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Beyond Chatgpt: Using Its Stem To Support Librarians, Juan Denzer

Upstate New York Science Librarians Conference

Librarians have long utilized technology to enhance productivity and information sharing. However, the pace of adopting new technologies in libraries has been limited by factors such as funding constraints, privacy concerns, and a non-profit focus. This proposal aims to explore the transformative potential of advanced AI tools, specifically large language models (LLMs), in the field of librarianship. While natural language tools like ChatGPT and Google's Bard have garnered attention, misconceptions and fears surrounding academic integrity and negative media coverage have hindered the broader acceptance of these AI advancements. Paradoxically, many existing tools in libraries, such as translation services and customer …

People, Places, & Things: Connecting Library Spaces And Services To First-Time In College Student Retention, Trina Mccowan

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

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Creating An Inclusive Metadata Policy, Nicole Lewis, Jeremy Myntti

Faculty Publications

The BYU Library is creating an Inclusive Metadata Policy for metadata creators to use when creating and remediating descriptions to be more inclusive. Accompanying the policy is a companion document with recommendations and examples, including links to many external resources. In addition to working with stakeholders in the library to develop the policy, we consulted with the University’s Office of Belonging. This presentation describes the process we used to undertake the creation of the library policy and recommendations document.

The Use Of Social Media Applications By Medical Students: A Study Of Fazaia Ruth Pfau Medical College (Frpmc), Pakistan, Mariym Muhammad Muhammad Ismail Miss, Muhammad Waseem Zia, Kamaluddeen Isa El-Kalash, Fati Abu Bakar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Purpose- The introduction of social media applications (SMAs) in the late 1990s has aided the diversification of our social circles on many fronts. Hence, this study sought to identify the use of SMAs by the students (undergraduate and postgraduate) of Fazaia Ruth Pfau Medical College (FRPMC), Pakistan.

Method- A survey method was applied and a questionnaire was used as the instrument to collect data in August 2022 from the current students (batch 2020, 2021, and 2022) of the college. The instrument was designed on a Google form and sent to the official WhatsApp group of the students that was …

Semiotic Analysis Of Library Homepages: A Case Study Of The University Of Management And Technology (Umt), Lahore, Pakistan., Mariym Muhammad Muhammad Ismail Miss, Muhammad Waseem Zia Mr, Kamaluddeen Isa El-Kalash

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Purpose- Signs and symbols play important roles in our lives because they help us to convey messages even without written words. With the invention of the internet and the evolution of web technologies, the universe became a global village because the internet facilitated a better and faster avenue for human communication. In libraries and allied information science terrains, the internet fostered the use of Websites, to portray the intellectual contents that are domiciled in them. On the library websites, users can ascertain the timings, collections, policies etc. of a particular library because the icons that are visible on a …

Social Media Technologies As Determinants To Information Sharing Among Lis Students In Kwara State University, Malete, Abdulkadir Olalekan Yusuf, Kabir Alabi Sulaiman

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examines social media technologies as determinants to information sharing among Library and Information science students in Kwara State University, Malete. This study adopts descriptive survey method of research design. The population includes the students of Library and Information Science, Kwara State University, Malete with population of 1431. The sample size was selected using Raosoft sample size table. However the study used simple random sampling technique with sample size of 304 while web-based questionnaire was used in the data collection. Link to the web-based questionnaire was shared on the different social media platforms of WhatsApp and Telegram of students. …

Use Of Mobile Applications For Information Management Among Library And Information Science Trainees In Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun State, Nigeria, Blessing Babawale Amusan, Adepero Olajumoke Odumade Mrs.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study is an assessment of the use of mobile applications for information management among year two National Diploma students in the Department of Library and Information Science, Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun State, Nigeria. The study adopted a survey method and questionnaire were administered on the 164 students from which 152 were completed and returned. The study discovered that the students commonly used mobile applications for managing information relating to their academic activities and were highly skilled in using mobile applications for streaming videos, sharing of documents and uploading of information using social media apps, but majority. The study also …

Awareness And Utilization Of Library Resources And Services By The Students Of Sri Sathya Sai Institute Of Higher Learning, Anantapur Campus - A Study, Panduranga Swamy Matta, B. Prasada Rao

