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Library Service Innovation Trends During Covid-19 In Indonesia: A Systematic Literature Review, Rikka Poerna Anggelia, Indira Irawati

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan dan Kearsipan

The Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia has forced all aspects of life to follow Covid-19 health protocols by reducing mobility so that physical contact can be minimized. Likewise, libraries must provide service innovations in order to reduce the physical contact and any risk to the virus transmission. The objective of this research is to identify trends and types of library service innovations in effort to confront Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia. The method of this research is systematic literature review (SLR), which is a method that can be used to measure or identify a phenomenon or a question that involves and requires …

Information And Communication Technology (Ict) Tools For Dissemination Of Covid19 Information: A Usage Analysis Among Information Professionals In Kwara State, Kabiru Gambari Sulaiman, Qudus Ajibola Bankole

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper examined the information and communication technology (ICT) tools for dissemination of covid19 information: a usage analysis among information professionals in Kwara state. The descriptive survey design was adopted. The population of the study comprised of 120 information professionals in Kwara State. Four (4) research questions guided this study. The total enumerative sampling technique was used, and questionnaire was used to collect data for this study. Data was analyzed with descriptive statistics such as simple percentages, frequency count, mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that most of the information professional use ICT tools for dissemination of covid-19 information …

Making In The Midst Of Pandemic: The Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Two Public Library Makerspaces, Stacey Woods

Boise State University Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative research explored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on makerspaces in the United States which were subject to public health guidelines and challenged with limited/no access to facilities. This multi-case study examined two public library makerspaces, and addressed these research questions: (1) How did the pandemic affect makerspace operations and access, and the teaching and learning that occurs there? (2) How did makerspace leaders respond to the challenges of the pandemic? (3) How did makerspaces evolve during the COVID-19 pandemic? I developed the Conceptual Framework for Studying the Impact of Pandemic on Public Library Makerspaces which informed the …

Social Media Use And Application During Covid-19 By Special Libraries In Nigeria: Case Study Of Justice Babasola Ogunade Law Library, Nigeria, Daniel Olufemi Oladeji Mr, Dorcas O. Bakare

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

This study examines the use of social media during covid-19 by the Justice Babasola Ogunade Law Library of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo State, Nigeria.

In achieving the set objectives for this study, Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was conducted among the six staff of the Hon. Justice Babasola Ogunade Law Library, Ajayi Crowther University, Nigeria. For the purpose of ensuring that the discussion revolved round the intended construct. The researchers made use of prepared structured questions and checklists that made the process of data collection easier.

Findings from the study (95% of the respondents) revealed that the law library had …

The Impact Of Covid-19 Pandemic And Agricultural Knowledge Sharing For Small Scale Farmers In Katsina State, Abubakar Magaji

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The global pandemic of Corona Virus Disease of 2019 (COVID- 19) has affected many sectors including small scale farming. This study assess the effect of Covid-19 in agriculture and identified Small Scale Farmers’ (SSF) information sharing platforms and its efficiency level used for agricultural activities during the pandemic for the sustainability of human life and economic survival. Katsina state government has taken some measures that include luck down, restriction of movement, market closures, social distancing and self-isolation in majority of local government areas to stop the spread of the virus. Three research questions were developed to guide the study. Survey …

Covid-19 Information Needs And Seeking Behaviour Of Undergraduates Of Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, Jerry Eyerinmene Friday Mr, Motu-Ere Justina Atema Ms

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study examined Covid-19 information needs and seeking behaviour of undergraduates of Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study identified Covid-19 information needs, Covid-19 information sources, strategies of seeking Covid-19 information and Covid-19 information seeking challenges encountered by the undergraduates. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised all the undergraduates of Federal University Otuoke who were in 300, 400 and 500 levels of study. Convenience sampling was adopted and three hundred and sixty-nine (369) undergraduates, consisting of 76, 73, 74, 71 and 75 undergraduates, each constituent drawn from the Faculty of Education, …

Information Literacy In Curriculum Development And Online Learning During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Samsul Susilawati

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The development of civilization in the 21st century requires a different perspective in education. The rapid development of technology and information cannot be anticipated by blocking its use in the world of education. A lot of knowledge and knowledge is easily conveyed through technology media whose development is difficult to contain. The development of civilization must be a challenge for educators to prepare superior resources and become winners in global competition. Improvement and implementation of the 2013 Curriculum at the primary and secondary education levels is carried out in order to equip students with competencies that they can live life …

