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Culture Clash: Symbolic Capital And The Limits To Open Access Journal Growth In The Humanities And Social Sciences, David Michalski

SJSU Open Access Conference

Each year brings more open access peer-review journals to the humanities and social sciences. Yet despite this proliferation, for-profit publishers continue to dominate, and hold the most prestigious journals in their portfolios, pushing the tipping point imagined by open access advocates seemingly out of reach. This project examines the social life of academic publishing to better understand the obstacles preventing a more robust turn to open access, one that does not simply mean more journals, but one that sees the more prestigious journals opting for an open access platform.

Drawing on the work of cultural sociologist, Pierre Bourdieu, I examine …

It’S A Marathon, Not A Sprint: Launching And Sustaining The Momentum For Open Access Journals, Crystal Goldman

SJSU Open Access Conference

While starting an open access journal can lead to exciting new venues for scholarship, the initial enthusiasm of a journal’s founders can wane when faced with the daunting task of keeping the momentum going after the first issue is launched. Even with a steady source of funding from a scholarly society or institution, many factors can play into the demise of an OA publication.

A journal requires an active editorial board, a pool of reliable reviewers and copy editors, and the ability to attract authors with high-quality content. Furthermore, a journal must also continuously attract readers who will then cite …

Poets Of Kashmir: A Digital Library, Mudasir Khazer Rather, Bilal Gani Bhat

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Kashmir has remained a seat of learning and knowledge, religious and philosophical discourses since centuries. Kashmir has a rich and vibrant cultural history and a tradition of learning and scholarly pursuit since times immemorial. Through the ages, it has been a melting pot of ideas, which have been distilled into the finest traditions of learning, tolerance and cultural cohesion. These ideas have been portrayed by different writers, Poets and historians from time to time. Unfortunately, very less information pertaining to these cultural icons is available. The main aim of this work is to build a Digital collection of biographies …

Use Of Information And Communication Technologies (Icts) By Yam Farmers In Boluwaduro Local Government Area Of Osun State, Nigeria., Adewale Joel Sobalaje Mr., Ganiyu Ojo Adigun Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study focused on the use of ICTs by yam farmers in Boluwaduro Local Government Area of Osun State. The study made use of cross-sectional research design and data were collected with the aid of structured questionnaire from 150 respondents selected through random sampling technique from five towns in the local government area. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis in finding relationships between variables. The findings show that most of the yam farmers in Boluwaduro that use ICTs as a source of agricultural information had secondary education and they were between the average ages of …

Linked Data In Libraries: Library Of Congress’ Bibliographic Framework Transition Initiative, Michelle L. Halla

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research paper examines Library of Congress’ Biblographic Framework Transition Initiative, or BIBFRAME, through the lens of current Library and Information Science literature on introducing Linked Data principles into cataloging. This research paper aims to find whether BIBFRAME fulfills expectations of Linked Data based cataloging as well as whether BIBFRAME shows promise in overcoming drawbacks to MARC-based cataloging as expressed in the literature.

Eight Years Of Journal Of Muamalat And Islamic Finance Research (Jmifr) (2004-2011): A Way Forward, Muhammad Ridhwan, Fuadah Johari, Muhammad Mohamad Yusoff

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This article presents the result of various bibliometric patterns of articles published by Journal of Muamalat and Islamic Finance Research (JMIFR). This journal is devoted to the field of Islamic Banking and Finance studies and their application in modern times. Data from each volume of JMIFR were collected and statistically analyzed using the Statistical Product & Service Solution (SPSS) software. This study looked at variables which include authorship patterns, length of articles, number of articles published, author productivity, contributing institutions and subject area patterns. Among the significant findings are that dual authorship is prevalent and accounted for about 56.8% of …

The Ict Based Library And Information Services: A Case Study Of B-Schools In Delhi And Ncr Region, Akhtar Hussain

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated the ICT based library and Information services: a case study of B-schools in Delhi and NCR region. The present study demonstrates and elaborates the primary way to learn about ICTs, the purpose of using ICT enabled library services, to assess to what extent users are utilized ICT based library services and facilities, various aspects of Internet usage, favorite search engines, and problems faced by the users in using the ICT in libraries. The papers also determine the satisfaction level of users regarding research work, online database services and infrastructure facilities. Suggestions have been given to make the …

