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Small Library Assessment Hills You Can Climb, Julene L. Jones

Library Presentations

Presenters will share achievable library assessment projects and give attendees the confidence to accomplish them as well! The projects reflect assessing cross-departmental foundation courses, benchmarking your institution’s data with peer data and presenting that in a dashboard, handling non-generalizable data, working with advisory boards or focus groups and gathering student feedback. All of the projects might be accomplished relatively quickly in a new assessment librarian’s first year or that could fit in with other responsibilities that those interested in assessment have.

Public Services Quarterly Marketing Column Index, 2013-2023, Katy Kelly

Roesch Library Faculty Publications

Public Services Quarterly (PSQ) is a journal published by Taylor & Francis focused on public services issues in academic libraries. The PSQ Marketing Column features essays about a variety of creative and innovative marketing strategies used to highlight collections or promote services in all types of libraries. Its purpose is to provide real examples of how libraries are using marketing and outreach techniques in interesting ways. The column offers practical insight from libraries engaged with marketing. In addition to marketing, the column also features essays on successful programs and events that promote the library.

Katy Kelly at the University of …

Building An Information Barrier For Information Overload Under The Crisis Situation, Lu An, Yusheng Wang

Journal of Scientific Information Research

[Purpose/significance]In the crisis situation, users are often troubled by information overload. In order to alleviate its adverse effects, this study proposes an information barrier construction method based on information relevance, quality, and influence. The topic model is used to classify the information, and the topics and information unrelated to the crisis events are filtered.[Method/process]Based on the ELM and crisis communication matrix as well as the existing information quality evaluation indicators, an evaluation system for the quality of microblog information in the crisis situation is constructed. According to the external and internal characteristics of microblog under the crisis, we construct secondary …

Research On The Integration Of Knowledge Element Attributes Of Intangible Cultural Heritage Digital Resources Based On Evidence Theory, Xueqin Zhao, Yuhang Yao, Tian'e Li, Meiwen Dong

Journal of Scientific Information Research

[Purpose/significance]With the development of the times, the concept of uncertain environment has also been paid more and more attention, and the multi-source heterogeneous uncertain environment has become a difficult problem hindering the integration and sharing of intangible cultural heritage digital resources.[Method/process]The integration of intangible cultural heritage digital resources knowledge elements based on evidence theory is proposed, and the integration framework of intangible cultural heritage digital resources knowledge elements is constructed, and empirical analysis is carried out based on the intangible cultural heritage digital resources in the Wanli tea ceremony.[Result/conclusion]The results show that the integration of knowledge attributes based on evidence …

Research On The Style Of Public Security Intelligence Products, Zhihui Peng

Journal of Scientific Information Research

[Purpose/significance]In the process of intelligence writing, some inherent rules of the language expression of public security intelligence products are summarized, refined, and abstracted into stylistic features, so as to explore the construction of the stylistic features of intelligence products, which can standardize the activities of intelligence writing and improve the quality of intelligence products.[Method/process]This paper adopts the methods of theoretical interpretation and corpus analysis, and applies the theories of pragmatics, stylistics and information science to analyzing the background, conditions and theoretical basis of the style of public security intelligence products.Then, the paper makes full use of the current abundant language …

Centering Students, Creating Belonging: Building Community In Campus Archives, Bethany Fiechter

Library Faculty publications

A sense of belonging is often the last thing a student expects to find in an archives, but seven college and university archivists from a wide range of campuses will share innovative practices and programmatic changes that foster growth, inclusivity, and build community for high school, college and graduate students in their repositories. Bethany Fiechter from DePauw University will showcase their “You Belong in Archives and Special Collections” campus initiative that impacts their new physical building and programmatic activities. Carrie Meyer at the University of Nebraska Medical Center will share the development of an archives-based course for high school juniors …

Electronic Resources Updates - 2023 Q2, Melanie Mcgurr, Gregg Harris

Electronic Resources Quarterly Updates

No abstract provided.

