[Sidibe, Amadou Bekaye] Direct Natl Bibliotheques & Documentat, Bibliotheques & Documentat, Paris, France\tSidibe, AB (reprint author), Direct Natl Bibliotheques & Documentat, Bibliotheques & Documentat, Paris, France.\tlisidibekaye@yahoo.fr\t\t\t\t\t\t13\t0\t0\t0\t0\tASSOC AVANCEMENT SCIENCES TECHNIQUES DOCUMENTATION\tMONTREAL\t3414 AVENUE DU PARC, BUR 202, MONTREAL, QC H2X 2H5, CANADA\t0315-2340\t\t\tDOC BIBL\tDoc. Bibl.\tAPR-JUN\t2019\t65\t2\t\t\t\t\t28\t36\t\t10.7202/1063787ar\t\t\t9\tInformation Science & Library Science\tInformation Science & Library Science\tJA3VA\tWOS:000487756400003\t\t\t\t\t2019-11-11\t\r\nJ\tGiuliano, F\t\t\t\tGiuliano, Frederic\t\t\tDigital Humanities and Archives: The Lengthy Emergence of a New Paradigm\tDOCUMENTATION ET BIBLIOTHEQUES\t\t\tFrench\tArticle\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWORK\tThe purpose of this article is to describe and clarify research as it applies to the digital humanities and how their contribution and potential can have an impact on archival and library practices. The author outlines the conceptual and technological attributes of the digital humanities and the challenges faced by information professionals associated with these projects as well as the emerging role they are called upon to play.\t[Giuliano, Frederic] McGill Univ, Montreal, PQ, Canada\tGiuliano, F (reprint author), McGill Univ, Montreal, PQ, Canada.\tfrederic.giuliano@mcgill.ca\t\t\t\t\t\t26\t0\t0\t0\t0\tASSOC AVANCEMENT S","keyword":"","abstract":""}
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{"id":1164,"title":"ORDINATION OF DOCUMENTS IN LIBRARIES: typology","keyword":"Call number; Types of document ordering","abstract":"Reports search results on document ordering in libraries. It consists of descriptive research, of qualitative approach, carried out by means of study and analysis of the literature and visit to three libraries. In the research, it was identified that there is no consensus on the types of methods and forms of ordering, and there are several alternatives. Based on the studies, a typology of ordering, arranging or organizing documents in non-digital / virtual libraries was proposed, in which are: the fixed order, the formal arrangement (their respective subdivisions) and the systematic arrangement, pointing out the positive points and negatives of each type."}
{"id":1165,"title":"COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS FOR PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE IN DIGITAL ENVIRONMENTS IN INFORMATION SCIENCE","keyword":"Library and Information Science; Digitalisation; Digital Management; Professional Tasks; Competences","abstract":"Analysis of the skills and abilities that enable information professionals to develop their activity in a digital environment. The aim has been to examine the impact of digital technologies on the tasks they perform and on labour market structures. The background and status of the issue have been developed from the compilation and review of authoritative documentary sources with timely interest. Likewise, the consequences of digitalization on the exercise of the profession have been contrasted from the data obtained in applied works. The exhibition begins by assessing the impact of technology on disciplinary evolution, together with the characterization of the systems that interact linked in the network. To the point of proposing the generation and open dissemination of resources and the organization and recovery of semantic character. The consequences of digitization and digital management on job profiles and requirements are described. The need for specific transdisciplinary skills is justified. We are even reaching the consequences that this situation has for university education. The conclusions highlight the execution of tasks from collaborative methods of association in the network. The digital characteristics of our professions and the type of professional looking for a more complex and transdisciplinary job market are valued."}
{"id":1166,"title":"Current Trends in Research Data Management","keyword":"data; research data management; research data plan; open data; FAIR; Horizon 2020","abstract":"This article presents an analysis of policies, guidelines and requirements set by governments of a number of countries in the field of data openness, grantors, and publishers, as well as a review of publications, which allows tracing the main trends in research data management, and the Guide to Research Data Management, which reflects the basic concepts and features of preparing a data management plan, metadata standards, data identifiers, etc. It is concluded that it is necessary to develop service management and create institutional and national research data management services."}
{"id":1167,"title":"Open Access Driven Transformation of the Scientific Communication System: Current Status, Prerequisites for Change, Effects, and Prospects","keyword":"open access; open science; scientific communication; new media; open access journals","abstract":"This article presents interviews with leaders and staff members of 17 Russian and foreign organizations that represent the publishing community, libraries, community projects, and associations related to the science information system. The interviews were conducted as part of a study of the impact of open access on the scientific communication system. During the interviews we attempted to predict the future transformations of the scientific information market."}
{"id":1168,"title":"Creating a Model for Scientific Research Monitoring","keyword":"bibliometric analysis; information needs; information technologies; scientific library","abstract":"A model developed by the staff of the Library for Natural Sciences of the Russian Academy of Sciences for evaluating the activities of scientific institutions based on the analysis of bibliometric data is described. An original integrated methodology is proposed that covers the entire range of operation of scientific organizations, including publishing, innovative and educational activities, international relations, and contributions from scientific schools and diasporas. The analysis criteria are universal and applicable for determining the scientific level of both individual scientists or laboratories and entire scientific centers."}
{"id":1169,"title":"An analysis of academic librarians competencies and skills for implementation of Big Data analytics in libraries A correlational study","keyword":"Competencies; Academic libraries; Librarians; Skills; Analytics; Big Data","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the views and capabilities of librarians for the implementation of Big Data analytics in academic libraries of Pakistan. The study also sets out to check the relationship between the required skills of librarians and the application of Big Data analytics. Design/methodology/approach A survey was conducted to gather the required data from the targeted audience. The targeted population of the study was Head/In charge library managers of Pakistani university libraries, which were 173 in total. All the respondents (academic librarians) were invited through an e-mail to respond to the survey voluntarily. Out of 173 respondents from higher education commission of Pakistan chartered university libraries, 118 librarians (68.2 percent) completed the survey that was finally considered, and after checking data, recommendation for analysis was made. To analyze the collected data, statistical technique Pearson correlation was applied using statistical package for social science version 25 to know the strength of the mutual correlation of variables. Findings The findings of the study show a strong correlation between the required competencies and skills of librarians for the implementation of Big Data analytics in academic libraries. In all variables of the study, the correlation was highly significant, except two of the variables, including \"\"\"\"concept of Big Data\"\"\"\" and \"\"\"\"different forms of data.\"\"\"\" The study also reveals that most of the respondents were well aware of the concept of Big Data analytics. Moreover, they were using a large amount of data to carry out various library operations, including the acquisition, preservation, curation and analysis of data. Originality/value This study is significant in the sense that it fills a substantial gap in the literature regarding the perspective of librarians on Big Data analytics."}
{"id":1170,"title":"Exploring the use of electronic resources by humanities scholars during the research process","keyword":"E-books; Electronic resources; User behaviour; Humanities scholars; Research process","abstract":"Purpose This study aims to examine the types of documents that humanities scholars use in their publications, how humanities scholars use electronic resources during their research, and their opinions are regarding their library's acquisition policy for electronic and printed resources. Design/methodology/approach A total of 13 university faculty members from the fields of Chinese literature, history and philosophy participated in this study. The documents cited in their publications were analyzed and in-depth interviews were conducted. Findings The results showed that books were the dominant document type cited by the participants. They frequently used electronic resources during the stages of idea generation; document search and collection; and interpretation and writing. If they used an ancient book in an electronic format, they cross-checked it with its printed version to verify the accuracy of the text. Although the participants anticipated that the university library would favour e-journals instead of printed journals, they expected the university library to continue purchasing printed books. Originality/value Many university libraries encounter difficulties in choosing between materials in electronic and printed formats, particularly in the humanities field. The study findings provide a clear understanding of how humanities scholars use electronic resources in the digital age."}
{"id":1171,"title":"How much of library digital content is checked out but never used? A call for refined lending models","keyword":"Library management; Public libraries; E-books; Collection development; Circulation analysis; Digital content in libraries; Library finances; Library uses; Post-checkout usage","abstract":"Purpose This paper aims to identify patterns, trends and potential implications related to post-checkout non-usage (material that is checked out by a user, but subsequently never opened and/or downloaded) of library digital content. Design/methodology/approach A large urban Canadian public library's data (2013-2017) from Rakuten OverDrive was analyzed. Pending items (items that are checked out, but neither opened nor downloaded) were compared with total checkouts to determine post-checkout non-usage rates. Findings Checkouts and overall rates of post-checkout non-usage of e-books and e-audiobooks have risen significantly and consistently. Juvenile and non-fiction e-books demonstrate higher post-checkout non-usage rates than adult and fiction e-books, respectively. The library spends up to US$10,700 per year on metered access e-books that are never opened by users. This number has grown significantly over the years. Originality/value E-materials in libraries have been growing rapidly, but their current lending models are still largely a direct application of concepts in traditional library services that have developed based on physical materials, such as checkouts, due dates, renewals, holds and wait times. However, e-materials do not have the limitation of physical materials that prevents other users from accessing a checked-out item, which makes many of the traditional concepts no longer applicable. New concepts and lending models should be developed that allow users to access any library e-materials at any time, and are financially functional and sustainable for both libraries and e-content providers."}
{"id":1172,"title":"Investigation and analysis of research support services in academic libraries","keyword":"Academic libraries; Research support; E-research; Data-intensive research","abstract":"Purpose This paper aims at understanding the current situation of research support services offered by academic libraries in world-leading universities and providing useful implications and insights for other academic libraries. Design/methodology/approach Of the top 100 universities listed in the QS World University Rankings in 2017, 76 libraries were selected as samples and a website investigation was conducted to explore the research support services. The statistical method and visualization software was used to generalize the key services, and the text analysis and case analysis were applied to reveal the corresponding implementation. Findings Research support service has become one of the significant services of academic libraries in the context of e-research and data-intensive research. The research support services can be generally divided into seven aspects, as follows: research data management (62, 81.58 per cent), open access (64, 84.21 per cent), scholarly publishing (59, 77.63 per cent), research impact measurement (32, 42.11 per cent), research guides (47, 61.84 per cent), research consultation (59, 77.63 per cent) and research tools recommendation (38, 50.00 per cent). Originality/value This paper makes a comprehensive investigation of research support services in academic libraries of top-ranking universities worldwide. The findings will help academic libraries improve research support services; thus, advancing the work of researchers and promoting scientific discovery."}
{"id":1173,"title":"A Chinese ancient book digital humanities research platform to support digital humanities research","keyword":"Digital archives; Digital humanities; Automatic text annotation; Character social networks analysis; Chinese ancient books","abstract":"Purpose With the rapid development of digital humanities, some digital humanities platforms have been successfully developed to support digital humanities research for humanists. However, most of them have still not provided a friendly digital reading environment and practicable social network analysis tool to support humanists on interpreting texts and exploring characters' social network relationships. Moreover, the advancement of digitization technologies for the retrieval and use of Chinese ancient books is arising an unprecedented challenge and opportunity. For these reasons, this paper aims to present a Chinese ancient books digital humanities research platform (CABDHRP) to support historical China studies. In addition to providing digital archives, digital reading, basic search and advanced search functions for Chinese ancient books, this platform still provides two novel functions that can more effectively support digital humanities research, including an automatic text annotation system (ATAS) for interpreting texts and a character social network relationship map tool (CSNRMT) for exploring characters' social network relationships. Design/methodology/approach This study adopted DSpace, an open-source institutional repository system, to serve as a digital archives system for archiving scanned images, metadata, and full texts to develop the CABDHRP for supporting digital humanities (DH) research. Moreover, the ATAS developed in the CABDHRP used the Node.js framework to implement the system's front- and back-end services, as well as application programming interfaces (APIs) provided by different databases, such as China Biographical Database (CBDB) and TGAZ, used to retrieve the useful linked data (LD) sources for interpreting ancient texts. Also, Neo4j which is an open-source graph database management system was used to implement the CSNRMT of the CABDHRP. Finally, JavaScript and jQuery were applied to develop a monitoring program embedded in the CABDHRP to record the use processes from humanists based on xAPI (experience API). To understand the research participants' perception when interpreting the historical texts and characters' social network relationships with the support of ATAS and CSNRMT, semi-structured interviews with 21 research participants were conducted. Findings An ATAS embedded in the reading interface of CABDHRP can collect resources from different databases through LD for automatically annotating ancient texts to support digital humanities research. It allows the humanists to refer to resources from diverse databases when interpreting ancient texts, as well as provides a friendly text annotation reader for humanists to interpret ancient text through reading. Additionally, the CSNRMT provided by the CABDHRP can semi-automatically identify characters' names based on Chinese word segmentation technology and humanists' support to confirm and analyze characters' social network relationships from Chinese ancient books based on visualizing characters' social networks as a knowledge graph. The CABDHRP not only can stimulate humanists to explore new viewpoints in a humanistic research, but also can promote the public to emerge the learning interest and awareness of Chinese ancient books. Originality/value This study proposed a novel CABDHRP that provides the advanced features, including the automatic word segmentation of Chinese text, automatic Chinese text annotation, semi-automatic character social network analysis and user behavior analysis, that are different from other existed digital humanities platforms. Currently, there is no this kind of digital humanities platform developed for humanists to support digital humanities research."}
{"id":1174,"title":"Characteristics of existing communities of practice in the Information in Art Service: the case of REDARTE/RJ","keyword":"Communities of practice; Knowledge management; Library network; Rede de Bibliotecas e Centros de Informacao em Arte no Estado do Rio de Janeiro; REDARTE/RJ","abstract":"This article reports research that seeks to identify and analyze the existence of the main characteristics of communities of practice in the Rede de Bibliotecas e Centros de Informacao em Arte no Estado do Rio de Janeiro - REDARTE/RJ. It applied the parameters: the domain, the community and the practice and indicators to analyze the operation, the interactions, the process of exchange and sharing of experiences and knowledge among members of REDARTE/RJ. The approach adopted was the case study through qualitative research. It proves that the REDARTE/RJ presents the characteristics community of practice with the benefits when it comes to cooperation and interaction for knowledge management."}
{"id":1175,"title":"Libraries and indigenous societies in Latin America: Basic ideas and future paths","keyword":"Libraries; Library services; Indigenous societies; Endangered languages; Oral tradition","abstract":"Library services for native societies have been developed in Latin America at least since the 1980s, in small specific experiences that, until recent times, have been poorly systematized and scarcely discussed. Throughout its brief but intense history -a story that has been replicated in many other countries of the world, from Canada to New Zealand- those services have faced a series of crossroads, contradictions and conflicts that have not always been resolved, starting with the controversial label \"\"\"\"indigenous libraries\"\"\"\" and going through the scope, categories and methodologies used. This conference reviews the topic in Latin America - pointing out some milestones in the history of these services in the region-, identifies some concepts and ideas that require an urgent discussion from both a LIS and and interdisciplinary perspective, and finally suggest some paths to explore in the future."}
{"id":1176,"title":"The use of paradigms in information research","keyword":"","abstract":"Studies of human behaviour usually require the adoption of a research paradigm with the objective of improving the credibility and generalisability of the study. Applying research paradigms in information research is noted to vary from one researcher to another based on the investigator's choice as well as the character of the issue under investigation. The differences in the application of research paradigms in information research do not rely on philosophical assumptions alone, but also on the practical consequences of the inquiry and the interpretation of the findings. The four most broadly applied paradigms in research - pragmatism, interpretivism, positivism, and post-positivism and how the adoption of these paradigms fit into information research was examined. Findings indicate that application of research paradigms in information research is beneficial. However, information researchers are advised to be cautious of the weaknesses of the paradigm they would adopt for a study."}
{"id":1177,"title":"Examining libraries as public sphere institutions: Mapping questions, methods, theories, findings, and research gaps","keyword":"","abstract":"It is common in the literature to see libraries characterized as public sphere institutions, but the exact processes by which libraries support and engage in the public sphere remain under-explored. Based on a systematic review of the research literature on libraries as public sphere institutions, this study maps the questions, methods, theories, and findings of those scholars and librarians who have examined this topic. This research finds that discussions of libraries as public sphere institutions orient around five themes: Community, management and funding, institutional structures and practices, new tools and services, and knowledge organization. Compared to existing research, more focused and stringent research designs are necessary to enhance the understanding of libraries as public sphere institutions. A focused research program can create theoretical and actionable knowledge for knowledge-based policies, strategies, and activities at the international, federal, state, and community levels."}
{"id":1178,"title":"Preschool children's preferences for library activities: Laddering interviews in Chinese public libraries","keyword":"","abstract":"Evaluations of preschool children's library programs and activities have for the most part been based on effectiveness with respect to parameters such as reading and literacy, while the preferences of the children have been ignored. This study uses the laddering method to identify Chinese preschool children's preferences for certain library activities. Thirty-four children were recruited from three activities at three Chinese public libraries. The laddering method proved effective in revealing the preschoolers' library activity preferences and the reasons for those preferences from the perspective of personal value. The results suggest that library activity designers should consider factors such as familiarity, newness, ease, presence of friends and peers, and joy."}
{"id":1179,"title":"Mobile information behavior of Warner Pacific University students","keyword":"","abstract":"The mobile information behavior of Warner Pacific University students was studied using survey questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and group-based exercises through the lens of several common information theories and models. As ownership of connected devices became nearly ubiquitous, students used the Internet more than the library. Students built digital networks to connect with friends or classmates. The Internet was the students' primary information source, since using Google was a daily lifestyle habit while the library was totally new and unfamiliar territory. Comparison of the students' information search processes (ISPs) with Kuhlthau's ISP diagram revealed that the students searching was idiosyncratic and unpredictable, and they only adopted systematic search protocols when these were imposed on them. Chatman's theory of information poverty was useful as it revealed that the students' perception of information deprivation cut across all socio-economic groups."}
{"id":1180,"title":"Reading habits of Extremadura University students (Spain). Statistical approximations","keyword":"Reading; University; Survey; Libraries","abstract":"In the context of a survey about reading habits in Extremadura conducted bay our research group to 9 212 students of all educational levels during 2017, this paper analyzes the data obtained by the students from the University of Extremadura. After giving details about the method and the field of study of the survey, variables have been examined and the results have been disaggregated according to gender, study area and the Degree/Post graduate distinction. The more relevant results are that 75 % of the university students, read in their free time; they spend less than two hours a week reading; two thirds go to libraries, more to study than for loans or to consult books; reading on paper is still preferred; women read more than men; postgraduate students read more than those still studying their degree; Humanities students read more than Science students, and that within fiction, mystery and adventure genres are the most demanded."}
{"id":1181,"title":"Organizational culture and labor satisfaction as predictors of job performance in librarians","keyword":"Organizational Culture; Job Satisfaction; Job Performance; Measurement","abstract":"The objective of this article was to determine if organizational culture and labor satisfaction are predictors of job performance in librarians in Merida city, Yucatan, Mexico. 193 librarians participated coming from different university and specialized libraries located in Merida, Yucatan. Of which 74 (38.30%) were men and 114 (59.10%) women. The Denison Organizational Culture Survey (Bonavia, Prado y Barbera, 2009), the Minnesota Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (Weiss et al., 1967) and the Escala de Desempeno Laboral para Bibliotecarios proposed in this artide, were administered. The data were processed by multiple regression analysis (step by step) for the overall sample and by sex. The results showed that the factors of organizational culture and job satisfaction that predict performance are: Responsibility / quality, Service attitude, Communication, Teamwork and environmental protection."}
{"id":1182,"title":"Mapping Supervision Trends in Doctoral Research in Library and Information Science in Nigeria and South Africa: Implications for Collective Learning","keyword":"Research Supervision; Doctoral Research; Library Science Research; Collaborative Supervision; Research Output","abstract":"Research supervisors are indispensable to the oroduction of postgraduate research. Using the Activity Theory and the Scholarship of Integration Framework, this qualitative content analysis study investigated trends in supervision of doctoral research in library and information science at selected universities in Nigeria and South Africa between 2009 and 2015. A total of 108 doctoral theses from 10 selected universities in Nigeria and South Africa whose research outputs were deposited in the Directory of Open Access Repositories were used as the sample for this study. Sole supervision predominated the supervision trends. The main subject areas of research were information studies in both countries and knowledge management and records management in South Africa. It is recommended that supervisors and policymakers in the two countries consider other postgraduate supervision models including collaborative supervision. There is mounting evidence that collaborative supervision has superior benefits for both the supervisors and the students, compared to the dyadic supervision model. Collaborative supervision promotes quality scholarship and reasonable completion times. It also has implications for collective learning and building capacity of postgraduate supervisors."}
{"id":1183,"title":"Library Services for Students with Visual Impairment in Selected Universities in Nigeria","keyword":"Library services; Nigeria; Universities; Visually impaired students","abstract":"This study explored library services for students with visual impairment in Nigerian universities. The study had four objectives. Survey designs were employed on a census of 341 students from six federal universities. Data collection from students was through a questionnaire. Twenty-four librarians were purposively selected from the universities, and interviews were used for data collection. Data from the questionnaire were analysed using frequency counts and percentages while the data from the interviews were transcribed, coded, sorted, with relevant themes identified. The findings showed that library policy and technical and personnel factors affect library services delivery to students with visual impairment. The study recommended amongst others that university libraries should conduct user-satisfaction studies regularly to ensure that their services meet clients' expectations."}
{"id":1184,"title":"Ethical Issues in the Access and Use of Information Sources in Public Libraries and Publishing Houses in Nigeria: A PAPA Model Analysis","keyword":"Ethical Issues; Information Sources; Information Access and Use; Publishers; Public Library Directors; Nigeria","abstract":"Several ethical issues can impact the process of providing access to information materials for utilisation by the public. This study used the Privacy, Accuracy, Property and Accessibility (PAPA) model to investigate these ethical issues as they pertain to Nigeria. A survey research design using qualitative research method was employed through using interviews to collect data. Public library directors and publishers were targeted, and their responses were thematically analysed. Findings showed that publishing houses adhere to privacy requirements of authors and strive to ensure accuracy of information. Accessibility is provided for by libraries, though specific permissions are sometimes required to use information. Several challenges, such as plagiarism and piracy, were identified. Recommendations include the implementation of legal frameworks regulating the publishing process and the introduction of ethical course in the library school curricula."}
{"id":1185,"title":"Building information research skills in the Pacific region: The University of the South Pacific Initiative","keyword":"Academic libraries; Information literacy; Library instruction; Research skills; Global perspective; Pacific libraries","abstract":"Purpose Information literacy (IL) enables individuals to discover new ways of thinking and new knowledge across a range of platforms, tools and media. It hopes to enable them to fit into the world of research and scholarly communication. This paper aims to describe the development and current practices in IL program at the University of the South Pacific (USP). This case study puts emphasis on how IL at USP reflects the educational priorities of the University and the region. Discussions on socio-cultural context hope to provide insights on developing a framework based on global standards that address the cultural aspect within students' learning environment in the 12 member countries. Design/methodology/approach This paper mainly used desktop research and document analysis to present the IL model which is cohesively embedded within the University's strategic plan and research skills development framework. Findings The results are summarized in three sections: paradigms and models as basis, current content and mode of delivery, methodologies and design for instruction and socio-cultural insights. Research limitations/implications At present, this study will cover Fiji (the Main Campus) and Vanuatu (School of Law). Other member countries with USP presence such as Cook Islands, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga and Tuvalu are considered as part of the future design. Ultimately, a comprehensive model that is applicable for 21 other campuses in the ten member countries will be designed. It also hopes to be replicable in the entire Pacific context. Practical implications This study provides baseline data to develop future strategies for implementation in the regional level. Originality/value This paper deals with definitional issues of IL related to Pacific cultural contexts that goes beyond a single country, one national identity as it deals with 11 countries, a different model for networked paradigm for IL."}
{"id":1186,"title":"Multi-lingual and multi-cultural information literacy: perspectives, models and good practice","keyword":"Information literacy; Models; Cultural factors; International students; Multi-cultural; Multi-lingual","abstract":"Purpose This paper aims to review current approaches to, and good practice in, information literacy (IL) development in multi-lingual and multi-cultural settings, with particular emphasis on provision for international students. Design/methodology/approach A selective and critical review of published literature is extended by evaluation of examples of multi-lingual IL tutorials and massive open online courses. Findings Multi-lingual literacy and multi-cultural IL are umbrella terms covering a variety of situations and issues. This provision is of increasing importance in an increasingly mobile and multi-cultural world. This paper evaluates current approaches and good practice, focussing on issues of culture vis-a-vis language; the balance between individual and group needs; specific and generic IL instruction; and models for IL, pedagogy and culture. Recommendations for good practice and for further research are given. Originality/value This is one of very few papers critically reviewing how IL development is affected by linguistic and cultural factors."}
{"id":1187,"title":"Information literacy assessment of incoming students in an information studies graduate program","keyword":"Information literacy; Kuwait; Assessment; SWOT analysis; Graduate students; Library education","abstract":"Purpose This study aims to investigate the information literacy (IL) competencies of incoming graduate students in the information studies masters' degree program at Kuwait University. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from 37 students through an IL assessment containing 43 questions associated with four Association of College and Research Libraries' higher education competency standards. Based on the assessment results and semi-structured interviews, a SWOT analysis was performed. Findings After normalizing students' scores to 100 per cent, the average score was 44.46 per cent. Students were unable to identify key concepts, construct effective search strategies, understand the scope and purpose of information sources and determine the quality of sources; their knowledge about information management systems was also weak. By contrast, students were better able to define an information need, had a general understanding of plagiarism and had reasonable knowledge about a website's credibility. The SWOT analysis suggested that language difficulties and unfamiliarity with library conventions partly contribute to students' lack of information knowledge and skills. Originality/value No study has tested the IL competencies of library and information studies graduate students in a Gulf Cooperation Council country. This study's results provide a baseline assessment of graduate students' IL needs, based on realistic data and achievable outcomes, and aiming to increase student learning. The findings will start a dialogue in relation to IL education within academic communities, especially those in developing countries, leading to instructional programs that impact on educators, administrators, information professionals and (most importantly) students. In the global arena, this research is also of value and interest to educators and professionals who are responsible for creating and improving IL instruction for graduate students who are non-native English speakers. To complete the assessment, a second study is underway covering standard four based on a written term paper."}
{"id":1188,"title":"Emilio Estevez Back in the Library with The Public","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1189,"title":"A Comparison of Standard Practice Treatments in Research Library Book Conservation, 2007 to 2017","keyword":"","abstract":"In 2007, a web-based survey of book conservation practices was conducted to document standard-practice, moderate-use, and low-use book conservation treatments for general and special collections in research libraries in the United States. This paper reports on the findings of a ten-year follow-up survey conducted in 2017 to determine whether and how book conservation treatment practices have changed over the last ten years. Overall, the data indicate that while general collections treatment practices have remained consistent, special collections practices continue to evolve, with many treatments newly qualifying as standard practice in the special collections context since 2007. The data also suggest areas of further research, including how demographic factors may correlate with particular treatment practices."}
{"id":1190,"title":"Creating Article-Level Discovery of Print-Only Foreign Language Journals A Case Study of SALToC's Distributed Approach","keyword":"","abstract":"Foreign language journals are important components of interdisciplinary area studies collections at research libraries. In the US, although these are low-use materials almost by definition, they are indispensable for many types of research. Coordinated collection development among key libraries with shared interests in these materials is often the best way of broadening the collective collection, strategically reducing duplication to free up resources for broader acquisitions while relying on collection sharing infrastructures to implement shared access to the journals."}
{"id":1191,"title":"Resource Description and Access Adoption and Implementation in Public Libraries in the United States","keyword":"","abstract":"This study surveyed the current state of knowledge about, and application or use of, Resource Description and Access (RDA) among American public library catalogers. In 2017, an online survey request was e-mailed to four thousand libraries for the person or persons most responsible for cataloging to complete the questionnaire. More than three hundred libraries responded. The data expose serious concerns with RDA adoption within the public library sector. While a majority of catalogers know about RDA, their working knowledge about it differs substantially depending on whether they work in rural or urban library settings. Regardless, 22 percent of respondants still had not heard of the RDA standard until completing this survey. While further training and educational opportunities (along with funds) for catalogers nationwide would help minimize this disparity, LIS schools also can play a role by educating more thoroughly the next generations of catalogers in this newer descriptive standard. Coming on the brink of a shift in the theoretical framework of the RDA standard, from the Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) model to the IFLA Library Reference Model (LRM), public library catalogers risk falling even farther behind in their knowledge and compitency with the RDA standard."}
{"id":1192,"title":"Redesigning the Academic Library Materials Budget for the Digital Age Applying the Power of Faceted Classification to Acquisitions Fund Management","keyword":"","abstract":"Most academic libraries are facing increasing funding challenges that necessitate improved budget communication and advocacy, in addition to the more traditional planning and monitoring of funds. Moreover, electronic resources (e-resources) continue to evolve rapidly, spawning new material types and modes of acquisition. This paper defines four key facets of a materials budget that has been optimized for the e-resources environment and describes a process that can be used to redesign any academic library budget structure for the digital age. Specific examples of important practical advantages that have accrued over the six years since the fully faceted materials budget structure was implemented are included."}
{"id":1193,"title":"E-book Use over Time and across Vendors in an Interdisciplinary Field","keyword":"","abstract":"This paper presents an analysis of e-book usage in one interdisciplinary research collection, for library and information science (LIS), at a large research institution. Drawing from the social sciences, humanities, and computer science, LIS exemplifies the challenge of analyzing use of interdisciplinary collections that cut across Library of Congress (LC) class ranges normally used to analyze disciplinary differences in the existing literature. The analysis also explores use factors beyond LC class that usage studies rarely examine, including genre and audience level, and changes in use over time across categories. This study contributes both to understanding the usage of LIS e-books as an exemplary interdisciplinary collection and to developing options for analyses of e-book collections that maximize the utility of usage reports despite their challenges. As e-book collections mature and the utility of comparing used versus unused titles wanes, such strategies will become necessary to make more nuanced decisions for e-book collections."}
