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Ict's Potential For Improving Information Resource Sharing Among Tanzania’S Academic Libraries, Christian Mubofu, Salatiel Chaula

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined at how ICT could improve resource sharing amongst academic libraries in Tanzania. The assessment was conducted in the MUHAS, UDSM, OUT, and TUDARCO libraries—all of which are COTUL members and take part in the system of resource sharing. A quantitative research strategy was used, and questionnaires were used to gather data. SPSS Version 20 was used to analyze the data using descriptive statistics. Participants thought the library's ICT infrastructure was insufficient for resource sharing, according to the study's findings. A paucity of computers, which are necessary for sharing, was also discovered. Respondents acknowledged the significance that ICT …

The Impact Of Industrial Action On Academic Libraries In Nigerian Universities: An Overview, Helen Famaren Tor-Akwer Cln, Gabriel Iortyom Ajav Cln, Dominic Aondohemba Ihongo Cln

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper studied the impact of industrial action on academic libraries in Nigerian Universities. The study adopted descriptive survey design with one research question and one hypothesis was formulated. The population of the study comprised of entire students and staff (academic and non-academic) of Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi and Benue State University formed the population of the study these give a total figure of 59,039. . Sample size and sampling Technique Out of a population figure of 59,039, a sample size of 810 was chosen using Taro Yamen technique. Method of data collection was Questionnaire, oral interview and participant …

Creators For The Earth: The Academic Library’S Role In Supporting Sustainability Creators And Practitioners Across All Disciplines, Jennifer K. Embree, Neyda V. Gilman

Library Scholarship

The image of a creator often brings to mind individuals that can take an abstract or unique idea and transform it into an impressive, tangible creation. Whether it’s an architect crafting a new building design, an artist painting on canvas, or an interior designer mapping out a new room layout, creators are generally seen as those who can formulate conceptual ideas that are then realized to showcase amazing ingenuity. In the world of higher education, this type of work is often first associated with disciplines like art, design, architecture, and engineering—fields where acts of “making,” “creating,” or “building” are integral …

Addressing Challenges & Reactions To Covid-19 In Academic Libraries, Teisha Robertson, Edna Foxhall, Monica Hodge

Alabama Libraries

The unprecedented COVID-19 crisis has impacted many universities and academic libraries resulting in normal operations ceasing temporarily. Overall, academic libraries at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic immediately adjusted to the so-called new normal and accommodated disrupted work operations to operate successfully. This article discusses the procedures implemented, positive and negative reactions to these changes, and the challenges experienced at Alabama State University, Levi Watkins Learning Center, and other libraries. This article will also highlight implemented procedures carried out by other university libraries, including difficulties and successes that libraries experienced during peak periods of the COVID-19 pandemic. To conclude, academic …

Overdrive On An Academic Campus, Hassna Ramadan, Ashley Eaton

Alabama Libraries

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Acquisitions Unit Annual Report 2022-2023, Andrée J. Rathemacher

Technical Services Reports and Statistics

Annual Report of the Acquisitions Unit, University Libraries, University of Rhode Island for FY2023. Covers personnel, work flow, special projects, and serial, monograph, and e-resource acquisitions. Supplemental files include data on library materials expenditures by a number of variables as well as important working documents from the year.

Teaching Inclusive Citation Through A Library Workshop, Andrea Baer

Libraries Scholarship

In response to calls for greater equity and inclusion in scholarly publishing and in academia in general, many academic instruction librarians are looking to ways to promote inclusive citation practices. Inclusive citation essentially involves citing sources that reflect a greater diversity of voices and perspectives, while being aware of how power and social structures have traditionally influenced what voices are amplified and which are often overlooked. Inclusive citation requires thinking creatively about how and where we search for information, since traditional scholarly practices and common structures and features of many search tools (e.g., citation metrics, relevance rankings) are part of …

On Being Seen, On Being Legible, On Being: A Black, Agender Perspective On A Career In Libraries, Adrian Williams

Library Faculty and Staff Publications

This ethnographic essay explores the author’s journey in understanding, contending with, and building a career in academic libraries that is affirming to their Black and agender identity. The essay discusses the hypervisibility of the author’s race in libraries, in contrast to the invisibility of their transness, and how that contrast has affected how they navigate their work as a pre-tenure librarian.