Information Seeking In Primary Care: A Survey Of Doctors Working In Remote Government Health Facilities In Pakistan, Salman Bin Naeem Salman, Shamshad Ahmed, Amjid Khan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The objectives of this study were to describe the information-seeking pattern of primary care doctors and to examine the present position of clinical information availability at remote government health facilities in the District of Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. The participants of this study were all the medical officers working in Basic Health Units (BHUs), Rural Health Centers (RHCs) and Tehsil Headquarters (THQs), as these doctors met the established criteria. Criteria included Health Facilities run under Executive District Officer (EDO) Health, Multan. A descriptive survey was conducted for data collection. A close ended questionnaire was developed after relevant literature review and also …

Mentoring In Libraries And Information Organisation, The Catalogue Librarian Perspectives, M.A. Bello, Y. Mansor Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

All professions engage in continuous training in order to sharpen and sustain professional practice, standards as well as keep abreast with challenges and developments. Mentoring as career development model provides professional development, career growth, confidence, satisfaction as well as develops varied degrees of personal support. The present study is a survey of 48 Nigerian university catalogue librarians’ opinions on the use of mentoring in their professional practice. Questionnaire was used to collect data from 228 participants. The study explores the mentoring practices and assessment in Nigerian university libraries. Survey was conducted from April to September 2011 across Nigerian 36 states. …

Utilization Of Journal Publications By Undergraduate Students Of Babcock University, Nigeria, Itunu A. Bamidele, Saturday U. Omeluzor, Hannah U. Amadi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper appraised the utilization of journals by undergraduate students of Babcock University, Nigeria. The study population comprised 400 level students of 2012/2013 academic session totaling 1359. All 400 level students were selected because they had completed their final year research (project) work for the award of Bachelors’ degrees in different areas of study. Simple random sampling was used to select 815 respondents which was 60% from the total population. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire designed by the researchers. A total number of 815 questionnaires were administered on the respondents at one of the graduating …

Role Of Libraries & Information Centers In Promoting Culture And Architecture In Cholistan Desert, South Punjab Pakistan, Rubina Bhatti, Mazhar Hayat, Sarwat Mukhtar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

This study was conducted with purpose to explore the elapsed and hidden treasures of Cholistan dessert in South Punjab, Pakistan. It discusses the role of university libraries of South Punjab, museums, Pakistan National library, Pakistan Library Association and HEC, digitization centers and documentation centers. It suggests that grant must be provided for research activities in different aspects of Cholistani Culture including Tribal Folks, Art, Culture, loriyan and old songs. HEC and Punjab government should provide special funds to libraries to support endangered art and culture like Chunri, khusa, paintings, weaving, the famous puppet show of Cholistan, folk songs of …

Use Of Social Networking Sites (Snss): A Study Of Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak, India, Anil Kumar, Rajinder Kumar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper has made attempt to study the activities and reasons for using Social Networking Sites by the Post Graduate students and research scholars of Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak, India. A self structured questionnaire was distributed among the target population and primary data gathered through questionnaire were analysed and discussed in accordance with the objectives of the study. It was found that majority of the respondents to be aware and making use of such applications in their research work. The study also reveals that Facebook is the most popular SNSs among the all categories of students and research scholars.

Research Publication Trend Of Utkal University’S Researchers Indexed In Scopus During 2008 To 2012: A Bibliometric Analysis, Rabindra K. Maharana, Prangya Das

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Purpose- The present study is a bibliometric analysis of research papers of Utkal University published in various research journals of repute which were indexed in Scopus (officially known as Sciverse Scopus) during 2008 to 2012. It also identifies the annual growth of university publication, authorship pattern, author productivity, degree of collaboration, length of paper published, most prolific contributor, prolific institution/ organization, geographical distribution etc.

Design/ methodology/ approach- For information retrieval “Utkal University” and “India” were the keywords used as affiliation and “2008” to “2012” selected as the time span of the study, further, the result was refined only …

Security Management For Prevention Of Book Thefts In University Libraries. A Case Study Of Benue State University Library, Nigeria, Philip Usman Akor Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT

This paper examines the security management for prevention of book thefts in University libraries with Benue State University Library, Makurdi. Benue State. Nigeria serving as a case study. The aim of the study was to identify the causes of book thefts and mutilation in University libraries and how to curb and preserve the continuous use of this information resources in the library. The survey research method was employed. Questionnaire are the main instrument for data collection. Frequency, tables, percentages is the main statistical tools used for data analysis. Results of the analysis showed that the university library books are …