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The educational system's support for education and research includes the library and information center, which significantly influences how people teach, learn, and conduct research. The present research investigated the extent to which undergraduate and postgraduate students from various departments at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), Anantapur Women's Campus, make use of library resources for their academic purposes. The objective of this research is to assess the library resources, services, and facilities available at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), specifically at Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. A comprehensive dataset was obtained from a group of 150 students …

Development Of Creative Spaces In Libraries: A Case Study Of Abia State University Library, Uturu., Godwin Otu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated the development of creative spaces in libraries: a case study of Abia State University Library. This study was guided by three specific objectives and three research questions. The design of the study is a descriptive survey, and the population is comprised of 20 librarians from Abia State University Library. Census sampling technique was used to collect the data. The instrument used to generate data for the study is a questionnaire tagged ‘’Development of Creative Spaces in Libraries Questionnaire (DCSLQ), and the data generated was analyzed using the mean. The findings show that in the development of creative …

Institutional Repositories And Library Services In Nigerian Universities, Godwin Otu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examines the value and potential pitfalls of establishing an IR, as well as the roles that librarians and authors play in its effective maintenance. In the modern era of electronic publishing, universities and other academic institutions have come to see the importance of having an institutional repository (IR) as part of their intellectual dissemination infrastructure. An IR is an online repository of academic resources that serves as a repository for the intellectual capital of a university or other organization. It's a way to manage the digital scholarship created by its community members before, during, and after publication, all …

Digital Preservation Practices And Use Of Digital Library By Postgraduate Students In Selected Universities In South-West, Nigeria., Mary Oluwabukola Akinlolu, Olalekan Abiola Awujoola Phd, Yinka Joba Olawale

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Digital libraries are established to meet the demands of students who are ever in need of information that must be current, updated and available at a go, to satisfy their academic needs. However, in spite of the benefits accrued to the use of digital library, postgraduate students, hardly make meaningful use of digital libraries. The study therefore investigates digital preservation practices and use of digital library by postgraduate students in selected universities in South-west, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised 29,017 postgraduate students and 363 library personnel in 12 universities in …

Reinvigorating Library Outreach: Books, Blogs, & Newsletters, Sarah Bull, Jonathan Wilson

ETSU Faculty Works

The Charles C. Sherrod Library at East Tennessee State University serves a student population of roughly 15,000 in addition to a faculty and staff population of around 5,000. In order to effectively reach these populations, the library has developed an outreach strategy which uses Constant Contact for newsletter and other mass email messaging, and Springshare for blog posting. This session will explore the Sherrod Library’s usage of these two services, our best practices, and what has and has not worked for us. In addition, Participants will be given the opportunity to share their own experiences via an online quiz and …

The 10 Minute Hero: Quick Wins For Govinfo Librarians, Laura Baker

Library Research and Publications

Librarians wear many hats these days. Whether you are an accidental government information librarian or a seasoned professional, it is good to have several projects in mind that can show your impact. This poster suggests several low effort but high impact projects that highlight both the value of government information and your skills as a govinfo librarian. As a bonus, the poster will also suggest ways to take each quick win to the next level by expanding on what you’ve already done.

Poster originally presented at the Federal Depository Library conference Octover 16, 2023. Archived at https://www.fdlp.gov/2023-poster-presentation (url as of …

Uncle Sam On The Road: Managing The Intricacies Of A Government Documents Collection Move, Lauire Aycock, Michelle E. Colquitt, Amanda Mcleod

Presentations

No abstract provided.

Lanthorn, Vol. 58, No. 05, October 16, 2023, Grand Valley State University

Volume 58, August 7, 2023 - April 15, 2024

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

A Journey Through The Library, Anne Hays Adkison

Open Educational Resources

This chapter describes core services in a library by imagining a narrative tour of the physical space of the library. Students are invited to download and print an accompanying zine, which takes them on a scavenger hunt through the library. By reading about core services and actively using these services, students will learn the basics of how to use their college library.

Topics covered include: the circulation desk, the reference desk, textbook reserves, the reference reading room, library computers, library archives, media services, exhibition spaces.

