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Constructing Theoretical Framework For Virtual Reference Service: A Technology Acceptance Approach, Atasi Sinhababu, Shiv Kumar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) is an information systems theory that models how users come to accept and use a technology. The actual system use is the end-point where people use the technology. Behavioural intention is a factor that leads people to use the technology. Virtual Reference Service (VRS) has been found to be successful and effective in providing remote assistance to the library patrons online. VRS is the extension of the age-old reference service being offered by the libraries worldwide. This extension is brought through technology and techniques augmented and enriched by implementation ICTs including software and hardware. Present …

Analysis Of Publication Profile Of Academic Librarians In Maharashtra, Amol Babasaheb Sawai, Subhash Pundalikrao Chavan .

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Research has always been regarded as the most important intellectual activity in the higher education system; therefore this research article aims to provide a comprehensive picture of research productivity in symposia, seminars, conferences, journals, book chapters, research projects and patents carried out by various academic librarians during 2004 to 2013. A questionnaire was designed for data collection and the same was sent to the academic librarians by e-mail/in print. The results indicate that there were total 1325 research productivity in symposia, seminars, conferences, journals, book chapters, research projects and patents during the year 2004 to 2013. Highest 405 (30.57%) research …

Agricultural Information Literacy Skills Of Turmeric Farmers In Shangpung Village Of Meghalaya, Tiplut Wann, Jiarlimon Khongtim

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study aims to find out (i) the agricultural information needs of the turmeric farmers in Shangpung village, (ii) how they access the required information, (iii) what tools they use to access the needed information, (iv) the level of satisfaction in terms of meeting their information needs (v) the problems they encountered in their agrarian journey. Due to the large size of Shangpung village, its vast population, and the ongoing pandemic of covid-19, only two localities have been selected for the present study, i.e., Khlieh Mushut and Moolibang. There is a total number of 275 farmers from Khlieh …

Usage And Usefulness Of N-List E-Resources Among Postgraduate Students Of Government Aided Colleges In Punjab, India, Subhajit Panda

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

With the emergence of information technology, users' information-seeking behaviour (ISB) and information preferences alter with a great space. The advancement of ICT infrastructure leads to increase demand and widespread use of e-resources. The Internet and the Web are constantly influencing the development of new modes of scholarly communication; their potential for delivering goods is quite vast, as they overcome the geographical limitations associated with print media. Now users can access e-resources on their desktops. But in India, the constraints on sufficient access to e-resources lay on the financial barrier & high subscription charges. To overcome it and prioritize the college …

Environmentally Sustainable Approaches In Academic Libraries: A Micro-Study In Uttar Pradesh, Priti Singh, Rajani Mishra

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study tried to identify environmentally sustainable practices essential for library environmental sustainability within academic libraries in Uttar Pradesh, India. Within the scope of this study, considered only four central universities' libraries of Uttar Pradesh, the researcher used a descriptive method and a questionnaire used as a data collection tool from library staff. Within the study, the scope sent an online questionnaire to 30 library staff across four central universities of Uttar Pradesh. Only 22 library staff responded to the survey questionnaire. A structured questionnaire was designed as a survey instrument consisting of six main sections; building design features, water …

Perception Analysis On Employability Skills Of Lis Graduates: An Analysis, Karuna Rani, Pinki Sharma

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper presents the result of a study carried out to know the student’s perception about their skill acquisition during their Master of Library and Information Science at Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, Haryana. The study is being conducted as a pilot project for a major research work. To collect the data, a questionnaire method containing structured as well as open-ended questions was used and an academic batch of 2011-2013 at MDU Rohtak consisting of 30 students was evaluated, and it was found that the majority of them are employed in different sectors libraries such as public, private and special …

Usage Pattern Of Library Resources And Services By The Students And Faculty Members Of B.Ed Colleges Affiliated To Kuvempu University, Sandesh Kumar Gk, Dharani Kumar P Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study explores user perception, the use of an academic library, and the correlation between user perception and library use. The findings indicate that the B.Ed College library is a preferred place to study and spend time during non-class times on campus. The frequent user activities in the library included individual study, reading, computer use, finding information, group study, using reference and information services, and meeting and socializing. The correlation between library use and each of the user activities was examined. The findings suggest that users perceive the B.Ed College library primarily as a place for learning and information seeking. …