Faculty Co-Acting: Merging Information Literacy With Inclusive Pedagogy, Kay Coates, Beverly King Miller

Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy

Opportunities for humanizing teaching and learning in poly-synchronous and hybrid instruction settings are undeniable blessings of having to adapt to COVID-19 predictable unpredictability. The ACRL Information Literacy Framework is one such instrument that ideally adapts to this purpose. Intentional collaborative efforts between instruction librarians and faculty could allow for information literacy praxis to be incorporated into differentiated instruction. Under the canopy of Inclusive Pedagogy this admixture could be engagingly contextualized and actively executed in desired learning spaces during times like these. Realizing the needs of students who will be entering classroom settings with learning disruptions, this partnership marries information literacy …

Reference Service, Government Information, And Covid-19, Angela Hackstadt, Abigail D. Adams

University Libraries Faculty Scholarship

The authors designed and distributed two surveys to answer the questions of whether the 2020 federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic affected academic librarians’ trust in government information, and whether it affected the way they use government information professionally. The results showed a limited decrease in trust in 2020, somewhat mitigated by the administration turnover in 2021. Many librarians already discussed considerations such as bias, authority, and disinformation when recommending government information to students, and others indicated they are more likely to do so going forward. They will also use or suggest more caution with government documents than before. Reference …

Covid-19 And African Libraries: Perspectives Through Literature From The Library Philosophy And Practice (E-Journal), Liah Shonhe Mrs.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study sought to establish how African libraries have been thriving during the COVID-19 pandemic through systematic review of literature from the Library Philosophy and Practice e-Journal (LPP). The PRISMA guidelines were followed to review and select the twelve (12) articles used for qualitative analysis. The study findings established that research productivity pertaining to libraries and Covid-19 is very low in Africa based on LPP e-journal. Nigeria was established to be the most active country in this research phenomenon. Majority, of the studies were conducted in academic libraries, thus creating a gap in research. To sail through the pandemic, libraries …

Teaching During A Pandemic: Novice K-12 Teachers Tackle Existing And Unprecedented Challenges, Sarah French, Caitlin Stewart, Derek Meyers

Faculty and Staff Publications – Milner Library

This survey-based study explores the ways Covid19 has added to the existing challenges faced by novice teachers by introducing brand new stressors and exacerbating previously identified challenges during the 2020-2021 school year. We have sought to identify what kinds of support were in place for new teachers during Covid-19 and how these were received by beginning educators. What did they find comforting and useful? In what work contexts did teachers feel supported? By whom? What were teachers’ preferences for intervention and support?

Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) 2022 Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL from February 11-16, 2022

Information Institution Services In Indonesia During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Dyah Puspitasari Srirahayu, Esti Putri Anugrah, Muhammad Rifky Nurpratama

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The COVID-19 pandemic affects all community activities from offices to institutions, including libraries in Indonesia. The Indonesian government eventually implemented 'work from home' and 'study from home' policies so as to make institutions such as libraries undergo adjustments, where librarians work at home and visitors are prohibited from leaving the house. Students are also mandated to study at home, causing them unable to visit the library. Because of this policy and pandemic conditions, libraries in Indonesia have begun to adjust their services and make the latest service policies to facilitate their users. Therefore, this research aims to examine what new …

The Role Of Library And Information Professionals In Creating A Smart Learning Environment Using Modern Technologies And Innovations In The Covid-19 Era: Introducing Individuals’ Uniqueness Consideration, Ebubechukwu E. Uba Cln

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

With the spread of COVID-19 across the globe, a lot changed, diversified, abruptly halted or modified. Different sectors of the different countries were not left out in these changes. Nigeria learning system was also greatly affected and as such learning institutions across the nation had to be shut down till further notice. This begged to answer the question if the Nigeria learning situation has been improved enough to accommodate the technological changes that came with it. There was also the need for Library and Informational Science (LIS) professionals to step in to save the learning situation by creating a smart …