{"id":1194,"title":"The Big Picture: A Holistic View of E-book Acquisitions","keyword":"","abstract":"The merging of two departments into the Acquisitions and Collection Development Department afforded Loyola Marymount University an opportunity to rethink existing workflows, with the acquisition of electronic books (e-books) being identified as a critical task to review. Process mapping was used to show the complexity of different tasks being performed in the department and to provide a visualization mechanism for staff to see how their work fit into a sequence of actions as part of a larger workflow. The authors listed the types of acquisition models used at their library for e-books and constructed process maps for the following six major types: 1. Firm order e-books; 2. Firm order e-book collections; 3. Approval order e-books; 4. Demand-driven e-books; 5. Standing order e-books, and; 6. Subscription e-book database. The authors merged the individual process maps into a single visualization to view the entirety of the acquisition process as a whole and to show how the different e-book acquisition models relate and diverge from one another."}
{"id":1195,"title":"Text, Lies and Cataloging: Ethical Treatment of Deceptive Works in the Library","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1196,"title":"Hospital library closures and consolidations: a case series","keyword":"","abstract":"Background: Health sciences libraries are being closed or are under threat of closure, but little is published that looks at context and causes or alternative library service delivery models such as affiliations or consolidations. There is also very little research about the effect of these changes on health care provider satisfaction, patient care, or hospital quality indicators. Preventing library closures is not always possible, but understanding some of the circumstances leading to the decision and implementation of a closure or consolidation could inform best practice management. Case Presentations: At a recent Medical Library Association joint chapter meeting, a panel of six librarians presented their cases of navigating a library closure or reorganization. Background information was given to highlight reasons that the decisions to reorganize or close were made. Following the case presentations, participants took part in discussion with audience members. Cases and discussion points were recorded for further research, publication, and advocacy. Conclusions: Several points from the cases are highlighted in the discussion section of the paper. An accurate reporting of US health sciences libraries and librarian staffing is needed. More needs to be written about new library service models and best practices for centralizing and maintaining library services. After a consolidation, remaining librarians will be expected to manage the effects of staff loss and site closures and so should be involved in planning and implementing these decisions. It remains to be determined how hospitals with librarians compare in patient care and other quality indicators against hospitals without librarians."}
{"id":1197,"title":"Report from the Medical Library Association's InSight Initiative Summit 2: Meeting the Evolving Information Needs of Library Stakeholders","keyword":"","abstract":"At the Medical Library Association's InSight Initiative Summit 2, held September 27-28, 2018, academic and hospital librarians joined with publishing industry partners to develop a deeper shared understanding of technology-and social interaction-driven changes in how health sciences researchers and clinicians discover and consume information in their fields. Through a mixture of keynote talks, a panel discussion with health care professionals, and small-group problem-solving exercises, the summit program invited participants to collaboratively develop strategies for helping users recognize the value of curated or peer-reviewed content obtained through institutional access channels. Themes of the summit included the existence of different user modes of information discovery and access, user reliance on professional societies and Twitter as information sources, the extent to which smartphones are used to find medical information, the importance of inducing disorienting dilemmas in library users that cause them to recognize librarians as true partners in information seeking and research, the dangers of depending on non-curated information, and the need for publishers and librarians to work together to ease barriers to access and enrich the user experience."}
{"id":1198,"title":"Using information literacy to teach medical entrepreneurship and health care economics","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective: Entrepreneurship and innovative product design in health care requires expertise in finding and evaluating diverse types of information from a multitude of sources to accomplish a number of tasks, such as securing regulatory approval, developing a reimbursement strategy, and navigating intellectual property. The authors sought to determine whether an intensive, specialized information literacy training program that introduced undergraduate biomedical engineering students to these concepts would improve the quality of the students' design projects. We also sought to test whether information literacy training that included active learning exercises would offer increased benefits over training delivered via lectures and if this specialized information literacy training would increase the extent of students' information use. Methods: A three-arm cohort study was conducted with a control group and two experimental groups. Mixed methods assessment, including a rubric and citation analysis, was used to evaluate program outcomes by examining authentic artifacts of student learning. Results: Student design teams that received information literacy training on topics related to medical entrepreneurship and health care economics showed significantly improved performance on aspects of project performance relevant to health care economics over student design teams that did not receive this training. There were no significant differences between teams that engaged in active learning exercises and those that only received training via lectures. Also, there were no significant differences in citation patterns between student teams that did or did not receive specialized information literacy training. Conclusions: Information literacy training can be used as a method for introducing undergraduate health sciences students to the health care economics aspects of the medical entrepreneurship life cycle, including the US Food and Drug Administration regulatory environment, intellectual property, and medical billing and reimbursement structures."}
{"id":1199,"title":"A pilot project to increase health literacy among youth from seasonal farmworker families in rural eastern North Carolina: a qualitative exploration of implementation and impact","keyword":"","abstract":"Objective: There are substantial health inequalities for seasonal agricultural workers and their families in the United States. One identified inequality is in health literacy. The authors explored the implementation and impact of connecting youth from seasonal farmworker families who participated in a leadership and college pipeline program with Internet access by providing a tablet with a paid cellular data plan and university library-based health literacy training. Methods: With the support of a National Network of Libraries of Medicine Health Information Outreach Award, we conducted a qualitative, utilization-focused evaluation by conducting semi-structured interviews from December 2017 through February 2018 with middle and high school age participants in the program (n=10). After parental consent and youth assent, we recorded interviews with participants at program activity locations or in their homes. We then utilized inductive thematic analysis with 2 primary coders. Results: We identified four themes: (1) having access to the Internet can be transformative, (2) access resulted in increased knowledge of and interest in one's own and others' health, (3) \"\"\"\"Google\"\"\"\" is the norm, and (4) participant training increased self-efficacy to determine credible sources and resources. Conclusion: Providing Internet access and iPads was possible to implement and resulted in increased utilization of health information. The combination of Internet access with training on information literacy was a key factor in achieving these positive outcomes. The findings suggest the importance of ensuring equitable access to the Internet in efforts to improve educational and health outcomes for seasonal farmworkers and their families."}
{"id":1200,"title":"HIV/AIDS information promotion at the library: creative campaigns for young adults","keyword":"","abstract":"Background: While rates of new HIV diagnoses have gone down nationally, Florida's HIV-positive population is growing and remains one of the largest in the country. Given this landscape, it is clear that diverse, creative, and collaborative efforts are needed to better inform the public about HIV risks, prevention, and treatment and to encourage healthy behaviors. Case Presentation: Building on previous work, librarians at the University of Florida engaged in a yearlong project to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS risks, prevention, and treatment among university students and to improve their information-seeking behaviors related to this disease. The \"\"\"\"Creative Campaigns\"\"\"\" project included 3 distinct elements of activity and engagement, designed to complement one another: a graphic novel contest, a social media campaign, and training for campus health care providers. The contest yielded 4 high-quality submissions, and the monthlong social media campaign garnered over 50,000 views and utilized Facebook ads to extend beyond the library's typical audience. The instruction proved useful to campus counseling and wellness staff. Conclusions: Overall, the team considered the project a success in terms of reaching new audiences in new ways, and several of its components have been integrated into subsequent projects and regular operations. Exploring new methods of outreach through social media and creative formats required careful planning and the development of new skill sets amongst project team members but proved to be a rewarding way to generate engagement in the local community."}
{"id":1201,"title":"A partnership between academic and public librarians: \"\"\"\"What the Health\"\"\"\" workshop series","keyword":"","abstract":"Background: Public librarians are in a unique position to assist the general public with health information inquiries. However, public librarians might not have the training, detailed knowledge, and confidence to provide high-quality health information. Case Presentation: The authors created and delivered three workshops to public librarians in Suffolk County, New York, highlighting several National Library of Medicine resources. Each workshop focused on a different topic: general consumer health resources, genetics health resources, and environmental/toxicology resources. At the end of each workshop, participants were asked to complete the Training Session Evaluation form provided by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM). All participants reported that they learned a new skill or about a new tool, that their ability to locate online health information improved, and that they planned to use the knowledge they gained in the future. Online tutorials covering the major resources from each workshop were created and made accessible to the public on several organizations' websites. Virtual reference services were initiated for public librarians who need further assistance with these resources and will continue to be provided on an ongoing basis. Financial support for the equipment and software utilized in each of these tasks was awarded by NNLM. Conclusions: Based on attendance and participant feedback, this model of health information outreach appears to have been successful in furthering the educational needs of public librarians and may be useful to others in creating a similar program in their communities."}
{"id":1202,"title":"Implementation of a fee-based service model to university-affiliated researchers at the University of Alberta","keyword":"","abstract":"Background: There is growing demand for specialized services in academic libraries, including supporting systematic reviews and measuring research impact. Study Purpose: The John W. Scott Health Sciences Library implemented a fee-based pilot project for the Faculty of Nursing for one year to test a fee-based model for specialized services, to evaluate its sustainability and scalability for the longer term, and to assess the feasibility of extending this service model to other health sciences faculties. Case Presentation: We describe the development and delivery of the fee-based service model. Through a team-based approach, we successfully provided specialized services including mediated literature searching, research support, and research impact analyses to the Faculty of Nursing. Discussion: Despite some challenges in developing and implementing the fee-based service model, our pilot project demonstrated demand for fee-based specialized services in the health sciences and suggests potential for this unique service model to continue and expand."}
{"id":1203,"title":"Increasing rural nurses' awareness of a statewide health information resource: an educational outreach initiative","keyword":"","abstract":"Background: HEALWA is an online library of evidence-based health information resources that are available to Washington state health practitioners. To increase awareness and use of HEALWA among health practitioners in rural areas, the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Pacific Northwest Region and Washington State University Spokane co-funded an outreach librarian position to provide instruction on using HEALWA. Case Presentation: After attempts at frequent in-person workshops failed due to lack of attendance, a one-hour-long webinar targeted at rural nurses was developed to be delivered once a month. These webinars introduced participating health professionals to HEALWA, including how to set up their access and how to navigate the resource. To accommodate the busy schedules and different learning styles of the target audience, the workshops occurred both as monthly webinars and in-person, when available, in addition to an online self-guided tutorial. Continuing education credit was obtained through the Washington State Nurses Association, and a partnership with the Washington State Nursing Commission improved promotion of the webinars. Evaluations for both the webinars and workshops have been largely positive. Conclusions: The webinar series, coupled with in-person workshops and an online tutorial, reached nurses in rural areas of Washington state to increase awareness of HEALWA. To further facilitate access to HEALWA instruction, a recorded version of the live webinar is in development."}
{"id":1204,"title":"Responding to a new generation of proprietary study resources in medical education","keyword":"","abstract":"Traditionally, health sciences libraries have supported patrons who are preparing for medical licensure examinations by collecting and making accessible board exam preparation resources, such as question banks and study guides. However, when online board exam preparation resources are not available for licensing, providing equitable access to all library users can be a challenge. In recent years, a new generation of online study resources has emerged. Sites such as SketchyMedical and Picmonic use visual learning mnemonics, while resources such as Quizlet leverage crowd-sourcing to generate study content. While some of the content from these resources is made freely available, these resources are often limited to paid individual subscribers. This new generation of study resources, thus, presents a conundrum for health sciences librarians. On the one hand, these innovative resources offer new insights into how students learn and study, reflecting pedagogical trends in self-directed learning. On the other hand, the proprietary individual subscription-based model of these resources can widen the achievement gap between students who can afford to pay subscription costs and those who cannot. This commentary provides an overview of some of the most popular medical board examination preparation resources that have emerged in recent years. The authors suggest that health sciences librarians collaborate with medical students and educators to better understand and evaluate these resources."}
{"id":1205,"title":"Critical librarianship in health sciences libraries: an introduction","keyword":"","abstract":"The Medical Library Association recently announced its commitment to diversity and inclusion. While this is a positive start, critical librarianship takes the crucial concepts of diversity and inclusion one step further by advocating for social justice action and the dismantling of oppressive institutional structures, including white supremacy, patriarchy, and capitalism. Critical librarianship takes many forms, but, at its root, is focused on interrogating and disrupting inequitable systems, including changing racist cataloging rules, creating student-driven information literacy instruction, supporting inclusive and ethical publishing models, and rejecting the notion of libraries as neutral spaces. This article presents examples of the application of critical practice in libraries as well as ideas for applying critical librarianship to the health sciences."}
{"id":1206,"title":"Ever-evolving: introducing the Medical Heritage Library, Inc","keyword":"","abstract":"The Medical Heritage Library, Inc. (MHL), is a collaborative digitization and discovery organization committed to providing open access to history of medicine and health resources. Since its founding in 2010, it has aspired to be a visible, research-driven history of medicine and health community that serves a broad, interdisciplinary constituency. The MHL's goal is to make important historical medical content, derived from leading medical libraries, available online free of charge and to simplify and centralize the discovery of these resources. To do so, it has evolved from a digitization collaborative of like-minded history of medicine libraries, special collections, and archives to an incorporated entity seeking not just to provide online access to digital surrogates, but also to embrace the challenges of open access, the retention and use of records containing health information about individuals, and service to the digital humanities. This organizational expansion was further spurred by the MHL's recently completed National Endowment for the Humanities grant, \"\"\"\"Medicine at Ground Level: State Medical Societies, State Medical Journals, and the Development of American Medicine\"\"\"\" (PW-228226-15), which received additional financial support from Harvard Medical School and the Arcadia Fund through the Harvard University Library."}
{"id":1207,"title":"The Medical Library Association Guide to Developing Consumer Health Collections","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1208,"title":"118th Annual Meeting Medical Library Association, Inc. Atlanta, GA May 18-23, 2018","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1209,"title":"Humanities Scholars and Library-Based Digital Publishing: New Forms of Publication, New Audiences, New Publishing Roles","keyword":"library-based publishing; humanities research; digital scholarship; scholarly communication; digital humanities","abstract":"The rise of library-based digital scholarly publishing creates new opportunities to meet scholars' evolving publishing needs. This article presents findings from a national survey of humanities scholars on their attitudes toward digital publishing, the diversification of scholarly products, changing perceptions of authorship, and the desire to reach new audiences. Based on survey findings, the authors offer recommendations for how library publishers can make unique contributions to the scholarly publishing ecosystem and support the advancement of digital scholarship in the humanities by accommodating and sustaining more diverse products of digital scholarship, supporting new modes of authorship, and helping scholars reach broader audiences through interdisciplinary and open access publishing."}
{"id":1210,"title":"What Are \"\"\"\"The Carpentries\"\"\"\" and What Are They Doing in the Library?","keyword":"","abstract":"Since 2014, the University Libraries at the University of Oklahoma in Norman has been a member of the Software Carpentry Foundation (now part of \"\"\"\"The Carpentries\"\"\"\"), a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching basic computing skills to researchers. Through this partnership, we have taught over a dozen introductory programming workshops to participants across campus and have established a local community of instructors. By centering this training in the University Libraries, we reaffirm the libraries' position as the intellectual crossroads for research on campus. We also provide professional development opportunities for librarians and other staff to improve their teaching and foster a better understanding of modern research workflows."}
{"id":1211,"title":"Front and Center: Hip-Hop and Spoken Word Poetry in Academic Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":"This feature describes the efforts of the Oviatt Library at California State University, Northridge to offer programming presenting hip-hop and spoken word poetry. These events, begun in 2016, feature genres relevant to the university's diverse and global enrollment. Though not traditional library presentations, they recognize the wide appeal of hip-hop and the importance of oral traditions to some cultures while providing a platform for the participants to express their diverse views and experiences."}
{"id":1212,"title":"Navigating the New: A Case Study on Leading Organizational Change","keyword":"","abstract":"Leading organizational change can be an enticing and exciting venture for library professionals. However, unforeseen difficulties can challenge even the most enthusiastic leader. This article explores one librarian's experience with organizational change and offers practical strategies for weathering obstacles to the success of new initiatives in academic libraries."}
{"id":1213,"title":"Understanding the Information Behaviors of Doctoral Students: An Exploratory Study","keyword":"","abstract":"This exploratory study seeks to understand how the research experiences of humanities PhD students influence their information behavior. The authors interviewed 10 participants from two academic institutions multiple times over several months. The study used open-ended, unstructured interviewing techniques in an attempt to avoid the introduction of library bias. The authors found that the information behavior of PhD students is driven by their need to understand and follow a scholarly dialogue. Resource discovery was heavily influenced by people, and resource use was varied, distributed, and unpredictable."}
{"id":1214,"title":"Interpreting the Conventions of Scholarship: Rhetorical Implications of the ACRL Framework","keyword":"","abstract":"Few librarians have examined the implications of Rolf Norgaard's theory of \"\"\"\"writing information literacy,\"\"\"\" a rhetoric-based concept that situates research practices in context. Because the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education emphasizes research as a social practice, it seems appropriate to revisit this idea. This article explores how interpretive conventions-communal rules and guidelines that coordinate rhetorical construction and interpretation of texts-are implicated in each frame of the Framework and constrain participation in scholarship. This perspective can inform collaborations between librarians and faculty to develop critical rhetorical awareness, enabling students to read and respond to the interpretive conventions of any context."}
{"id":1215,"title":"Piloting the Purchase of Research Data Sets as Collections: Navigating the Unknowns","keyword":"","abstract":"In fiscal year 2017, The Ohio State University Libraries in Columbus piloted the purchase of research data sets to explore how to integrate this format into the standard workflows of the collections strategist and electronic resources officer. The pilot project had few restrictions except that one-time money must be used and purchases must be available to the entire campus community. This pilot enabled the libraries to purchase several large-scale data sets while exploring issues around licensing, technical deployment, support, and assessment in an organization without a data librarian. This article details the pilot process and outlines the resulting considerations for future purchases of data sets."}
{"id":1216,"title":"Importance and Potential of Geoinformation and its Applications in the Context of Libraries and Digital Collections","keyword":"Geoinformation; digital transformation; GIS; information management","abstract":"In recent years, there has been an increased demand from many disciplines in providing geographic information and research applications with GIS component(s). With respect to the digital transformation of libraries and the associated technical advances and progress in information science, such as text and data mining methods, a large amount of spatiotemporal information is available in libraries. In this context, this article provides an exemplary overview of existing developments in libraries worldwide, identifies perspectives on the development and use of geoinformation for beneficial, future-oriented deployment, and names which components and services could be offered by libraries in the future."}
{"id":1217,"title":"Research Data Management as a Field of Action of Research Libraries - Using the Example of ZB MED - Information Centre for Life Sciences","keyword":"Research data; research data management; infrastructure","abstract":"The field of action \"\"\"\"research data management\"\"\"\" is placed within the context of changing requirements to research libraries as well as of strategies and requirements named by science policy on national and European level. The focus lies on a potential service portfolio of a research library, which offers researchers support with regard to the management and publication of research data. Potential services might range from advisory services to the development of research data infrastructures, which facilitate the record, evaluation, visibility, and review of research data."}
{"id":1218,"title":"Synergy Effects through Cooperation: Background, Tasks, and Potentials of the Project FoDaKo","keyword":"Research data; cooperation; data centre; university library","abstract":"Against the backdrop of the increasing significance of open data approaches and newly emerging requirements in Research Data Management (RDM), imposed by funding agencies, researchers and institutions strive for an upheaval in current RDM practices. The FoDaKo project,(2) comprises a collaboration of three Universities' data centres and libraries, gearing towards harnessing synergies in resources, while developing and sharing best practices in RDM throughout the data lifecycle. In this paper, we share our approach and experiences, which can inform other institutions and projects in achieving an economical and sustainable RDM."}
{"id":1219,"title":"Framework Information Literacy - Aspects of Theory, Research, and Practice","keyword":"Teaching library; framework information literacy; information literacy","abstract":"The Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education offers new, holistic opportunities for the structure and transmission of information literacy. This article shows how this model by the American Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) can be employed in training in library education in Germany. Aspects from theory and research as well as an adaptive best practice example of Bamberg University Library will be presented. The award-winning Framework Information Literacy Lessons (FILL) provides sustainable insights into scholarly work. They support cooperation, communication, and steps to research. They determine the future. Thus Teaching Libraries sensitize to the digital world."}
{"id":1220,"title":"Learning Environments for Libraries - Dimensions of the Shaping of the Future","keyword":"Learning environment; role of libraries; research","abstract":"The role of libraries - both public and academic - in the education system is fundamentally changing. In addition to making media available, there are many new tasks. The Learning Research Center of the Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart focuses on research and development projects on how to design this role in order to establish libraries as key players in the transformation of educational infrastructures."}
{"id":1221,"title":"abiLehre.com: Knowledge Transfer with Sustainability","keyword":"Information platform; apprenticeship training; networking","abstract":"The website abiLehre.com represents the apprenticeship archive, library, and information assistant offered in Austria and was initiated by two graduates in 2016. This platform supports apprentices and graduates and offers a wide range of general and subject-specific information for all interested parties."}
{"id":1222,"title":"MusicSpace - A New Concept for User Areas in Academic Music Libraries","keyword":"Makerspace; learning spaces; music library","abstract":"The article introduces MusicSpace as a variant of a Makerspace. Requirements for modern working and learning spaces are taken into consideration in order to describe a reconfiguring of user areas in academic music libraries. Individual measures are based on the needs of users working with music-related media. The MusicSpace of the Library and Information System of Oldenburg University is presented as an example."}
{"id":1223,"title":"The Bibliographical Database for the Historiography of Ottoman Europe (15th to 18th Century) A cooperative project for the presentation of research data","keyword":"Historiography; Ottoman Europe; bibliographical metadata","abstract":"The DFG-funded project \"\"\"\"Bibliographical Database for Historiography of Ottoman Europe (15th-18th Century)\"\"\"\" (HOE) was conducted jointly by the Chair for the History of the Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey (ORT) and the University Library (UB) of Ruhr University Bochum between 2015 and 2018. The article at hand provides an overview of the conceptual and technological considerations that inform the system and describes the positioning of the UB in cooperation with several researching partners."}
{"id":1224,"title":"Thinking Ahead and Repositioning Libraries - Retrospections and Prospects","keyword":"Library development; politics of libraries; scientific information infrastructures; culture of cooperation","abstract":"The author's farewell from library service offers an opportunity to write down some observations made since then. Illustrated by personal memories, he reflects on the professional and technological advances in libraries, which, however, face even bigger challenges nowadays. Strong alliances, a structured division of labour, and intelligent networking, he argues, provide answers to an increasing complexity and constant change in library service. It is therefore essential to strengthen the culture of cooperation and to improve political frameworks."}
{"id":1225,"title":"An Open Marketplace of Knowledge with Social Relevance Perspectives of the SLUB in the Digital Age","keyword":"Openness; diversity; communication; digitization","abstract":"In his inaugural speech as chief executive of SLUB, Achim Bonte, describes libraries in the digital age as open and divers learning spaces, which gain from the diversity of creative employees and user-inspired ideas. Within this framework he sees the SLUB as a vital place for communication and digital information infrastructures. With its digital and non-textual offers and its services along the research cycle he considers the SLUB as well equipped for the future."}
{"id":1226,"title":"One year at University Library Kiel: all clear for a change! Status Quo, Measures, Perspectives","keyword":"University library Kiel; digital transformation; strategy process","abstract":"The digital transformation and changed user needs are the main starting points for the University Library Kiel to face the challenge of strategic and operational realignment. A suitable management tool for this is the implementation of a strategy process which has to consider the needs of relevant interest groups and which represents the basis for the strategy itself that will determine the future operational management. Against that the University Library Kiel had to realign inside as a first step in order to create and broaden their scope of action for the planning and executing of a strategy process."}
{"id":1227,"title":"Open Access from the Publishers' Point of View Results of a survey among scholarly publishers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland","keyword":"Open Access; scholarly publisher; survey; business model; scholarly communication","abstract":"Funders, universities, and libraries have been pushing for Open Access to scholarly publications for years. While Open Access agreements have been negotiated with a growing number of big publishers, smaller publishers hardly figured in the debates on the Open Access transformation so far. We therefore interviewed representatives of 82 small and medium-sized scholarly publishers about their experiences, attitudes and offers on Open Access. Our survey shows that Open Access is becoming more important for these publishers and their authors, although there are clear differences in attitudes and knowledge regarding Open Access, depending on their size, subject areas, and literature types. For publishers, key requirements to convert to Open Access are sufficient funding, more standardization, and better communication with other stakeholders."}
{"id":1228,"title":"Library life in Australia: It Has Been a Busy Year!","keyword":"Libraries; library profession; new professionals; library design; advocacy; Australia","abstract":"The strength and vibrancy of the Australian library sector is explored in this article. The concepts of developing, i.e. growing and maturing as an industry, and sustaining, i.e. supporting and maintaining the quality of library services, thread through the discussions about the events and activities that have shaped the library profession, library advocacy initiatives and the future generation of librarians."}
{"id":1229,"title":"Detecting and Facing Information Demand for New Target Groups such as Start-up Founders - A Case Study at the WHU Library","keyword":"Academic libraries; information demand; new target groups; research service; start-up founders; case study","abstract":"Future oriented libraries can make use of the current start-up trend. An orientation towards new and unorthodox target groups can lead to an enhanced extension of demand and can emphasize the status of libraries. The library of the WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management is considering to involve a new target group, start-up founders amongst their alumni. To that end, a survey was carried out and evaluated in cooperation with the Institute of Information Science at the TH Koln - University of Applied Sciences in form of a bachelor thesis, which this article is based upon. Here, a structured pre-analysis tries to determine the demand of this specific target group (founders) and develops a concept to serve the demand of this target group specifically. The example of the case study illustrates a method for target groups specific information demand and also checks the consequences for libraries and their services who venture out of their regular clientele."}
{"id":1230,"title":"Expect more! Request better Libraries for a more complex World","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1231,"title":"Leading the Academic Library in Strategic Engagement with Stakeholders: A Constructivist Grounded Theory","keyword":"","abstract":"The current diversity and disparate needs of stakeholders present significant challenges to academic libraries globally. The constructivist grounded theory presented in this paper recognizes the guiding role of the library director in responding to this problem and the need for different strategic mechanisms for engagement with various stakeholder groups. Key contributions of this work include establishing a strategic framework for engagement with stakeholders and tentative suggestions for various types of university libraries. The implications of this research include the need for outward-looking library directors, an evidence-based approach to stakeholder engagement, and the encouragement of a customer-focused organizational culture among staff."}
{"id":1232,"title":"If Research Libraries and Funders Finance Open Access: Moving beyond Subscriptions and APCs","keyword":"","abstract":"Following the examples of SCOAP3, in which libraries fund open access, and eLife, in which funding agencies have begun to directly fund open access scholarly publishing, this study presents an analysis of how creatively combining these two models might provide a means to move toward universal open access (without APCs). This study calculates the publishing costs for the funders that sponsor the research and for the libraries that cover unsponsored articles for two nonprofit biomedical publishers, eLife and PLOS, and the nonprofit journal aggregator BioOne. These entities represent a mix of publishing revenue models, including funder sponsorship, article processing charges (APC), and subscription fees. Using PubMed filtering and manual-sampling strategies, as well as publicly available publisher revenue data, the study found that, in 2015, 86 percent of the articles in eLife and PLOS acknowledge funder support, as do 76 percent of the articles in the largely subscription journals of BioOne. Such findings can inform libraries and funding agencies, as well as publishers, in their consideration of a direct-payment open access model, as the study (a) demonstrates the cost breakdown for funder and library support for open access among this sample of X articles; (b) posits how publishing data-management organizations such as Crossref and ORCID can facilitate such a model of funder and library per-article open access payments; and (c) proposes ways in which such a model offers a more efficient, equitable, and scalable approach to open access across the disciplines than the prevailing APC model, which originated with biomedical publishing."}
{"id":1233,"title":"Evolving and Enduring Patterns Surrounding Student Usage and Perceptions of Academic Library Reference Services","keyword":"","abstract":"This descriptive study analyzes results from an 18-item survey that assessed students' usage and perceptions of library reference services at a comprehensive public metropolitan university. Among 235 surveys completed between November 2016 and January 2017, the majority of respondents represented the \"\"\"\"Generation Z\"\"\"\" population of college students, 18 to 24 years of age. Quantitative and qualitative findings revealed patterns of reference service usage, perceptions of librarians, and barriers and facilitators to seeking help from a librarian. These findings can inform decision making to improve marketing and outreach to students regarding general reference services, reference models, and liaison roles."}
{"id":1234,"title":"Implementing the ACRL Framework: Reflections from the Field","keyword":"","abstract":"In an exploratory study, interviews were conducted with fifteen librarians to learn about their perceptions of and experiences with the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. Participants reported that they are implementing the Framework implicitly rather than explicitly, and their instruction has become more interactive and hands-on. A key strategy to success has been getting buy-in from other librarians and faculty. The participants have encountered a number of challenges in implementing the Framework, including time constraints within the one-shot model of instruction and resistance from some librarians and faculty who feel that the Framework is too highly conceptual to be practical for students, many of whom lack basic information literacy skills. Finally, participants indicated it is difficult to assess learning based on the Framework."}
