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Scholarly Communication And Research Libraries, Adrian K. Ho
Scholarly Communication And Research Libraries, Adrian K. Ho
Adrian K. Ho
This presentation provides an overview of the scholarly communication ecosystem as well as two major forces that affect it. It wraps up with a discussion of the evolving roles of research libraries.
Open Access Week 2015 Poster #1, Richard James
Authors Alliance: A Force To Promote Authorship For Public Good, Michael Wolfe, Adrian K. Ho
Authors Alliance: A Force To Promote Authorship For Public Good, Michael Wolfe, Adrian K. Ho
Adrian K. Ho
No abstract.
Faculty Perceptions Of Open Access Author Fees, Anne E. Rauh
Faculty Perceptions Of Open Access Author Fees, Anne E. Rauh
Anne Rauh
In fall 2013, librarians at Syracuse University and Cornell University surveyed STEM faculty to learn about their experiences with, and perceptions of, open access publishing and the author fees that may accompany that model. The results showed little experience with open access author fees but strong opinions about the open access model. This poster will highlight the cautious optimism found in the results along with suggestions for librarians to further faculty understanding of and participation in open access publishing.
Supporting The Expatriate Social Scientist: Faculty Research And Information Access In Post-Soviet Kazakhstan, Celia Emmelhainz
Supporting The Expatriate Social Scientist: Faculty Research And Information Access In Post-Soviet Kazakhstan, Celia Emmelhainz
Celia Emmelhainz
Librarians in America and Europe find that social scientists rely heavily on journal articles, specialized data, and feedback from colleagues in directing their research. This project uses 21 ethnographic interviews with librarians, students, and faculty at “Atameken University” in post-Soviet Kazakhstan to explore how social scientists adjust such research habits to a context of distant information sources and limited access. By developing technological adaptations to the local context, expatriate scholars can surmount most barriers to access—and yet librarians are then less able to effectively support research. Increased access to information and skilled librarians remains essential for Eurasian universities seeking to …
Your Publication, Your Choice: Choosing The Right Open Access Journal, Carla Cantagallo, Mary Congleton, Susan Foster-Harper, Adrian K. Ho
Your Publication, Your Choice: Choosing The Right Open Access Journal, Carla Cantagallo, Mary Congleton, Susan Foster-Harper, Adrian K. Ho
Adrian K. Ho
An increasing number of research funders require free public access to the outcomes of funded research. To comply with the requirement, some researchers choose to publish their findings in open access journals. Given that there are so many choices, what should researchers consider when choosing an open access journal to publish? To celebrate Open Access Week (October 20-26, 2014), the University of Kentucky Libraries hosted a workshop that aimed to help you answer the above question. Information about open access is available from the University of Kentucky Libraries open access research guide.
Google Scholar Citations, Anne E. Rauh
Open Access To Knowledge: Introduction, Sherif K. Shaheen Prof.
Open Access To Knowledge: Introduction, Sherif K. Shaheen Prof.
sherif k. shaheen Prof.
No abstract provided.
Faculty Perceptions Of Open Access Author Fees: A Case Study At Two Universities, Anne E. Rauh
Faculty Perceptions Of Open Access Author Fees: A Case Study At Two Universities, Anne E. Rauh
Anne Rauh
In the fall of 2013, librarians at Cornell University and Syracuse University surveyed STEM faculty about open access author fees. While few authors had decided against publishing in an open access journal due to the author fee requirement, results showed skepticism towards the quality of open access titles, opposition to paying fees from their own funds, and a lack of understanding of how university resources such as library subscriptions are funded. The speaker will take the participants through the case study results and discuss opportunities for librarians and publishers to collaborate on increasing awareness and participation in open access.
Intellectual Property And Copyrights, Sherif K. Shaheen Prof.
Intellectual Property And Copyrights, Sherif K. Shaheen Prof.
sherif k. shaheen Prof.
No abstract provided.