Research Data Management Practices And Challenges In Academic Libraries: A Comprehensive Review, Subaveerapandiyan A

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This comprehensive review article delves into the current landscape of research data management (RDM) practices and challenges faced by academic libraries across various regions. Utilizing a wide range of studies and data collected from different countries, this article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of RDM services, the role of librarians, and the advancements in technology within academic libraries. The review explores the importance of RDM in supporting open science, data sharing, and reproducibility while also shedding light on areas that require further development and improvement.

Lived Experiences Of Academic Librarians Of Color: A Bibliography, Jody Condit Fagan

Libraries

The scholarship in this bibliography offers wisdom for all academic library workers about the experiences of academic librarians of color. My initial purpose in exploring the literature was to combat my own ignorance and to help me be a better colleague to non-white librarians in predominantly white academic institutions. These works also inform diversity, equity, and inclusion programming in academic libraries, especially when primarily theory-based approaches might fall flat for a given audience.

I have tried to provide links to open access full-text where possible. Where a book chapter has no open access online, I provide a link to the …

Aisha: A Custom Ai Library Chatbot Using The Chatgpt Api, Yrjo Lappalainen, Nikesh Narayanan

All Works

This article focuses on the development of a custom chatbot for Zayed University Library (United Arab Emirates) using Python and the ChatGPT API. The chatbot, named Aisha, was designed to provide quick and efficient reference and support services to students and faculty outside the library's regular operating hours. The article also discusses the benefits of chatbots in academic libraries, and reviews the early literature on ChatGPT's applicability in this field. The article describes the development process, perceived capabilities and limitations of the bot, and plans for further development. This project represents the first fully reported attempt to explore the potential …

Participation Of Academic Libraries And Provision Of Covid-19 Information Services During The Pandemic In Nigeria, Flora Orewa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Information was sought on the level of collaboration between academic libraries and known key players championing the prevention and control of COVID-19, the activities carried out in compliance with set protocols, information services offered, and the challenges faced. Results showed moderate level of collaboration and very limited direct synergistic interaction with public health groups, while they provided patrons with an avenue to source updates from library websites. There was high compliance with COVID-19 prevention guidelines; however, there was no specialized COVID-19 information service desk for patrons' inquiries. Libraries participated in the dissemination of COVID-19 information during the pandemic, especially to …

From Stacks To Screens: Creating A Virtual Browsing Experience, Lauren Puzier, Rebecca A. Nous

University Libraries Faculty Scholarship

The University at Albany Libraries has integrated visually compelling, subject-based Curated Collections into its discovery tool, Primo VE. These collections encompass resources on specific subjects, that highlight authors or groups, celebrate a genre, or that bring together a variety of resources to address campus initiatives, current events, or popular research topics. Curated Collections is an opportunity for the Libraries' to highlight what is special, new, trending, important, or underappreciated in our collections. We propose this project as a virtual browsing model to fuel intellectual curiosity, and seek to explore similar initiatives at attendees’ libraries.

Institutional Repositories For Higher Educational Institutions: A New Opportunity For Academic Libraries, Taher Hussain Khan Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Digital information created for pedagogical and research purposes is gaining traction, and there is a growing interest within academic institutions to gather, archive, and provide value-added services based on this content. The term "institutional repository" refers to a novel system for storing and sharing digital academic works produced by students and teachers at different educational institutions. It was conceived as a solution to the issues plaguing the present model of scholarly communication, which is dominated by for-profit journal publishers and suppliers. Libraries will need to hire librarians with knowledge of digital collection management and the Open Archive Information System (OAIS) …

Citation Analysis Of Library And Information Science Masters Theses: A Tool For Collection Development In University Libraries, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko, Cecilia Chimezie Offor Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study analyzes the citations of Masters Theses in Library and Information Science of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria submitted from 2011 to 2018 with a view to determining the format and age of materials used and most frequently cited journals. The document checklists were used for data collections and the citations were extracted from the title pages and reference lists of each of the theses. Data obtained from 48 Masters Theses were examined. The study found that 47.22% of cited items were monographs followed by journals - 31.21%, 8.5% were reports, 4.05% were web resources and 3.65% were conference …

Served Fresh Daily: Welcoming Students With An On-Site, Asynchronous Tour, Adrienne Warner