Cataloguing Knowledge As Correlates Of Cataloguers’ Job Performance In Libraries In Ogun State, Nigeria., Goodness Tochi Akalawu, Niran Adetoro, Itunu Adeola Bamidele

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Performance of cataloguers in the library has remained below expectation in terms of quality, quantity and timely production of catalogued and classified information resource for users’ information need and easy retrieval. Cataloguers’ job performance is generally recognized as an essential factor that leads to the growth and development of every library and all the members of the community. The study adopted correlational survey research design. The study used total enumeration technique to capture all the librarians with a minimum qualification of first degree in Library and Information Science (LIS) in libraries in Ogun State Nigeria. A questionnaire tagged Cataloguing Knowledge …

Purdue E-Pubs Repository, Purdue University Office Of Research, Nina Collins

University Research Core Facility Boilerplate Descriptions

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Connecting With Alumni As An Academic Library, Ruth A. Monnier, Katy Kelly

Collaborative Librarianship

Existing literature about alumni and academic libraries describes fundraising or projects with Special Collections. This paper explores two different institutions' collaborations with alumni-focused departments in “friendraising” and building affinity for the library. The authors share their approaches to collaboration with various alumni projects.

The Scholarship Of Rock Music: Knowledge Mapping Through Bibliography, Monica Berger

Publications and Research

Scholarship on rock and popular music has grown dramatically in volume and methodological variety and complexity including extensive use of interdisciplinary approaches. There currently is no comprehensive resource for scholars and educators to explore monographic scholarly literature on rock. I will showcase a new annotated bibliography, with a focus on disciplinarity and methodology, which provides a lens into how this scholarly discourse has evolved. This bibliography also makes visible broader trends regarding research topics in rock and popular music. This project will be a resource to academics and other authors, faculty designing and updating curricula, and librarians interested in building …

Tangible Impact Of Literacy In Libraries And Information Undergraduate Academic Performance Skills Students At Kwara State University, Nigeria, Abdrahman Atanda Moustapha

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

PURPOSE: The paper examined the effect of library skills and literacy on the academic performance of undergraduate students at Kwara State University, Nigeria.

DESIGN/METHODOLOGY: A descriptive survey method and random sampling techniques were used with 150 randomly selected students for the research. A self-designed questionnaire was used to elicit responses from the respondents, and a simple percentage ratio was adapted for data analysis.

Findings: The result shows that most of the students do not have access to literacy facilities. It reveals a lack of application skills by the majority but shows the positive impact of information literacy on students' academic …

Growing And Maintaining Your Tech Collection: A Guide For Libraries Large And Small, Kyle Culpepper, Wilhelmina Randtke

University Libraries: Faculty Presentations

Are you curious about how to start, grow, or maintain a circulating technology collection in your library? Join our upcoming webinar as we discuss the library's dynamic role in providing essential equipment circulation services for diverse patron groups.

Discover:

✅ The array of A/V and computer equipment available.

✅ Borrowing and circulation policies.

✅ Support, training, and accessibility initiatives.

✅ Real success stories from the Valdosta State University and Georgia Southern University communities

✅ Exciting plans for the future!

Don't miss this opportunity to explore how the New Media Center at Valdosta State University and the libraries at Georgia Southern …

Research Trends On Archivists In Scopus-Indexed Journals, Dwi Ridho Aulianto, Slamet Riyadi, Melinda Sinaga, Euis Komalasari, Dendang Hermansyah, Maya Maulintuti

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research aims to determine research trends regarding archivists in Scopus-indexed journals. The research method used is bibliometric analysis, with data collection from the Scopus database, carried out on September 8, 2023, using the keyword "Archivist" from 2013 to 2022 and specifically for final publications with journal type. Data is processed and analyzed using Publish or Perish (PoP) and VOSviewer to display visualization results. The research results concluded that the number of publications regarding archivists in the last ten years was 1241 documents. American Archivist became the most dominant publication source by publishing 94 documents. Poole was the most prolific …

Visualization Of Authorship Patterns And Research Trends Of Annals Of Library And Information Studies, Kunjan Prasad Gupta, Manendra Kumar Singh, Satyanarayan Tiwari