Student Scholarship: A Promising Engagement Strategy For Growing An Institutional Repository, M Ryan Hess
Student Scholarship: A Promising Engagement Strategy For Growing An Institutional Repository, M Ryan Hess
M Ryan Hess
DePaul University has recently changed its strategy for growing its institutional repository, promoting opportunities for publishing student scholarship. Unlike with faculty works, student scholarship does not evoke strong opinions about copyright and future publishing risks. Instead, it is seen both as a promotional tool for a department or faculty member and as a win for students. Our successes have included student translations of historical French documents held in our library, a student Law journal, a student Nursing journal, student GIS maps and oral histories of artists. The DePaul library will share its experiences with this strategy so that others can …
Stem Faculty Perceptions Of Open Access Author Fees, Anne E. Rauh
Stem Faculty Perceptions Of Open Access Author Fees, Anne E. Rauh
Anne Rauh
Anne Rauh, Syracuse University, and Jeremy Cusker, Cornell University, surveyed STEM Faculty at their respective universities about perceptions of OA author fees in October 2013. Reponses suggested that faculty were concerned about predatory publishing and unwilling to accept any costs for publishing. This talk will briefly cover the survey results, conclusions drawn from it, and suggestions for librarians communicating about OA moving forward.
Open Access: A Model For Sharing Published Conservation Research, Peter D. Verheyen, Priscilla Anderson, Whitney Baker, Beth Doyle
Open Access: A Model For Sharing Published Conservation Research, Peter D. Verheyen, Priscilla Anderson, Whitney Baker, Beth Doyle
Peter D Verheyen
The conservation field has articulated the importance of publishing our research to disseminate information and further the aims of conservation. Article X of AIC’s Code of Ethics states that conservators should “contribute to the evolution and growth of the profession, a field of study that encompasses the liberal arts and the natural sciences” in part by “sharing of information and experience with colleagues, adding to the profession’s written body of knowledge.” Our Guidelines for Practice state “the conservation professional should recognize the importance of published information that has undergone formal peer review,” because, as Commentary 2.1 indicates, “publication in peer-reviewed …
The Role Of Data Citation In Scholarly Communication, Christine Borgman
The Role Of Data Citation In Scholarly Communication, Christine Borgman
Christine L. Borgman
No abstract provided.
Open Access Publishing: Government/Institutional Policies And Librarian Roles, Paul G. St-Pierre
Open Access Publishing: Government/Institutional Policies And Librarian Roles, Paul G. St-Pierre
Paul G. St-Pierre
Slides from guest lecture for LIS 9130: Information Policy
A Current Snapshot Of Institutional Repositories: Growth Rate, Disciplinary Content And Faculty Contributions, Ellen Dubinsky
A Current Snapshot Of Institutional Repositories: Growth Rate, Disciplinary Content And Faculty Contributions, Ellen Dubinsky
Ellen Dubinsky
INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to examine current institutional repository (IR) content in order to assess the growth and breadth of content as it reflects faculty participation, and to identify successful strategies for increasing that participation. Previous studies have shown that faculty-initiated submissions to IRs, no matter the platform, are uncommon. Repository managers employ a variety of methods to solicit and facilitate faculty participation, including a variety of print marketing tools, presentations, and one-on-one consultations. METHODS This mixed method study examined faculty content in IRs through both a quantitative analysis of repository content and growth rate and a …
Library Services For Creating And Publishing Student Research Journals, Adrian K. Ho
Library Services For Creating And Publishing Student Research Journals, Adrian K. Ho
Adrian K. Ho
Theme: Planning and implementing student research journals
Highlighted Services: Journal consulting, publishing and technical support
Resources: Sample journal staff organization models, checklists to support planning, staffing, and production
Library As Open Access Publisher: An Overview For Technical Service Librarians, Adrian K. Ho, Mary Beth Thomson
Library As Open Access Publisher: An Overview For Technical Service Librarians, Adrian K. Ho, Mary Beth Thomson