Evaluation Of Library Services And Facilities By The Students Of Blde (Du) During The Pandemic Covid-19: A Study, Prasanna Kumara Bm, Shivakumar Acharya

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The library plays a significant role in any higher education centre to that provides formation services, resources, and facilities to support its clients for their systematic studies and research activities. This study deals with the awareness and usage of various services and facilities offered by the BLDE (DU) central library during the Pandemic. The research method adopted for this study was a Google Form with a self-designed questionnaire was prepared and circulated randomly among 100 PG students of BLDE-DU, in which 66 were responded. The result revealed that almost all the postgraduate students who responded are aware of the central …

Skill Sets Essential For Librarians In The Post-Pandemic Scenario: A Study On Librarians In The Higher Education Institutes In The State Of Goa, India, Shamin Pereira

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Covid-19 pandemic has necessitated a tremendous shift in library services. Librarians need to equip themselves with the necessary skills to provide efficient services to the users. The objective of this study is to discover the digital skills possessed by the librarians and to evaluate the services that they are providing during the post-pandemic era. Survey research was adopted and a structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the librarians working in the various higher education institutions in the State of Goa, India. Of the 64 institutions, 45 (70%) library professionals responded. The study found that most librarians lack …

Information Literacy In The Age Of Covid-19: Two Research Guides Implemented At Rowan University Libraries, Benjamin H. Saracco, Andrea Baer, Daniel G. Kipnis

Libraries Scholarship

This lightning talk will provide an overview of two projects faculty librarians undertook in response to the emerging information literacy needs of various stakeholders at Rowan University. The two projects include: a Covid-19 and misinformation online guide and a Covid-19 online research-focused guide for healthcare practitioners.

While these projects were created for different University populations with distinct informational needs (teachers, students, the general public, medical practitioners/researchers), a common theme across these projects was librarians quickly filling information gaps in response to the global Covid-19 pandemic.

Presented at Virtual Academic Library Environment of New Jersey (VALE) virtual conference January 7, 2022.

Assessing Performance Impact Of Digital Transformation For Instructors In The Covid-19 Era, Shailja Tripathi Dr., Shubhangi Urkude Dr.

Journal of International Technology and Information Management

Digital transformation has evolved as the main issue for higher education institutions (HEIs) across the globe due to the Covid-19 outbreak. The purpose of this study is to investigate the performance impacts of digital transformation for instructors of HEIs during the pandemic. The technology-to-performance chain (TPC) model pursues to predict the influence of an information system on the performance of an individual user. Hence, TPC model is used to evaluate the performance of instructors due to digital transformation in the institutions during the Covid-19 pandemic. The data is collected from instructors of higher educational institutions. Recently, partial least squares path …

Drupal Forms: Looking Outside The Ils For A Simpler Workflow Solution, Rachel S. Evans

Articles, Chapters and Online Publications

The article discusses the service had previously offered through online requests, which is crucial to mitigating health and safety during fall 2020 and 2021. Topics include designed a solution that worked for patrons and staffers alike; and longer reshelving times due to the evolving quarantine periods following item check-ins in the building.

The Use Of Personal Digital Archiving For Effective Learning During Pandemic Covid-19, Naufal Ahmad Rijalul Alam

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Covid 19 pandemic that ravaged the world, particularly Indonesia, had a negative impact on aspects of learning, particularly for children aged three to six years in early childhood education. The implementation of distance learning disrupted the face-to-face learning model, which was supposed to be the primary medium for increasing children's knowledge and interest. In this regard, the role of parents is critical in ensuring that learning at home is effective and enjoyable. This study explores the using personal digital archiving (PDA) conducted by parents for effective learning during pandemic covid-19. By using a case study, this qualitative research took …

Information Literacy Skills And Impact Of Covid-19 On Rural Students Of Tamil Nadu, South India, S. Muthukumar, M. Mani

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Information Literacy is an effective tool to analyze the current knowledge and education quality of students who is pursuing school and college education. Most of the studies on information literacy have been conducted in rural and urban areas students. Although rural students are facing several problems for studying school and higher education levels revealed by information literacy assessment is necessary for rural students due to online education and economic impact with COVID-19 issue. Therefore, the proposed study is aimed to concentrate the present knowledge to the information literacy skill, and impact with COVID-19 student’s education level in the rural students …