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study was designed to know the year-wise research growth rate, author collaboration pattern and productivity, sub-domain research in library science, research keyword network, thematic and cluster analysis of journal Annals of Library and Information Science. The data search and download has been done under (Scopus database) sources by selecting the subject area Social Science/Library and Information Science and the journal Annals of Library and Information Science. A total of 388 articles from the study period 2011 to 2022 have been downloaded with all bibliographic information from the Scopus database. VOSviewer (version, 1.6.9) and R (Biblioshiny) software have been used …

Adoption Of Artificial Intelligence To Improve Library Service Delivery In Academic Libraries In Kwara State, Nigeria, Abdrahman Atanda Moustapha, Ibrahim .O. Yusuf Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Due to the increasing presence of artificial intelligence (AI) in developed countries, this paper examines the adoption of AI for effective library services in academic libraries in Nigeria. The paper defines artificial intelligence while chronicling its history. He also identified the advantages of adopting artificial intelligence in academic libraries, which include ease of use, endless functionality, and the ability to perform complex work, among others, and the challenges faced by library management towards adopting artificial intelligence, which include financial uncertainty, job loss, and technological defects, among others. The paper concluded that adoption of AI in academic libraries sets a new …

Trends And Challenges In The Utilization Of Web-Based Information Repositories For The Academicians Of University Libraries In Tamil Nadu, Vasanth R, Catherin Beula C, Balasubramanian P

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

A Web-Based Information repository is a technology used to collect and organize multimedia information such as images, text, audio, video, software, and scientific data. It improves knowledge management and provides high-speed access to the database. The researcher made an initiative to analyze the trends in information services accessed from the university library website and to analyze the satisfaction of the respondents with Web-Based Information Repositories available in the sample unit. The target population of this study is research scholars in various departments of Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. The questionnaire method has been used for the collection of data required. A …

Artificial Intelligence Applications For Social Science Research, Megan Stubbs-Richardson, Lauren Brown, Mackenzie Paul, Devon Brenner

SSRC Publications

Our team developed a database of 250 Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications useful for social science research. To be included in our database, the AI tool had to be useful for: 1) literature reviews, summaries, or writing, 2) data collection, analysis, or visualizations, or 3) research dissemination. In the database, we provide a name, description, and links to each of the AI tools that were current at the time of publication on September 29, 2023. Supporting links were provided when an AI tool was found using other databases. To help users evaluate the potential usefulness of each tool, we documented information …

Research Productivity Of Khushal Khan Khattak University Karak-Pakistan: Through Bibliometric Lens, Saeed Ullah Jan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The aim of this bibliometric analysis is to evaluate the research productivity at the Department of Library and Information Science, Khushal Khan Khattak University Karak from 2015 to 20.The study is delimited to the theses produced/published during the mentioned period. The major findings revel that the largest number of theses were published during the year 2017-21. Most of research theses were supervised by Dr Saeed Ullah Jan. Majority of the theses were written on library status, Emerging trends in libraries and information literacy

Wikimedia And Beyond: Linked Data Projects In Minnesota, Greta Bahnemann, Theresa Berger, Bri Krumwiede, Sara Ring, Heidi J. Southworth

Library Services Publications

How many linked data conference sessions have you attended where the benefits of linked data to libraries were discussed, with the ultimate goal of leading to better visibility for libraries? These sessions likely mentioned research initiatives at large, well-resourced institutions such as the Library of Congress and OCLC Research. But then the post-conference reality sets in and linked data applications in the real world seem almost unattainable. Join us to learn about some of the more approachable and practical implementations of linked data in libraries. We have discovered that one of the best ways to learn about the impact of …

Class Size Determination And Decision Making In Lis Online Education, Lucy Santos Green, Kim M. Thompson, Nicole A. Cooke

Faculty Publications

The purpose of this study was to develop a national landscape of the decisions made by LIS programs regarding online course enrollment caps. Online education expands learning opportunities for all students and is particularly attractive to nontraditional students who are more likely to have employment and family obligations that make attending traditional face-to-face classes difficult. At the same time, online learning can exacerbate existing opportunity gaps between certain student groups, depending on how well-prepared students are for online learning. This survey methodology study investigated course enrollment caps and the reasons behind the limits placed by Master of Library and Information …