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

This presentation, delivered at the LOEX 2023 conference, highlights the program impetus, design, and initial assessment, as well as a call to rediscover how in-person tours can be an essential part of an academic library instruction program. Academic library tours used to be a staple offering that acquainted users to spaces and services. Today, librarians provide many types of online orientations and virtual tours, but there is a need to help students feel welcome in our buildings. At the University of New Mexico, the First-Year Experience librarian created an in-person, asynchronous tour that students access with their smartphones. Pairing a …

Green Library Initiative In Nigeria: Insights And Levels Of Implementation In Academic Libraries, Emo Okpidi-Urhibo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Evolution is one recurrent phenomenon that affects almost every facet of human endeavour. Libraries have had their own share in many ways. The green library concept, although, a relatively new-sprung initiative, have not been given full attention. The understanding of librarians, and the levels of adoption of the green library concept in Nigeria is reported herein. The descriptive survey approach was used. Results showed that librarians have the right perception about the concept, and have implemented or currently translating their policies, practices, and services in compliance with environmental sustainability objectives. However, much more needs to be done as the libraries …

Assessment Of Interpersonal Communication Skills For Provision Of Reference Services In Academic Libraries, Kogi State, Nigeria: A Study Of Tertiary Institutions In Kogi State, Nigeria, Agunsoye Florence Bosede

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study dwells on the assessment of interpersonal communication skills for the provision of reference services in academic libraries in Kogi State, Nigeria. The study covered eight tertiary institutions in the State. Five research questions in line with the objective of the study were formulated to guide the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study consists of all professional and para-professional librarians in tertiary Institutions in Kogi State. However, a simple random sampling technique was used in selecting fifteen (15) library personnel each from the eight (8) tertiary institutions in Kogi state to …

Awareness And Adoption Of Mobile Technology-Based Library Services In Federal Polytechnics In Southwest Nigeria, Tunde Idris Yusuf, Omotayo Jimoh Jimoh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper examines the awareness and adoption of mobile technology-based library services in Federal Polytechnic in Southwest Nigeria. To achieve the set objectives, the study adopted descriptive survey with a mixed method that is quantitative and qualitative approaches. The targeted population for the study was registered users for 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 academic sessions of Federal Polytechnics in Southwest Nigeria. The sample size for the study was 390 registered users which represented 10% of the student’s population and 10 library staff was justified by the recommendation made by Nwana (1992). The convenience sampling technique was be used. The data were analysed …

Quality As A Component Of Value: Using Resources For College Libraries To Assess Course Assigned Texts, Julie A. Murphy, Rachel E. Scott

Faculty and Staff Publications – Milner Library

Although potential student savings is perhaps the most meaningful measure of the success of any textbook affordability initiative, as librarians we are nonetheless interested in considering how a significant shift in collections strategy might impact our collections. We demonstrated in the first semester of the project that usage of ebooks assigned in courses is much higher than those that are not currently assigned. We also confirmed that usage is greatly increased when faculty members notify their students that an assigned text is available to them through the library. But beyond savings to students and demonstrated high usage, we wanted information …

Louisiana Academic Library Workers And Workplace Bullying, Catherine Baird, Andrea Hebert, Justin Savage

Sprague Library Scholarship and Creative Works

Workplace bullying is a problem in many work environments and can take different forms, including spreading gossip, criticism of work, unreasonable workloads, and being excluded. It can cause physical, psychological, and emotional stress, manifesting as depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, exhaustion, feelings of rage/despair, and in some cases, post-traumatic stress disorder or suicide. Little is known, however, about the prevalence of bullying amongst library workers in academic libraries. This comprehensive state-wide study provides a replicable model to explore workplace bullying in a systematic manner amongst all academic library workers, not just librarians.

Let Your Library Shine: Creating A Student Newsletter To Raise The Profile Of An Academic Library, Jonathan R. Wilson, Lydia C. Gwyn

ETSU Faculty Works

Developed to raise the profile of the library among ETSU's student community, which is comprised of nearly 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students, The Sherrod Library Student Newsletter is released twice per semester and highlights library events, resources, and services that students may not otherwise know about. It is our library's hope that creating such a newsletter will increase student attendance at library events as well as increase the use of featured library resources and services. Join us as we discuss the steps and logistics of planning, creating, funding, and releasing a student newsletter.

Research Support Services: An Analysis Of Top Science And Technology Institutions, Vijay Kumar Verma, Charu .

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose – This research article aims to find out the different types of research support services provided by the top fifty libraries listed under science and technology institutions category in the QS ranking 2022. The analysis results will provide an in-depth view of the research support services offered by these institutions and will be helpful to libraries everywhere in designing their research support service.