When And Where: Patron Use Of Computer Banks And Study Rooms, Michael W. Johnson, Stephen C. Finlay

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This article details the utilization of student workers to conduct patron population surveys of library computer banks and study rooms at the Clark Memorial Library at Shawnee State University in Portsmouth Ohio. The number of patrons was counted by student employees at hourly intervals over three ten-day periods, garnering 9,295 separate observations with little interruption in day-to-day work flow. The survey resulted in a far more detailed portrait of library usage than is possible with simple gate statistics. Results indicate that usage is heaviest from Monday through Wednesday for both computer banks and study rooms and lowest on Friday and …

Accessing Indigenous Knowledge Resources In Libraries And The Problems Encountered By Librarians Managing Ik In Oyo State, Nigeria, Idowu Adegbilero Adeniyi, Roselyn E. Subair Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In this era of knowledge economy, a time where it is difficult to ignore any type of knowledge system, it is incumbent on librarians and libraries to reduce the gap between the use of indigenous knowledge owned by local people and the western scientific knowledge. The library for users is a democracy, and there is no reason it should enhance apartheid among knowledge systems and/or resources. LIS professionals all over the world have demonstrated commendable initiatives managing IK though not without attendant challenges. This paper reports the study of how libraries in Oyo State, Nigeria provide access to IK resources …

Usability Evaluation Of Online Digital Manuscript Interface, Yushiana Mansor, Faizal Hazri Mat Ripin

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Manuscripts are among the special collections of most libraries. The collection of manuscripts of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) library can be retrieved from the Digital Manuscript interface of the IIUM Library website. User evaluation of the interface is much needed to enable library administration know users’ experience while interacting with the interface.

This study attempts to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency and user satisfaction with the IIUM Digital Manuscript interface among the library users, based on the usability metrics established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Questionnaires were administered to gather information about users’ background and their satisfaction …

A Study Of Information Needs And Seeking Behavior Of Faculty Members Of Darul Ihsan University In Bangladesh., Sk. Mamun Mostofa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

This article focuses on how electronic information resources influence the information-seeking process in the different faculty members of Darul Ihsan University. The study was conducted at Darul Ihsan University (DIU), the first private university in Bangladesh. Teachers of various faculty members were interviewed about their use of electronic information resources for research purposes, their perception of electronic and print materials and the problems faced by the faculty members during information search.The statistical population is all members of faculty of Darul Ihsan University, Dhanmondi Dhaka. In order to make samples, given to the limitation of the statistical population, based on …

Influence Of Demographic Factors On Use Of Online Library Resources By Undergraduate Students In Two Private Nigerian University Libraries., Ganiyu Oluwaseyi Quadri

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigates the influence of demographic factors on use of online library resources by undergraduate students in two private Nigerian university libraries. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study and the study population consisted of 7500 undergraduates from Babcock University and 2200 from Redeemer’s University. Random sampling was used to select a sample of 291 and questionnaire was the main instrument used for data collection. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics consisting of tables of frequency and percentage for the demographic characteristics and spearman non-parametric correlation was used for the hypotheses. The findings revealed that there was significant …

Information Use And Job Performance Of Senior Non-Academic Staff In Nigerian Universities, Ezinwanyi Madukoma, Roseline Oluremi Opeke

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study surveyed information use and job performance of senior non-academic staff in Nigerian universities. Senior non-academic staff are responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of activities within the university. However, in the context of information use and job performance little or no evidence is found of any investigation done. Survey research design was employed to carry out the stud; the population comprised 112 approved universities in Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was used to select 27 universities that took part in the study. 1804 senior non-academic staff comprised the sample size of the study. Structured questionnaire was used for …

Citation Analysis Of Information Research: An International Electronic Journal, Kamini Gupta Librarian, Gurjeet Kaur Rattan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study is citation analysis of articles appeared in the online journal, Information Research: an international electronic journal (IR) during the period 2008-2012. The maximum number of articles (57) as well as maximum number of citations (2324) was published in 2008. The average number of citations per article was 43.21. Also, the maximum numbers of articles (92) were having citations between 26-50. As for as form of citations is concerned, Journals were the most preferred form of citations by IR scholars while writing their papers. More than half of the citations (51.44%) were multi-authored, whereas 48.56% of citations …

Preparing Public Librarians For Consumer Health Information Service: A Nation-Wide Study, L. Luo, Van M. Ta Park

