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Emerging Services For The Visually Impaired In Academic Libraries, Noor Abutayeh, Berta García-Orosa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study sought to investigate access services that are presented to visually impaired users in academic libraries. There is a clear lack of digital resources and assistive technology in serving disabled/blind users in both libraries. Based on Mann-Whitney U-test results and p-value, there were similarities in website and databases accessibility and significant differences in providing some types of digital materials to visually impaired users. It is recommended that libraries have to continually adapt to the constantly turning cycles of technology in terms of major technology trends such as open-source software, mobile technology, and voice-activated technology. The world needs to …

Non-Linear And Weakly Monotonic Relationship Between School Quality And House Prices, Shishir Mathur

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

This study provides evidence for a non-linear and weakly monotonic relationship between school quality and house prices. Using Fremont, California, as the study area, the regression analysis shows that homeowners are unwilling to pay a premium for an increase in school quality from low to medium quality. However, they are willing to pay a) a large premium when all schools are top-quality schools and b) a premium for access to nationally-renowned schools, which is in addition to the premium for top-quality schools. These findings have important land use policy significance because they provide new insights into the homeowner’s residential location …

A Sentiment Analysis On Islamic Library, Aisyah As-Salafiyah, Aam Slamet Rusydiana, Lina Marlina, Sri Rahardjo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study was conducted to review the perception of Islamic libraries in Indonesia within the scope of Islamic economics in terms of scientific research in published journals that discuss the development of Islamic libraries. The method used is descriptive statistical analysis with meta-analysis and sentiment analysis from secondary data in the form of 43 published and Scopus-indexed papers in the last 32 years, then processed using Microsoft Excel 2016 software and SentiStrength. The results show that research on Islamic libraries in the scientific literature has increased. The sentiment analysis results show a tendency for good perceptions in the scientific literature …

Patterns Of Library And Information Science Research In Pakistan During 2020, Ikram Ul Haq

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Background and Aim: Assessment of library and information science (LIS) publications reflect the standards of LIS education and practice. It is imperative to evaluate the research productivity frequently to highlight the various patterns of LIS publications. The current study aimed to present quantitative analysis of LIS research and its bibliometric indicators produced by Pakistani authors in the year 2020.

Research Methodology: The data of publications produced by Pakistani LIS authors were searched/extracted from online sources, e.g., Google Scholar, LISTA, LISA, ResearchGate, Scopus and Web of Science. The search was limited to one-year data from January 1^st 2020 to …

Information Needs, Accessibility And Utilization Of Library & Information Resources As Elements Of Improving The Spiritual Well-Being Of Prisoners In Sri Lanka, Jayasundara Gamage Chandani

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The main objective of this research is study of impact of the prison library services on prisoners’ spiritual well-being. Descriptive survey method was adopted and four null hypotheses were tested to achieve the main objective. A research questionnaire was used to collect data on the sampled 80 prisoners. Result indicated that information needs, accessibility to library information resources and utilization of library information resources are very critical ingredients in determining the spiritual well-being of prisoners. There was significant relationship between: spiritual well-being and utilization of library information resources (r=0.660; (p=0.000) ≤0.05), accessibility to library information resources by prisoner (r=0.341; (p=0.016) …

Proquest Tdm Studio: A Text And Data Mining Solution, Anamika Megwalu, Anne Marie Engelsen

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

TDM Studio is an integrated platform offered by ProQuest for data and text mining. TDM stands for text and data mining. This cloud-based, all-in-one innovative product is designed to offer researchers a clean interface with rights-cleared content, Jupyter notebook, and data visualization tools. As a result, researchers can now search Pro-Quest databases, create large datasets, import data to Jupyter notebook for analysis, and download results within a day.

