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An Appraisal Of The Availability And Application Of Wireless Fidelity Technology In Services Of Academic Libraries, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko
An Appraisal Of The Availability And Application Of Wireless Fidelity Technology In Services Of Academic Libraries, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
There have been drastic changes in the way information is communicated based on the emergence on daily basis of new technology in the field of computing devices and networking which invariably has opened new opportunities for libraries and librarians towards enhancing their services and one of such new opportunities is the Wireless Fidelity technology also known as Wi-Fi. This study therefore is an appraisal of the availability and application of Wi-Fi technology in academic libraries. The study employed a descriptive survey design with a sampled population of 50 librarians derived from ten academic libraries in Southeast, Nigeria while it was …
Fall 2022 Library Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services
Fall 2022 Library Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services
Library Services Newsletters
Minnesota State University, Mankato Library Services newsletter for Fall 2022.
Smu's Research Data Management Journey: Policy, Engagement And Feasibility, Danping Dong, Pin Pin Yeo
Smu's Research Data Management Journey: Policy, Engagement And Feasibility, Danping Dong, Pin Pin Yeo
Research Collection Library
In this case study, we cover Research Data Management (RDM) policy development at SMU, the implementation of SMU’s Research Data Repository. The outreach and engagement carried out at the launch and subsequently. We reflect on what we learnt in the process. We also did a pilot feasibility study of using Figshare as a paper repository and report on our findings.
Opening A Communication Channel With The Etd Librarian, Kelley Flannery Rowan
Opening A Communication Channel With The Etd Librarian, Kelley Flannery Rowan
Works of the FIU Libraries
This presentation will share the results of a new initiative developed by the ETD Librarian at Florida International University (FIU) to develop a personal connection between students and the ETD Librarian. The goal is threefold; to provide a personal contact and open communication channel within the library to whom students can address publishing best practices and concerns with, to better inform and engage students in the metadata process of submitting theses and dissertations, and to spur the growth of knowledge and usage of ORCID. A previous initiative that added an ORCID and a license option to the metadata fields had …
The Academic Library During The Process Of Change. Change Process, Disruption And Evaluation, Katarzyna Weinper, Stanisława Pietrzyk-Leonowicz
The Academic Library During The Process Of Change. Change Process, Disruption And Evaluation, Katarzyna Weinper, Stanisława Pietrzyk-Leonowicz
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The goal of this article is to describe the process of change implementation in an academic library organisation. Managing change and adjusting the structure of the organisation at the Centre for Scientific and Technical Information at the Lublin University of Technology was intended to present the main areas of the unit’s activity within the university structure. It was also intended as a starting point for adopting a modern library management model. The article describes the stages of the change process and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this process.
An Assessment Of The Effect Of Self-Efficacy, Reading Culture, Utilization Of Library Habits On The Academic Achievements Of Student-Librarians, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko
An Assessment Of The Effect Of Self-Efficacy, Reading Culture, Utilization Of Library Habits On The Academic Achievements Of Student-Librarians, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The dream of every student on entry any institution of learning is to excel academically and this can be achieve through self-belief facilitated by effective reading which is a complex cognitive process of decoding symbols in order to construct or derive meaning as an essential skill for academic success. Above all, the library should be seen by such student as information warehouse where desired information can be obtained through reading. This study therefore is an assessment of the effect of self-efficacy, reading culture and utilization of library habits on the academic achievement of student-librarians. The study employed a descriptive survey …
Spring 2022 Library Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services
Spring 2022 Library Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services
Library Services Newsletters
Minnesota State University, Mankato Library Services newsletter for Spring 2022.
Increasing Patron’S Outreach And Engagement Through Relationship Marketing: A Case Study, Margaret Adeogun
Increasing Patron’S Outreach And Engagement Through Relationship Marketing: A Case Study, Margaret Adeogun
Faculty Publications
Increased diversity, demographics, and population shifts in higher education have led many academic libraries to reexamine their marketing efforts and adopt strategies that promote relationships and inclusivity. This requirement has become more prominent among libraries serving a highly diverse user community, particularly in a more racially and ethnically diverse campus. Adopting a marketing model that cultivates more meaningful long-term relationships with customers ensures long-term satisfaction and loyalty to the library brand. Using marketing and promotional examples from the James White Library, this article addresses the academic library’s relationship marketing strategy in an increasingly multicultural higher education environment.