Adrian K. Ho
There is a growing trend within libraries to provide publishing services in direct support of open access to scholarly communication. Technical service librarians have a long and rich history of acquiring, providing access to and preserving a variety of resources from publishers, societies, governments and individuals. This session will provide an overview of the activities, processes, rights issues, and systems involved in a library published or hosted open access journal. Adrian Ho, Director of Digital Scholarship, and Mary Beth Thomson, Associate Dean for Collections, Digital Scholarship, and Technical Services for the University of Kentucky Libraries will share their experiences with …
Himalayan Collections At Yale, Sarah D. Calhoun, Andrew Quintman, Mark Turin
Himalayan Collections At Yale, Sarah D. Calhoun, Andrew Quintman, Mark Turin
Sarah D Calhoun
From February 4 - March 31, 2013, a small exhibition showcasing Yale’s rich Himalayan holdings was open to the public in the Memorabilia Room of the Sterling Memorial Library, across the hall from Manuscripts and Archives near the Wall Street entrance of the library. From art to archives, publications to personal correspondence, manuscripts to religious artefacts, Yale’s rich Himalayan holdings are located across the University, in the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, the Divinity School, the School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, the University Art Gallery, the Center for British Art and the Peabody Museum …
Asian Top Universities In Six World University Rankings, Mahmood Khosrowjerdi
Asian Top Universities In Six World University Rankings, Mahmood Khosrowjerdi
Mahmood Khosrowjerdi
There are a variety of ranking systems for universities throughout the different continents of the world. The majority of the world ranking systems have paid special attention toward evaluation of universities and higher education institutions at the national and international level. This paper tries to study the similarities and status of top Asian universities in the list of top 200 universities by these world ranking systems. Findings show that there are some parallelisms among these international rankings. For example it was found some correlations between QS-Webometrics rankings (R= 0.78); QS-THE rankings (R= 0.53); and Shanghai-HEEACT rankings (R= 0.58). The highest …
The Ranking Of Iranian Universities Based On An Improved Technique, Mohammad Reza Ghane, Zahra Azizkhani, Mahmood Khosrowjerdi
The Ranking Of Iranian Universities Based On An Improved Technique, Mohammad Reza Ghane, Zahra Azizkhani, Mahmood Khosrowjerdi
Mahmood Khosrowjerdi
Current competitive environment has forced higher education authorities to rank the scientific performance of their universities. The results of the university rankings have been used in strategic planning of research affairs. Focal point behind the university ranking is the methodological issues. Previous university rankings have relied on the conventional methods that are accompanied by some drawbacks. Therefore, the present study aims to evaluate Iranian universities based on the Crown indicator. The performance of fourteen Iranian universities was evaluated based on the data gathered from Essential Science Indicators (ESI) database. Results of the world university rankings do not indicate the true …
Three Presentations At The Boston Conference That Taught Me New Approaches, Immigration And Naturalization Service Citizen Records: Beyond The Basics, James Gross
James Gross
Brief review of a talk by staff employee, Mr. Wilske, of the US Immigration and Naturalization Service. Lecture was held during the annual Jewish Genealogy Conference held in Boston, Mass.
A Critical Analysis Of The Serials Crisis In Scholarly Publishing: A Gramscian Perspective, Paul G. St-Pierre
A Critical Analysis Of The Serials Crisis In Scholarly Publishing: A Gramscian Perspective, Paul G. St-Pierre
Paul G. St-Pierre
This paper examines the LIS literature pertaining to the serials crisis, evaluating its dominant theoretical perspective. It then explores the problem using the theoretical lens of the Marxist writer Antonio Gramsci in an attempt to obtain a deeper critical understanding of the power dynamics that exist in the arena of scholarly publishing. A program of research is outlined with examples of several issues that could be further explored from a Gramscian perspective.