Motivational Variables And Staff Productivity Among Library Staff In Federal University Of Technology, Owerri., Genevive Chigekwu Nnadieto

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated motivational variables and staff productivity among library staff in Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). The study investigated the various levels of motivational variables and staff productivity and their relationships between the variables. The study adopted a correlational study. The population of the study consisted 106 library staff made up of professionals and para professionals. The instrument used for data collection was the rating scale. Data collected were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) to answer the research questions while the hypotheses were tested at 0.05 alpha level using t-test statistics. Findings of the study are …

Motivational Factors For Users Satisfaction With Library And Information Services In Federal University Library, Lokoja. Logo State., Fwenshimwa Yarima

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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The Larger The Better: Analysis Of A Scalable Spectral Clustering Algorithm With Cosine Similarity, Guangliang Chen

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Chen (2018) proposed a scalable spectral clustering algorithm for cosine similarity to handle the task of clustering large data sets. It runs extremely fast, with a linear complexity in the size of the data, and achieves state of the art accuracy. This paper conducts perturbation analysis of the algorithm to understand the effect of discarding a perturbation term in an eigendecomposition step. Our results show that the accuracy of the approximation by the scalable algorithm depends on the connectivity of the clusters, their separation and sizes, and is especially accurate for large data sets.

Understanding The Competencies Of Library And Information Science Professionals: An Analytical Review, Tumpa Saha, Tapan Barui Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Knowledge plays a strategically important role to success and continuous growth of our life. In information exposition coupled with the electronic or virtual era has brought a great change to libraries and its working environment. In today’s working environment the role of libraries and librarians changed from storehouse of information caretaker to information manager and at the same time the forms and distribution of information also took a new shape in a new way. This is due to the advancement of ICT as well as contemporary societal need. Due to this change, library and information science professionals also need a …

Internet Access For Effective Academic Performance Among Rhema University Students, Wisdom Okereke Anyim

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study explored the effect of Internet access on academic performance of Rhema University Students. The descriptive survey design was adopted with four (4) research questions that guided the study. 252 students of Rhema University who registered with the university library for the 2020/2021 academic session constituted the population of the study and they were all studied without sample as the population was manageable. The instrument for data collection was structured questionnaire which was administered to the respondents by the researcher. Out of 252 copies of questionnaire distributed, only 221 were returned and used for the study with 88% return …

Predicting Lis Scholarly Research Directions In The Era Of Data Science, Nazia Ismail Chohdary Mphil, Mahe Bushra Asghar Phd, Muhammad Ahmad Al Shaheer

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Purpose –The purpose of this paper is to present the quantitative analysis of scholarly literature published worldwide on Data Science in the field of Library and Information Science (LIS).

Design/methodology/approach –The Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection database was used as the main source for extracting data from the published documents during the period 2010-2019. The analysis of the published documents was based on the following important trends: Number of Data Science publications in all fields, Number of Data Science publications in the LIS field, the most cited document type on Data Science in LIS perspective, the …

Records Management Practices To Improve Efficiency And Service Delivery At Qalakabusha And Westville Correctional Facilities, Lungelo S. Mbatha, Lungile Luthuli

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The management of records is an important function in correctional facilities as it improves accountability, safety, security and accessibility of records pertaining to offenders and the various programmes provided. The inadequate management of records however is a wide spread issue in most South African correctional facilities, as evidenced by maladministration and the loss of important offender records. This study was conducted to ascertain the records management practices of two correctional facilities in South Africa in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The research was conducted at Qalakabusha and Westville correctional facilities with the purpose of finding out the types of records kept, …

Capacity Building For Sustainable Digital Information Services In Academic Libraries In Nigeria, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo, Samuel Oke Ogunniyi (Phd), Mkumator Eric Chia