Design/methodology/approach – The top 50 institutions listed in the 2022 QS World University Rankings in the category of science and technology were taken. Out of them, 44 libraries were selected on the basis of research support …

Jetstream Volume 5, Judy Drescher, Nancy Anzalone, Tabitha Ochtera, Susan Bloom, Marianna Czeisel, David Nochimson, Tim Hasin, Wenhui Chen, Kailey Chin, Brianna Paoli

JETstream: Library Newsletter

And just like that, spring has finally arrived and with that, the end of the spring 2023 semester! But before transitioning into summer mode and hopefully some well-deserved time off, the JET Library would like to fill you in on some of the things we have been up to; welcoming Molloy’s Archives & Special Collections to JET, several new resources including the First-Generation LibGuide, Medical and Nursing Journal Collection and other resources specifically aimed to help improve accessibility and access for anyone entering the library. This past year, the JET Library and its cross-functional partners within Learning Services, the Writing …

My Library Loves Me: Creating Distinct Spaces To Support Student Wellness And Mental Health, Alison Downey, Rachael Muszkiewicz

Library Faculty Presentations

• Within the course of a year, we developed four individual spaces which are adaptive to the ethos of each floor of the library.
• After overcoming obstacles with budget and bureaucracy, these spaces are now a template for wellness space at the university.
• With the rise in the neurodivergent student population, these spaces provide them a non-judgmental and cost free space to help alleviate the stress of academic life.

Power To The Librarians: Lessons Learned From Union Work, Héléne Huet, Maria Atilano, Angeleen Neely-Sardon, Chelsea Nesvig

UNF Faculty Research and Scholarship

For this virtual presentation, librarians will discuss our roles in our respective unions as well as our experiences with both collective bargaining and organizing our workplaces. We will offer tips on effective bargaining / organizing strategies in our workplaces. We will also discuss significant bargaining / organizing failures and explore what we can learn from these setbacks.

"Ebooks Are A Life Saver" Vs. "I'M Not A Fan Of Ebooks": Discerning Student Attitudes Towards Academic Ebooks As A Result Of The Covid-19 Pandemic, Mallory Jallas, Grace Ansani, Jennifer Schwartz, Katierose Mceneely

Faculty and Staff Publications – Milner Library

Librarians from four different institutions of higher learning partnered to create a survey to ascertain student attitudes towards eBook use in academic libraries as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Survey results have revealed students experienced greater exposure to eBooks in their academic programs as a result of remote learning during the pandemic. Additional student responses will help librarians determine what kinds of investment should be made in eBook collections going forward, and what kinds of support can be provided to enhance academic eBooks experiences.

The Role Of Academic Libraries And The Need For Librarians' Competences To Facilitate Citizen Science, Gintare Tautkeviciene, Liisi Lembinen, Gita Rozenberga, Giedre Sabaityte, Ignat Tiberius, Tuuliki Tõiste, Katrina Zourou

IATUL 2023 Slides

Academic libraries in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, together with partners from Greece and Germany, are implementing the LibOCS project "University libraries strengthening the academia-society connection through citizen science in the Baltics" which aims to: identify the drivers and barriers for researchers, members of the public and librarians to engage in citizen science projects; define the role of academic libraries as facilitators between researchers and members of the public in promoting citizen science activities in the Baltic region; Identify relevant competences of librarians implementing citizen science projects; develop openly accessible training modules for librarians to help them acquire competences for engagement …

Equitable Sustainability Literacy Guide: Creating A Resource Guide To Educate On Environmental Problems Through A Social Justice Lens, Jennifer K. Embree, Neyda Gilman, Jacqueline Jergensen

Library Scholarship

The Equitable Sustainability Literacy Guide (ESLG) is an online resource guide created by three student interns (Jacqueline Jergensen, Haley Arnold, and Sage Block) and two librarians (Jennifer Embree and Neyda Gilman) at Binghamton University to educate the public on the environment, climate change, and sustainability through a social justice lens.

Academic Libraries In An Open Access And Ai First World – An Attempt To Peer Into The Future, Aaron Tay

Research Collection Library

Technology is rapidly advancing, and AI is becoming more sophisticated everyday, But what is even more exciting is that academic libraries are going to be impacted even more. Why is that? It's because even the most advanced algorithm will not work without data to train on.