Availability Of Information Resources For Research Output: Perception Of Academic Staff Members In Nigerian Federal Universities, Olatokunbo C. Okiki
Availability Of Information Resources For Research Output: Perception Of Academic Staff Members In Nigerian Federal Universities, Olatokunbo C. Okiki
Olatokunbo C OKIKI
The volume of information resources potentially available in the globe is massive; hence it becomes necessary to examine available information resources for academics research activity in the academia. This study, therefore, examined the perception of academics on availability of information resources for research productivity in federal universities in Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted. The Multistage sampling technique was used to select 1,057 academic staff members from twelve federal universities in the six geo-political zones of Nigeria. The categories of academic staff covered in the study were from professorial cadre to graduate assistant. The instruments used for data collection …
Research Productivity Of Teaching Faculty Members In Nigerian Federal Universities: An Investigative Study, Olatokunbo C. Okiki
Research Productivity Of Teaching Faculty Members In Nigerian Federal Universities: An Investigative Study, Olatokunbo C. Okiki
Olatokunbo C OKIKI
This study assessed the level of research productivity of teaching faculty members in Nigerian federal universities. The findings of the study show that the research productivity of the teaching faculty members in Nigerian federal universities is high in journal publications, technical reports, conference papers, working papers, and occasional papers. The research productivity is higher in Northeast (M=22.53; SD=25.73), and Southwest (M=21.74; SD=87.28), and North Central (M=20.69; SD=31.24) Nigeria. Also, the mean score of information resources availability (M=2.41; SD=0.90) indicates that information resources are readily available to teaching faculty members in Nigerian federal universities. The barriers to research productivity by teaching …
Sharing The Scholarship Of Teaching And Learning, Lydia F. Knight
Sharing The Scholarship Of Teaching And Learning, Lydia F. Knight
Lydia F. Knight
No abstract provided.
Proximity And Matthew Effect In Co-Authorship Pattern Of Iranian Top Universities, Mahmood Khosrowjerdi, Neda Zeraatkar, Marzieh Hajipoor
Proximity And Matthew Effect In Co-Authorship Pattern Of Iranian Top Universities, Mahmood Khosrowjerdi, Neda Zeraatkar, Marzieh Hajipoor
Mahmood Khosrowjerdi
Co-authorship is used to measure scholarly collaborations of countries, institutions, and individuals. It refers to the process in which two or more authors or researchers collaborate with each other to create a joint-work through collaboration methods and channels. Although many studies have been conducted to analyze the individual or field co-authorships in Iran, a little have concerned the organisational co-authorships in this country. This study aims to analyze organisational coauthorships among Iranian top universities based on proximity rule and Matthew effect. Data were limited to published articles affiliated to top universities in Iran and extracted from the Web of Science …
Creating And Hosting Student-Run Research Journals: A Case Study, Adrian K. Ho
Creating And Hosting Student-Run Research Journals: A Case Study, Adrian K. Ho
Adrian K. Ho
This case study aims to examine an academic library’s roles in facilitating the creation and hosting of open access student-run research journals. In addition to providing an online platform to host the journals, the library acquaints students with scholarly publishing, assists them in securing various resources available on campus, and offers support for content management. There are challenges and opportunities for the library as it undertakes the responsibility of hosting student journals. The article concludes with a discussion of possible topics for future research.
The Influence Of Effects And Phenomena On Citations: A Comparative Analysis Of Four Citation Perspectives, Qiang Wu, Dietmar Wolfram
The Influence Of Effects And Phenomena On Citations: A Comparative Analysis Of Four Citation Perspectives, Qiang Wu, Dietmar Wolfram
Dietmar Wolfram
This article defines different perspectives for citations and introduces four concepts: Self-expected Citations, Received Citations, Expected Citations, and Deserved Citations. When comparing permutations of these four classes of perspectives, there are up to 145 kinds of equality/inequality relations. From these numerous relations, we analyze the difference between the Matthew Effect and the Matthew Phenomenon. We provide a precise definition and point out that many previous empirical research studies on the Matthew Effect based on citations belong primarily to the Matthew Phenomenon, and not the true meaning of the Matthew Effect. Due to the difficulty in determining the Deserved Citations, the …
Library Publishing Services At The University Of Western Ontario: Policies And Processes, Adrian K. Ho
Library Publishing Services At The University Of Western Ontario: Policies And Processes, Adrian K. Ho
Adrian K. Ho
No abstract provided.