{"id":1235,"title":"Sci-Hub: The new and ultimate disruptor? View from the front","keyword":"","abstract":"The Harbinger project was a 3-year-long international study of the changing attitudes and behaviours of early career researchers (ECRs). One of the aims of the project was to discover if ECRs were adopting disrupting platforms that, legitimately or illegitimately, promote openness and sharing. It has been alleged that such an adoption appeals to them as Millennials. More than 100 ECRs from seven countries were questioned annually, and questions about Sc-Hub were raised as part of discussions about discovery and access. Interview data were supplemented by desk research and Google Trends statistics. It was found that Sci-Hub use was increasing and that a quarter of the ECRs now use it, with French ECRs being the biggest users. However, Sci-Hub is making little headway with ECRs from the UK, USA, Malaysia, and China, although in China's case, this can be explained by it being banned and the country having its own equivalent, . Sci-Hub is used as much for convenience as necessity; use is not connected to the strength of library provision and and it has been suggested that it represents a bigger threat to publishers than ResearchGate, whose star might be waning."}
{"id":1236,"title":"Is Google Scholar useful for the evaluation of non-English scientific journals? The case of Chinese journals","keyword":"","abstract":"This study determined how useful Google Scholar (GS) is for the evaluation of non-English journals based on a sample of 150 Chinese journals listed in the Report on Chinese Academic Journals Evaluation of Research Center for Chinese Science Evaluation (2013-2014). This study investigated two disciplines: Library, Information & Documentation Science and Metallurgical Engineering & Technology. We collected data from GS and the Chongqing VIP database to evaluate GS as a citation database for Chinese journals on its resource coverage, journal ranking, and citation data. We found that GS covered 100% of the sample journals but indexed 22% more article records than the number of articles published. The ranking of Chinese journals by GS Metrics was not suitable to present a dependable ranking of Chinese journals. GS appeared suitable to provide an alternative source of Chinese citation data, even though there existed coverage problems, including article duplication and citation omission and potential duplication. The GS Metric average citation provided results highly correlated to traditional citation results, showing that it would be suitable for evaluating Chinese journals."}
{"id":1237,"title":"Grand Prairie's Epic Vending Library","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1238,"title":"Deborah Jacobs Wraps Up Gates Global Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1239,"title":"LABS IN THE LIBRARY","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1240,"title":"Gigantic: Library Edition","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1241,"title":"Shakespeare's Library: Unlocking the Greatest Mystery in Literature","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1242,"title":"Using Twitter To Build Communities: A Primer for Libraries, Archives, and Museums","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1243,"title":"The Relevant Library: Essays on Adapting to Changing Needs","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1244,"title":"Information's Importance for Refugees: Information Technologies, Public Libraries, and the Current Refugee Crisis","keyword":"","abstract":"Refugees are being empowered by their access to and use of information, enabled by information communication services and technologies and public libraries. Drawing on the work of various LIS scholars and recent media coverage and reports, this article presents a detailed literature review on the intersections of refugees, human rights, information, and public libraries to help consolidate and condense the research on these interrelated subjects. It examines the critical roles played by information in refugees' lives, including how information communication technologies, services, and public libraries help facilitate refugees' human right to information and, by extension, assist them in adapting to and better understanding unfamiliar information landscapes, building information and personal resilience, forging social trust, and transitioning into new communities. It is hoped this article can contribute to continued collective attention and coordinated collaboration to help address and alleviate this current refugee crisis."}
{"id":1245,"title":"A Competency Model of Children's Librarians in Public Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":"The development and innovation of information technologies have influenced service models used in public libraries that address the needs of children. Based on the intricate meanings of competencies, this study integrated competency-based management and education and conducted detailed interviews for a theoretically grounded and multidimensional competency model for children's librarians in public libraries. The results highlight these librarians' competencies including specific knowledge and skills, general knowledge and skills, and personal attitude and characteristics. These findings may assist in developing competency models and practices related to competency development among children's librarians for public libraries. The results are useful for human resource planning, recruiting, providing education and training, and evaluating the performance of children's librarians in public libraries. Furthermore, the results may serve as a reference for the LIS academia to devise courses related to children's services and improve teaching practices."}
{"id":1246,"title":"A Study of Rural Librarians' Self-Efficacy in Facilitating and Developing Adult Science Programs","keyword":"","abstract":"Rural libraries are central hubs for their communities and for sharing knowledge. For these reasons, they are an essential component of community science literacy. As part of the \"\"\"\"Rural Gateways\"\"\"\" project, researchers examined the science attitudes and self-efficacy of rural librarians and how these variables relate to librarians' identity as science program developers. From across the United States, 110 rural librarians filled out a questionnaire measuring their science self-efficacy. Although most librarians reported high levels of science self-efficacy, some statistically significant differences existed between subgroups. On average, librarians with above-average science self-efficacy were significantly more likely to view themselves as developers of adult science programming. In many cases, librarians previously were involved in creating adult science programming within their rural communities. We discuss our findings in relation to current understandings of self-efficacy and library practice, as well as implications for learning in informal science education settings more broadly."}
{"id":1247,"title":"Investigation of Factors That Influence Public Librarians' Social Media Use for Marketing Purposes: An Adoption of the Technology Acceptance Model and Theory of Planned Behavior","keyword":"","abstract":"This study aims to explore multiple factors that are associated with social media use by public librarians for marketing purposes. Based on the technology acceptance model and theory of planned behavior, the effects of five factors-usefulness, ease of use, attitude, subjective norms, and behavioral control-on social media use intention were examined. A survey was conducted, and 462 valid responses were collected from public librarians across the United States. The findings revealed that all five factors have a significant impact on librarians' intention to engage in social media activities for library marketing. Perceived behavioral control factors were the most influential on social media use intention. Both practical and theoretical implications are discussed based on the findings of this study."}
{"id":1248,"title":"Important Factors in Midwestern Public Librarians' Views on Intellectual Freedom and Collection Development: Part 2","keyword":"","abstract":"This research examined the beliefs and actions of US midwestern librarians concerning intellectual freedom and collection development. The results are presented in two complementary articles; the first article provided some background and the results pertaining to intellectual freedom, whereas the second article focuses on the results for collection development questions and concludes with a broader discussion. While the first article focused on intellectual freedom beliefs, the second focuses more on actions that are thought to be influenced by those beliefs. The data were obtained through a survey with a 21.37% response rate. In general, respondents-particularly those with master of library science (MLS) degrees-reported agreement with ALA collection development stances. When asked about purchasing hypothetical items, respondents said they would purchase most of them. This research revealed that the most significant variable across all questions was whether respondents had the MLS degree."}
{"id":1249,"title":"Asian American Libraries and Library Services: Activism, Collaborations, and Strategies","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1250,"title":"Promoting Individual and Community Health at the Library","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1251,"title":"Oral History in Your Library: Create Shelf Space for Community Voice","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1252,"title":"Deep gesture interaction for augmented anatomy learning","keyword":"Neural network; Augmented reality; 3D reconstruction; Medical education; Mobile cloud","abstract":"Augmented reality is very useful in medical education because of the problem of having body organs in a regular classroom. In this paper, we propose to apply augmented reality to improve the way of teaching in medical schools and institutes. We propose a novel convolutional neural network (CNN) for gesture recognition, which recognizes the human's gestures as a certain instruction. We use augmented reality technology for anatomy learning, which simulates the scenarios where students can learn Anatomy with HoloLens instead of rare specimens. We have used the mesh reconstruction to reconstruct the 3D specimens. A user interface featured augment reality has been designed which fits the common process of anatomy learning. To improve the interaction services, we have applied gestures as an input source and improve the accuracy of gestures recognition by an updated deep convolutional neural network. Our proposed learning method includes many separated train procedures using cloud computing. Each train model and its related inputs have been sent to our cloud and the results are returned to the server. The suggested cloud includes windows and android devices, which are able to install deep convolutional learning libraries. Compared with previous gesture recognition, our approach is not only more accurate but also has more potential for adding new gestures. Furthermore, we have shown that neural networks can be combined with augmented reality as a rising field, and the great potential of augmented reality and neural networks to be employed for medical learning and education systems."}
{"id":1253,"title":"Patient free text reporting of symptomatic adverse events in cancer clinical research using the National Cancer Institute's Patient-Reported Outcomes version of the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (PRO-CTCAE)","keyword":"PRO-CTCAE; patient-reported outcomes; free text; symptomatic adverse events; MedDRA","abstract":"Objective The study sought to describe patient-entered supplemental information on symptomatic adverse events (AEs) in cancer clinical research reported via a National Cancer Institute software system and examine the feasibility of mapping these entries to established terminologies. Materials and Methods Patients in 3 multicenter trials electronically completed surveys during cancer treatment. Each survey included a prespecified subset of items from the National Cancer Institute's Patient-Reported Outcomes version of the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (PRO-CTCAE). Upon completion of the survey items, patients could add supplemental symptomatic AE information in a free text box. As patients typed into the box, structured dropdown terms could be selected from the PRO-CTCAE item library or Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA), or patients could type unstructured free text for submission. Results Data were pooled from 1760 participants (48% women; 78% White) who completed 8892 surveys, of which 2387 (26.8%) included supplemental symptomatic AE information. Overall, 1024 (58%) patients entered supplemental information at least once, with an average of 2.3 per patient per study. This encompassed 1474 of 8892 (16.6%) dropdowns and 913 of 8892 (10.3%) unstructured free text entries. One-third of the unstructured free text entries (32%) could be mapped post hoc to a PRO-CTCAE term and 68% to a MedDRA term. Discussion Participants frequently added supplemental information beyond study-specific survey items. Almost half selected a structured dropdown term, although many opted to submit unstructured free text entries. Most free text entries could be mapped post hoc to PRO-CTCAE or MedDRA terms, suggesting opportunities to enhance the system to perform real-time mapping for AE reporting. Conclusions Patient reporting of symptomatic AEs using a text box functionality with mapping to existing terminologies is both feasible and informative."}
{"id":1254,"title":"The impact of mobile technology on teamwork and communication in hospitals: a systematic review","keyword":"medical informatics; communication; hospitals; smartphone","abstract":"Objectives Effective communication is critical to the safe delivery of care but is characterized by outdated technologies. Mobile technology has the potential to transform communication and teamwork but the evidence is currently uncertain. The objective of this systematic review was to summarize the quality and breadth of evidence for the impact of mobile technologies on communication and teamwork in hospitals. Materials and Methods Electronic databases (MEDLINE, PsycINFO, EMBASE, CINAHL Plus, HMIC, Cochrane Library, and National Institute of Health Research Health Technology Assessment) were searched for English language publications reporting communication- or teamwork-related outcomes from mobile technologies in the hospital setting between 2007 and 2017. Results We identified 38 publications originating from 30 studies. Only 11% were of high quality and none met best practice guidelines for mobile-technology-based trials. The studies reported a heterogenous range of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods outcomes. There is a lack of high-quality evidence, but nonetheless mobile technology can lead to improvements in workflow, strengthen the quality and efficiency of communication, and enhance accessibility and interteam relationships. Discussion This review describes the potential benefits that mobile technology can deliver and that mobile technology is ubiquitous among healthcare professionals. Crucially, it highlights the paucity of high-quality evidence for its effectiveness and identifies common barriers to widespread uptake. Limitations include the limited number of participants and a wide variability in methods and reported outcomes. Conclusion Evidence suggests that mobile technology has the potential to significantly improve communication and teamwork in hospital provided key organizational, technological, and security challenges are tackled and better evidence delivered."}
{"id":1255,"title":"Collection development practice in Indian Institute of Technology libraries of Eastern India: a study","keyword":"Collection management; Acquisition; Collection development; Budget; Indian Institutes of Technology; Selection of resources","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the situation of collection development and management of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati and IIT Patna libraries. This research includes other areas of collection development, i.e. collection development policy, acquisition of resources, selection of resources and budget allocation. The collection management includes accessibility, stock verification, shelf arrangement, weeding out and library security of IIT Guwahati and IIT Patna Central Libraries. Design/methodology/approach A structured questionnaire was sent to the librarians via e-mail, which includes 20 questions with 103 preferences. Findings Present research has found that there is a difference in newly established IIT Patna library and old IIT Guwahati library in some aspects of collection development. In the library of IIT Patna, library committee is responsible for collection development policy as well as recommender of resource selection, whereas in IIT Guwahati library advisory committee is responsible for collection development policy and selection of resources on the recommendation of faculty members. The IIT Patna library is not facing any problem, while IIT Guwahati library facing many problems i.e., lack of funds, information explosion and literature scattered. The RFID is used in IIT Patna library, while in IIT Guwahati library it is under process."}
{"id":1256,"title":"Medical undergraduate students' perception towards the use and non-use of e-books: a case from Pakistan","keyword":"Pakistan; E-books","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the perception of medical undergraduate students regarding their behavior towards use and non-use of e-books. It also elucidates their preferences between print and electronic book format. Design/methodology/approach It is a quantitative study based on survey method. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect the data from final year medical students of three medical colleges of Lahore, Pakistan. Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) was used to analyse 232 useable questionnaires. Findings The findings indicate that the use and non-use of e-books is almost equal among students. The students who use e-books mostly access them through Google books, and they used e-books for academic purpose. Users were convinced about the benefits of e-books such as easy access, 24/7 availability and up-to-date information. However, users and non-users of e-books preferred to use printed version of books. Non-users identified that e-books often distract them because of different links on the website, and they do not want to change their habit of reading printed books. Moreover, they are satisfied with printed books available in their libraries and hesitant to read on screen."}
{"id":1257,"title":"Policy and planning of research data management in university libraries of Pakistan","keyword":"Pakistan; Research data management; Data preservation; Research data curation; Research data management policy and planning; University libraries of Pakistan","abstract":"Purpose This paper aims to assess the policy framework and planning regarding research data management (RDM) in university libraries of Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from 30 Higher Education Commission high ranking university libraries by using mixed method explanatory sequential design. Findings The results indicate that library heads just heard about RDM, but there was lack of knowledge and awareness. Few libraries were at the planning stage. Other major challenges including lack of willingness, motivation and coordination with researchers, non-availability of skillful professional and support staff, poor infrastructure and networking were found in this regard. Originality/value This is the first study of its kind that explores the planning and policy development regarding RDM in university libraries of Pakistan."}
{"id":1258,"title":"Visualising and mapping the intellectual structure of medical big data","keyword":"Co-word analysis; informetrics; medical big data; strategic diagram","abstract":"In this study, we sought to apply recent advances in informetrics to the analysis of literature related to big data in the field of medicine. Our aim was to elucidate research trends, identify knowledge clusters and decipher the links between them. We also sought to ascertain the theories most commonly applied in the processing of medical data and identify potential research gaps. The most important keywords over the last 10 years have been 'big data', 'data mining', 'healthcare', 'cloud computing', 'machine learning' and 'electronic health record system'. These could be viewed as the core issues of research associated with big data in the field of medicine. We also identified a number of keywords that are expected to play a pivotal role in this field in the near future. These terms include the 'internet of things', 'e-health', 'sensors', 'predictive modeling', 'quantified self', 'smart city', 'wearable device' and 'm-health'. Finally, we compiled co-word networks indicating the degree of connectivity between keywords, for use in locating knowledge gaps by revealing the overall context of issues commonly encountered when investigating big data. Our findings form a solid academic foundation on which to develop medical technologies, managerial strategies and theory related to big data."}
{"id":1259,"title":"Linked open data of bibliometric networks: analytics research for personalized library services","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1260,"title":"Correlational analysis of topic specificity and citations count of publication venues","keyword":"Academic libraries; Entropy; Citation analysis; Indexing; Bibliometric networks; Publication venues","abstract":"Purpose Citation analysis is an important measure for the assessment of quality and impact of academic entities (authors, papers and publication venues) used for ranking of research articles, authors and publication venues. It is a common observation that high-level publication venues, with few exceptions (Nature, Science and PLOS ONE), are usually topic specific. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the claim correlation analysis between topic specificity and citation count of different types of publication venues (journals, conferences and workshops). Design/methodology/approach The topic specificity was calculated using the information theoretic measure of entropy (which tells us about the disorder of the system). The authors computed the entropy of the titles of the papers published in each venue type to investigate their topic specificity. Findings It was observed that venues usually with higher citations (high-level publication venues) have low entropy and venues with lesser citations (not-high-level publication venues) have high entropy. Low entropy means less disorder and more specific to topic and vice versa. The input data considered here were DBLP-V7 data set for the last 10 years. Experimental analysis shows that topic specificity and citation count of publication venues are negatively correlated to each other. Originality/value This paper is the first attempt to discover correlation between topic sensitivity and citation counts of publication venues. It also used topic specificity as a feature to rank academic entities."}
{"id":1261,"title":"Trend analysis of co-authorship network in Library Hi Tech","keyword":"Co-authorship; Social network analysis; Analysis; Library Hi Tech; BibExcel; Pajek","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the evolution of collaboration among researchers in Library Hi Tech based on the co-authorship network analysis. Design/methodology/approach The Library Hi Tech publications were retrieved from Web of Science database between 2006 and 2017. Social network analysis based on co-authorship was analyzed by using BibExcel software and a visual knowledge map was generated by Pajek. Three important social capital indicators: degree centrality, closeness centrality and betweenness centrality were calculated to indicate the co-authorship. Cohesive subgroup analysis which includes components and k-core was then applied to show the connectivity of co-authorship network of Library Hi Tech. Findings The results indicated that around 42 percent of the articles were written by single author, while an increasing trend of multi-authored articles suggesting the collaboration among researchers in librarian research field becomes popular. Furthermore, the social network analysis identified authorship network with three core authors - Markey, K., Fourie, I. and Li, X. Finally, six core subgroups each included six or seven tightly connected researchers were also identified. Originality/value This study contributed to the existing literature by revealing the co-authorship network in librarian research field. Key researchers in the major subgroup were identified. This is one of the limited studies that describe the collaboration network among authors from different perspectives showing a more comprehensive co-authorship network."}
{"id":1262,"title":"Tolerance analysis in scale-free social networks with varying degree exponents","keyword":"Library networks; Social network; Tolerance analysis; Complex network; Degree exponent; Scale-free network","abstract":"Purpose There are many complex networks like World-Wide Web, internet and social networks have been reported to be scale-free. The major property of scale-free networks is their degree distributions are in power law form. Generally, the degree exponents of scale-free networks fall into the range of (2, 3). The purpose of this paper is to investigate other situations where the degree exponents may lie outside the range. Design/methodology/approach In this paper, analysis has been carried out by varying the degree exponents in the range of (0.5, 4.5). In total, 243 scenarios have been generated with varying network size of 1,000, 2,000 and 4,000, and degree exponents in the range of (0.5, 4.5) using interval of 0.05. Findings The following five indicators have been investigated: average density, average clustering coefficient, average path length, average diameter and average node degree. These indicators vary with the network size and degree exponent. If certain indicators do not satisfy with the user requirement using degree exponents of (2, 3), one can further increase or decrease the value with tradeoff. Results recommend that for degree exponents in (0.5, 2), 26 possible scale-free networks can be selected whereas for (3, 4.5), 41 possible scale-free networks can be selected, assuming a 100 percent deviation on the network parameters. Originality/value A tolerance analysis is given for the tradeoff and guideline is drawn to help better design of scale-free network for degree exponents in range of (0.5, 2) and (3, 4.5) using network size 1,000, 2,000 and 4,000. The methodology is applicable to any network size."}
{"id":1263,"title":"More descriptive norms, fewer diversions Boosting Chinese researcher performance through social media","keyword":"China; Social media; Self-determination theory; Academic performance; Bibliographies; Social norm","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the relationship between researchers' social media (SM) behavior and their academic performance. Design/methodology/approach A sample of 362 researchers was recruited from the colleges of management of 52 Chinese universities. A factor analysis of eight indices retrieved from the 362 data items was conducted. A total of 24 Chinese researchers were interviewed and given a robust test. Findings The results indicate that Chinese general social media (GSM) is insufficient to support academic research and it is difficult for scholars to enhance the visibility of their academic performance using GSM platforms, which can actually induce addiction. University resources, management systems, and working environment affect how scholars apply SM. Research limitations/implications - The authors examined the researchers' SM behavior by giving them a questionnaire and interview; however, this approach proved inadequate. The academic performance of researchers is affected by numerous factors, but the authors only considered SM behavior. Practical implications - It is suggested that universities apply academic social media ( ASM) indicators to measure researchers' contributions so that they self- regulate their SM usage attitudes. Also, universities should also promote ASM platforms. Originality/value - This study analyzed scholars' GSM usage and academic performance, and the moderating effect of university level on the relationship between need for competence and relatedness and need for autonomy. This comprehensive analysis contributes to the scholarly SM usage literature."}
{"id":1264,"title":"Customer care practices at the University of Nairobi (UON), Jomo Kenyatta Memorial Library (JKML), Kenya","keyword":"Libraries; Customer satisfaction; Service provision; Customer care; Customer care strategies; Customer needs","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an analysis of the customer care practices at the University of Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta Memorial Library (JKML), Kenya. Design/methodology/approach A descriptive research design was used. Simple random sampling technique was used to derive at an appropriate sample from the target population. A structured questionnaire and face-to-face interview was used to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. A total of 384 questionnaires were distributed to students and library staff. Face-to-face interview was conducted among five section heads. Data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel and presented in tabulated summaries and figures. Findings JKML had not only put in place customer care practices but had also provided reliable services with notable professionalism among staff. Users were satisfied with the attention and information resources provided. Challenges encountered related to inadequate ICT infrastructure, lack of a written policy, lack of customer care skills among library staff and lack of managerial support. The study recommended inclusion of customer care in the mainstream of the strategic plan of the university. Research limitations/implications The major implication for this study is that sustainable customer care self-assessment needs to be explored in national and private libraries in Kenya. Practical implications This study provides a significant practical outlook on marketing-savvy approaches toward customer care and efforts made toward the achievement of the goals of the university. Originality/value This study provides insights on good practices on customer care which can be emulated by other academic libraries and adds value to the knowledge base."}
{"id":1265,"title":"Marketing of academic health libraries 2.0: a case study","keyword":"Web 2.0; SWOT analysis; Digital marketing; Health academic libraries; Products and services; Vardhman Mahavir Medical College","abstract":"Purpose The advent of Web 2.0 in libraries persuades the librarians to adopt new ways to communicate, determine, and satisfy the needs of the users. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach A 30-question questionnaire was given to 30 undergraduate medical students of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and a 10-question questionnaire was given to the librarian, to find out: the marketing and promotional strategies employed by the library; determine the awareness and satisfaction level of the users; prepare library profile, customer profile and market profile; and perform SWOT analysis. User responses were coded and processed using GNU PSPP software. Findings From the library profile of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College library, it can be concluded that the library has the potential to offer better services and products to its users. From the customer profile of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College library, it is concluded that the most of its users are young male undergraduate students who use the library more on weekly basis. From the market profile of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College library, it is concluded that the library has not invested in the marketing and has no promotion strategy or marketing strategy for its products and services. Also, the library has only one digital promotional activity. From the SWOT analysis of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College library, it is concluded that the library does not use any of the social platforms to market its products and services. Most of the users are unaware of the services and products offered by the library. There are many opportunities for the library to work upon and improve the quality of products and services being offered to its users. Research limitations/implications The major limitation of the present study is its small sample size. It is very difficult to conduct surveys in health libraries because of the busy schedule of the undergraduate medical students and their reluctance to fill out lengthy questionnaires. However, this small sample size only made it possible to conduct the SWOT analysis on the basis of the users' survey successfully. Further, the small sample size helped to take into account all the opportunities stated by the users which would not have been possible if a larger sample size was taken. Originality/value This study is one of a kind which provides an overview of marketing research of an academic health library of New Delhi (India) with a special focus on library profile, market profile, customer profile and SWOT analysis. It addresses the gaps in the literature by studying marketing in the context of academic health libraries in the digital environment."}
{"id":1266,"title":"The current innovation status of university libraries in Pakistan","keyword":"Pakistan; Innovation; Change management; University libraries; Developing countries; Website review","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the current status of innovations in the university libraries of Pakistan because desire for reshaping the university libraries is now the necessity for full filling the mission of higher education, i.e. to be competitive and compatible in international market. Design/methodology/approach Quantitative method is adopted for measuring the occurrence of innovations. The content is based on the literature, the researchers' 20 years' experience and the websites of all the 183 universities of Pakistan have been reviewed for this purpose. A checklist of 40 innovation used in ACRL libraries and prepared by a researcher, Jantz (2013) is used as a yard stick. Findings The findings indicate that a large majority (85%) of university libraries, have not adopted these innovations. Only 15 percent of university libraries all over Pakistan are relatively better on the innovation adoption scale. Originality/value The aspects discussed in the context of Pakistan may catch the attentions for improvement of university libraries, and growth of respective professional. It is assumed that the situation is similar to other type of libraries (college and public) and also in neighboring developing countries. So, the work will raise the awareness among professionals of other countries as well."}
{"id":1267,"title":"Qualitative and quantitative efficacy measurement of TERI library and information centre resources: A case study","keyword":"Library evaluation; Library resources; Library efficacy; Service assessment; Specialized library; Usage impact","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of the paper is to evaluate print and electronic resources of TERI's Library and Information Centre (LIC) with an aim to maximize the net marginal benefits and minimize net marginal costs, without compromising the quality of the library resources. Design/methodology/approach The parameters considered for analyzing the value of the library resources for this exercise were resource access costs, strategic value of the resource based on subject area coverage, frequency of use, citations, direct and indirect benefits to users. The data regarding these parameters were provided from wide range of sources (both tangible and intangible), to come out with the qualitative and quantitative assessment through an optimization and simulation based model. Findings Out of the total holdings in TERI LIC that were analyzed, 85 percent of book collections and 63.5 percent of journals were found to be useful for the researchers. The least-used books and journals were identified for weeding to optimize the value of library for users and make space for new and topical library collections. Research limitations/implications A sample of data sources out of the total library collections was defined for the evaluation. Practical implications The paper demonstrates the value of library resources that is of critical importance to libraries for an effective and efficient delivery of services for generating future knowledge. Evaluating the value of libraries resources has implications both for librarians as well as library users. Originality/value The evaluation exercise established the efficacy of the TERI library holdings for research and academic purposes in the domain of sustainable development. The library collection was found to be cost effective and beneficial to meet the future demand from the user community."}
{"id":1268,"title":"Understanding and motivating academic library employees: theoretical implications","keyword":"Motivation; Academic libraries; Intrinsic motivation; Extrinsic motivation; Kuwait university; Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the levels of motivation and needs satisfaction of academic library employees, adopting Maslow's hierarchy of needs to examine individuals' motivation. Design/methodology/approach The study collects and analyzes quantitative survey data. The research population comprises 108 employees working across eight college libraries at Kuwait University. Findings While participants generally agreed that their needs were being satisfied at each of the five levels of Maslow's hierarchy, they reported higher levels of satisfaction of their self-actualization and social needs. Self-actualization is the summit of Maslow's motivation theory representing the quest for reaching one's full potential as a person. Research limitations/implications One limitation is the relatively small sample size due to Kuwait having only one public university. Future research could overcome this limitation by investigating both private and public universities. Practical implications This research contributes significantly and in various ways to understanding motivation in a library setting. It elucidates many aspects of Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory criticized in previous literature. Overall, the study's results should be useful to scholars in the library field interested in motivation, to academic librarians and to managers in academia. Originality/value Though many prior studies have focused on motivation in a library setting, Maslow's theory has been little considered in the context of academic libraries. This study uses a theoretical framework based on Maslow's hierarchy of needs to understand and explain the levels of motivation and needs satisfaction of academic library employees."}