The Determinants Of Satisfaction And Loyalty To Digital Libraries: Islamic Economics Student Perspective In Indonesia, Anisa Syahidah Mujahidah, Aam Slamet Rusydiana, Fatin Fadhilah Hasib, Agus Ahmad Nasrulloh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study aims to determine the factors that influence the satisfaction and loyalty of Islamic economics students in Indonesia to digital libraries. To test the structural and measurement models, the Partial Least Square Structural equation modeling (SEM) approach was used. Online questionnaires were distributed to purposively selected respondents throughout Indonesia, consisting of all major islands. In total, there were 104 respondents collected. This study found that the Perceived Usefulness variable had no significant effect on digital library user satisfaction for Islamic economics students in Indonesia. while the Perceived Ease of Use variable has a significant effect on user satisfaction. In …

Leadership Styles And Job Satisfaction Of Library Personnel In University Libraries In Ondo State, Nigeria., Arinola Oluwatoyin Gbotoso Mrs, Opeyemi R. Oboh Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Employees’ job satisfaction is essential to the accomplishment of organizational aims and objectives. Indeed, employee satisfaction is a key indicator of organisational effectiveness; same narrative can be said of the university libraries. This study investigated leadership styles as factor influencing job satisfaction of library personnel in university libraries in Ondo State. The population of the study was one hundred and twenty (120) librarians and library officers in eight (8) university libraries in Ondo State. The instrument for this research work was structured questionnaire. Frequencies, percentages, mean, standard deviation and Pearson Moment Correlation Analysis were used to analyse data using Statistical …

Disaster Communication And Information Literacy Of Mothers In Facing Flood Disasters In Banjar Regency, Yuanita Setyastuti, Lalita Hanief, Nur Mahmudi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study aims to analyze disaster communication literacy in mothers in dealing with floods in Banjar Regency. This study is qualitative research and uses a case study type. Data collection techniques using semi-structured interviews, observation, and documentation. Informants in this study are mothers who have children and live in the Banjar Regency area. Supporting informants are BPBD as an institution involved in flood disaster management. Data analysis in the form of data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and concluding/verification.

Based on the results of the study, it was found that the literacy of maternal disaster communication in Banjar Regency was …

Islamic Digital Library: A Review, Ririn Riani, Aam Slamet Rusydiana, Abdillah Arif Nasution, Dwi Purwoko, Lukman Hamdani

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study tries to examine research on Islamic digital libraries in reputable journals. This study uses descriptive statistical analysis based on 47 publications of selected articles or papers related to Islamic digital libraries which are processed with VOSviewer software. This study finds that research that examines the theme of Islamic digital libraries is still very minimal. The library is a milestone in the history of Islamic civilization and progress in ancient times. This study also found that digital libraries that provide facilities regarding Islamic fields and studies must be developed in relation to the increasingly sophisticated era.

Open Access And Education Resources (Oaer) And The Analysis Of University And Library Websites In Pakistan, Nooruddin Merchant Mr., Shahira Ishaq Ms.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The abrupt transition to online teaching and learning during COVID-19 has necessitated the need of providing information sources and textbooks online. The Open Access and Education Resources (OAER) have the potential to fill the gap which may have occurred due to fiscal constraints and budget cuts within Higher Education Institutions in developing countries. This study highlights the importance of OAER movement, its emergence as a strong information resource and its contribution in teaching and learning in higher education. The study also examines the current state and utilization of OAER resources in Pakistani higher education institutions. The authors have used two …

Library Services For Students With Disabilities: Barriers And Way Forward., Tania Farooq, Shazia Manzoor

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Libraries form an integral part of any society and provide an impetus for the academic and intellectual growth of the society. They are considered as the repositories of knowledge and should provide information to all without any discrimination on any grounds. Yet, students with disabilities form a vulnerable group who face discrimination and restrictions while accessing the library services. In this paper we have focused on some of the barriers that students with disabilities face while accessing the library services. These have been identified as a) Inaccessible Formats, Materials and Web-Pages b) Inaccessible Libraries c) Lack of Trained Staff in …