Documenting An Open Future In A Post-Policy World, Caitlin Harrington, Rachel E. Scott
Documenting An Open Future In A Post-Policy World, Caitlin Harrington, Rachel E. Scott
Faculty and Staff Publications – Milner Library
This session continues the work of a 2019 survey that investigated library policies related to Open Access (OA). Specifically, this study sought to address the self-selection of participants by randomly selecting and directly contacting academic librarians at libraries within one of four different Carnegie classifications to request input on their library’s collection development policies and the existence of OA policies or informal practices related to library collections. The findings surface disparities in the documentation of OA collection practices among institution classifications and highlight concerns about both OA and policies in the collections strategies of academic libraries.
Towards Implementing Of Knowledge Management For A-Accredited Academic Library In Indonesia, Tiara Hersiwi Sekarshanti, Dwi Novita Ernaningsih, Moh Safii
Towards Implementing Of Knowledge Management For A-Accredited Academic Library In Indonesia, Tiara Hersiwi Sekarshanti, Dwi Novita Ernaningsih, Moh Safii
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This research was carried out with the aim of describing the implementation of knowledge sharing to library staff at the Library of Universitas Negeri Malang in the circulation and IT services section on the grounds that these services have the largest number of staff with non-library education, some of whom are employees who undergo rotation. This study uses a qualitative approach. Based on the data analysis conducted, the conclusions obtained from the research are as follows. First, choosing a leader and knowledge champion consisting of rotation and sharing with librarians. Employees who undergo rotation are considered to have more roles …
You Feel Special When You Get A Library Card: Replicating Latinx Students' Public Library Feelings In Academic Library Spaces, Niki Fullmer
You Feel Special When You Get A Library Card: Replicating Latinx Students' Public Library Feelings In Academic Library Spaces, Niki Fullmer
Library Faculty & Staff Presentations
The goal of academic and public libraries is to support the community by contributing to life-long learning, access, and knowledge. However, the feelings produced by these institutions are dissimilar although both use similar practices to reach their communities. Researchers administered surveys and interviews at a university to understand Latinx students’ perceptions of the academic library. Many of the questions inquired about their feelings towards public libraries as well as cultural affirmation wishes they wanted implemented in academic libraries. In our proposed presentation, we will share how Latinx students view public and academic libraries in relation to their culture and ethnicity.
A Tale Of Five Case Studies: Reflections On Piloting A Case-Based, Problem-Based Learning Curriculum In English Composition, Katie Strand, Rachel Wishkoski, Alex J. Sundt, Deanna Allred
A Tale Of Five Case Studies: Reflections On Piloting A Case-Based, Problem-Based Learning Curriculum In English Composition, Katie Strand, Rachel Wishkoski, Alex J. Sundt, Deanna Allred
Library Faculty & Staff Publications
Part of a volume about storytelling in academic library contexts, this chapter reflects on the use of case studies in a sequenced information literacy curriculum in ENGL 2010 (Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode). In highly interactive sessions across the semester, students collaboratively researched a case study topic and co-created artifacts that reflected their shared journey as researchers. The chapter is organized into the following sections, consistent with the other chapters in the book: classroom vignette, storytelling goal, audience, delivery, theory, cultural considerations, and practical examples. Readers will learn about things to consider when using case-based problem-based learning …
The Creation Of Primary Sources Digital Collections In An Academic Library, Keren Barner
The Creation Of Primary Sources Digital Collections In An Academic Library, Keren Barner
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This article discusses the creation of primary sources digital collections in an academic library, including implementation, work processes, digitization and providing accessibility of visual materials. These reflect the practical application of the approach developed in The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Library at the University of Haifa regarding the library's position in the field of digital collections. The article denotes the work process model created for these collections, from their reception, through classification, cataloging, scanning and digitization, and to the digital publishing which provides access. Special emphasis is given to practical ways to manage the challenges that arise from handing unique …
Critical Analysis Of Arl Member Institutions’ Diversity Statements, V. Dozier, Adebola Fabiku, Sandra A. Enimil
Critical Analysis Of Arl Member Institutions’ Diversity Statements, V. Dozier, Adebola Fabiku, Sandra A. Enimil
Copley Library: Faculty Scholarship
In March 2018, the Board of Directors of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) approved a new mission statement that includes a call to “promote equity and diversity” and lists “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) as one of its four priorities. ARL encourages but does not mandate similar visible commitments from its member institutions. This is evident by the resource webpage that ARL maintains entitled, “ARL Library Statements and Signs Affirming Our Core Beliefs.” The listed members represent approximately 19% of ARL’s membership. After reading the existing statements, the authors noticed a similar pattern in terms and context. This led …