{"id":1269,"title":"The roles of libraries and librarians in integrating national development in South-Eastern Nigeria","keyword":"Libraries; Integration; Information; Community; Librarian; National development","abstract":"Purpose The services of the libraries are to disseminate information and create awareness on issues of importance in the society. Often times, it is not very clear on what and how the entire community can be reached, thus denying some groups opportunities to be integrated toward actualization and contribution to the national development. The purpose of this paper is to examine the information activities provided by libraries and librarians in promoting development and social integration through identification of community members, harnessing the output indicators of what, where, when, why and how in engaging the people, investigating the constraints and the implications of the findings to community contribution toward national development. Design/methodology/approach The study was designed using Spidergram to incorporate 5Ws and H (who, what, when, where, why and how) in information engagement for social inclusion. There was no sampling as all the 88 participants have enriching discussion on sustainable development, filling the questionnaire that were structured on a four-point scale of strongly agree (SA), agree (A), disagree (D) and strongly disagree (SD). There was also the use of interview which the participants actively interfaced on. Data were collated and analyzed using frequency tables and mean scores with 2.5 benchmark set for acceptable or rejected item. Findings Result revealed that many people are unaware of national sustainable development but are willing to create spaces to be integrated in nation building. There is the need for libraries and librarians to provide information that goes beyond a simple consultation or support process but to expand into meaningful and inclusive collaborations, building stronger relationships and partnerships within the community. Participants expressed displeasure on late information, low literacy, lack of engagement from libraries and librarians, among others, and indicated that their meeting venues are excellent spaces for information activities. Practical implications If the community members are excluded from inclusive information participation, they will be denied of their fundamental rights to access to information. With that, they will not take their rightful place in sustainable national development. On the other hand, the libraries and librarians will continue to be relegated to the background. Since it has been established that many people need information and are willing to create spaces to get it, it is necessary that the best practices are adopted in adding values to national development. Social implications Disseminating information to wide groups of audience enhances free discussion which can lead to understanding of needs, mutual respect, problem solving and increase in knowledge of national development. Originality/value This research employs spidergram with the adoption of who, what, where, when, why and how (5Ws and H) in tracing the engagements of libraries/librarians in service provision for active national development. it provides a unique approach toward investigating the relevance of libraries and librarians in ensuring national development."}
{"id":1270,"title":"Marketing academic library information services using social media","keyword":"Social media; Kuwait; Academic libraries","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the use of social media in the marketing of academic library resources and services in Kuwait and identifies the factors related to the use of social media applications in marketing academic libraries. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative data-collection approach using a paper and online questionnaire has been employed to elicit the opinions of librarians working in academic libraries in Kuwait in both private and public institutions. In total, 89 valid questionnaires have been analyzed using descriptive (frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations) and inferential statistics (factor analysis, correlations, experimental analysis and regression). Findings The study shows that the academic librarians have a positive perception toward the use of social media. The identified factors relating to the use of social media for marketing library information resources and services are the usefulness of social media tools in raising awareness and in providing needs analysis and satisfaction assessments. However, management support for the use of social media for library marketing is poor. Practical implications This study provides insights into the factors related to the use of modern social media platforms to promote information resources and services at academic libraries to provide outreach services to current and potential users. Originality/value This research contributes to the field of information studies as it highlights the importance of using social media platforms in marketing academic library information resources and services. Library administrators could use the results to develop social media marketing plans to effectively promote their library resources."}
{"id":1271,"title":"Using SEM-PLS to assess users satisfaction of library service quality: evidence from Malaysia","keyword":"Library; Service quality; Information control; Affect of service; Libqual; Users satisfaction","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of Libqual+ dimension (affect of services, information control and Library as a place) on user satisfaction at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Design/methodology/approach Data were collected using a sample of 100 students and it was analyzed using SPSS and SmartPLS. The measurement model was analyzed using composite reliability, convergent and discriminate validity while the structural model was used to predict the relationships between variables. Findings The results indicated that services, information control and library as a place have a significant and positive impact on the overall satisfaction of library users, with affect of services being the most important predictor of library user satisfaction. Practical implications Overall, users are satisfied with the services provided by the UKM library. Results from this study will help librarians to make better decisions in providing effective services and fulfilling the library's vision and mission. Originality/value The study provides insight into the UKM University how to use LibQual+ dimension to improve user's satisfaction."}
{"id":1272,"title":"Global library marketing research: A scientometric assessment of publications output during 2006-2017","keyword":"Library marketing; Services marketing; Global research output; Scientometric assessment","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to quantitatively and qualitatively analyze library marketing research output using select bibliometric indicators with the aim of identifying top-performing countries, subject subthemes, organizations, authors and journals in the area. Design/methodology/approach The present study has examined 520 publications in library marketing, as indexed in Scopus database during 2006-2017. The study has statistically assessed processed publications and citations data into tables in order to ascertain research growth rate trends, global publication output and share, citation impact and distribution of library marketing research by country of publication, international-level collaborating country share of publication, by broad subject areas and preferred media of research communication. The study also provides bibliometric profile of top research organizations and authors in terms of their publications and citation indicators. Findings The body of literature in library marketing research is still very small, highly scattered and has so far registered no growth during the last 12 years, i.e. 2006-2017. Library marketing research is yet to emerge as a popular research area in library and information science. The USA dominates The library marketing research in the world, whereas other top participating countries including India, China, Japan, Canada, etc., are distant cousins. Top research institutions in the area of library marketing across the world include City University of New York, Florida State University, University of Texas at Austin, USA, Loughborough University and University of Sheffield, UK. The major focus of library marketing research was on academic libraries, followed by public libraries and medical libraries. Of late, the use of social media has emerged as an alternative to traditional library marketing techniques. Research limitations/implications The scope of study describing the status of library marketing research is limited to the period 2006-2017. The results of the study should interest researchers in finding solutions to formulating future library strategies and programs for achieving sustainable growth in this area of study. Originality/value The present study in library marketing research should be of interest to researchers in evolving, and formulating theories/best practices/and policies/programs for outreach to current and potential users for promoting library products and services."}
{"id":1273,"title":"Aspects of measuring the impact of new innovations in Finnish libraries","keyword":"Performance indicators; Impact assessment; ISO 11620; ISO 16439; ISO 18461; Net promoter score","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine aspects of measuring the impact of new innovations in Finnish libraries. Design/methodology/approach Along with the change of paradigm of libraries' ways of action toward more networked and with the developing of new innovative services, new evaluation methods and indicators will be needed to show the value and impact of the operation of these services. Findings To measure the impact of services produced by the networking of several organizations and the added value perceived by the patrons, new methods of impact assessment are needed, as well as change in the way of thinking. Originality/value In the libraries, there is only a little if at all discussion about the need and means of showing the results, impact and value of the library services to their clientele, their frame organizations or the society. This is the first article to examine aspects of measuring the impact of new innovations in Finnish libraries."}
{"id":1274,"title":"Digital preservation practices in academic libraries in South Africa in the wake of the digital revolution","keyword":"","abstract":"Background: The preservation of digital resources in academic institutions in South Africa is an imperative because of the proliferation of digital resources and the realities of the digital revolution. The study focused on digital preservation practices within academic libraries in South Africa. A number of studies were undertaken in the field of preservation in South Africa and they focused on the preservation of cultural heritage, preservation of electronic government and preservation of public digital information. The major gap in the literature reinforces the need to closely examine digital preservation practices in academic libraries in South Africa. There is a need to understand the extent of preservation of digital resources in various contexts in order to guarantee access to them for future generations. This will improve our understanding of the preservation of digital resources in academic libraries in the wake of the digital revolution. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate digital preservation practices in academic libraries in South Africa in order to suggest solutions for effective digital preservation. Method: The survey research method was used for data collection. Twenty-seven academic institutions in South Africa were surveyed. Data were analysed through the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Results: The findings revealed that academic libraries experienced difficulties in preserving and sustaining their digital resources because of the absence of established standards, policies and procedures, inadequate resources, as well as a lack of skills and training. They also had difficulties with limited funding and collaboration efforts, and the threat of technological obsolescence because of the constantly changing software and hardware, poor technology infrastructure and legal issues. Conclusion: All these challenges have created the need for best practices and solutions to facilitate the long-term preservation of digital resources in the academic libraries. Recommendations were made on the basis of the results."}
{"id":1275,"title":"Labours of Love and Convenience: Dealing with Community-Supported Knowledge in Museums","keyword":"museums; community-driven knowledge; sustainable development; Linked Data","abstract":"This writing utilizes the case study of a specific project, namely adopting a Digital Asset Management System (DAMS) based on open source technologies at the Art Institute of Chicago (AIC), to describe the thought process, which along the way led to the discovery of Linked Data and more general technology development practices based on community participation. In order to better replicate such a thought process and its evolution into a broader strategy that goes beyond technology, this paper will begin by describing the problem that the Collection IT team at AIC had been initially tasked to resolve, and its technical implementation. After that, the paper will treat the strategic shift of resources from a self-contained production and review cycle toward an exchange-based economy. The challenges, both external and internal, posed by this change will be addressed. All the while, the paper will highlight perspectives and challenges related to the museum sector, and the efforts of AIC to adopt views and methodologies that have traditionally been associated with the library world. A section is dedicated to ongoing efforts of the same nature among museums."}
{"id":1276,"title":"Seeking, Reading, and Use of Scholarly Articles: An International Study of Perceptions and Behavior of Researchers","keyword":"scholarly communication; scholarly reading; journals; user behavior; e-journals","abstract":"While journal articles are still considered the most important sources of scholarly reading, libraries may no longer have a monopoly on providing discovery and access. Many other sources of scholarly information are available to readers. This international study examines how researchers discover, read, and use scholarly literature for their work. Respondents in 2018 report an average of almost 20 article readings a month and there are still significant differences found in the reading and use of scholarly literature by discipline and geographical location, consistent with the earlier studies. Researchers show they are willing to change or adopt new strategies to discover and obtain articles."}
{"id":1277,"title":"Informatics for cultural heritage instruction: an ontological framework","keyword":"Higher education; Digital libraries; Information-seeking behaviour; Ontologies; Curriculum; Information literacy; Digital humanities; Academic libraries - relations with faculty; Galleries; libraries; archives and museums; Primary source instruction","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to suggest a framework that creates a common language to enhance the connection between the domains of cultural heritage (CH) artifacts and instruction. Design/methodology/approach The CH and instruction domains are logically deconstructed into dimensions of functions, semiotics, CH, teaching/instructional materials, agents and outcomes. The elements within those dimensions can be concatenated to create natural-English sentences that describe aspects of the problem domain. Findings The framework is valid using traditional social sciences content, semantic, practical and systemic validity constructs."}
{"id":1278,"title":"Metadata categorization for identifying search patterns in a digital library","keyword":"Newspapers; Library users; Behaviour; Digital libraries; Case studies; Searching; Archives","abstract":"Purpose For digital libraries, it is useful to understand how users search in a collection. Investigating search patterns can help them to improve the user interface, collection management and search algorithms. However, search patterns may vary widely in different parts of a collection. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how to identify these search patterns within a well-curated historical newspaper collection using the existing metadata. Design/methodology/approach The authors analyzed search logs combined with metadata records describing the content of the collection, using this metadata to create subsets in the logs corresponding to different parts of the collection. Findings The study shows that faceted search is more prevalent than non-faceted search in terms of number of unique queries, time spent, clicks and downloads. Distinct search patterns are observed in different parts of the collection, corresponding to historical periods, geographical regions or subject matter. Originality/value First, this study provides deeper insights into search behavior at a fine granularity in a historical newspaper collection, by the inclusion of the metadata in the analysis. Second, it demonstrates how to use metadata categorization as a way to analyze distinct search patterns in a collection."}
{"id":1279,"title":"A transitional approach to the study of the information behavior of domestic migrant workers A narrative inquiry","keyword":"Internet; Women; Research methods; Behaviour; User studies; Information research","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the life stories of migrant workers in Israel by analyzing different aspects of the information behavior that emerged from their narratives through a transitional perspective. Design/methodology/approach Narratives are a human way of communication that focuses on the stories people tell about themselves, their inner thoughts, their states of mind and how they perceive their own reality. In total, 20 Spanish-speaking domestic migrant workers were interviewed. The data collected form the narratives were study draws from the transitional theory. Findings The holistic phase of the content analysis revealed that participants experienced information poverty based on socioeconomic factors and perceptions of social exclusion, vulnerability and hostile surroundings. The content analysis yielded a theory of transitional information behavior that reflects the three stages of the migration process: ending of a new reality, a period of confusion and a sense of belonging. The theory encompasses four elements: process, disconnectedness, perceptions and patterns of response. Originality/value The study proposes an innovative look at information behavior of migrants by integrating a transitional perspective into the life stories of participants."}
{"id":1280,"title":"The Ecosystem of Repository Migration","keyword":"Fedora; Samvera migration; project planning; service management; digital library services","abstract":"Indiana University was an early adopter of the Fedora repository, developing it as a home for heterogeneous digital library content from a variety of collections with unique content models. After joining the Hydra Project, now known as Samvera, in 2012, development progressed on a variety of applications that formed the foundation for digital library services using the Fedora 4 repository. These experiences have shaped migration planning to move from Fedora 3 to Fedora 4 for this large and inclusive set of digital content. Moving to Fedora 4 is not just a repository change; it is an ecosystem shift. End user interfaces for access, management systems for collection managers, and data structures are all impacted. This article shares what Indiana University has learned about migrating to Fedora 4 to help others work through their own migration considerations. This article is also meant to inspire the Fedora repository development community to offer ways to further ease migration work, sustaining Fedora users moving forward, and inviting new Fedora users to try the software and become involved in the community."}
{"id":1281,"title":"The National Medical Library of Cuba: Supporting a Healthy and Well-Informed Community","keyword":"","abstract":"Scientific and academic institutions today have transformed their presence in their communities. The goal is to facilitate access to knowledge and strengthen the image their organizations present to the public. Working along these lines, medical libraries make the development of community services the underlying basis for their efforts. These efforts, when combined with information and communication technologies, will transform current as well as future generations. The members of any profession who contribute to the progress of society will have the skills to construct and evaluate content."}
{"id":1282,"title":"National Medical Library of Cuba for a Healthy and Informed Community","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1283,"title":"The Library Improving Life for Older Adults","keyword":"","abstract":"This article discusses aging in Cuban society and the role of public libraries in this sphere. Research performed at the Municipal Library of San Antonio de los Banos shows how it is possible for libraries to contribute positively to the quality of life of older adults, in terms of both physical and mental health. A multistage study involving a questionnaire (N=200 elders), interviews (N=83), recruitment to a library program (N=18), and follow-up interviews demonstrated improvements in the lives of the participants in the library program. These improvements overcame challenges that were found in the lives of the total number of study participants. Study findings indicate that elders integrated into society maintain a more positive outlook as compared to those who do not participate actively in society, and the library performs a key role in bringing about positive outcomes for older adults."}
{"id":1284,"title":"The Library for a Quality of Life in Old Age","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1285,"title":"A Strategy for Integrating Printed Catalog Cards from Three Cuban Libraries into the Open Linked Data Space","keyword":"","abstract":"This article summarizes the main aspects of the strategy created as the result of the project to integrate printed catalogs into Cuban digital library spaces and the internet in general. It also describes the status of the initiative and offers reflections on the relationship between the ongoing parallel development of online catalogs, digital libraries, and digital repositories of cultural patrimony, highlighting opportunities to make use of linked data techniques for these purposes."}
{"id":1286,"title":"Strategy for the Integration of Printed Sheet Catalogs of Three Cuban Libraries in the Open Linked Data Space","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1287,"title":"The Library Park Project: Proposal for Redesigning the Spaces in the Marti Provincial Library to Facilitate the Implementation of Services Impacting Community Development","keyword":"","abstract":"Today the design and development of new services, products, and spaces at libraries must be supported by an architectural design that reinforces the role of the institution as a regular meeting place, a space to get together, fully integrated into its urban setting, with services and spaces that are articulated and go beyond the physical limits of the institution. The aim of this paper is to describe the proposed renovation of the central patio and the spaces that surround it at Marti Provincial Library in Cuba. This renovation will allow the library to offer new services under the concept of a Library Park, that is to say, an area for citizen empowerment and community development. This report also emphasizes the need to confront the changes that the library must do in those spaces to become an ideal location for the community to find recreation, training, and needed information."}
{"id":1288,"title":"Library Park Project Spaces: Proposal for Redesigning the Spaces in the \"\"\"\"Marti\"\"\"\" Provincial Library for the Implementation of Services that Impact Community Development","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1289,"title":"Cuba and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions","keyword":"","abstract":"This article focuses on Cuba's international library work by examining the activity of Marta Terry Gonzalez, a library leader in several top Cuban institutions. As an Afro-Cuban woman, she embodied the rise of the Global South, entering the international arena in 1968 and continuing to be active for forty years. By considering the events she participated in through the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) from start to conclusion, this article explains how Cuban library work democratized the field and expanded and improved library services for more people."}
{"id":1290,"title":"Cuba and the International Federation of Associations and Institutions of Librarians and Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1291,"title":"A Library Design Bookshelf","keyword":"","abstract":"This \"\"\"\"Library Design Bookshelf\"\"\"\" includes books, book chapters, and articles that describe academic library design and construction. Organized according to topics covering construction activity and major library design elements, the annotated titles should prove useful to librarians new to the construction process and those needing a refresher."}
{"id":1292,"title":"A Cursory Marketing Analysis of Faculty Book Ordering","keyword":"","abstract":"Library liaisons can have full plates, as they juggle instruction, outreach, and collection development responsibilities in their work with academic departments. A challenge of these roles can be engaging faculty as partners. In this column, Stephen K. Johnson describes his effort to enlist faculty in the book-ordering process. He explains the creative approach he took and the results derived-along with why it matters."}
{"id":1293,"title":"Getting Our Communities Moving, One Library Program at a Time","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1294,"title":"Reframing Reference for Marginalized Students A Participatory Visual Study","keyword":"","abstract":"How can academic librarians improve reference services for marginalized students? How can research into such questions center students' ideas and experiences? This study uses Photovoice, a participatory method that combines photography, interviews, and group discussion to create change regarding an issue. Eleven university students from historically marginalized backgrounds were asked to document how they seek information in their everyday activities, and the resulting themes and recommendations were considered in light of potential implications for the design of reference services. Notable findings include participants' preference for in-person support regarding questions about their academic work, the use of visual information such as pictures and screenshots to aid information seeking, and a desire for the library to improve the ease of accessing articles. Many additional ideas for improving various aspects of the library were shared by participants. The study's process and findings underscored the uniqueness of participants' experiences and information practices, suggesting that universal models concerning different user populations can overly simplify experiences and are less useful than a contextual approach to working with learners."}
{"id":1295,"title":"Reading in the Age of Continuous Partial Attention Retail-Inspired Ideas for Academic Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":"Reading is an essential skill that improves with practice, not just when we are learning to read but as adults. College students may be out of the habit of reading except for required texts. Deep reading skills may be eroded by habits of interrupted and partial attention. This article explores ways to promote reading among college students through the implementation of best practices from retail and marketing."}
{"id":1296,"title":"Collaborative Library Design: From Planning to Impact","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1297,"title":"Digital Humanities, Libraries, and Partnerships: A Critical Examination of Labor, Networks, and Community","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1298,"title":"Licensing Electronic Resources in Academic Libraries: A Practical Handbook","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1299,"title":"Musical Science, quo vadis? Library Strategies in the Context of the Developments of the Field","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1300,"title":"Remain European - The Role and Responsibility of Libraries in the Maintenance, Provision and Communication of Europe's cultural Heritage 48th International Working and Training Conference of the ABDOS from 27th to 30th May 2019 in Budapest","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1301,"title":"Comparing Non-destructive Mechanical Testing Methods for the Assessment of Brittle Papers - The Cantilever, Hanging Pear Loop, and Clamped Fold Tests","keyword":"cellulose; mechanical properties; cultural heritage; aged paper","abstract":"The ability to determine the condition of paper (e.g. its brittleness) and its permanence is a need in libraries and archives. This study investigates various bend tests and applies these tests to aged paper with the goal of finding easy, non-destructive tests to determine the mechanical properties of paper. The cantilever test was previously shown to accurately assess mechanical properties of paper-based materials, such as elastic and bending moduli as well as the bending length. This work investigates the hanging pear loop and clamped fold tests and compares the results with those found with the cantilever test. The results show that the strain and curvature induced by the two tests are much larger than those experienced in the cantilever test. This large strain and curvature induce plastic behaviour and make the hanging pear loop and clamped fold tests inappropriate for use on paper-based materials."}
{"id":1302,"title":"Chinese College Students' Health Information Seeking Behavior: Implications for Academic Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1303,"title":"Accepted and Emerging Roles of Academic Libraries in Supporting Research 2.0","keyword":"Academic libraries; Data librarians; Data literacy; Data science; Research data management; Research data services","abstract":"This paper identifies some of the tasks and roles that academic libraries have to fulfil in order to react to the appearance of Research 2.0 that materialises in data intensive research and requires supporting activities. Reacting to the appearance of Research 2.0 by becoming service providers for scholars working on data-intensive tasks will become an imperative for libraries worldwide, even though due to the differences between countries and institutions, the tasks described in this paper may not seem urgent today. On the other hand, the issues, we identified are already part of everyday best practices in several institutions. Some of them are fairly recent or have taken new characteristics. A few roles identified in this paper are on their way to become standard occupation, while there are still ones that require innovative approaches. Our argument is based on a non-exhaustive review of the recent literature, reporting both on theoretical and practical issues and presenting the results of empirical research in the field."}
{"id":1304,"title":"The Carrels are Essential: An Investigation of Faculty Study Spaces at a Mid-Size State College","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1305,"title":"Practices, Policies, and Problems in the Management of Learning Data: A Survey of Libraries' Use of Digital Learning Objects and the Data They Create","keyword":"Library instruction; Online learning; Instructional technology; Digital learning objects; Student data; Learning data; Learning analytics","abstract":"This study analyzed libraries' management of the data generated by library digital learning objects (DLOs) such as forms, surveys, quizzes, and tutorials. A substantial proportion of respondents reported having a policy relevant to learning data, typically a campus-level policy, but most did not. Other problems included a lack of access to library learning data, concerns about student privacy, inadequate granularity or standardization, and a lack of knowledge about colleagues' practices. We propose more dialogue on learning data within libraries, between libraries and administrators, and across the library profession."}
{"id":1306,"title":"Talent, Schmalent: An Instructional Design/Action Research Framework for the Professionalization of Teaching in Academic Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":"When myths become canonical beliefs within a professional culture, they can have a profound impact on professional practice. In this paper we identify as a pernicious educational myth the belief that the ability to teach well is a naturally occurring innate talent or skill. The first two sections of the paper aim to demonstrate (i) that the concept of the naturally gifted teacher is a myth based on factually incorrect assumptions about expertise development and (ii) that this myth has several major negative implications for professional practices around teaching in academic libraries. We then we draw on the education literature to offer an alternative model for the cultivation of teaching excellence, an instructional design/action research framework that prioritizes 'deliberative' practice over innate talent. We close with suggestions for how academic librarians and library administrators can implement this framework within their institutions."}
{"id":1307,"title":"State of University Library: Challenges and Solutions for Yemen","keyword":"Higher education; Library; Digital library; Digitalization; Yemen","abstract":"This study focuses on presenting the state of university libraries in Yemen, drawing upon observational research and in-depth interviews with 4 key university leaders, 12 teaching education program (TEP) chairpersons, 9 college deans, 6 vice-deans, 20 teaching professors, and 34 teacher training students within one higher education institution. The observational research has also covered five libraries of three private universities and two state ones. The findings outline the challenges faced by library users: the presence of traditional libraries, traditional resources and services, and the implementation of new policy. The study highlights the urgent need to redesign libraries, to increase libraries' budgets, and to establish digital resources and services, as well as a national library association."}
{"id":1308,"title":"Research characteristics on health law in China: Social network analysis","keyword":"Chinese health law; Bibliometrics; Social network analysis; Co-word analysis","abstract":"To determine the nature and extent of the emerging field of \"\"\"\"health law\"\"\"\" scholarship in China, we retrieved 2956 publications about various aspects of health law published up through 2014 in 268 journals from the \"\"\"\"Chinese Social Science Citation Index\"\"\"\" and from the list of Chinese \"\"\"\"Core Journals\"\"\"\" maintained by the Peking University Library. By bibliometric analysis, we observed some interesting results which were different from our expectations. The collaboration network among Chinese health law (CHL) authors was relatively small, loose, unstable and early in its development. Kan Tian and Lixin Yang were leading authors, Renmin University of China was the primary institution, and Beijing was the predominant region studying Chinese health law (CHL). Kan Tian ranked 1st in the collaboration network and Lixin Yang published the most number of articles on CHL. Comprehensive universities made up the majority of institutions studying CHL, while medical colleges did not focus on health law research, possibly due to medical schools focusing mainly on clinical education and not attaching as much importance to social and humanistic aspects of medicine. Food safety, health administration, and the general principles of civil law were the main areas of focus in CHL research, which is basically in line with what we expected."}
{"id":1309,"title":"Information Transfer in Articles About Libraries and Student Success","keyword":"Interdisciplinarity; Citation analysis; Authorship; Student success; Higher education","abstract":"Connecting academic libraries to the higher education environment is crucial for demonstrating the impact of libraries on student success. The purpose of this study is to examine the information transfer between the disciplines of library and information science (LIS) and higher education in order to evaluate the influence of ideas between the two disciplines. Information transfer was analyzed in 39 articles focused on the library's contributions to student success by examining the cited references, the author and collaborator affiliations, and the forward citations. The findings from the cited reference analysis suggest that LIS is borrowing concepts and methods through citations from the discipline of education. Authorship affiliations showed that some non-LIS authors are publishing in the field of LIS and that LIS authors are collaborating with non-LIS authors. Finally, based on the forward citations, other disciplines are rarely citing LIS research about student success. This article's findings highlight the need to consider research and collaborators outside of the LIS field when researching the library's contribution to student success."}
{"id":1310,"title":"Building Intercultural Teachers: Designing Information Literacy Instruction Opportunities for Increasingly International Populations","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1311,"title":"Why textual search interfaces fail: a study of cognitive skills needed to construct successful queries","keyword":"","abstract":"Introduction. It has been suggested that cognitive characteristics may affect search. This study investigated how decoding abilities, short-term memory capacity and rapid automatised naming skills relate to query formulation. Method. A total of twenty dyslexic participants and twenty non-dyslexic controls completed four standardised cognitive tests and solved ten search tasks in a Norwegian library catalogue. Analysis. The relationships between search patterns and cognitive profiles were explored using correlation analysis. Results. Results show that decoding skills relate to query lengths and spelling errors, short-term memory relates to the number of iteration cycles, and rapid automatised naming relates to query times. Conclusion. Search interfaces should be robust to errors in short queries to accommodate users with reduced cognitive function."}
{"id":1312,"title":"In labyrinths of digital text: use of Web literature by faculty from two Croatian universities","keyword":"","abstract":"Introduction. Literature found on the Web has become important source of information for lecturers and researchers. The research goal of this study was to explore the extent to which Croatian faculty from universities of Split and Rijeka used different Web sources of scientific literature, as well as their practices and attitudes related to availability and use of Web-based scientific papers. Method. Data were gathered through an online survey in July and August 2017 among teaching and research employees at the faculties in two Croatian cities: Split and Rijeka. Analysis. Using descriptive statistical analyses, activities and opinions of study participants were compared and analysed. Findings. The large majority of study participants very often use Croatian Web portals to access scientific literature. Croatian portal Hrcak is the most popular. International legal portals are in second place and pirate digital libraries are in the third place. The majority of participants are very dissatisfied with the range of international scientific journals and papers which are available in Croatia. Conclusion. The policy of financial support for Croatian open access Web portals needs to be continued. Consideration should be given to finding solutions for enabling more comprehensive access to scientific literature in commercial databases."}
{"id":1313,"title":"Emotional silos: a review of doctoral candidates' isolating experiences and the role for academic librarians in campus-wide support networks","keyword":"","abstract":"Introduction. Much of the research about how academic librarians can better support doctoral students has focused on information behaviour and advanced research skills but has neglected affective factors. An exploratory review of research literature on isolation and doctoral students suggests that feelings of isolation can have negative consequences for students' progress on the dissertation. The review identifies themes, areas of support, and suggestions for future research. Method. Library and information science, psychology, education, and interdisciplinary databases were searched for papers addressing issues of isolation experienced by United States doctoral students during the dissertation phase. Analysis. Thematic analysis identified the following themes of physical, cultural, and intellectual isolation, as well as strategies to ameliorate these social and emotional issues impacting doctoral student success. Findings. Academic librarians and the services they provide are largely absent from the research describing doctoral students and isolation. Isolation impacts doctoral students' research behaviour. The review results indicate that doctoral students have a strong need for communities of support. Conclusion. To alleviate doctoral students' isolation, recommendations for support include fostering a sense of community, building trust, and creating academic counter-spaces. Additional suggestions comprise enhancing library services to doctoral students and integrating academic librarians into campus-wide support networks."}