Psychological Factors, Digital Literacy Skills And Use Of Electronic Information Resource By Postgraduate Students Of Delta State University , Abraka, Ejomafuvwe Eravwoke

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT This study investigated psychological factors, digital literacy skills and use of electronic information resources by postgraduate students in the faculty of education, Delta State University, Abraka. Three research questions and two research hypotheses were raised, answered and tested. The study employed the descriptive survey design and the sample for this study consist of 45 postgraduate students. The purposive sampling technique was employed for this study. The instrument for the collection of data was the questionnaire. The questionnaire was titled “Psychological Factors and Digital Literacy Skills influencing the Use of Electronic Information Resources by Postgraduate Students Questionnaire (PFDLSIUERPSQ)”. The face …

Becoming An Information Architect: The Evolving Librarian’S Skillset, Mindset, And Professional Identity, Virginia M. Tucker

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Learning the essential concepts and skills of information architecture (IA) has the potential to not only significantly extend the abilities of practicing library and information science (LIS) professionals, but also to evolve their professional identities and envisioned career opportunities. An online course on IA was designed around: the principles of threshold concepts, practical knowledge for the workplace, and professional ‘soft’ skills, such as collaboration and basic project management. The primary objective for the course was creating experiences for students in which they could discover and engage with critical concepts in IA and to collaborate with their peers to design content-rich …

Strategies Used By Academic Libraries To Manage Information Crisis In The Pandemic: The Study Of The Fiji National University Library, Udya Chandra Shukla, Sandhya Deo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the entire world, affecting the economy, businesses, jobs, education, health, and many other things among it. Many businesses and organizations went virtual to survive the disease and reduce the losses. The crisis encountered during the pandemic enabled people to reinvent plans and convert threats into opportunity to overcome the challenges. The study aims to analyze Fiji National University Library’s response during the COVID-19 pandemic and measures enforced to tackle the pandemic and lockdown situation for smooth operation of the online services provided to the undergraduate and postgraduate students, teaching-learning faculties, higher degree researcher’s (HDRs) and …

Global Research In Library Management From 2010 To 2020: A Bibliometric Investigation Based On Scopus, Ankit Biswas Mr, Dhruba Jyoti Borgohain Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study is an attempt to investigate the research publications on Library management using performance metrics at global, national, institutional and author levels. Library Management is a core function to be performed by Librarians as custodian of information sources and services for the smooth functioning of libraries. So, research in this area is of utmost importance. The study uses data from Scopus indexed in the period 2010 to 2020 and analyze using MS-Excel and maps using Biblioshiny web application. The findings discovered 769 publications at global levels in which the USA has the major contribution of 145 papers. Growth …

Emerging Technologies And Social Media Are Creating Environment Flexible For The Libraries: A Brief Review, Anwar Muhammad Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose- The basic purpose of this paper is to find out the Library professionals how these libraries perceive the importance of social media and emerging technologies what would make the difference in the libraries and how they help libraries to create environments flexible and exclusive.

Design/methodology/approach – the survey method and qualitative research design were used to determine the data as per the set of objectives of the study.

Findings – This study revealed the perception of library professionals about the use of social media and emerging technologies is very high. The reviewed literature has identified the importance and use …

An Analysis Of The Research Productivity & Research Interests Of Library And Information Science Department Of Panjab University In Zenodo Community, Subhajit Panda, Dr. Atasi Sinhababu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The crisis in open access scholarly communications leads to several initiatives promoting the development of open access repositories. It reduces the repetition of research studies by minimising the cost of access and encouraging the reuse of research data. But at the same time, the contributor researchers are also concerned about the long term preservation, meta-descriptions and citation support of their research publication shard in open access repositories. Zenodo, as an open access repository, supports a wider variety of use cases, and many of them implement minimal control on the data uploaded by users. The present study discusses the research output …