Faculty Publications

A nationwide survey study was conducted to gain understanding as to how to prepare public librarians for consumer health information service. Findings indicate that the popular health information needs encountered by public librarians cover a wide variety of topics, including the human body, a medical/health condition, a disease, a medical concept, and fitness/diet/nutrition. The top two challenges faced by public librarians when providing consumer health information service are difficulty in interpreting patrons' questions and lack of knowledge about available and trusted/appropriate medical/health information sources. Public librarians wish to receive training on a number of topics that could help address the …

Information Outlook, September/October 2013, Special Libraries Association

Information Outlook, 2013

Volume 17, Issue 5

Public Library Services To Children In Rural Areas, Pearl C. Akanwa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Pubic library service to children in rural areas should have a prominent place in the line up of activities in the public library. This paper highlights children’s need for the library which makes it necessary for libraries to be established for them wherever they are, even in rural communities. Two methods were identified in this paper as means of extending library services to children who live in rural areas and they are the mobile library and the branch or rural library. Though the mobile library is seen as a vital feature in rural library service, but the rural library is …

Population Control In Nigeria: Implications For Librarians, Pearl C. Akanwa, Emmanuel Uwazie Anyanwu, Oyemike Victor Ossai-Onah

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The need for population checks in any country cannot be over-emphasized. This need becomes very important in a country like Nigeria where people depend on speculations for information in all spheres of life. It was reported from the last census that the population of Nigeria is 167 million. This number is alarming in a country which depends on one source of income. The causes of over-population in the country are identified as, cultural beliefs, lack of sex and population education, religious beliefs etc. To avoid the side effects of over-population, which among others are ; mass poverty, increased death rate, …

Censorship And The Challenges Of Library Services Delivery In Nigeria, Japheth A. Yaya Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

This paper discusses censorship and the challenges of Library services delivery in Nigeria. Librarians, through their professional associations, have long been committed to the social justice principle of free access to information. External censorship challenges to library collections threaten this principle overtly. However, censorship can also occur in libraries in various covert and often unconscious ways. This paper also raises concerns about current librarian practices and library censorship processes which can effectively censor library collections from within. In managing the library and its services, the librarian should promote inclusion and should not discriminate against any library user regardless of …

Freedom Of Information Bill, Its Relevance And Challenges In National Development: The Nigerian Experience, Emmanuel Uwazie Anyanwu, Pearl C. Akanwa, Oyemike Vicotr Ossai-Onah

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The availability of timely and accurate information from authentic sources is a booster to national development. Freedom of information is a necessity in order to salvage the nation Nigeria and move it towards the part of economic and social transformation. The focus of this paper is to x-ray the Nigerian freedom of information bill, its relevance and challenges in the scheme of national development. The relevance of the information bill is that it give room to openness and transparency in government and strengthen the democratic structure with the end results of creating values. As good as the Act may seem, …

Contribution And Impact Of Faculty And Scholars Of Iiser Mohali :(A Scientometric Study, 2008 - 12, Visakhi P Dr, Ritu Gupta Ms

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper analyses the broad characteristics of 186 research papers published and indexed in Scopus international multidisciplinary bibliographical database by the researchers and faculty of Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali during 2008-12 by focusing on its publication growth characteristics, format and media of communication, research impact and quality, patterns of research collaboration, broad and narrow areas of research and contribution and citation impact of its more productive authors

Wikipedia-Type Disambiguation Functionality In Lcsh: A Recommendation, Daniel Canncasciato

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract: A proposal for a modest change in LCSH practice (and RDA when chapter 23 is written) to provide a Wikipedia-type disambiguation function for subject headings in library catalogs. Such a change is cost effective, scalable, familiar, and system-agnostic. Furthermore, it is necessary for fulfillment of our catalog objectives.

Hindustani Film Music Information Storage And Retrieval: Using Ms Access Database Management System., Nazir Ahmad Bhat

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

A large number of government, semi government and private Radio/TV stations or channels exist in India. All of these stations/channels have got small or big libraries with audio/video collection. The collection comprises of around 22 official languages ranging from Asami to Urdu. The collection also comprises of a variety of recording media ranging from earlier gramophone records to present day digital versatile discs (DVDs). Radio talks, interviews, discussions, situation and subject based programmes, musical concerts, songs (folk, classical, geet, ghazals), dramas, sports, humorous programmes, and so on depict the diversity of collection. Radio/TV Libraries in India need a reliable software …