{"id":1314,"title":"Emotions, experience, identity - motivations of the teens' information behaviour in the area of culture","keyword":"","abstract":"Introduction. Young users reveal specific information behaviour towards cultural collections, focusing primarily not on information, but on affective and relation-building aspects of the content. That imposes a question concerning actual character of the youth's goals and needs towards this specific type of information resources. Method. The research was conducted according to the phenomenological paradigm, with inductive qualitative methodology. The study including two focus group interviews, together with an information searching task, was conducted in December 2016 January 2017. Analysis. Data were analysed from various interdisciplinary perspectives, including affective aspects of information behaviour models, studies on youth motivations of cultural activities, and the relational theory of culture. Results. Emotions, experiences, and potential of interactivity were found to be decisive features of cultural content, attracting attention of young users. This can significantly change their ways of cultural information searching, focusing their needs on emotions, experiences and mediators rather than a topic, title, or performer. Conclusion. Affective needs of young users can bee a basis for developing a preliminary model of information behaviour in the area of culture, including not only typical elements of information searching, but also those being sought by the youth, like emotions, values, and identity."}
{"id":1315,"title":"The information mapping board game: a collaborative investigation of asylum seekers and refugees' information practices in England, UK","keyword":"","abstract":"Introduction. This paper discusses the use of an information mapping board game for collaboratively identifying information practices of a small group of asylum seekers and refugees in the North East of England, UK. Methods. Drawing on participatory visual methods, an original information mapping board game was designed. Analysis. Qualitative results are discussed and analysed using grounded theory, constant comparative analysis, and situational mapping. Results. The use of an information mapping board game allows participants going through the asylum process to become actively involved in mapping and sharing their own information practices, sources and barriers within a playful collaborative environment. It enables participants to become aware of their acquired information literacy by sharing knowledge, and to adapt the game to reflect their needs and knowledge. Conclusion. This study indicates that participatory techniques such as the information mapping board game have the potential to engage hard to reach populations in the research process, to foster their agency, confidence, and capacities, and to inform actions at a local level."}
{"id":1316,"title":"Meaningful reading experiences among elderly: some insights from a small-scale study of Swedish library outreach services","keyword":"","abstract":"Introduction. This paper reports on a small-scale empirical study of Swedish elderly citizens, focusing on their everyday use of literature, provided by public library outreach services. Methods. Empirical data was gathered by telephone interviews with six elderly citizens-four women and two men. Analysis. A qualitati vely oriented text analysis was conducted. The transcripts were interpreted through an analytical framework based on the concepts reading experience, social inclusion and identity-shaping. Results. The par ticipants' articulated reading experiences show that reading provides opportunities for both escapism and intellectual stimulation. High quality service and literature is expected and much appreciated. Conclusion. The analysis indica tes that the outreach service in focus serves both as a practical link between the library's collection and the patrons, and as a social link connecting the elderly to society at large. The service plays a crucial role for the ability of the elderly in shaping and upholding their identities as readers."}
{"id":1317,"title":"Access to academic libraries: an indicator of openness?","keyword":"","abstract":"Introduction. Open access to digital research output is increasing, but academic library policies can place restrictions on public access to libraries. This paper reports on a preliminary study to investigate the correlation between academic library access policies and institutional positions of openness to knowledge. Method. This primarily qualitative study used document and data analysis to examine the content of library access or use policies of twelve academic institutions in eight countries. The outcomes were statistically correlated with institutional open access publication policies and practices. Analysis. We used an automated search tool together with manual searching to retrieve Web-based library access policies, then categorised and counted the levels and conditions of public access. We compared scores for institutional library access feature with open access features and percentages of open access publications. Results. Academic library policies may suggest open public access but multi-layered user categories, privileges and fees charged can inhibit such access, with disparities in openness emerging between library policies and institutional open access policies. Conclusion. As open access publishing options and mandates expand, physical entry and access to print and electronic resources in academic libraries is contracting. This conflicts with global library and information commitments to open access to knowledge."}
{"id":1318,"title":"Family history digital libraries","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1319,"title":"Guest editors' introduction to the special issue on digital libraries for musicology","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1320,"title":"Applications of RISM data in digital libraries and digital musicology","keyword":"Databases; Open data; Digital humanities; Digital musicology; Information retrieval","abstract":"Information about manuscripts and printed music indexed in RISM (Repertoire International des Sources Musicales), a large, international project that records and describes musical sources, was for decades available solely through book publications, CD-ROMs, or subscription services. Recent initiatives to make the data available on a wider scale have resulted in, most significantly, a freely accessible online database and the availability of its data as open data and linked open data. Previously, the task of increasing the amount of data was primarily carried out by RISM national groups and the Zentralredaktion (Central Office). The current opportunities available by linking to other freely accessible databases and importing data from other resources open new perspectives and prospects. This paper describes the RISM data and their applications for digital libraries and digital musicological projects. We discuss the possibilities and challenges in making available a large and growing quantity of data and how the data have been utilized in external library and musicological projects. Interactive functions in the RISM OPAC are planned for the future, as is closer collaboration with the projects that use RISM data. Ultimately, RISM would like to arrange a take and give system in which the RISM data are used in external projects, enhanced by the project participants, and then delivered back to the RISM Zentralredaktion."}
{"id":1321,"title":"On providing semantic alignment and unified access to music library metadata","keyword":"Linked Data; Metadata; Semantic alignment; Contextual matching; Musicology; Early music","abstract":"A variety of digital data sourcesincluding institutional and formal digital libraries, crowd-sourced community resources, and data feeds provided by media organisations such as the BBCexpose information of musicological interest, describing works, composers, performers, and wider historical and cultural contexts. Aggregated access across such datasets is desirable as these sources provide complementary information on shared real-world entities. Where datasets do not share identifiers, an alignment process is required, but this process is fraught with ambiguity and difficult to automate, whereas manual alignment may be time-consuming and error-prone. We address this problem through the application of a Linked Data model and framework to assist domain experts in this process. Candidate alignment suggestions are generated automatically based on textual and on contextual similarity. The latter is determined according to user-configurable weighted graph traversals. Match decisions confirming or disputing the candidate suggestions are obtained in conjunction with user insight and expertise. These decisions are integrated into the knowledge base, enabling further iterative alignment, and simplifying the creation of unified viewing interfaces. Provenance of the musicologist's judgement is captured and published, supporting scholarly discourse and counter-proposals. We present our implementation and evaluation of this framework, conducting a user study with eight musicologists. We further demonstrate the value of our approach through a case study providing aligned access to catalogue metadata and digitised score images from the British Library and other sources, and broadcast data from the BBC Radio 3 Early Music Show."}
{"id":1322,"title":"Crowdsourcing Linked Data on listening experiences through reuse and enhancement of library data","keyword":"Linked Data; Musical reception; Crowdsourcing; Music history; Text mining; Bibliography","abstract":"Research has approached the practice of musical reception in a multitude of ways, such as the analysis of professional critique, sales figures and psychological processes activated by the act of listening. Studies in the Humanities, on the other hand, have been hindered by the lack of structured evidence of actual experiences of listening as reported by the listeners themselves, a concern that was voiced since the early Web era. It was however assumed that such evidence existed, albeit in pure textual form, but could not be leveraged until it was digitised and aggregated. The Listening Experience Database (LED) responds to this research need by providing a centralised hub for evidence of listening in the literature. Not only does LED support search and reuse across nearly 10,000 records, but it also provides machine-readable structured data of the knowledge around the contexts of listening. To take advantage of the mass of formal knowledge that already exists on the Web concerning these contexts, the entire framework adopts Linked Data principles and technologies. This also allows LED to directly reuse open data from the British Library for the source documentation that is already published. Reused data are re-published as open data with enhancements obtained by expanding over the model of the original data, such as the partitioning of published books and collections into individual stand-alone documents. The database was populated through crowdsourcing and seamlessly incorporates data reuse from the very early data entry phases. As the sources of the evidence often contain vague, fragmentary of uncertain information, facilities were put in place to generate structured data out of such fuzziness. Alongside elaborating on these functionalities, this article provides insights into the most recent features of the latest instalment of the dataset and portal, such as the interlinking with the MusicBrainz database, the relaxation of geographical input constraints through text mining, and the plotting of key locations in an interactive geographical browser."}
{"id":1323,"title":"A Cross Sectional Study of Retraction Notices of Scholarly Journals of Science","keyword":"Retraction; Misconduct; Scholarly journal","abstract":"Retraction is the withdrawal of published article after it is found that the authors did not ensure integrity in conducting and reporting their research activities. The bibliometric information of 4716 document categorised as retractions in Science Citation Index, Web of Science was downloaded and analysed to understand trend, pattern and reasons of retraction. The results showed that retractions had increased during the ten-year period, 2008-2017. The main reasons for retractions were plagiarism, falsified data, manipulation of images and figures. It was also found that just 40 out of 4716 retraction notices had explicitly stated reasons for retracting the published articles. The open access journals had more number of retractions as compared to subscription based journals. The study will guide library professionals and research scholars towards a better comprehension of the reasons behind retractions in science discipline in the ten-year period. They would be better equipped to steer clear of inauthentic publications in their citations and references."}
{"id":1324,"title":"Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct : A Systematic Review","keyword":"Plagiarism; Academic misconduct; Academic integrity; Anti-plagiarism software; Turnitin; iThenticate; National policy","abstract":"The present study focuses on previous studies conducted on plagiarism and academic misconduct during 2009-2018. This study highlights earlier studies that dealt with the concepts of plagiarism and academic misconduct, factors of plagiarism, types of plagiarism, strategies to avoid plagiarism, anti-plagiarism software/tools and need for anti-plagiarism software. The study is based on 408 sample records collected from the Scopus database. From the study, it is found that the abundance of literature is available on plagiarism and academic misconduct, which implies that the majority of users are aware of the concept of plagiarism and academic integrity. It is also found that in academics, a vigilant approach is required to tackle the problem related to plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct and accordingly measures must be implemented to control them. The libraries play a very significant role in creating awareness among the users by organizing training programmes. This study is beneficial for the researchers in comprehending the concept and building up the research keeping in mind the repercussions of different forms of plagiarism and academic misconduct."}
{"id":1325,"title":"Analysis of Segmentation Methods for Brahmi Script","keyword":"Digitisation; Projection profile; Segmentation process; Connected character; Line segmentation; Word segmentation; Character segmentation; Brahmi script","abstract":"Segmentation is an important step for developing any optical character recognition (OCR) system, which has to be redesigned for each script having, non-uniform nature/property. It is used to decompose the image into its sub-units, which act as a basis for character recognition. Brahmi is a non-cursive ancient script, in which characters are not attached to each other and have some spacing between them. This study analyses various segmentation methods for different scripts to develop the best suitable segmentation method for Brahmi. MATLAB software was used for segmentation purpose in the experiment. The sample data belongs to Brahmi script-based 'Rumandei inscription'. In this paper, we discuss a segmentation methodology for distinct components, namely text lines, words and characters of Rumandei inscription, written in Brahmi script. For segmenting distinct components of inscription different approach were used like horizontal projection profile, vertical projection profile and Relative minima approach. This is fundamental research on an inscription based on Brahmi script, which acts as a foundation for developing a segmentation module of an OCR solution/system of similar scripts in future. Information search and retrieval is an important activity of a library. So, to ensure this support for digitised documents written in ancient script, their character recognition is mandatory through the OCR system."}
{"id":1326,"title":"Scholarly Output on Drone Research: A Bibliometric Study","keyword":"Drones; Unmanned aerial vehicles; Measuring research output; Bibliometric study; Citation analysis","abstract":"Drones have key applications in surveillance and security, especially in defence. In recent years, drones are also being used in photography, disaster management, traffic tracking, logistics etc. Use of drones in delivery businesses is seen as a progressive opportunity and library system is also not spared from it. A few libraries and book houses are trying to boost their book delivery service by keeping drone as an important mode of delivery, particularly in the remote areas. The time is not far behind when we may find drone as an essential part of our life. Through this study, an effort has made to quantify the research productivity on drone at the global level. The study accommodated publications on drones published from 1968 to 2017 (50 year). The publications related data were retrieved from the Scopus citation index and computed in MS - Excel. Various bibliometric techniques were used to find out the growth rate of publications (16.00 % annually), citation analysis (58.33 % cited rate), authorship pattern and most productive countries etc."}
{"id":1327,"title":"E-Resources vs Prints : Usages and Preferences by Undergraduates in a Private University, Nigeria","keyword":"Electronic resources; Print resources; Academic libraries; Undergraduates; Private universities; Landmark university; Nigeria","abstract":"Electronic and print resources usages and preferences among undergraduates of Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria has been examined. The study population consist of all undergraduates of the University, from which a sample of 250 that is 10 percent of the population was selected. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire. 231 copies of the questionnaire were completed and returned, representing 92.45 per cent response rate. Results from the study revealed that 110 (47.6 %) of the respondents preferred print resources, while interestingly, the same number 110 (47.6 %) preferred electronic resources; 11(4.8 %) of the participants did not provide any response to the question. It therefore implies that both print and electronic resources are complementary in meeting the information needs of undergraduates. However, majority of the respondents indicated that they usually supplement print materials with electronic resources or vice versa. The test of hypotheses revealed that user preferences were influenced by demographic factors such as age, course and level of study. Libraries should maintain hybrid collections, as both resources were found to be relevant sources of information for teaching, learning and research is recommended."}
{"id":1328,"title":"The Library of Lost and Found","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1329,"title":"The Catalogue of Shipwrecked Books: Christopher Columbus, His Son, and the Quest To Build the World's Greatest Library","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1330,"title":"Project Management in Libraries: On Time, on Budget, on Target","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1331,"title":"Engaging Design: Creating Libraries for Modern Users","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1332,"title":"Eighteen Blind Library Users' Experiences with Library Websites and Search Tools in US Academic Libraries: A Qualitative Study","keyword":"","abstract":"Telephone interviews were conducted with 18 blind academic library users around the United States about their experiences using their library and its website. The study uses the perspective that blind users' insights are fundamental. A common theme was that navigating a webpage is time consuming on the first visit. Issues identified include the need for \"\"\"\"databases\"\"\"\" to be defined on the homepage, accessibly coded search boxes, logical heading structure, and several problems to be resolved on result pages. Variations in needs depending on users' screen-reader expertise were also raised. Suggestions for libraries to address these issues are offered."}
{"id":1333,"title":"Discovery and the Disciplines: An Inquiry into the Role of Subject Databases through Citation Analysis","keyword":"","abstract":"Libraries have adopted web scale discovery services with the goal of providing their users with a streamlined research experience. However, the single search box that characterizes web scale discovery is one option among many that libraries continue to provide, including subject databases and other legacy tools. Libraries lack evidence regarding which of these tools are best suited to the various stages and levels of expertise that may characterize a user's research process. A case study approach, focusing on the field of academic history, is employed to test the discoverability of a subset of scholarly work across several search platforms."}
{"id":1334,"title":"Experiences of Academic Librarians Serving as Interim Library Leaders","keyword":"","abstract":"Using a mixed-methods approach, the researchers explored the experiences of 108 academic librarians who served as interim library leaders at U.S. institutions of higher education between 2012 and 2017. Statistical analysis showed no associations between gender, type of institution, or degree-granting level with the duration of interim service or whether a respondent applied for or was hired as the permanent leader. The authors provide recommendations for future interim library leaders and the university executives who appoint them. Serving as an interim library leader can be a once-in-a lifetime opportunity well worth the experience."}
{"id":1335,"title":"Replicable Services for Reproducible Research: A Model for Academic Libraries","keyword":"","abstract":"Over the past decade, evidence from disciplines ranging from biology to economics has suggested that many scientific studies may not be reproducible. This has led to declarations in both the scientific and lay press that science is experiencing a \"\"\"\"reproducibility crisis\"\"\"\" and that this crisis has consequences for the extent to which students, faculty, and the public at large can trust research. Faculty build on these results with their own research, and students and the public use these results for everything from patient care to public policy. To build a model for how academic libraries can support reproducible research, the authors conducted a review of major guidelines from funders, publishers, and professional societies. Specific recommendations were extracted from guidelines and compared with existing academic library services and librarian expertise. The authors believe this review shows that many of the recommendations for improving reproducibility are core areas of academic librarianship, including data management, scholarly communication, and methodological support for systematic reviews and data-intensive research. By increasing our knowledge of disciplinary, journal, funder, and society perspectives on reproducibility, and reframing existing librarian expertise and services, academic librarians will be well positioned to be leaders in supporting reproducible research."}
{"id":1336,"title":"Mapping Out a Strategy: Curriculum Mapping Applied to Outreach and Instruction Programs","keyword":"","abstract":"Academic libraries use two common methods to reach first-year students: outreach activities and library instruction. The purpose of this study was to discover if curriculum mapping techniques commonly used in library instruction could be applied to outreach to explore the synergies and differences between programs. The project demonstrated that mapping was an effective tool for gaining insight into interrelated outcomes, resource allocation, consistency of library messaging, and students reached by each program. Curriculum mapping proved a useful method for creating strategic and intentional instruction and outreach programs that complement rather than compete with each other."}
{"id":1337,"title":"Text, Lies and Cataloging: Ethical Treatment of Deceptive Works in the Library","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1338,"title":"From Information to Knowledge to Wisdom: the Cold War Battle for Information Superiority and Its Implications for Thriving in the Age of Data Smog","keyword":"scientific and technical information; data smog; information management","abstract":"This article employs a comparative historical perspective to narrow the gap in the existing knowledge of the origins of the trans-Atlantic information explosion phenomenon that dates back to the early decades of the twentieth century. The author examines the root cause of the unprecedented growth of the overall amount of documents through the lens of the rapid expansion of scientific and technical advances across the world and subsequent spread of modern technologies, particularly those applied to scientific and technical information (STI). The study's focus is on two superpowers of the era: the thriving Soviet military-industrial complex that went hand in hand with the rise of the STI management system in the mid-twentieth century United States. By exploring the practices of a range of U.S. and Soviet information agencies, this research draws parallels with the current information overload and informs our judgment about the challenges and possibilities in scientific and scholarly research brought about by today's global information age."}
{"id":1339,"title":"Multicultural Services in China's Public Libraries for the Protection and Promotion of Ethnic Minorities' Cultures: A Case Study","keyword":"China; library services; Korean ethnic minority; multicultural services; public library","abstract":"Despite the increasing focus on the protection and promotion of the cultures of ethnic minority groups in China, the multicultural services in China's public libraries have not yet been strengthened. This paper reports on a research study that aimed to develop a framework of library multicultural services to serve as a conceptual basis for the development of these types of services in China's public libraries and in particular for those libraries located in China's ethnic minority regions. Yanbian Library, the regional central library of China's Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, was selected as a case study, with 10 library professionals approached and interviewed using a semi-structured interview script. All interviews were digitally recorded, transcribed, and analysed using a thematic analysis approach. The analysis pointed to 21 multicultural services in five main themes: multicultural user services, multilingual collection development, development of multicultural service teams, marketing of multicultural services and management of multicultural services. Although this study is situated in China, the research findings are of potential interest to library and information professionals, educators and researchers worldwide."}
{"id":1340,"title":"Secrets of Lighting: Library Book Stack Illumination and Its Influences on Readers' Book-Searching Behaviors","keyword":"library; book stack; illumination; law of change; book-searching behavior","abstract":"Book stack illuminance was recorded by a lumin degrees meter from September 2016 through September 2017 based on tracking-observation in two libraries at the University of Illinois at Urbana and Champaign in the US and the Jiangsu University Library in China. Independent-samples T test and one-way analysis of variance were used for records data analysis. Further, an experiment was designed to measure the effects of book stack lighting environment on readers' book-searching behaviors. Independent-samples T test was used for experiment data analysis. It was found that the seasonal illuminance of book stacks changed irregularly, which meant that two hypotheses (1 and 2) central to this study were not fully supported, and the day-night illumination differences on the stacks was significant in UIUC libraries for three seasons, and completely significant in JSU Library. In the course of behavior experiments, stack lighting had no significant effect on American participants' searching performance, while the results in the library of China were diametrically opposite. Therefore, the lighting system in book stacks should be optimized through choosing the appropriate light sources, adjusting the approaches to book stack lighting and, even more, considering readers' expectation and perception during library lighting designing, so as to increase their efficiency in book-searching."}
{"id":1341,"title":"10 year anniversary","keyword":"journals; library and information sector; publishers and publishing","abstract":"Maria Grant reflects on her ten years as Editor-in-Chief of the Health Information and Libraries Journal, her vision to enhance the quality and reach of the journal, and working with prospective authors in the health library sector to increase confidence in recognising and communicating the value of the work being undertaken."}
{"id":1342,"title":"Provision of consumer health information in Alberta's Rural Public Libraries","keyword":"canada; consumer health information; education and training; health literacy; libraries, public","abstract":"Background Access to health services is a major challenge in many rural communities within Canada. Rural public libraries can serve as centres for health resources. Objective The aim of this exploratory study was to analyse the manner in which Alberta's rural libraries provide health information to their patrons. Methods A questionnaire including closed ended and open ended questions was sent to the 285 rural libraries across the Canadian province of Alberta. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis techniques were used for the data analysis. Results The findings indicate that in three quarters of Alberta's rural libraries, about 10% of requests for assistance were related to health issues. The provision of health information in these libraries is hampered by the lack of Internet, private space for reference interviews, and staff and volunteer training. Library staff members were inexperienced in conducting reference transactions and reported lacking confidence in meeting patrons' needs and ethical standards. Discussion Addressing these challenges will require the recruitment of more qualified librarians in rural library systems, possibly through incentive measures, and a comprehensive education and training programme for both staff and volunteers combined with the necessary resource support for the rural libraries. Conclusion When human and material resources are adequate, rural libraries can contribute to improving the health literacy of their communities."}
{"id":1343,"title":"Novel insights into views towards H1N1 during the 2009 Pandemic: a thematic analysis of Twitter data","keyword":"public health; qualitative research; social media","abstract":"Background Infectious disease outbreaks have the potential to cause a high number of fatalities and are a very serious public health risk. Objectives Our aim was to utilise an indepth method to study a period of time where the H1N1 Pandemic of 2009 was at its peak. Methods A data set of n = 214 784 tweets was retrieved and filtered, and the method of thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. Results Eight key themes emerged from the analysis of data: emotion and feeling, health related information, general commentary and resources, media and health organisations, politics, country of origin, food, and humour and/or sarcasm. Discussion A major novel finding was that due to the name 'swine flu', Twitter users had the belief that pigs and pork could host and/or transmit the virus. Our paper also considered the methodological implications for the wider field of library and information science as well as specific implications for health information and library workers. Conclusions Novel insights were derived on how users communicate about disease outbreaks on social media platforms. Our study also provides an innovative methodological contribution because it was found that by utilising an indepth method it was possible to extract greater insight into user communication."}
{"id":1344,"title":"Medical academic libraries in Romania breaking with the past and turning towards the future","keyword":"Libraries, academic; libraries, medical; library administration","abstract":"This article is part of a series in this regular feature which looks at new directions in health science libraries. This article provides an updated overview of medical libraries in Romania, with a focus on the academic libraries which function under the patronage of medical schools. Information was collected through a survey questionnaire sent out to Romanian academic medical libraries in March 2017. The responses provide an overall picture of the state of Romanian medical libraries, highlighting the main trends and areas in which progress is evident, as well as the problems confronting these libraries. J.M."}
{"id":1345,"title":"Teaching and Learning in Action","keyword":"consumer health information; health literacy; information dissemination; information services; libraries; medical","abstract":"In this article, guest writers from the Istituto Superiore di Sanita in Italy, the leading scientific technical body of the Italian National Health Service present a historic case study considering the role and evolution of the information specialists at their institution over a twenty year period. The paper places a particular emphasis on the initiatives undertaken in consumer health information and health literacy promotion, in order to improve public health in Italy. Areas covered include the development of online health information provision, early strategies to support the improvement of health literacy, and national projects and collaborations. H.S."}
{"id":1346,"title":"Libraries in times of crisis","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1347,"title":"Libraries and their role in transitional justice in the Philippines","keyword":"Ferdinand Marcos; human rights; martial law; memory activism; Philippine libraries; transitional justice","abstract":"The stories of the University Library of the University of the Philippines Diliman, Task Force Detainees of the Philippines, and Bantayog ng mga Bayani (Monument to the Heroes), the libraries that survived during and after the martial law years in the Philippines under the late strongman President Ferdinand Marcos, are told as part of the country's direction towards transitional justice. The authors argue that the Philippines is experiencing an 'extended' transition and that libraries play an important role as memory activists. The narratives and experiences of the librarians and staff show various memory work, reconciliation activities, redress practices, and collaborations."}
{"id":1348,"title":"African oral tradition, cultural retentions and the transmission of knowledge in the West Indies","keyword":"Caribbean; history of libraries and library science; indigenous knowledge systems; principles of library and information science; slavery; West Africa","abstract":"For three centuries Africans were trafficked to slave for Europeans in the West Indies. Forcibly uprooted from their homes, they carried only recollections of a way of life as they faced an uncertain future while enduring gruelling conditions. Unversed in the enslavers' language and custom, their past was mentally retained and transmitted through oral expressions and cultural products. Yet, the history of libraries as repositories of knowledge gives credit to all newcomers except these Africans. This paper proposes the modern concept of a library supports African slaves' cultural retention and transmission of knowledge as important in the development of life in the West Indies."}
{"id":1349,"title":"The American Library Association and the post-World War II rebuilding of Eastern European libraries","keyword":"American Library Association; Eastern Europe; library collections; post-war reconstruction","abstract":"The topic of the destruction of libraries during World War II has been well publicized. However, the American Library Association's assistance with postwar cultural rehabilitation of Eastern European libraries remains relatively unknown. The paper examines the \"\"\"\"Aid to Libraries in War Areas\"\"\"\" program, funded by the Rockefeller Foundation and administered by the ALA, with respect to Eastern European countries, including Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia (Soviet Union), and Yugoslavia. The program consisted of two parts: the first, which ran from 1941 to 1947, dealt with periodicals; the other, in operation from 1944 to 1947, focused on books. Its goal was to replenish, though on a limited scale, devastated collections with American publications unavailable to most European and Asian libraries during Axis occupation."}
{"id":1350,"title":"A public library cannot live on books alone:: A lesson from history","keyword":"Collection development; communism; library profession; public library","abstract":"For almost half a century Romania was under a totalitarian regime. In times of severe censorship and information control the communist regime promoted public libraries. This paper will present the main phases of the public library system development and discuss how the state's emphasis on providing large collections of books influenced library services. As part of an oral history project, this paper will use memories of people who worked in public libraries of various sizes in the 1970s and the 1980s, archival documents and secondary sources to contribute to a more nuanced discussion about the recent history of Romanian public libraries. What were the phases of the development of the national library system and how important was the library collection for the institutional survival of the public library? The paper will also discuss the collection development policy and contrast it with the impoverished professional development within the library system."}
{"id":1351,"title":"Croatian public libraries in time of crisis","keyword":"Information age; public libraries - Croatia; transition and transformation of society; turn of the 20th into the 21st century; war and post-war period","abstract":"Croatian public libraries faced complex processes in society at the turn of the 20th into the 21st century - a time of transition and transformation in Croatia. During this period, Croatia shifted towards democracy and modernization. Its constitution (now seen as a geopolitical and cultural entity), extraordinary conditions of war disaster in the Homeland War 1991-1995, and conditions of the post-war period all presented unique challenges for public libraries in Croatia. In addition, Croatian libraries have also been influenced by characteristics of the information society that occurs trans-nationally and trans-societally (among all globalization processes and permeating all aspects of life with information and communication technology). Croatian libraries had to transform their traditional role of lending books and acting as cultural heritage institutions to follow international modern library trends in the information age as multifunctional information, educational, cultural and communication centres of their local communities. The aim of this article is to give a historical review of public libraries' accommodation to these turbulent changes in Croatian society, as well as in the world in the last few decades."}
{"id":1352,"title":"Assessing the literature of knowledge management (KM) in the field of library and information science","keyword":"ISI Web of Science; Information science; Bibliometric analysis; Research productivity; Knowledge management; Library science","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this study is to provide a bibliometric analysis of knowledge management (KM) literature published in the field of library and information science. KM is a systematic process of acquisition, extraction, organization and dissemination of knowledge in any organization. This study will help identify trends, emerging concepts and innovations in this particular field. Design/methodology/approach The data set of the study consists of 6,088 published documents the authors obtained from the ISI Web of Science database during 1900 and 2017. The analysis of literature about the library and information science consisted of five categories including productive institutions, prolific authors, annual publications, citations and highly cited articles. The documents included in this study include research papers, conference papers, reviews, book reviews and editorials. Findings The study found that the USA leads the world regarding the number of research publications in the area of KM in the field of library and information science. Considering the publication period, 2007, 2012 and 2016-2017 are the most productive years regarding publications in this particular field; the number of citations has been increasing over the years. The study also found that Nanyang Polytechnic University is the most productive research institution and Blanca Martins from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia is the most prolific researcher in this specific field. Originality/value This study provides a detailed bibliometric analysis of KM literature published in the field of library and information science. This study is an excellent example for researchers who are interested in conducting bibliometric studies."}