The Importance Of Improving Literacy Skills For Indonesian Women Migrant Workers In The Pre Departure Stage To Support Safe Migration (Sdg 10); Gender Sensitivity Approach, Bunga Aprillia, Ida Widianingsih, Junita Budi Rachman, Sinta Ningrum

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Women migrant workers from Indonesia are in great demand by placement countries to work in the domestic sector. West Java province ranks third largest as a contributor to the dominance of women migrant workers in Indonesia after Central Java and East Java. At the pre-placement stage their ability to understand all information about migration is very reliable. Prospective migrant workers must be given access to read, understood, and agree to every article in the employment agreement. Especially women, the dominance of the number of women working as migrant workers in the domestic sector adds to the condition of their vulnerability. …

A Perusal On Preservation And Conservation Techniques In The Government Aided College Libraries Of Diamond Harbour And Alipore Subdivision In South 24 Parganas, Bibhash Ram Singha ,Librarian, Bikash Kumar Halder Librarian

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study is exhibited the preservation and conservation techniques in the college libraries of Diamond Harbour and Alipore subdivisions in the district of South 24parganas. It is also discusses about degradation problems of print and non-print materials, causes of deterioration of library documents and different obstacles to use preservation techniques. To secure the library materials in a well manner need to apply the preservation and conservation techniques which includes cleaning and dusting, use of insecticides and insect repellent such as Thymol, Dichlorovos, Dursban, Naphthalene balls, Neem leaf etc., besides that there is a provision for security systems of the …

Exploring Personal Information Disclosure And Protective Behaviour Of Research Scholars’ When Seeking Information From The Web., Chanlang Ki Bareh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The collection of personal information became the most prominent threat associated with information consumption from the web. Existing research has not explored the information disclosure and protective behaviour of PhD research scholars. This investigation aimed to address the following objectives: (1) To find the Information-Seeking Behaviours of research scholars (2) To explore the research scholars’ attitudes towards personal information disclosure (3) To explore the protective behaviours of research scholars’ towards personal information disclosure. The study aims to contribute to existing knowledge in information disclosure behaviour and protective behaviour. The empirical research consists of thirty (30) PhD research scholars from the …

Bibliometric Analysis Of Open Access Digital Humanities Publications, Deep Kumar Kirtania

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The main purpose of this paper is to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the open access digital humanities scholarly literatures during 2001 to 2020. This paper examines the distribution of year wise growth, authorship pattern, identifies the most productive authors, countries, publication source and institutions and most trusted research areas. The bibliographic data required for this present study has been collected through the Lens database and analyzed on the basis of various indicators of bibliometrics assessment. The study found that digital humanities research on open access platforms is growing rapidly. The study showed that that the developed countries such as …

Shodhshuddhi: An Initiative To Curb Plagiarism In Indian Academic Community, Dr. Rakesh Parmar, Kuldeep Matieda

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

India's higher education system has expanded dramatically, especially in the post-independence era and now has become the third largest system after USA and China. However, this system is disturbed by several problems, the most challenging of which is the need for the authorities to emphasize quality. Recognizing the importance of quality in higher education system and research the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has launched a programme called "ShodhShuddhi" that gives access to Plagiarism Detection Software to 1000+ Institutions. This paper investigates plagiarism and state-wise usage of the Shodhshushi project, which provides plagiarism detection software to institutions of higher …

Content Analysis Of Children’S Story Reading Websites: An Evaluative Study, Jyoti Bhabal, Sneha Lokhande Ms.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research article aims at finding and evaluating the content present on the children's story reading websites. The study was conducted on 15 websites by creating a website evaluation checklist based on previous research on similar topics. The data was collected through observation and then presented in tabular and graphical forms for conducting its data analysis and interpretation. The Researcher has observed that children's story reading websites provide many fascinating features and content to deliver children with an experience as close as possible to reading printed books. All the websites aim to create an environment that will facilitate children's early …