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper is on capacity building for sustainable digital information services in academic libraries in Nigeria. Capacity building is termed as the building or the development of organization’s facilities, equipment, provisions, features, amenities, infrastructures and resources (human and physical) to foster growth and expansion. As such, capacity building needs to be introduced in the library which includes the professional building of human resources (professional library staff and other para-professional workers) and material resources. To achieve this goal, education and trainings are given to the library staff for effective, efficient output and productivity. It can therefore be concluded that capacity building …

Spartan Daily, October 28, 2021, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2021

Volume 157, Issue 31

College Libraries As Learning Spaces For Civil Service Aspirants: A Study Among Autonomous Colleges In Kerala, India, Kadeeja Banu C V, Abdul Azeez T A Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

College libraries are learning spaces for Civil service Aspirants as it is one of the prestigious and dream jobs of many college students. This study is conducted among autonomous colleges in Kerala to identify the resources, services, and facilities extended by these college libraries to Civil Service Aspirants. There are twenty-two autonomous colleges in Kerala, and an online questionnaire survey is conducted among the librarians of these colleges, and nineteen colleges responded to the questionnaire. The data is analyzed using Microsoft Excel. The majority of these colleges provide information resources specifically to Civil service Aspirants. The majority of the libraries …

Characterization Of Cdom In The Elkhorn Slough Estuary Using Eem Spectroscopy And Its Potential For Macrophyte Monitoring, María Vila Duplá

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

The Elkhorn Slough estuary is an upwelling-influenced system located in Monterey Bay, California. It is of great ecological importance, as it provides essential habitat to over 750 species, and is one of the largest estuaries in California. The sources and distribution of chromophoric dissolved organic matter (cDOM) in Elkhorn Slough are strongly influenced by geochemical processes linked to the transition between sea and continent, and to anthropogenic activity from adjacent lands. In 2016, water samples were collected from across the Elkhorn Slough estuary to assess the sources and spatial dynamics of cDOM and its components throughout the system. Using EEM …

Barriers And Facilitators Of Branding In Iranian Medical Libraries And Information Centers (Mlics), Zahra Sefaei, Abdolrasool Khosravi, Reza Rajabali Beglou, Habib Omranikhoo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction: Library branding is a strategy that creates a positive and long-standing image towards the provided services in the minds of users. The present study aimed to explore the barriers and facilitators of branding in libraries and medical information centers in Iran.

Design/materials: This is a qualitative study with the deductive approach conducted using semi-structured interviews with some managers in libraries and medical information centers. Purposeful sampling was employed to gather data. Content analysis was also performed using Maxqada software version 2018 to format the data.

Findings: The obtained results revealed that in order to materialize the branding in …

The Effect Of Information-Seeking Behavior On Gen-Z Political Preference: Study On 2020 District Heads Election In Depok And South Tangerang, Taufik Asmiyanto, Debrina Vita Ferezagia, Muhammad Hanif Inamullah, Elsa Roselina, Zaidan Abdurrahman

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Generation Z in Indonesia will use their political right for the first time during the upcoming 2020 District Heads Election that will be held in some cities in Indonesia, including in Depok and South Tangerang. This study aims to understand the effect of information seeking behavior on Gen-Z political preferences as new voters in the upcoming 2020 Depok and South Tangerang city mayor election. A survey will be performed to collect the data by distributing a questionnaire to 278 respondents aged 17 to 23 and live in Depok or South Tangerang. It was found that the political parties are not …

Collection Management And Utilization Of Electronic Resources By Postgraduate Students In The University Of Ibadan, Nigeria, Kazeem Adeshina

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

As the life cycle of information products has become increasingly digital from “cradle to grave,” the nature of electronic information management has dramatically changed. These changes have brought new strategies and methods as well as new issues and challenges. At the bottom line the services are increasingly delivered to a desktop from distributed publishers or information providers. Information organizations act either as primary information providers or as brokers between the user and the primary service provider. Hence, the study examines the collection management and utilization of e-resources by postgraduate students in University of Ibadan. Descriptive survey design was employed for …

Use Of Open Access Journals By Librarians In Ghana, Edward Mensah Borteye Mr., Kodjo Atiso, Richard Bruce Lamptey, Jenna F. Kammer

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction: This study examined the use of open access journals by librarians in Ghana. The objectives were to establish the familiarity, attitude and benefits of open access journals among librarians in Ghana.