{"id":1353,"title":"Evaluating the impact of digital library database resources on the productivity of academic research","keyword":"Research productivity; Research publications; Database utilization; Digital contents; Famous databases; HEC digital library","abstract":"Purpose Digital library database resources have a significant impact on stimulating the research culture in higher education. The use of digital databases makes it possible to understand intellectual growth, research productivity, planning and identification of user information needs. Evaluating the effectiveness of user database resource utilization and research, the purpose of this study is to assist management in developing an excellent academic policy. Design/methodology/approach This study establishes a quantitative method to analyze the productivity of academic research using digital databases. The secondary data extracted from the databases of 52 universities provided by Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the literature published on the Institute of Scientific Information (ISI) Web of Science. The statistical technique simple linear regression was used to analyze the data for understanding the impact of independent variables the \"\"\"\"digital databases\"\"\"\" on the dependent variable \"\"\"\"research productivity\"\"\"\". Findings The result of the coefficient of multiple determination, R-squared, R-2 0.679, indicated 67 per cent impact of the predictor on the outcome variable. However, the standardized coefficient Beta 0.824 revealed 82 per cent impact of the individual predictor on the outcome variable. Overall, the result of linear regression showed a significant effect of independent variables on the dependent variable. Besides, the result of correlation and the strength of association between the database resources and the academic publication was significant (p < 0.005). Practical implications This research work is a supportive tool for managing gaps and promoting the development of necessary measures to develop strategies and solutions to create a better academic environment. The ultimate use of standard database resources can foster higher academic research to develop innovative ideas and improve researchers' cognitive abilities. Originality/value From Pakistan's point of view, this study is the first one that gives insight into the intellectual growth of young researchers in higher education. The study provides first-hand information on the use of database resources and their significant impact on the productivity of academic research."}
{"id":1354,"title":"Library 2.0: The effectiveness of social media as a marketing tool for libraries in educational institutions","keyword":"Library 2.0; marketing; social media","abstract":"In an attempt to market their services and connect with potential users, and particularly young people, many libraries are opening accounts on social media platforms. Research suggests a contradiction between the advice relating to marketing and that regarding the use of social media in libraries, with the former emphasising the importance of the user at the centre of all considerations and the latter placing library staff as central to decisions. In this work we attempt to re-address this imbalance by surveying the current state of library activity on Twitter and, by means of questionnaires, investigate the experiences and motivations of librarians (n=58) in using social media and whether students (n=498) are willing to engage with the library in this manner and why. Our findings confirm that libraries in the sector are indeed struggling to foster interest in their social media activities and go some way to understanding why this is so, leading to a number of conclusions and recommendations for practitioners."}
{"id":1355,"title":"Factors affecting knowledge creation in academic libraries","keyword":"Academic libraries; knowledge creation; knowledge enablers; knowledge management; knowledge strategy","abstract":"Knowledge has been widely recognised as the most valuable asset of an organisation and the creation of new knowledge as a prerequisite for improving service quality and achieving innovation. The current study, adopting a business-oriented approach, aims to explore the factors that affect knowledge creation in Greek academic libraries. More specifically, building on the findings of a preliminary study, it empirically tests the influence of knowledge enablers, namely organisational culture, organisational structure, human resource management and information technology, on both knowledge-centred strategy implementation and knowledge creation, using structural equation modelling. The results suggest that libraries must develop and implement a knowledge-centred strategy, supported by the proper social and technological context, to achieve the creation of new knowledge. Organisational culture emerged as the most important influencing factor, thus indicating that library leaders must focus on building a knowledge-conducive culture, characterised by collaboration and trust."}
{"id":1356,"title":"A comparative study of public libraries' contribution to digital inclusion in Korea and the United States","keyword":"Digital inclusion; ICT; Korea; public libraries; USA","abstract":"This research was designed to measure the level of contribution public libraries in Korea have made to digital inclusion in their communities. To that end, the study compared the degree of contribution to digital inclusion by Korean libraries with that by US libraries. Specifically, the following domains of digital inclusion were assessed: (1) information technologies and infrastructures that can be utilized by the users, as well as (2) digital literacy campaigns and programs that promoted digital integration (helping people to use technologies and library programs and know about other resources and events provided by libraries). Public libraries in Korea were surveyed using a questionnaire developed by the Institute of Museum and Library Service in the United States - FY2011 Public Library Survey, revised for the Korean context. From a systems perspective, Korean public library computers and Internet infrastructure surpassed those of their counterparts in the United States in terms of quality but the diversity of technologies, equipment, and technology-related services and the proportion of technology-related services provided were higher in the United States. In terms of educational content, libraries in both countries informed the public about diverse subjects but US libraries offered more, and more diverse, services than Korean. Library staff were responsible for running programs in the United States, whereas these were provided through collaboration with external organizations in Korea."}
{"id":1357,"title":"Factor identification and computation in the assessment of information security risks for digital libraries","keyword":"Asset; digital library; ISO27000; risk assessment; threat; vulnerability","abstract":"This study proposes an objective methodology for identifying and computing the factors relevant to the assessment of information security risks for digital libraries that is also compliant with the ISO 27000 and the GB/T 20984 standards. By introducing a fuzzy comprehensive assessment method and an expert investigation method to the dimensions of assets and threats, this study proposes a model for computing the value of assets and the severity of threats. In the dimension of vulnerabilities, a vulnerability computation model based on the multi-channel weighted average method is proposed. By considering the digital library of a typical public library in China as the object of assessment, this study acquires assessment data by using a combination of a questionnaire survey, an on-site survey and vulnerability scanning. Research findings consisted of the following: (1) the digital library identified a total of 3111 information security risk items; (2) according to the assessment results attained using a combination of the factor identification and computational methodologies proposed here in conjunction with the multiplicative method specified in GB/T 20984, the high-risk (or higher risk) items accounted for 0.9% of all risky items, which is consistent with the status quo in information security risks faced by digital libraries. The analysis showed that the proposed methodology is more scientific than the currently prevailing direct value assignment method."}
{"id":1358,"title":"The e-book war in Denmark","keyword":"E-book; copyright; models of the book world; public libraries; publishing; public-private partnerships","abstract":"The aim is to investigate how digitisation and in particular e-books have changed relations between private players and public institutions within the Danish book world through a case study of eReolen, a private-public partnership functioning as common platform for public libraries' lending of e-books in Denmark. Traditional and new models of the book world are discussed as the basis of understanding relations between the players. A new way of analysing the field outlined by literary sociologist, Professor Johan Svedjedal, is adopted. The main conclusions are that the lending of e-books has disrupted the traditional understanding and interaction between the public library system and the commercial book market. In addition, the Danish library system through the partnership has taken on a new function in relation to the commercial market, namely acting as the engine in building a market for Danish e-books."}
{"id":1359,"title":"Evaluating library service quality at the Aga Khan University library: Application of a total quality management approach","keyword":"Kenya; library service quality; library service quality assessment; SERVQUAL; total quality management","abstract":"The purpose of this paper is to report on an investigation of the service quality of the Aga Khan University library in Kenya. The total quality management philosophy which forms the basis of this report has been demonstrated by the use of SERVQUAL, a user-based assessment tool, in the evaluation of service quality. The research was conducted among 123 Aga Khan University library users - nursing and medical faculty and nursing and medical students - with an aim to investigate the quality of its services based on the satisfaction of library users with the services and as expressed by and based on users' expectations and perceptions. The data was gathered through the SERVQUAL structured questionnaire and a 63% response rate was realized. The findings generally established that the expectations of Aga Khan University library users are higher than their perceptions. The results also show that there are service quality gaps in a number of services offered by the library. This research is deemed important as there is lack of information showing libraries in Kenya having involved library users in service quality evaluation through the use of objective and user-based tools. Thus this paper may lead to libraries in Kenya embracing objective measurement tools for the evaluation of library service quality. It is hoped that this article will contribute to a better understanding of philosophies such as total quality management in an academic library environment in developing countries, users' expectations and perceptions of quality."}
{"id":1360,"title":"Performing the school librarian: Using the Butlerian concept of performativity in the analysis of school librarian identities","keyword":"Collaboration; identity; performativity; school librarians; school libraries","abstract":"This paper reports on a research study using the Butlerian notion of performativity in the analysis of school librarian identity. The purpose is to explore how librarians at secondary and upper-secondary schools perform their identities as school librarians. Fourteen in-depth interviews were conducted. The analysis was driven by the theoretical concepts of performative identity, recognizability and intelligibility. Performing identity was found to be part of six work-tasks: to express, to position, to make visible, to remind, to inform and to explain. In conclusion, the study contributes to research on school librarian challenges, pursuits and strategies when performing professional identity in relation to teachers. Focusing on the performative acts of school librarians can contribute to understandings of their everyday challenges and deepen the understanding of the profession."}
{"id":1361,"title":"Evaluating library signage: A systematic method for conducting a library signage inventory","keyword":"Evaluation; signage; wayfinding","abstract":"While there is much literature that directs libraries to avoid having too much or insufficient signage, there is no clear guidance on how much signage is \"\"\"\"enough\"\"\"\" or \"\"\"\"too much\"\"\"\". Conducting a signage inventory can be the first step toward determining how many signs a library needs, by establishing how many signs are in the library, of which type, and their condition. This paper proposes a ready-to-use method that any library can use to inventory its signage by adapting the inventory worksheet depending on factors related to the library type. The ultimate goal in developing a standardized method is that it would facilitate comparisons across libraries to attempt development of more specific signage guidelines or a formula that could calculate how many signs are \"\"\"\"enough\"\"\"\" and \"\"\"\"too many\"\"\"\" for a library given its type, population, and other criteria."}
{"id":1362,"title":"Information access preferences and behaviour of Blind Foundation Library clients","keyword":"Assistive technology use; blind; Blind Foundation (New Zealand); library services; reading; visual impairment","abstract":"Library services to blind and visually impaired readers are changing as computer technology makes it possible to deliver reading material in a variety of new media formats. The Blind Foundation of New Zealand surveyed its library clients to discover the reading formats they currently used and which ones they preferred. The survey also asked questions about their access to computer technology and their personal assessment of their technological competency. There was a particular focus in the survey on the DAISY format and on services offering books by download. Analysis of the survey data shows that access to computer technology roughly matches the national profile. Use of computers generally declines with age, with iPhones and iPads being the exception. The DAISY format is both the most used and the most preferred format for reading, though not so overwhelmingly as to suggest other formats can be dropped. Computer competency declines with age, but among the younger respondents there seemed to be both the ability and the confidence to download books, and some were already using that service provided by the library. The library will make further investigations into why relatively few clients currently use the download service, and how clients envisage using such a service in the future."}
{"id":1363,"title":"Behavior and informal learning at night in a 24-hour space: A case study of the Hong Kong Design Institute Library","keyword":"Academic libraries; art and design libraries; information behavior; learning behavior; learning commons; library administration; library spaces","abstract":"This study explores the evening activities of students at the Hong Kong Design Institute in Zone24, a 24-hour opening learning space managed by Hong Kong Design Institute Learning Resources Centre, also referred to as the Library. In doing so, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of 24-hour learning spaces. Qualitative research was undertaken to identify and compare the students' behaviors between daytime and night in Zone24. In addition, this study investigates how overnight activities in the learning spaces facilitate a student's learning. The result of this study can contribute to improving librarians' or administrators' understanding of students' needs at night in a 24-hour learning space in order to implement more effective programs and services for users."}
{"id":1364,"title":"Administrative and infrastructural factors affecting library and information science educators' actual use of educational support systems for teaching in Nigerian universities","keyword":"Administrative support; infrastructural support; educational support systems; library and information science (LIS) educators; Nigerian universities; teaching","abstract":"This research assumes that administrative and infrastructural factors may explain the low use of educational support systems (ESS) for teaching by library and information science (LIS) educators in Nigerian universities. The literature has focused on the adoption of different types of educational technologies and their use by teachers and students with little consideration for the LIS educators' actual use of ESS for teaching and the effect of institutional support on the use of these systems. Thus, the study seeks to determine the user percentage of ESS for teaching, how the educators actually use ESS for teaching, the nature of administrative and infrastructural support they receive while teaching with ESS and whether the two factors correlate with and predict the actual use of ESS for teaching. A descriptive survey design was adopted and data were collected through a questionnaire. The results indicate that many of the LIS educators did not use ESS for teaching and that their actual use of ESS for the instructional activities highlighted in the study was low and below average. Moreover, the educators were found to have received minimal administrative and infrastructural support. The two factors were also found to have significant positive correlations and a significant and positive joint influence on the actual use of ESS for teaching with a joint contribution of 14.7%. Analysis of their relative contributions to the prediction of actual use revealed that, although the two support factors contributed positively, only infrastructural support contributed significantly at 0.05 level of significance. It was therefore recommended that for administrative support to be meaningful, adequate infrastructural facilities should be provided for an appreciable and sustainable use of ESS for teaching."}
{"id":1365,"title":"Adult mediation of preschool children's use of mobile technologies in public libraries in Taiwan: A socio-cultural perspective","keyword":"Adult mediation; media mentorship; mobile technologies; preschool children; public libraries","abstract":"This study explores characteristics of caregivers' mediating behaviours for supporting preschool children's emergent literacy development mediated by mobile technologies (i.e. laptops, tablets and smart phones). Design-based research in the action research framing was used to examine the process of adult-child interaction and communication in nine Involve Me workshops at five public libraries between 2013 and 2014 in Taiwan. A deductive-inductive thematic analysis identified examples to illustrate main forms of caregivers' mediating behaviours: 'focusing', 'affecting', 'expanding', 'encouraging' and 'regulating behaviour'. This study embraces the role of media mentorship in libraries, but acknowledges such a role demands training for library practitioners in order to effectively support children's and families' literary needs in the digital age."}
{"id":1366,"title":"A comparison of researcher-practitioner collaborations in library and information science, education, and sociology","keyword":"Coauthorship; education; library and information science; researcher-practitioner collaborations; sociology","abstract":"This study used coauthorship analysis to investigate trends in researcher-practitioner collaborations by examining articles published between 2005 and 2014 in the disciplines of library and information science, education, and sociology. The results revealed that articles coauthored by researchers were the main type of research collaboration in these three disciplines. Articles coauthored by researchers and practitioners were the third largest type of research collaboration in all three disciplines; the percentage of such articles in library and information science (14.2%) was considerably higher than that in education (6.1%) and sociology (2.7%). A slightly decreasing trend was observed in these articles in library and information science, but a slightly increasing trend was identified in education and sociology. Regarding authorship, library and information science practitioners were more active than were education and sociology practitioners. Librarians, governmental staff, and administrators were the dominant practitioner authors of this type of article in library and information science, sociology, and education, respectively."}
{"id":1367,"title":"Supporting immigrants' political integration through discussion and debate in public libraries","keyword":"Conversation circles; conversation-based programming; immigrants; integration; language cafes; public libraries; public sphere; refugees","abstract":"Using Habermas' theory of the public sphere, this article examines the potential of conversation-based programming (e.g. conversation groups and language cafes) in public libraries to bring immigrant voices into the public sphere and thereby to facilitate their political integration. To both support and illustrate the theoretical explorations of the article, research findings are presented from a study on language cafes and integration at Oslo and Akershus University College, Norway. Four ways in which the language cafes can support immigrants' political integration and the formation of a comprehensive public sphere include the fostering of linguistic competence, expansion of social networks, promotion of information exchange relevant to political integration, and facilitation of 'messy conversation'."}
{"id":1368,"title":"The effects of PLCMFs on the increase of users according to community type in South Korea","keyword":"Co-location; community type; effectiveness; multiple facilities; public library; user increase","abstract":"This paper presents research on how multiple facilities contribute to the planning of public libraries by analyzing characteristics that improve the numbers of public library users in terms of their community type. This research discusses the characteristics of multiple facilities considered most effective, as well as the factors that result in increases in the use of public libraries through a comparative analysis of the number of public library users. The research shows that the number of public library uses per person and number of books borrowed per person from public libraries combined with multiple facilities (PLCMF) were relatively higher than those of stand-alone public libraries. PLCMFs are shown to be more effective in increasing usage. Further, a public library combined with a sports facility showed the highest increase in public library users. It is concluded that combining public libraries with more than two facilities is a more efficient way of increasing public library users than combining public libraries with a single facility in a city. The characteristics discussed in this research can be utilized as positive planning factors for increasing the number of people using public libraries."}
{"id":1369,"title":"Organizational factors and knowledge management applications to user-centred services in federal university libraries in Nigeria","keyword":"Knowledge management and Nigeria; organizational factors; university libraries; user services","abstract":"The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between organizational factors and knowledge management applications to user-centred services in federal university libraries in Nigeria. The population of the study consisted of 26 federal university libraries in Nigeria with 450 professional librarians. A questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. This research instrument was pretested for reliability using Cronbach alpha procedure. A total of 450 copies of the questionnaires were distributed to the respondents. Of these, 350 questionnaires were completed and returned, thereby accounting for a response rate of approximately 78%. Descriptive and inferential analyses of data were achieved using the Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings revealed that knowledge management applications were more focused on knowledge identification and acquisition than on knowledge creation and dissemination. The findings also revealed that top management leadership and collaboration were the strongest of the organizational factors, and they correlated significantly with knowledge management applications to user-centred services. Other factors such as human resources policy and compensation schemes had both low and non-significant correlation with knowledge management applications. Both top management leadership and collaboration had significant relationships with knowledge management applications. It is, therefore, recommended that a knowledge management strategic action plan be developed for the federal university libraries in Nigeria."}
{"id":1370,"title":"Russian Social Sciences and Humanities Book Publishing and Digitization","keyword":"Book publishing in Russia; Digitization; eBook; Online bookstores; Digital libraries; Social sciences; Humanities; Open access","abstract":"The article describes the digitization process in contemporary Russian book publishing with a focus on social sciences and humanities (SSH) publications. Russian SSH book publishing faces two major challenges: one is inadequate book distribution system which still bears a birth injury signs of rude economic transformations of 1990s, and the other is ongoing reform in the tertiary education system and Russian Academy of Sciences using evaluation systems which are more friendly to natural sciences with their domination of a journal article over a monograph. Digitization could play in Russia even more important role than in other countries where information technologies were applied to well functioning book market industry. In Russia wider use of eBooks, digital libraries, online bookstores and open access facilities should help to make a real breakthrough from stagnation to new developments."}
{"id":1371,"title":"Access, preservation and analysis in a consortial journal archive: the evolution of Scholars Portal Journals","keyword":"Consortium; e-journals; preservation; repository; licensing; e-resources","abstract":"This article discusses Scholars Portal Journals (SP Journals), a library consortium-run platform that aggregates and archives licensed scholarly journal content in the province of Ontario, Canada. Born in the early days of e-journals out of a need to provide consistent and long-term access to scholarly materials in the sometimes volatile world of online publishing, SP Journals has evolved into a major digital repository and archive. With over 55 million full-text articles and serving a student population of just under half a million, SP Journals represents a major investment in access to online scholarship. This article explains the lifecycle of content on the platform, from initial publisher negotiations to delivering usage reports, and discusses considerations of running a locally hosted journal platform."}
{"id":1372,"title":"Diverse mobile users: the development of library experts","keyword":"Academic libraries; Diversity; Technological innovation; Learning process; Mobile communication systems; Software use","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to undertake a formative evaluation of growth over time that would demonstrate diverse library users' development as they interact with mobile digital library services. Design/methodology/approach This paper incorporated a server log analysis to evaluate first, the location of users. To study the nature of diverse user development, users from unique locations were identified and tracked over several years. The type of growth that this paper analyzes is the development of a library user from the beginning stages of use into one who is more experienced. For the purposes of this paper, the authors define library experts as experienced library users. These are users who have come back to the library over multiple sessions of learning and branched out into multiple areas of library functionality and services. Findings The findings of modular mobile use over time suggest that, while over half of users only utilized one module, 39 per cent of all users accessed more than one module. This formative approach to assessing student library engagement suggests alternative metrics for assessing outreach and distance learning. Originality/value The underlying departure point for this study is that formative models may introduce descriptive data valuable to the learning analytics toolkit. The library research literature on learning analytics, and perhaps library service offerings that support learning, may gain additional value by attending to students' formative development as they interact with library resources. Describing the way in which mobile app users develop can yield insights about learning over time, both on campus and at a distance."}
{"id":1373,"title":"Exploration of reference models in a public university system","keyword":"Academic libraries; Interviews; Survey; Library services; Reference services; University libraries","abstract":"Purpose This study aims to investigate the reference and public service models used at academic libraries in the California State University system. Design/methodology/approach This exploratory study used a qualitative mixed methods design with an online survey and follow-up interviews with public services librarians. Findings The majority of the libraries in this study continue to use a traditional reference model with a physical desk staffed by librarians. Some libraries have moved to tiered or on-call reference using students and staff to triage patron questions. The majority of libraries' public service points also follow a traditional configuration with separate service points for reference and other library public services. Originality/value This study is one of the few to investigate multiple academic libraries' approaches to reference and public services in the research literature. As such, it addresses a gap in the literature that case studies alone cannot fill."}
{"id":1374,"title":"Lessons learned: intentional implementation of second makerspaces","keyword":"Public libraries; Qualitative research; Community; Design thinking; Makerspaces; School libraries","abstract":"Purpose What happens when a librarian outgrows their maker learning location or transfers to a new library? The purpose of this study is to explore the planning process for second and/or new library makerspaces. Is the planning more intentional? Is there more focus on how the makerspace should be put together for the community served? Is the community further involved? This study will explore those questions and more. Design/methodology/approach Using content analysis, the perspectives of practicing librarians in the achievement of subsequent makerspaces are examined. Data include librarian interviews, an analysis using NVivo 11 through the lens of design thinking, and a final review using member checking by each research participant. Findings Makerspaces continue to grow in popularity in school and public/community libraries. What is unexplored is the moving from a first makerspace to the implementation of a second and/or new maker learning location. More intentional planning is involved. The community served by the library is further engaged in the planning. Study results illustrate the value that community insight and intentional planning play in the design and implementation of makerspaces. Originality/value Makerspaces in libraries continue to grow in popularity; in turn, the body of peer-reviewed, scholarly publications also continues to grow. Librarians in the field are beginning to move from their first to second makerspaces. This study investigates those perspectives. Much can be gained from the experiences of those who have implemented their second or third makerspace."}
{"id":1375,"title":"Affirming the research party reference model","keyword":"Research; Students; Academic libraries; Undergraduates; Case study; Reference services","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide evidence of the value of Research Parties, a new model of supplementary reference in a social environment. Design/methodology/approach A survey of multiple choice and open-ended questions was administered to Research Party participants (n = 43) over the course of three semesters to discover the profiles of the undergraduate students who attended and how they heard about the event and to assess the value of the interaction to the student. Findings Respondents unanimously agreed that their interactions with librarians at Research Parties were helpful because their information seeking needs, including finding sources, learning how to search databases, gaining clarity into the assignment, writing and citing, were met. Respondents also mentioned attributes of the librarian's disposition or attitude such as enthusiastic conversation, encouragement and patience. Several students reflected on their own learning process and noted that they would seek help from a librarian again. Originality/value While faculty and administrators have verbally expressed excitement about Research Parties, librarian colleagues have anecdotally reported success instituting this model at their institutions, and students have provided informal positive feedback, this is the first time the model has been evaluated more formally to capture its value."}
{"id":1376,"title":"A cascading approach to training discovery","keyword":"Academic libraries; Training; Outreach; Instruction; Discovery services; Student employees","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to illustrate why libraries should develop instructional plans to further integrate Web-scale discovery services into the academy, as well as propose a three-fold delivery plan to achieve this goal. Design/methodology/approach This paper documents a strategy to integrate Web-scale discovery services into library training and instruction for multiple audiences. The strategy is informed by past analysis of discovery service search queries. Findings It presents a three-part training plan that can be applied to multiple audiences, universities/colleges and even discovery service platforms. Originality/value This paper introduces an innovative approach toward transforming Web-scale discovery instruction across the academy, based on search query analysis."}
{"id":1377,"title":"Unique or ubiquitous: information literacy instruction outside academia","keyword":"Information literacy instruction; Public libraries; Critical information literacy","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate how US public libraries offer information literacy (IL) instruction to their patrons. Design/methodology/approach The study is a content analysis of eight library websites to determine passive IL instruction and active literacy instruction. Findings Library web guides offer passive IL instruction by highlighting resources patrons may wish to access to resolve information inquiries. Further, the authors found that a little less than 50 per cent of library programming offers some IL instruction, the majority of which relates to helping patrons learn to use tools to create information products. Originality/value IL is the ability to recognize the need for information, to effectively find information to meet that need and to use information for some purpose or goal. Academic, school and public libraries believe that understanding and using information critically and effectively bring gains to an individual and to society. However, they diverge in how and why they engage in IL instruction. The authors' findings suggest that less than half of the libraries surveyed are providing active IL instruction, despite the recognition of the benefits IL provides."}
{"id":1378,"title":"More product, more process: metadata in digital image collections","keyword":"Digital collections; Resource description; Digital libraries; Metadata; Archival processing; Image collections","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the implications of current theories that advocate for minimal levels of description in digital collections. Specifically, this paper looks at the archival theory of \"\"\"\"More Product, Less Process\"\"\"\" and its encouragement of collection-level description. The purpose of the study was to analyze how levels of description impact resource retrieval. Design/methodology/approach This study analyzed 35 images from a New York Public Library (NYPL) digital collection present on the NYPL website and on Flickr. The methodology was designed to reflect users' information seeking behavior for image collections. There were two research questions guiding this study: what are the descriptive terms used to describe items in digital collections? and what is the success rate of retrieving resources using assigned descriptive terms? Findings The results of this study revealed that the images from the NYPL collection were more difficult to find on the institution's website as compared with Flickr. These findings suggest that lesser levels of description in digital collections hinder resource retrieval. Research limitations/ implications - These findings suggest that lesser description levels hurt the findability of resources. In the wake of theories such as \"\"\"\"More Product, Less Process\"\"\"\", information professionals must find ways to assignmetadata to individual materials in digital image collections. Originality/value - Recent research concerning description levels of digital collections is several years old and focuses mostly on the usefulness of collection-level metadata as a supplement to or substitute for item-level metadata. Few, if any, studies exist that explore the implications of description levels on resource retrievability and findability. This study is also unique in that it discusses these implications in the context of less-is-more theories of archival processing."}
{"id":1379,"title":"The relationship of personal innovativeness, quality of digital resources and generic usability with users' satisfaction A Pakistani perspective","keyword":"Digital libraries; Users satisfaction; Adoption theories; Evaluative study; Innovations and technologies; Users studies","abstract":"Purpose In addition to instrumental assumptions, behavioural researchers suggest the study of individual traits such as personal innovativeness (PI), users' satisfaction and other theoretical beliefs for example quality and general usage patterns as the latent determinants of early and post-adoptions of technological innovations. In the context of Higher Education Commission digital library of Pakistan, the purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship of PI, quality of digital resources and generic usability of digital libraries (DL) with users' satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach To guide the conceptual model of this study, five hypothesized relationships were formulated. Adopting a quantitative approach, snowball sampling techniques were used. A total of 464 users of DL enrolled in different programs of study in the universities of Pakistan participated and responded to the survey. For data analyses, partial least squares, a method in the structural equation modeling was used. Findings Analyses reveal positive and strong relationships of PI, quality of digital resources and generic usability of DL with users' satisfaction. Thus, the findings of this study established personal traits as the significant determinants of intention to adopt DL. Research limitations/implications - The decision of effective adoption is manipulated by the extent of users' willing (PI), level of satisfaction, the image of quality and users' past experience with the use of related innovations. Thus, librarians in addition to the system features should also focus on individual characteristics and quality of resources that probably influence adequate adoption of DL. Originality/value - In the Pakistani context, this study is the first attempt that examined the relationship of PI, the usability of DL and quality of digital resources with users' satisfaction. Research model of this study can be used in future research. Also, this study extended the scope of theories of adoption towards DL."}