Librarian In Islamic Civilization, Muhammad Syafii Antonio, Aam Slamet Rusydiana, Yayat Rahmat Hidayat, Dwi Ratna Kartikawati, Amelia Tri Puspita

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Talking about improving human resources, the library occupies a very urgent role. This is in line with Law Number 43 of 2007 concerning Libraries, especially Article 3, which states that the library functions as a vehicle for education, research, preservation, information, and recreation to increase the intelligence and empowerment of the nation. A librarian, as explained in Article 1 paragraph (8) of Law No. 43 of 2007 on Libraries, is someone who has competence obtained through education and/or training and has duties and responsibilities to carry out library management and services. This study aims to find out the development map …

Fourth Industrial Revolution And Library And Information Science Curriculum Development In Nigeria., Boma Torukwein David-West

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The fourth industrial revolution is fast developing and it is an era that is combining digital and human elements in a way like never before. The impact of the 4IR is still unknown but it is certain that it will bring about a profound change in every aspect of human endeavor. In the educational sector the 4IR requires human development that will fulfil knowledge and expertise. There is therefore need for Library and information science schools to respond to it, in order to give students, the opportunity to develop capacity in this fast-emerging area. Thus, this paper highlighted the Historical …

An Assessment Of Disaster Preparedness In The Libraries Of South-Western, Nigerian Universities, Modupe Aboyade, Funmilola Susan Kolajo, Sunday O. Popoola Prof, Priscilla Abike Agbetuyi, Michael Adekola Adetunji

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper examines the extent of disaster preparedness in libraries of three South-western Nigerian universities. The survey research method was adopted, randomly administering on a ratio of 1:1:2:3, eighty (80) copies of the questionnaire to staff members of four university libraries. A 73% response rate was recorded and simple frequency tables, Likert Scale aided with summative indexing and Chi square test were used for analyzing the collated data. Four research questions were answered with three universities selected for the population study. There were fifty-eight respondents, made up of 30 males (51.7%) and 28 (48.3%) females.Disaster Likelihood Index (DLI) was used …

To Scrutinize The Status Of Library Staff In The High School Libraries In Goa, Pravin Vasant Kamat Mr., Shambhavi Nikhil Joshi Mrs., Nikhil Arvind Joshi Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Few studies have reported the status of high school libraries from Goa. Keeping the importance of early education the present study highlights major issues through qualitative as well as quantitative methods. This study focuses on the library staff of High school libraries, their qualification and pay scale. Librarians in High schools are often treated as non–teaching staff and are given office-related clerical work. The authorities have shown negligence in setting up the required standards for High school libraries in Goa. No proper guidelines are formed which could help librarians to develop their school library. It was found that the majority …

Hec Digital Library Resources: Its Purpose Of Usage And Impact On Teaching And Research Activities In The Universities Of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan, Izhar Muhammad Mr., Ghalib Khan Dr., Rida Anmol

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study aimed to evaluate the impact and purpose of using Higher Education Commission (HEC) digital library resources by the faculty members in the universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The population of study comprised of 280 social science faculty members working in the public sector universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Census Based survey method was used to solicit both genders’ views for this study. A quantitative survey procedure was employed for data collection, obtaining 89.2% response rate. Majority of faculty members who were lecturers participated in survey. The study indicates that both male and female respondents have knowledge about the HEC …

School Library Service Challenges To Support Distance Learning In The Pandemic: Experiences From High School Libraries In Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Miftahunnisa’ Igiriza, Rahmat Fadhli, Zulham Adamy, Cecep Ibrahim, Mustika Diana

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research aims to identify the challenges and strategies of school libraries during pandemic to support distance learning. This research used qualitative methods with a case study approach conducted in three high school libraries in Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The data collection techniques consist of in-depth interviews, observations, and document studies. The informant involved in the study was five people consisting of the head of the school and the librarian of the school. Data analysis techniques use stages of reduction, display, and verification. The study found that school libraries found three major challenges to services during pandemics. …