Method: This study uses a survey research design. A web-based questionnaire was used to seek information on respondents’ demographics, awareness, use, attitudes and benefits of open access journals.

Analysis: Descriptive statistics was used to analyze survey results. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used for the analysis of data collected from 103 librarians who are members of the Ghana Library Association.

Results …

Photography And Modern Public Housing In Los Angeles, Nicole Krup Oest

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

In the 1940s, Los Angeles faced an acute housing crisis. The local housing authority responded with a controversial program of slum clearance and public housing, as well as photography that presented the crisis in innovative ways. This book brings this photography together with previously unpublished sources to uncover a largely unexamined concept of home photography. Case studies from Los Angeles, New York and Berlin along with FBI records and almost forgotten bulletins invite a new understanding of the history of housing and photography, in which scientists and photographers played central roles.

Social Competence As Correlates Of Social Network Sites (Sns) Use By Library And Information Science Undergraduates., Sobayo John Abiola

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT Social competence is the set of skills and behaviours necessary to get along with others and be well-liked in establishing and maintaining satisfactory interpersonal relationships, gain peer acceptance and friendship. Social networking sites are the online platforms that allow users to create a public profile and interact with other users on the website such as Facebook, Instagram, Flickr, Twitter, My Space, Skype etc. The effect of social competence on the use of SNS was the focus of this study. A descriptive research design was adopted while a survey method was employed to elicit information from the respondents for this …

Spartan Daily, October 27, 2021, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2021

Volume 157, Issue 30

Influence Of Information Sources, Needs And Gender On Information Use Of Science Undergraduate Students In University Of Ibadan, Nigeria, Kazeem Adeshina Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study aims at determining the influence of information needs, sources and gender on information use by faculty of science undergraduate students in universities in southwest Nigeria. In order to sample all important sub-population of the students, data were collected from seven departments which are Computer science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Industrial Chemistry, Physic, Archaeology, and Anthropology. Data was collected using a questionnaire from 500 students while data were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation and T-test. It was found that a significant relationship between information needs to their major information sources used, there was significant relationship between information needs and the …

Research Data Management Practices And Services In South African Academic Libraries, Tlou Maggie Masenya, Tlou Maggie Masenya

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Research data is being produced at a rapid rate in a wide variety of digital forms in academic and research institutions, however, this data is most prone to loss due to mismanagement. Proper management and preservation of this research data is essential for productivity, securing grant funding, enabling collaboration, increases data sharing, ensuring accessibility and the future use of data. Although academic libraries have recognised a need for effective management of research data, however, the management of their fast-growing number of research data poses major challenge to academic librarianship. The purpose of this study was to investigate the research data …

Impact Of Ict Skills For Knowledge Sharing Among Library Professional Of Higher Education Institutions Of Pakistan, Liaquat Ali Rahoo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of the study explores the impact of ICT skills for Knowledge sharing among library professional of Higher Education Institutions of Pakistan. Descriptive survey design study was adopted in the study. The population of the study was librarians who are working in the higher education institutions of Pakistan. Simple sample technique was used for data collection 180 was sample size. Questionnaire was used as instrument for primary data collection from selected respondents.SPSS application was used for data analysis with descriptive statistics of frequency counts and mean score. The result reveals a total agreement by majority of the respondents on …

Spartan Daily, October 26, 2021, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2021

Volume 157, Issue 29

Online Newspaper Usage In A University Community In Nigeria, Williams Nwagwu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this study was to examine the usage of online newspapers by four categories of members of staff and students of the University of Ibadan community namely: academic staff, non-academic staff, undergraduate students and postgraduate students. The study was guided by Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology theory. Data was collected from 304 randomly selected members of academic and non-academic staff, and students of the University of Ibadan using a questionnaire. The result shows that younger academics are most likely to gain performance advantage using online newspapers more than the older academics. Irrespective of the income …