{"id":1380,"title":"Developing an institutional repository using Digital Commons","keyword":"ETDs; Academic libraries; Institutional repository; Digital Commons; Faculty profiles; Hosted solutions","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to share the knowledge and lessons learned about the process of developing an institutional repository (IR) using a hosted solution, Digital Commons from bepress, and to make the case that Digital Commons is still the best IR solution for smaller university libraries. Design/methodology/approach This is a case study based on Rowan University Libraries developing an IR using the Digital Commons platform. Findings To implement a hosted solution successfully, key actions include defining the repository's scope and mission early in the process, including a variety of stakeholders in promoting the repository, integrating the repository with a faculty profile system and being able to effectively work collaboratively with both internal and external professionals in developing the system. Originality/value This paper will be valuable to academic librarians considering implementing an IR on, or migrating an existing repository to, the Digital Commons platform."}
{"id":1381,"title":"Digital preservation practices in university libraries An investigation of institutional repositories in Africa","keyword":"Africa; University libraries; Librarians; Digital preservation; Institutional repositories; Digital preservation softwares","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of the study is to investigate the digital preservation practices in institutional repositories (IRs) in Africa. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from the IRs developed in university libraries in Africa, and it was done in two phases. The phases are website investigation to identify the university libraries in Africa that have developed IR and online questionnaire. Findings Results from the study showed that the majority of IRs in Africa used DSpace software to manage their digital contents, and more than half of the IRs engage in information migration. The study also revealed that the majority of the responding institutions provide long-term digital preservation in their IR. Interestingly, the majority of the IRs has developed digital preservation policy to guide the implementation of digital preservation for IR contents. Finally, the majority of the respondents indicated that they do not have long-term funding and lack the necessary technical staff with required skills to handle and manage the IR. Research limitations/implications - Because of language barriers, data were collected from only universities in English speaking countries in Africa. Practical implications - The findings of this study will make librarians in universities in Africa and other developing countries understand the key issues relating to digital preservation and longevity. Originality/value - The findings of this study will inform information professionals, librarians in developing countries that are planning to create IRs and provide long-term digital preservation of electronic resources in their institution."}
{"id":1382,"title":"Pakistani prison libraries: an assessment of services and challenges","keyword":"Pakistan; Prisoners; Prison libraries; Jail libraries; Lahore; Prisoners' information services","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of the paper is to examine the current status of prison libraries, their role, services and collection in Pakistani context. It also attempts to highlight the main problems faced by selected libraries. Design/methodology/approach The qualitative research approach was adopted to achieve the study objectives. Data were collected using face-to-face interviews to find out respondents' views about libraries in prison. Findings Findings of the study confirmed that inmates' library queries are mostly related to the legal matters, and it is quite natural. One of the significant services of the Pakistani prison libraries is to help prisoners in their education. The main role of the library caretaker was to educate and offer rehabilitation programs. Unavailability of library space, lack of professional staff, limited collections, poor budgetary situation and censorship issues are the major challenges that Pakistani prison libraries are facing Social implications - The study findings further implicate that open libraries and access to books would promote positivity within society and reduce criminal and immoral acts. Originality/value - It is the first of its kind and unique study that presents the current situation of prison libraries in the Pakistani context. The study has practical implications for policymakers to give importance to prison libraries in terms of finance, professional staff and the availability of information sources."}
{"id":1383,"title":"Legal issues related to libraries: a study of cases filed in Indian courts","keyword":"India; Librarianship; Law; Court cases; Legal aspects of librarianship; Legal issues of libraries","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify various legal issues that affect libraries in India. Design/methodology/approach The method adopted in this study was to identify and analyze all cases filed in the Indian Supreme Court, High Courts and Tribunals and Commissions and reported in the Westlaw India database for the 10-year period from 2008 to 2017. Findings Among the identified cases that were related to libraries or library professionals, a large majority of them were issues related to service or employment such as pay scales, promotion, age of superannuation and service termination. There were very few cases related to library work, such as library access, services provided and copyright. Research limitations/implications -The current study is based on study of cases that have been reported and mentioned in Westlaw India Legal Database and occurring during the limited period from 2008 to 2017. The implications of the study are manifold, with the main implication being the urgent need to introduce basic legal education and training to library professionals. The other implication is the need to further research in this domain due to lack of sufficient studies on the topic and enrich the library and information science (LIS) literature. Originality/value -This study would not only help create awareness about legal issues related to libraries and library professionals but also help in understanding the main areas of litigation involving libraries and library professionals. The study also makes a case for introduction of basic legal education for LIS professionals. The paper adopts a novel research approach that can be replicated by researchers in other countries to enable international comparisons."}
{"id":1384,"title":"Continuing professional development of academic librarians in Trinidad and Tobago","keyword":"Academic libraries; Libraries; Continuing professional development; Trinidad and Tobago; Developing countries; Academic librarians","abstract":"Purpose This study aims to present a detailed investigation into the approaches of academic librarians in Trinidad and Tobago in pursuing continuing professional development (CPD) activities. The paper also examines the extent of their participation in CPD at both the institutional and external levels in contributing to the development of their careers. Design/methodology/approach The instrument used was a questionnaire which assesses the effectiveness of the librarians in their involvement in and attitude toward CPD activities. Findings The paper demonstrates the active role and willingness of academic librarians in Trinidad and Tobago in providing and participating in CPD training and support to library and information personnel at both the national and international levels. Originality/value The paper underscores the effectiveness of a group of academic librarians in Trinidad and Tobago who pursue and provide a high level of CPD activities to professionals."}
{"id":1385,"title":"Implementation of RFID in university libraries of Bangladesh","keyword":"Bangladesh; RFID technology; Collection management; University libraries; RFID solutions; Theft detection","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the present status of implementing innovative radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in university libraries of Bangladesh. The main obstacles of implementing this technology among university libraries and ways to overcome the obstacles are also described. Design/methodology/approach This study uses both qualitative and quantitative approaches along with review of related literature. The present scenario of RFID implementation status of Bangladesh is shown by a survey with a structured questionnaire and reviewing related literature. Findings The findings show that RFID is being used in the university libraries to reduce staff stress, increase efficiency, track and locate items quickly, book drop support at any time, easier circulation, promote self-check-in check-out activities, etc. This study identifies the challenges in libraries of Bangladesh which are lack of adequate funding, unavailability of RFID accessories, lack of skilled manpower, unwillingness, erratic power supply, etc. Also, it suggests some suitable ways such as creating positive impression and attitudes, arrangement of proper training, appointment of skilled manpower and allocation of sufficient budget to overcome the existing challenges of RFID. Originality/value The study describes the benefits of RFID technology for libraries, and some recommendations are proposed for extensive use of this technology."}
{"id":1386,"title":"Discovering the contextual factors for digital library education in Vietnam","keyword":"Digital libraries; Change agents; Vietnam; Continuing education; Educational change; Digital library education","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discover the contextual factors affecting the development of digital library education (DLE) in Vietnam and to determine how those factors are enabling or hindering its development. Design/methodology/approach Based upon the literature and the theories of Fullan (2007), Nowlen (1988) and Rogers (2003), an initial model of contextual factors that were potentially affecting DLE development in Vietnam was developed. The model was then tested using a qualitative methodology involving interviews and focus groups with key stakeholders, along with the gathering of documentary evidence. The data were then analysed using the interactive model of Miles et al. (2014), and the initial model was then revised. Findings The initial model allowed for the depiction of potential factors, both internal and external, along with some relationships between the factors. Based on the data analysis, a revised model was developed composed of seven major contextual factors that were enabling and/or hindering DLE development in the Vietnamese context. These are grouped into three categories: external factors - government, IT infrastructure and social and cultural values; internal factors - stakeholders' attitudes, DLE characteristics and the personal and organisational nexus; and change agents, which is both an internal and external factor. These factors had different levels of influence on DLE development and are inter-related. Originality/value No prior study has looked at contextual factors affecting DLE development in a developing country such as Vietnam."}
{"id":1387,"title":"Acceptance and adoption of open access publishing by researchers in India","keyword":"India; Scholarly communication; Open access journals; Open access; Self-archiving; Indian Institutes of Technology","abstract":"Purpose This paper aims to examine the level of open access (OA) adoption by researchers in Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), identify predictors of OA status (OA vs non-OA) and explore the availability of OA versions of the articles and venues used by the researches for hosting of their articles. Design/methodology/approach Articles contributed by the researchers in IITs were searched using an advance search option in the Web of Science Core collection database. The search was restricted to journal articles published in English language in the year 2015. Of the 10,049 articles retrieved, 1,023 (10 per cent of the total) were chosen randomly. Articles selected after randomizations were exported to MS Excel for further analyses. Title of each article was searched in Google Scholar to assess its OA availability and venues used by the author for self-archiving. Details of ten articles could not be traced in Google Scholar, and they were excluded from the analysis. Based on the analysis of URLs, all OA articles were classified into three categories: gold OA, green OA and both gold and green OA. The OA articles available through green route were further classified into six categories based on the analysis of the websites and the self-archiving venues used by the authors: institutional repository, subject repository, researcher or scholar's website, organizational website, ResearchGate and other websites. Findings Of 1,013 articles examined, OA versions were found for 68.70 per cent of articles. Of the total OA articles, 10.26 per cent articles were available through gold OA and 58.44 per cent were available through green OA, while remaining 6.21 per cent were available via both gold and green OA routes. Although researchers use different venues for self-archiving their articles, ResearchGate and institutional repositories are the most preferred choices by the researchers in IITs. Researchers in IITs are seemed to be unaware of the self-archiving policies of publishers, as more than 85 per cent self-archived articles were found as final PDF versions that are normally not allowed by the publishers. Research limitations/implications - This study is limited to IITs, but it offers theoretical implications for extending its scope to different subjects and institutes. The findings of the study may be useful for the publishers and institutions for formulating OA policies. The findings of the study might be used for raising awareness of OA among researchers and encouraging them to contribute their research outcome in OA outlets. Originality/value - This is the first study in India focusing on the availability of OA research."}
{"id":1388,"title":"Keach Library Hosts Online Privacy Exhibit","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1389,"title":"Identification and Prediction of Interdisciplinary Research Topics: A Study Based on the Concept Lattice Theory","keyword":"Interdisciplinary research; IDR topics; Concept lattice; Formal analysis; Cluster analysis","abstract":"Purpose: Formal concept analysis (FCA) and concept lattice theory (CLT) are introduced for constructing a network of IDR topics and for evaluating their effectiveness for knowledge structure exploration. Design/methodology/approach: We introduced the theory and applications of FCA and CLT, and then proposed a method for interdisciplinary knowledge discovery based on CLT. As an example of empirical analysis, interdisciplinary research (IDR) topics in Information & Library Science (LIS) and Medical Informatics, and in LIS and Geography-Physical, were utilized as empirical fields. Subsequently, we carried out a comparative analysis with two other IDR topic recognition methods. Findings: The CLT approach is suitable for IDR topic identification and predictions. Research limitations: IDR topic recognition based on the CLT is not sensitive to the interdisciplinarity of topic terms, since the data can only reflect whether there is a relationship between the discipline and the topic terms. Moreover, the CLT cannot clearly represent a large amounts of concepts. Practical implications: A deeper understanding of the IDR topics was obtained as the structural and hierarchical relationships between them were identified, which can help to get more precise identification and prediction to IDR topics. Originality/value: IDR topics identification based on CLT have performed well and this theory has several advantages for identifying and predicting IDR topics. First, in a concept lattice, there is a partial order relation between interconnected nodes, and consequently, a complete concept lattice can present hierarchical properties. Second, clustering analysis of IDR topics based on concept lattices can yield clusters that highlight the essential knowledge features and help display the semantic relationship between different IDR topics. Furthermore, the Hasse diagram automatically displays all the IDR topics associated with the different disciplines, thus forming clusters of specific concepts and visually retaining and presenting the associations of IDR topics through multiple inheritance relationships between the concepts."}
{"id":1390,"title":"Comparing journal and paper level classifications of science","keyword":"Classification system of science; CSCD; Chinese Library Classification","abstract":"The classification of science into disciplines is at the heart of bibliometric analyses. While most classifications systems are implemented at the journal level, their accuracy has been questioned, and paper-level classifications have been considered by many to be more precise. However, few studies investigated the difference between journal and the paper classification systems. This study addresses this gap by comparing the journal- and paper-level classifications for the same set of papers and journals. This isolates the effects of classification precision (i.e., journal- or paper-level) to reveal the extent of paper misclassification. Results show almost half of papers could be misclassified in journal classification systems. Given their importance in the construction and analysis of bibliometric indicators, more attention should be given to the robustness and accuracy of these disciplinary classifications schemes. (C) 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved."}
{"id":1391,"title":"Interdisciplinarity as diversity in citation patterns among journals: Rao-Stirling diversity, relative variety, and the Gini coefficient","keyword":"Interdisciplinary; Diversity; Journal; Gini; Variety; Rao-Stirling","abstract":"Questions of definition and measurement continue to constrain a consensus on the measurement of interdisciplinarity. Using Rao-Stirling (RS) Diversity sometimes produces anomalous results. We argue that these unexpected outcomes can be related to the use of \"\"\"\"dual-concept diversity\"\"\"\" which combines \"\"\"\"variety\"\"\"\" and \"\"\"\"balance\"\"\"\" in the definitions (ex ante). We propose to modify RS Diversity into a new indicator (DIV) which operationalizes \"\"\"\"variety,\"\"\"\" \"\"\"\"balance,\"\"\"\" and \"\"\"\"disparity\"\"\"\" independently and then combines them ex post. \"\"\"\"Balance\"\"\"\" can be measured using the Gini coefficient. We apply DIV to the aggregated citation patterns of 11,487 journals covered by the Journal Citation Reports 2016 of the Science Citation Index and the Social Sciences Citation Index as an empirical domain and, in more detail, to the citation patterns of 85 journals assigned to the Web-of-Science category \"\"\"\"information science & library science\"\"\"\" in both the cited and citing directions. We compare the results of the indicators and show that DIV provides improved results in terms of distinguishing between interdisciplinary knowledge integration (citing references) versus knowledge diffusion (cited impact). The new diversity indicator and RS diversity measure different features. A routine for the measurement of the various operationalization of diversity (in any data matrix) is made available online. (C) 2019 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd."}
{"id":1392,"title":"Standing on the shoulders of giants?-Faculty hiring in information schools","keyword":"Information schools; Hiring networks; Collaboration; Strength of weak ties","abstract":"The past three decades have witnessed the tremendous growth of the number of information schools (a.k.a., iSchools) and the size of their faculty bodies. However, there is little empirical evidence in faculty hiring patterns within the community. Analyzing hand-curated data of 81 junior and 485 senior faculty members from 27 iSchools in the United States and a total of 41981 journal and conference proceeding publications, we investigate the effects of collaboration experience on placement quality, controlling for other well studied factors including gender, scholarly performance, and prestige of degree-granting programs. In particular, we find that strong ties in collaboration, as measured by PhD advisors' academic achievements, have little correlation with placement quality fixing other factors. On the other hand, weak ties, manifested by coauthors excluding advisors, are found to be beneficial. Providing a better understanding of hiring practice in iSchools, the results highlight the importance of \"\"\"\"standing on the shoulders of giants\"\"\"\" for junior information science researchers wishing to find high-quality faculty job. Finally, our findings lay the foundation for future investigations, where stakeholders and administrators can assess the effectiveness of existing hiring strategies, which in turn provide managerial and policy implications for iSchools to adapt to the fast growing landscape of information science. (C) 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved."}
{"id":1393,"title":"How important is software to library and information science research? A content analysis of full-text publications","keyword":"Software citation; Citation analysis; Software; Bibliometrics; Scholarly communication","abstract":"We investigate the contributions of scientific software to library and information science (LIS) research using a sample of 572 English language articles published in 13 journals in 2008, 2011, 2014, and 2017. In particular, we examine the use and citation of software freely available for academic use in the LIS literature; we also explore the extent to which researchers follow software citation instructions provided by software developers. Twenty-seven percent of the LIS journal articles in our sample explicitly mention and use software. Yet although LIS researchers are becoming increasingly reliant on software that is freely available for academic use, many still fail to include formal citations of such software in their publications. We also find that a substantial proportion of researchers, when documenting software use, do not cite the software in the manner recommended by its developers. (C) 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved."}
{"id":1394,"title":"Information visualizations of symptom information for patients and providers: a systematic review","keyword":"visualization; symptom science; communication","abstract":"Objective To systematically synthesize the literature on information visualizations of symptoms included as National Institute of Nursing Research common data elements and designed for use by patients and/or healthcare providers. Methods We searched CINAHL, Engineering Village, PsycINFO, PubMed, ACM Digital Library, and IEEE Explore Digital Library to identify peer-reviewed studies published between 2007 and 2017. We evaluated the studies using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) and a visualization quality score, and organized evaluation findings according to the Health Information Technology Usability Evaluation Model. Results Eighteen studies met inclusion criteria. Ten of these addressed all MMAT items; 13 addressed all visualization quality items. Symptom visualizations focused on pain, fatigue, and sleep and were represented as graphs (n=14), icons (n=4), and virtual body maps (n=2). Studies evaluated perceived ease of use (n=13), perceived usefulness (n=12), efficiency (n=9), effectiveness (n=5), preference (n=6), and intent to use (n=3). Few studies reported race/ethnicity or education level. Conclusion The small number of studies for each type of information visualization limit generalizable conclusions about optimal visualization approaches. User-centered participatory approaches for information visualization design and more sophisticated evaluation designs are needed to assess which visualization elements work best for which populations in which contexts."}
{"id":1395,"title":"Evaluating ranking procedures for library information systems","keyword":"Library; User; Information system; Ranking; Relevance","abstract":"This article describes a study on the development and evaluation of ranking methods for library information systems. For this purpose, possible factors for relevance ranking were identified based on the procedures in web search engines, transferred to the library context and systematically evaluated. Using a test system based on the ZBW information portal EconBiz and web-based software for the evaluation of search systems, various relevance factors (e.g., popularity in connection with topicality) were tested. Although the tested ranking procedures are diverse on a theoretical level, no uniform improvements compared to the baseline rankings could be measured. The results indicate that an adaptation of the ranking to individual users or usage contexts is necessary in order to achieve a higher performance."}
{"id":1396,"title":"Development and application of software for automated control of the food market on the Internet using information science methods","keyword":"Food Science; Law; Control; Information Science; Internet; Research; Software Development; Interdisciplinary; Web Research; Retrieval; Machine Learning","abstract":"In this paper we present the implementation and results of an interdisciplinary research project on the topic of using automation to support food control on the web. Competences from the disciplines of food science, law, information science and computer science were used to develop a detailed concept and a software prototype to search the internet for product offers that violate food law. We show how such an application benefits from the methods of information retrieval evaluations and how a flexible software can be programmed with little effort by using common patterns in software development and open source libraries. We also show how the software can be used to carry out other projects. The results of our research demonstrate how complex tasks can be supported effectively and efficiently by using methods of retrieval tests and common machine learning processes."}
{"id":1397,"title":"90 Years of IBI: anything but \"\"\"\"old school\"\"\"\" The Institute for Library and Information Science of the Humboldt-University to Berlin celebrated its 20th Anniversary in a historical and future-oriented Way","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1398,"title":"Joint Stand at the Library Congress from 18th to 20th March 2019 in Leipzig","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1399,"title":"Digital competences, computer skills and information literacy in secondary education: mapping and visualization of trends and concepts","keyword":"Secondary education; Digital competences; Information literacy; Bibliometrics; Science mapping; Publishing patterns","abstract":"Digital competences, computer skills, information literacy and related abilities represent a crucial element in ICT education (Information and Communication Technologies). They are less frequently investigated in the frame of secondary education than in higher education. We assess these contexts in secondary education through science mapping and visualizing techniques, examining publishing patterns and trends. Databases Web of Science (WOS) and Scopus are used. Publishing exhibits logarithmic inverse relationship between rank and frequency (power laws). Only a few chief publications among hundreds account for an important share of all published research. WOS-based visualizations (VOSviewer software) of concepts used in titles, abstracts and keywords show several clusters of research: computer-, information-, as well as digital-related. Further analysis reveals that the major terms which define these clusters predominate in different periods. Computer-related are earlier terms, followed by information-related, and now digital-related. As some concepts mature terminology embraces more trendy novel concepts. Clusters of co-citing and co-cited sources shows differences among publications. Proceedings play an important role as sources of co-citations but are cited more weakly. Both co-citing and co-cited sources exhibit well defined clusters with little convergence between Library and Information Science on one side and Education and Educational Research, and Computer Science on the other even though the respective publications employ similar terminological concepts. The lack of exchange between these research domains calls for more co-operation in order to boost synergy in these critical twenty-first century skills."}
{"id":1400,"title":"What connections lead to good scientific performance?","keyword":"Connections; Inter-institutional collaboration; Structural homophily; Performance","abstract":"This paper concentrates on the connections in the collaboration network and aims to explore what kinds of connections improve the joint output of the two nodes in connection, using the collaboration data of top institutions in the field of Information Science and Library Science for the period 2007-2016. More intensive connections are found between top institutions, and most institutions are connected into the largest component. The effect of international connection on performance is compared between US and non-US institutions. The homophily of centrality, tie strength and h-index measured as assortativity coefficient is described to show how institutions of similar properties tend to connect with each other in the graph. Furtherly, a negative binomial regression model is employed to investigate the relationship between the homogenous connections and the citation counts received by the connections. Characteristics of connections that contribute to good performance are then obtained."}
{"id":1401,"title":"Crowdsource Your Library, Engage Your Community: The What, When, Why, and How","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1402,"title":"Escape Rooms and Other Immersive Experiences in the Library","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1403,"title":"Bibliometrics of sentiment analysis literature","keyword":"Bibliometrics; keyword analysis; opinion mining; sentiment analysis; Twitter","abstract":"This article provides a bibliometric study of the sentiment analysis literature based on Web of Science (WoS) until the end of 2016 to evaluate current research trends, quantitatively and qualitatively. We concentrate on the analysis of scientific documents, distribution of subject categories, languages of documents and languages that have been more investigated in sentiment analysis, most prolific and impactful authors and institutions, venues of publications and their geographic distribution, most cited and hot documents, trends of keywords and future works. Our investigations demonstrate that the most frequent subject categories in this field are computer science, engineering, telecommunications, linguistics, operations research and management science, information science and library science, business and economics, automation and control systems, robotics and social sciences. In addition, the most active venue of publication in this field is Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS). The United States, China and Singapore have the most prolific or impactful institutions. A keyword analysis demonstrates that sentiment analysis is a more accepted term than opinion mining. Twitter is the most used social network for sentiment analysis and Support Vector Machine (SVM) is the most used classification method. We also present the most cited and hot documents in this field and authors' suggestions for future works."}
{"id":1404,"title":"Evaluating mobile music services in China: An exploration in user experience","keyword":"Chinese music services; evaluation criteria; music information apps; user-centred evaluation; user experience; usability testing","abstract":"Most digital music repositories and services have mobile applications (apps) that facilitate convenient access for users via smartphones. Although China has one of the largest music listener populations in the world, there is little research evaluating Chinese online or mobile music services. To bridge this gap, this study evaluated mobile apps of three of the most popular Chinese music services from the user's perspective, using usability testing and semi-structured interviews with a sample of active users in China. Nielsen's 10 user experience heuristics and four criteria in recommender evaluation were examined. Results identified criteria that create a positive user experience, and those that need further improvement. This study contributes to the literature in user-centred evaluation in music information retrieval (MIR) and music digital libraries (MDL), and provides practical insights for music application design, use and evaluation."}
{"id":1405,"title":"Attributional style of emotions and its relationship with users' search behaviour","keyword":"Attribution; attribution style; emotion; information retrieval; Weiner","abstract":"This study aimed to assess the users' style of attribution of emotions in information retrieval process based on Weiner's attribution theory of emotion. The research method in the present research is descriptive and the type of study is practical. The population of this study consisted of MA students of different humanistic science branches studying at Imam-Reza International University. A sample of 72 students was selected. The required information were collected through a questionnaire of attribution style and two researcher-made questionnaires. Results showed that the majority of the users attributed their failure and success in information retrieval to internal causes. Also according to Weiner's theory, they mentioned 'effort' as a factor in their success and 'inability' and 'inadequate effort' as their main failure factors. Research showed that individuals who attribute their emotions to internal factors are more satisfied with their search. On the other hand, it was found that there is a significant relationship between the overall style of user's attribution and their style of attribution in information retrieval."}
{"id":1406,"title":"How are information deserts created? A theory of local information landscapes","keyword":"","abstract":"To understand information accessibility issues, research has examined human and technical factors by taking a socio-technical view. While this view provides a profound understanding of how people seek, use, and access information, it often overlooks the larger structure of the information landscapes that shape people's information access. However, theorizing the information landscape of a local community at the community level is challenging because of the diverse contexts and users. One way to minimize the complexity is to focus on the materiality of information. By highlighting the material aspects of information, it becomes possible to understand the community-level structure of local information. This paper develops a theory of local information landscapes (LIL theory) to conceptualize the material structure of local information. LIL theory adapts a concept of the virtual as an ontological view of the local information that is embedded in technical infrastructures, spaces, and people. By complementing existing theories, this paper provides a new perspective on how information deserts manifest as a material pre-condition of information inequality. Based on these theoretical models, a research agenda is presented for future studies of local communities."}
{"id":1407,"title":"Improving access to e-resources for users at the University of Derby: enhancing discovery systems with Library Plus 2.0","keyword":"Discovery systems; EDS; HE libraries; e-resources; accessibility; user experience; UX","abstract":"The Library at the University of Derby recently collaborated with EBSCO Information Services to co-create unique search interfaces and introduce a series of innovations aimed at improving the user experience. These innovations included a range of clearer icons linking through to full-text journal articles and abstract-only resources subscribed to by the Library, apps linking to additional online resource content and a fresh interface design and style. Billed as Library Plus 2.0, the project aimed to significantly improve the accessibility and visibility of the Library's online resources, while providing an enhanced user experience shaped through consultation and engagement. This article looks at the impact of the Library Plus 2.0 changes and identifies improvements for future implementation. The work contributes towards the Library's digital strategies and the continual enhancement of our core systems. The author presented this work at the University of Derby's 13th Annual Learning & Teaching Conference in July 2018."}
{"id":1408,"title":"Influence of selected factors in journals' citations","keyword":"Citation analysis; Journal ranking; Author self-citation; Journal self-citation; Recitation; Skewness of citation distribution","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the influence of selected factors in journal citations. Various factors can affect citations distribution of journals. Among them, skewness of citations distribution, author self-citation, journal self-citation and recitations (RCs) have been studied. Design/methodology/approach The present study based on 16 systematically selected journals indexed in Scopus under the subject category \"\"\"\"Library and Information Science.\"\"\"\" The study was confined to original research and review articles that were published in the selected journals in the year 2011. The temporal citation window from 2011 to 2014 was taken for analysis. Tools like, Scopus author ID, ORCID and author profiles from Google Scholar were used to minimize the error due to homonyms, spelling variances and misspelling in authors' names. Findings It is found that citations distribution in majority of the journals under the study is highly skewed and more likely to follow log-normal distribution. The nature of authorship in papers was found to have positive effect on citation counts. Self-citing data show that higher ranked journals have rather less direct impact on total citation counts than their lower counterpart. RCs are also found to be more in top-tier journals. Though the influence of self-citations and RCs were relatively less at individual level on total citations of journals but combined, they can play a dominant role and can affect total citation counts of journals at significant level. Research limitations/implications The present study is based on Scopus database only. Therefore, citation data can be affected by the inherent limitation of Scopus. Readers are encouraged to further the study by taking into account large sample and tracing citations from an array of citation indexes, such as Web of Science, Google citations, Indian Citation Index, etc. Originality/value This paper reinforces that the citations received by journals can be affected by the factors selected in this study. Therefore, the study provides better understanding of the role of these selected factors in journal citations."}
{"id":1409,"title":"Monitoring open access publishing costs at Stockholm University","keyword":"Open access; OA; APC; article processing charges; OA publishing costs","abstract":"Stockholm University Library (SUB) has been tracking the University's open access (OA) publishing costs within the local accounting system since 2016. The objective is to gain an overview of the costs and to use this as a basis for decisions about how to proceed in order to support the transition to OA at Stockholm University. This article explains the reasons behind using the accounting system as the primary source of information and describes the workflow of tracking costs and how additional data are retrieved. Basic findings from the 2017 cost compilation are outlined, and the steps taken in 2018, with consequences for both the current workflow and the costs at SUB, are briefly discussed. A breakout session on this topic was presented at the UKSG Annual Conference in Glasgow in 2018."}
{"id":1410,"title":"Knowledge management processes at St Paul's University Library in Kenya","keyword":"","abstract":"Background: Given the changes in society resulting from the explosion of information and knowledge in a knowledge economy, academic libraries are becoming an integral part of the knowledge system, and knowledge management is recognised as a vital process in academic libraries. The success of academic libraries in the competitive and challenging knowledge environment depends on their ability to utilise information and knowledge to meet the needs of the academic community. Objectives: This article investigates knowledge management processes at St Paul's University Library in Kenya and suggests ways in which knowledge management processes may be enhanced. Method: A qualitative research approach and a case study research design have been adopted. Out of the 50 target population, only 32 were successfully interviewed to the point of saturation, and the data were analysed using content analysis. Results: The findings revealed that knowledge management processes were utilised at St Paul's University Library, albeit to varying degrees, and the knowledge management processes were not formalised. Conclusion: The article recommends that knowledge management processes should be formally incorporated at academic libraries in Kenya. A formal knowledge management process at St Paul's University Library may be realised through an institutionalised written knowledge management policy with leadership buy-in. A future quantitative survey of knowledge management processes in all academic libraries in Kenya is suggested."}
{"id":1411,"title":"The Finna service: meeting the new measurement challenges in libraries","keyword":"Libraries; Digital library; Impact assessment; Digitalization; Library standards; Net Promoter Score (NPS)","abstract":"Purpose In the transformed information environment, the impact and value of the services are not adequately shown using the traditional library metrics. It needs to be supplemented with user-centered ways of measurement. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach The paper is a case study of the new Finna service and the measurement challenges it presents. Findings The standards guiding the measurement and evaluation of libraries cannot offer a \"\"\"\"cook-book\"\"\"\" for the organizations to follow. The paper suggests that as a one possible response to this, the Net Promoter Score can be used as one indicator in measuring the impact of new services. Research limitations/implications The findings of the paper are preliminary, because so far there is not a wide experience of the use of NPS in libraries. This calls for further study. The results are encouraging, but more testing is needed with different services. Originality/value NPS has not been widely used in libraries before."}
{"id":1412,"title":"Consortia from past to future","keyword":"Publishing; Consortia; Open access; Elsevier; Fair open access; Library history","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review the global history of library consortia from ancient times until the present and propose further development of consortia to address journal costs and research distribution. Design/methodology/approach The global history of consortia is reviewed, with a concentration on the early years of the American Library Association. Findings Consortia have proved their value in making libraries more efficient and in advancing research through combined efforts in developing indexes and catalogues. Research limitations/implications The paper encourages libraries to build on their history of cooperation and extend it by linking their repositories, using their own strengths to battle excessive subscription fees, and become publishers in their own right. Practical implications Consortia are encouraged to work together to build a global repository, to stand firm against predatory pricing and to take the lead in the dissemination of scholarship. Originality/value This paper proposes that libraries join in broad regional consortia to oppose unjustifiable prices imposed by the major publishers and that libraries, with their institutions, work regionally and internationally to take control of the distribution of research."}
{"id":1413,"title":"A survey of diversity and inclusiveness initiatives at Carnegie Doctoral Research Institutions libraries","keyword":"Advocacy; Academic libraries; Diversity; Inclusion; Cultural competency; Diversity initiatives","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe survey findings on diversity and inclusion initiatives at the Carnegie Doctoral Research Institutions of Higher Education libraries. The findings would be helpful to libraries that are at the beginning of their own diversity and inclusion initiatives or that wish to compare ongoing efforts. Design/methodology/approach The authors conducted a survey of Carnegie Doctoral Research Institutions of Higher Education libraries using Qualtrics, an online survey software. Link to the survey with a short explanation was e-mailed to the 324 identified contacts and 151 responses were received at the end of the survey. Findings Survey responses revealed that the most prevalent types of diversity and inclusion initiatives fall into one of three categories. These are the creation/enhancement of library collections, recruitment and collaboration with other campus units. Not surprisingly, lack of money and other resources are identified as challenges faced by those who engage in these initiatives. Originality/value No other research currently exists for those interested in assessing diversity and inclusion initiatives at the Carnegie Doctoral Research Institutions of Higher Education libraries."}
{"id":1414,"title":"A taxonomy of the expected roles of librarians towards knowledge management An eight-layer perspective for practice","keyword":"Taxonomy; Library and Information Science; Librarianship; Knowledge management; Delphi method; Roles of librarians","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the connection between the various layers of roles and tasks of librarians with the various knowledge types and methods. Although there are multiple benefits anticipated with knowledge management (KM) schemes in libraries, the practical side of it among Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals is not yet notable or evident. Design/methodology/approach Taxonomy building and Delphi method were two means of research deployed to achieve the declared purpose. Findings It was possible to achieve several steps into structuring a taxonomy but yet further work has to be accomplished in order to consummate the taxonomy. For this, means of group interviewing method along with perhaps sponsorship of association relevant to librarianship might be an appropriate approach. Research limitations/implications Delphi process was not possible to be fully exercised and completed due to limitations of limited number of participants as well the overwhelming feeling of participants had toward the unfamiliar content. It would have been more rewarding to have physical meeting in groups to overcome such limitations. Originality/value This paper lays the foundation stone of a multi-layer taxonomy for roles of librarians toward KM. The taxonomy also unveils a dimension that librarians often miss when discussing KM. It also models the categories of knowledge types for LIS. Thus, the LIS community is urged to contribute in the development of this taxonomy which could become the handbook of reference in KM for librarianship."}
{"id":1415,"title":"Specialties and strategies in academic libraries: a cluster analysis approach","keyword":"Academic libraries; Information professional; Specialization; Organizational strategy; Cluster analysis","abstract":"Purpose Professional work is becoming more specialized and diffused, with new specialties emerging on the boundaries of established professions. The purpose of this paper is to examine current specialties in academic librarianship in order to infer what strategies they employ. Design/methodology/approach This research uses a sample of 60 US research libraries to investigate current specialties in academic librarianship, in order to analyze and classify the specialties into groups based on similarities, and categorize academic libraries based on the staffing patterns identified, and illustrate the challenges and strategies of each classification. The sample was selected from the membership of the Association of Research Libraries, and designed to include both large and medium-sized research libraries. 888 different job titles were identified for 2,074 specialist positions extracted from staff directories containing information on 11,688 librarians. The positions were analyzed and classified using the framework provided by Cox and Corrall (2013), and the specialty composition of the libraries was investigated with Ward's (1963) hierarchical method of cluster analysis, using 28 variables. Findings The cluster analysis identified subspecialties within the groups and revealed seven distinct staffing strategies of the libraries. Originality/value Describing specialties and strategies in academic libraries by cluster analysis based on huge data is a significantly novel and effective approach for capturing the concept of specialization."}
{"id":1416,"title":"The Rutgers open access policy goes into effect Faculty reaction and implementation lessons learned","keyword":"Open access; Library liaisons; Open access policies; Rutgers university; Scholarly communication; University faculty","abstract":"Purpose From laying the groundwork for the successful passage of a university-wide open access (OA) policy, through the development and planning that goes into a successful implementation, to \"\"\"\"Day One\"\"\"\" when the official university policy goes into effect, there is a long list of factors that affect faculty interest, participation and compliance. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach The authors, Mullen and Otto, having detailed earlier aspects of the Rutgers University OA policy passage and implementation planning, analyze and share the specifics that followed the rollout of the policy and that continue to affect participation. Findings This case study presents some strategies and systems used to enhance author self-archiving in the newly minted Scholarly Open Access at Rutgers (SOAR) portal of the Rutgers institutional repository, including involvement of departmental liaison librarians, effective presentation of metrics and a focus on targeted communication with faculty. Originality/value Roadblocks encountered as faculty began to deposit their scholarship and lessons learned are a focus. Early reaction from faculty and graduate students (doctoral students and postdocs) to various aspects of the policy as well as the use of SOAR for depositing their work are included."}
{"id":1417,"title":"Libraries as learning environments: the example of \"\"\"\"Libraries for Everyone\"\"\"\"","keyword":"User studies; Libraries as learning environments; Libraries for Everyone; Library usage survey; Municipal libraries in Turkey; Usage of municipal libraries","abstract":"Purpose In this paper, the Libraries for Everyone Project and the studies carried out within the scope of the project are presented; the role of libraries as learning environments is discussed; and the data obtained from the library usage research/survey are shared. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach The research includes the findings of a questionnaire study that was applied in May, 2017 to 4,566 respondents from 147 libraries participating in the project. The population is represented with a 99% confidence level and a sampling error of 0.02. The sample size was decided based on the number of registered members in the libraries. Findings Municipal libraries have potential to be used as learning environments. Originality/value The usage survey reported in the study is the most comprehensive usage study on municipal libraries so far in terms of the number of participants. The Libraries for Everyone Project is the most extensive project implemented at municipal libraries in Turkey."}
{"id":1418,"title":"Testing, testing: a usability case study at University of Toronto Scarborough Library","keyword":"Usability testing; Academic libraries; User-centred design; Library website; Card sorting; User experience research (UX research)","abstract":"Purpose With the rise of virtual library users and a steady increase in digital content, it is imperative that libraries build websites that provide seamless access to key resources and services. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach Usability testing is a valuable method for measuring user habits and expectations, as well as identifying problematic areas for improvement within a website. Findings In this paper, the authors provide an overview of user experience research carried out on the University of Toronto Scarborough Library website using a mixture of qualitative and quantitative research methods and detail insights gained from subsequent data analysis. Originality/value In particular, the authors discuss methods used for task-oriented usability testing and card sorting procedures using pages from the library website. Widely applicable results from this study include key findings and lessons learned from conducting usability testing in order to improve library websites."}
{"id":1419,"title":"Public libraries in Switzerland: RDA and the FRBRization watershed","keyword":"Switzerland; Public libraries; FRBR","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate how Swiss public libraries are experiencing a normative revolution connected to new cataloging standards, such as RDA and the FRBRization of catalogs. Design/methodology/approach Thanks to semi-structured interviews, the paper analyzes the current positioning of Swiss public libraries on the \"\"\"\"bibliographic transition\"\"\"\" issue by using a case study of the network of municipal libraries in Geneva. Findings In Switzerland, the federal and multi-linguistic structure of the library networks increases the organizational obstacles to the adoption of new cataloging principles and formats. At the local level, the Swiss municipal libraries have to cope with this complexity to transform their structures and continue to offer competitive and effective services to their users. Practical implications The paper proposes six scenarios of technology watershed for the analyzed case study and their consequences for cataloging standards and rules. Social implications The paper shows how the adoption of technological and conceptual innovations has to be done in the face of real organizational and administrative constraints, especially in the case of public lending libraries. Originality/value The paper analyzes at the empirical and theoretical levels how, especially in Switzerland, the variety of governance levels and linguistic areas have made strategizing more complex for public lending libraries."}
{"id":1420,"title":"Reflecting the voice of the student A case study from The Pennsylvania State University using mixed-methods in assessing space","keyword":"Mixed-methods; Workspace","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper, conducted at Penn State University, is to inform a redesign of the library facility integrating a Collaboration Commons projected to cost over $20m. Design/methodology/approach A mixed-methods design comprised of observation, focus groups, conversations with students, interviews with Knowledge Commons personnel and a UX Cafe was employed. Researchers investigated the students' need for workspaces and soft-seating. Findings Findings suggested that students generally come to the libraries with a goal of being productive and they value the productivity generated by spacious and well-designed workspaces over the comfort of soft-seating. Students desire an increase in the availability of workspaces. Originality/value These findings informed facility enhancement recommendations, and have been integrated into the program statement made available to design firms bidding on the renovation project."}
{"id":1421,"title":"Library stakeholder attitudes and new technology","keyword":"Stakeholders; Surveys; Strategic planning; Focus groups; Self-checkout; Radio frequency identification","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide advice for library managers on the collection of feedback from stakeholders. An example of radio frequency identification (RFID) is used to illustrate what can be learned and how decisions can be improved with this feedback. Design/methodology/approach The stakeholder, RFID and library literature are reviewed and lessons for improving future technology decisions are developed. The results of a direct-mail survey of 394 members of the general public in the Midwest illustrate the insights that can be gained with marketing research. Findings Many libraries appear to have neglected getting feedback from some stakeholders before implementing RFID tagging of materials. Gathering specific information from local stakeholders (including some that are only indirectly influenced by a decision) can help improve the odds of initiative success. Regular dialogs with stakeholder groups can help librarians track progress of programs, identify issues and prepare response strategies. Practical implications If librarians had conducted surveys about RFID or self-service checkouts when the technologies were under consideration, they would have gained a greater appreciation of the concerns some individuals had. Dialogs could have been started, educational events could have been planned and other responses could have been developed. The stakeholders to be regularly consulted should include individuals who are indirectly affected by the library. These lessons can be followed when librarians consider other initiatives. Originality/value This paper offers library leaders new insights into when and how to gather information from stakeholders. Tips are offered to improve the effectiveness of surveys and focus groups."}
{"id":1422,"title":"Research data management and research data literacy in Slovenian science","keyword":"Slovenia; Researchers; Research data management; Data literacy; International studies; Research data literacy","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the differences between scientific disciplines (SDs) in Slovenia in research data literacy (RDL) and research data management (RDM) to form recommendations regarding how to move things forward on the institutional and national level. Design/methodology/approach Purposive sample of active researchers was used from widest possible range of SD. Data were collected from April 21 to August 7, 2017, using 24-question online survey (5 demographic, 19 content questions (single/multiple choice and Likert scale type). Bivariate (ANOVA) and multivariate methods (clustering) were used. Findings The authors identified three perception-related and four behavior-related connections; this gave three clusters per area. First, perceptions - skeptical group, mainly social (SocS) and natural sciences (NatS): no clear RDM and ethical issues standpoints, do not agree that every university needs a data management plan (DMP). Careful group, again including mainly SocS and NatS: RDM is problematic and linked to ethical dilemmas, positive toward institutional DMPs. Convinced group, mainly from humanities (HUM), NatS, engineering (ENG) and medicine and health sciences (MedHeS): no problems regarding RDM, agrees this is an ethical question, is positive toward institutional DMP's. Second, behaviors - sparse group, mainly from MedHeS, NatS and HUM, some agricultural scientists (AgS), and some SocS and ENG: do not tag data sets with metadata, do not use file-naming conventions/standards. Frequent group - many ENG, SocS, moderate numbers of NatS, very few AgS and only a few MedHeS and HUM: often use file-naming conventions/standards, version-control systems, have experience with public-domain data, are reluctant to use metadata with their RD. Slender group, mainly from AgS and NatS, moderate numbers of ENG, SocS and HUM, but no MedHeS: often use public-domain data, other three activities are rare. Research limitations/implications Research could be expanded to a wider population, include other stakeholders and use qualitative methods. Practical implications Results are useful for international comparisons but also give foundations and recommendations on institutional and national RDM and RDL policies, implementations, and how to bring academic libraries into the picture. Identified differences suggest that different educational, awareness-raising and participatory approaches are needed for each group. Originality/value The findings offer valuable insight into RDM and RDL of Slovenian scientists, which have not yet been investigated in Slovenia."}
{"id":1423,"title":"The foundation of information science: one world or three? A discussion of Gnoli (2018)","keyword":"Cognition; Information science; Theory; Documents; Epistemology; Information research","abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this paper is to make a critical analysis of the views put forward by Claudio Gnoli (2018) in this paper concerning philosophical problems in library and information science (LIS). Design/methodology/approach The paper presents the basic ideas in Gnoli (2018) and discusses the set of basic assumptions, concepts and conclusions put forward. Findings It is argued that the idea of the theory of levels is basically sound, but we do not need to consider the material world, the mental world (minds) and the world of mentefacts as three different worlds. They represent different levels with different kinds of emergent properties in the world. Further, although the concepts of artifacts and mentefacts are useful, there are other terms within LIS, such as document, work and object that have been influential and should be discussed in this context. It is also argued that subjective vs objective knowledge is often confused with private vs public knowledge, which is problematic. Finally, it is claimed that the cognitive view and the \"\"\"\"sociological view\"\"\"\" are not about two different levels of reality but are competing views about the same reality. Originality/value The paper clarifies some aspects of the analytical framework of domain analysis and adds to the developments of the philosophical dimensions of information within LIS."}
{"id":1424,"title":"Good news, bad news, and fake news Going beyond political literacy to democracy and libraries","keyword":"Democracy; Misinformation; Public sphere; Fake news; Disinformation; 2016 US Presidential election","abstract":"Purpose Library and Information Science (LIS) has seen an explosion of responses to fake news in the aftermath of the 2016 US election, political in nature, eschewing \"\"\"\"neutrality\"\"\"\" supporting democracy. The purpose of this paper is to trace the definition of fake news, the challenges, the roots of recent respondes to fake news, notes that the theoretical understanding of democracy must keep pace with these efforts. Design/methodology/approach Conceptual analysis of the LIS literature concerning fake news and its underlying themes; unpacking of actually existing democracy, re-linked to LIS practices. Findings Democracy does not require a space cleared of distorting claims but spaces suited to grappling with them, a call to address fake news, and not simply a matter of clearing up information sources; librarians should prepared to engage at the next level. Libraries stand for the proposition that there is more-true information which is worth accessing, organizing, etc., and for inclusion. Whether explicitly political or not, the imaginative uses to which libraries are put do enrich civil society and the public sphere. Libraries help to counter fake news both through specific educative actions aimed at it and as broadly educative institutions with a coherent notion of their relationship to informational discernment in democracy. Originality/value LIS discourse on fake news has value, and references democracy, but assumes a set of traditional relationships between informing, libraries and democracy. This paper goes at both the lesser role of informing and highlights the (arguably) greater social role of libraries in democratic society."}
{"id":1425,"title":"Of modems and pixie dust - blockchain demystified","keyword":"Blockchain; distributed ledger; reproducibility; provenance","abstract":"We often hear from enthusiasts about the revolutionary potential of blockchain, the technology that underlies the Bitcoin virtual currency. But what can we really do with blockchain, and what possible perils and pitfalls exist? In this article I will look at a few potential blockchain use cases that are relevant to libraries and librarians, and clear up some blockchain myths and misconceptions."}
{"id":1426,"title":"Open Access and the Library","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1427,"title":"Developing Maori collections","keyword":"New Zealand; Maori; Collection development; Indigenization; Indigenous collections; Mori information services","abstract":"Purpose This paper aims to provide an introduction to Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand, briefly describing their origin, population structure, language and knowledge structures. There is also a description of the process by which Maori knowledge systems were transformed into a written structure from predominantly oral and visual forms. In the latter part of the paper, there is a discussion about how the growing demand by Maori clients changed the delivery of resources and services in New Zealand libraries and led to the development of Maori collections in libraries. Design/methodology/approach Using a case study approach this paper outlines the impact that literacy and publishing had on Maori traditional knowledge transfer methods. The implication of these developments and their importance to libraries is considered as part of the Treaty of Waitangi reconciliation process and the growing consciousness of the need to be fulfilling the information needs of Maori clients. Findings The development of Maori collection has been successful and plays a critical role in meeting the cultural, linguistic, research and recreational information needs of Maori clients. Research limitations/implications This case study provides a model for the development of indigenous collections in other countries. Originality/value This paper makes a contribution to an area that has not had a significant amount of literature published on it."}
{"id":1428,"title":"Finding face: building collections to support indigenous identity","keyword":"Continuing education; Diversity; Collection management; Librarian education; Librarian demographics; Libraries and American Indians","abstract":"Purpose This paper aims to review content provided in an article published in 1993 to determine if there is still a need to provide information services to American Indians living away from their homeland areas. Design/methodology/approach The design involved reviewing the content and recommendations provided in the 1993 article and then to update this content by reviewing updated US Census data, a literature review and observed examples based on personal observations and experiences. Findings The paper found that there is still a need for services due to increased American Indian population. While more American Indian librarians are employed, there is still a need for all librarians to learn how to serve this population. Originality/value While the article reviews content from 1993, it provides original perspectives and adds additional evaluation criteria."}
{"id":1429,"title":"A bibliometric analysis of Nigeria's Library and Information Sciences literature: A study of Journal of Applied Information Science and Technology","keyword":"Library and Information Science literature; Authorship Pattern; Nigeria; Bibliometrics; Subject coverage; Geographical coverage","abstract":"The study made a bibliometric analysis of the Journal of Applied Information Science and Technology (JAIST) to portray the productivity of Library and Information Science literature from Nigeria. The investigation was centered on the productivity, geographical productivity, authorship pattern and subject coverage of JAIST. 11 issues of JAIST published from 2007 - 2017 are subjects of the study. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics. Data was presented on tables and scattered plots. Findings of the study revealed that the productivity of LIS literature in Nigeria is fast flourishing, 182 articles were published in JAIST in 11 years. The authorship pattern of LIS literature is highly collaborative. The geographical spread of JAIST indicates heavy dominance in 3 0ut of 6 geographical regions of Nigeria with very little international presence. The subject coverage of the journal qualifies the interdisciplinary description of Library and Information Science, and depicts a radical departure from a professional era with less or no technological deployment to an era of massive deployment of information and communication technologies. The study implies that LIS literature is growing in Nigeria but with little international presence. Thus, there is the need for LIS scholars in Nigeria to expand their reach to their counterparts in other parts of the world and publish together with them so as to contribute more to the world chart of LIS literature."}
{"id":1430,"title":"Contribution of Indian women scholars to Indian output in bibliometrics/scientometrics and the pattern of co-authorship and collaboration","keyword":"Scientometrics; Bibliometrics; Gender studies; Collaboration pattern; Co-authorship pattern; India","abstract":"An analysis of 902 papers related to scientometrics and bibliometrics, published in select Indian and foreign journals by Indian authors during 1995-2014 indicate that out of 789 authors, 169 (21.4%) were women authors and remaining 620 (78.6%) were male authors. Papers authored by women scholars during 2005-2014 increased more than twice as compared to the previous decade of 1995-2004. Women authors occupied significant position in about one-third of the papers and were slightly more productive than their male counterparts at individual level. Of the total 902 papers 331 (36.7%) papers were published with domestic collaboration and their number has increased in later period. Of these 331 papers, women scholars were joint authors in 104 (31.4%) papers. Only 40 papers were published with international collaboration. CSIR-NISTADS had the highest number of papers with domestic as well as with international collaboration."}
{"id":1431,"title":"Global research studies on \"\"\"\"Electronic Resources in Libraries\"\"\"\": A scientometric assessment during 1994-2017","keyword":"E-resources; E-books; E-journals; E-Dissertations; Libraries; Global publications; Bibliometrics; Scientometrics","abstract":"Purpose - This paper seeks to provide a quantitative and qualitative description of global research output on electronic resources in libraries, with particular reference to electronic books, electronic journals and electronic thesis published during 1994-17.Design/Methodology/Approach - The data for the study (2086 publications) was sourced from Scopus database covering period 1994-2017. The research output in the subject from Scopus database was analyzed on a series of bibliometric measures like average annual growth, citations per paper, international collaborative papers, relative citation index, activity index, top productive countries, organizations, authors, journals, and highly cited papers.Findings - E-resources in libraries' is fast emerging as a subject of research within the domain of library and information science. The global research in the subject across top 15 most productive countries in the world is highly skewed. The USA, the top ranking country leads with 46.06% global publications share whereas the rest of 14 top productive countries - including India as the second ranking most productive country (8.10% share) - are distant cousins accounting for their publication share in single digits. The top 25 most productive journals with 15 to 126 papers each accounted for 58.42% (867) of total 1484 papers reported in journals. Only 17 paper (0.81% of 2086 output)) received high citations from 62 to 166 citations per paper during 1994-17. These 17 highly cited papers accounted for 1502 citations, with an average of 88.35 citations per paper. Among the electronic resources, the major emphasis was on electronic books, followed by electronic journals, electronic thesis & dissertations, audio & videos resources and electronic reports during 1994-17. The major areas of research focus as identified from keywords are: overall management of electronic resources, electronic resources & its various types, types of libraries, acquisition, development, management and preservation, information storage & retrieval, information processing, information services, user education & user studies, copyright and licensing.Originality/value - This is the first study of its kind that provides a quantitative and qualitative description of research studies on e-resources in libraries'."}
{"id":1432,"title":"Patriots and Rogues: Some Scottish Lairds and Their Libraries","keyword":"Scotland; private libraries; gentry; lairds; country houses","abstract":"This article examines some of the lesser-known libraries of Scottish lairds and gentry. The research here formed the basis of the keynote paper delivered at the Library and Information History Group's annual conference in 2017, which was held in Dundee, focussing on the theme 'The Information Landscape in Scotland, 1600-1900'. The article draws on archival research, focussing on a number of Scottish lairds and gentry families who developed significant libraries. Some, such as William Drummond of Hawthornden and Andrew Fletcher of Saltoun, are well remembered, but others, such as William Forbes of Tolquhon or the Earls of Seafield, have had more modest attention in the scholarly record. The place of the library in the smaller Scottish country house is also addressed in social and cultural as well as architectural terms. Reference is also made to links which existed between Scotland and the Scottish gentry and Continental Europe. The article also highlights distinctive differences in approach observed in the Scottish gentry compared with their English counterparts."}
{"id":1433,"title":"In Search of China's First Library: Materials, Housing, and Arrangement","keyword":"oracle bone inscription; Chinese writing; book; housing; arrangement; first library","abstract":"Historically, the origin of libraries has an intimate association with written records supporting administrative or ritual functions at the palace or temple. This article seeks to discuss the possibility of the existence of China's first library in the Shang dynasty (c. 1570-1045 bce) during the beginning of the formative period of Chinese civilisation. The article analyses and synthesises both palaeographical and archaeological evidence from the perspective of available materials, housing, and arrangement, answering the questions of what the books were made of, where they were stored, and how they were arranged. The article ends with the conclusion that there is a likelihood that China's first library may have existed in the Shang dynasty, building on a strong technical foundation. The article also points out that the exploration of China's first library is an ongoing process which will consider new palaeographical and archaeological discoveries in the future."}
{"id":1434,"title":"The Earliest Books at the University of London: A Supplement","keyword":"University of London; Senate House Library; donations; Nathaniel Vye; Arnold Mello; Hermann Samuel Reimarus","abstract":"This article serves as an appendix to K.E. Attar, \"\"\"\"The Earliest Books at the University of London (1838): 185 Volumes Presented by Nathaniel vye, Esq.\"\"\"\", Library & Information History, 32 (2016), 100-11. It describes an additional book found to have been among the Vye donation, the second edition of Allgemeine Betrachtungen uber die Triebe der Thiere by Hermann Samuel Reimarus (1762), and its place within the collection. On the basis of this book and of the sale catalogue of the books of the Hamburg-born merchant Arnold Mello (1810), it concludes definitively the list partly postulated earlier of the University of London's first bulk book donation."}
{"id":1435,"title":"American Libraries 1730-1950","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1436,"title":"An Actor's Library: David Garrick, Book Collecting and Literary Friendships","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1437,"title":"The Fox and the Bees: The Early Library of Corpus Christi College Oxford","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1438,"title":"WorldShare Collection Evaluation: A Case Study","keyword":"Academic libraries; assessment tool; collection analysis; worldshare collection evaluation; benchmarking","abstract":"In 2016, the University of Kansas (KU) Libraries began a yearlong subscription to OCLC's WorldShare Collection Evaluation (CE), similar to a project undertaken 8 years earlier using the OCLC Collection Analysis tool. KU librarians planned to use the data collected to better understand KU's collections and aid in setting allocations. Due to technical complications with the CE product, librarians had to modify initial project goals. Resulting data from the modified project objectives included identifying potential collaborative collection-development opportunities with Kansas State University in addition to approval plan and collection allocation adjustments based on publisher analyses and ARL benchmarking."}
{"id":1439,"title":"Amazon.com vs. EBSCO's GOBI Library Solutions: Evaluating New and Used Book Vendors While Building a Diverse Collection","keyword":"Retailor relationships; academic libraries; vendor relationships; acquisitions; diverse collections; collection assessment","abstract":"This article will share a small college's comparison of the benefits and challenges that occurred when ordering a curated list of new and used print books from EBSCO's GOBI Library Solutions, a traditional book jobber, instead of Amazon.com, a book retailer. The researchers analyzed the acquisition process, final purchase cost, and reconciliation workflow between the two vendors. Results from this study revealed a 3.1% final cost difference between the two vendors. Additionally, this case study addressed the workflow undertaken to build a curated list of new and used LGBTQ and Title IX print books. This research contributed to the literature as scholarship that compared titles in academic libraries between one subject area, gender studies, in combination with an assessment of the collection development, acquisition, and ordering software tools provided to academic libraries from a traditional book jobber and a book retailer was scant."}
{"id":1440,"title":"Identity and Access Management for Libraries","keyword":"Authority maintenance; controlled vocabularies; identity and access management; linked open data","abstract":"Linked open data will cause libraries to transition from authority control creating text strings to identity and access management using identifiers to select a single identity. The key step for libraries moving into linked open data for identity and access management is to correct thousands of incorrect names and subject access points in our online catalogs. This article describes a case study of the process of cleaning up unauthorized access points for personal and corporate names in the University of Illinois Library online catalog. This article is meant to help readers from other libraries prepare for linked open data environment."}
{"id":1441,"title":"Report of the ALCTS CaMMS Heads of Cataloging Interest Group Meeting. American Library Association Midwinter Meeting, Denver, February 2018","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1442,"title":"Report of the ALCTS Collection Management and E-Resources Interest Group Meeting. American Library Association Midwinter Meeting, Denver, February 2018","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1443,"title":"Collaborating E-book Collections: Lessons Learned & Best Practices. A Report of the ALCTS Collection Management Section (CMS) Collection Development Librarians of Academic Libraries Interest Group Meeting. American Library Association Midwinter Meeting, Denver, February 2018","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1444,"title":"Report of the LITA/ALCTS Electronic Resources Management Interest Group Meeting. American Library Association Midwinter Meeting, Denver, February 2018","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1445,"title":"Report of the ACRL Technical Services Interest Group Meeting (ACRL TSIG). American Library Association Midwinter Meeting, Denver, February, 2018","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1446,"title":"Report of the ALCTS Metadata Interest Group Meeting. American Library Association Midwinter Meeting, Denver, February 2018","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1447,"title":"Report of the Cataloging Norms Interest Group (CNIG) Meeting. American Library Association Midwinter Meeting, Denver, February 2018","keyword":"","abstract":""}
{"id":1448,"title":"Open Textbook Library & BCcampus Open Textbooks","keyword":"","abstract":""}