The Importance Of An Onboarding Process For Librarian Success, Sonali Sugrim

Publications and Research

Starting a new job comes with its unique challenges. New librarians are expected to develop an understanding of their roles, often with no guidance. For assorted reasons, including staffing, time, and lack of planning, many libraries do not have an onboarding process. This article explores from a librarian’s perspective the key ingredients needed when starting a new job in this hybrid environment, with a focus on the importance of an onboarding process that prioritizes effective communication, documentation of institutional knowledge, and the long-term success of librarians. This article is a call for library leadership to do more to ensure librarians …

The Lasting Impressions Of The Women's League On Hope College; Evolving Collections- A Look Back At Archives At Hope College And Western Theological Seminary, 1866-Present, Carolyn Thornbury, Sarah Lundy

Archives and Special Collections Quarterly

The Lasting Impressions of the Women's League on Hope College

Column: From the Director of Archives and Special Collections

Evolving Collections: A Look Back at Archives at Hope College and Western Theological Seminary, 1866-Present

Users’ Perception Of Staff Attitude As A Determinant Of Effective Library Service Delivery In Federal Universities In South-West, Nigeria, Lauretta Nnebuogor Ojei Mrs., Sunday Olanrewaju Popoola

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT

Libraries are established purposively to acquire and organize knowledge and information content in different carriers and make them available to the intended audience in the best possible format and at the right time. Considering the customer as the king, this work sets out to investigate the perception of the users on the inherent attitude displayed by library staff in the federal universities in south-western Nigeria while delivering their services to the user community.

To achieve this, a descriptive survey was carried out using a sample size of 2576 out of 43355 population of registered users. A well-structured SERVQUAL questionnaire …

Right To Information Act And Records Management Practices In Some Selected Metropolitan Assemblies In Ghana, Ernest Effah Mr., Akwasi Duffour Frimpong Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT

Every organization requires records. Transparency, accountability, and efficient service delivery are all enhanced by effective records management. The capacity to exercise one's right to access records is contingent on effective records management and its availability in government ministries and public bodies. The study investigated the records management and the right to information in some selected metropolitan assemblies in Ghana. These selected metropolitan assemblies include the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Tamale Metropolitan Assembly, and Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly. A survey research design was used to carry out the study. A total of 80 participants were used for the study. Questionnaires were used …

Article Processing Charges For Open Access Journal Publishing: A Review, Ángel Borrego

Copyright, Fair Use, Scholarly Communication, etc.

Abstract

Some open access (OA) publishers charge authors fees to make their articles freely available online. This paper reviews literature on article processing charges (APCs) that has been published since 2000. Despite praise for diamond OA journals, which charge no fees, most OA articles are published by commercial publishers that charge APCs. Publishers fix APCs depending on the reputation assigned to journals by peers. Evidence shows a relationship between high impact metrics and higher, faster rising APCs. Authors express reluctance about APCs, although this varies by discipline depending on previous experience of paying publication fees and the availability of research …

Find Library Databases In The A To Z List, Joanne Romano

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

The TMC Library provides a wide variety of resources from publishers, Texas state programs, federal agencies, non-profit organizations, and other reliable information sources. For example, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) provides TMC Library users access to 30+ databases from Gale, Proquest, Alexander Street Press, and EBSCO.

These databases offer a variety of content (articles, images, newspapers, videos, etc.) that cover topics in health, medicine, social science, legal, career building, and much more. K-12, adult, college, and higher education learners can all benefit.
Access our full list of TexShare databases here.

The Legacy Of Dr. John P. Mcgovern: An Archival Expedition, Matt Richardson

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

Dr. John P. McGovern's name is synonymous with various attractions and institutions in Houston, including McGovern Lake, the McGovern Children’s Zoo, the UTHealth McGovern Medical School, and the McGovern Historical Research Center.

Bc​​​​​​​M Users At Texas Children's And Va Hospitals, Joanne Romano

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) users working at Texas Children's (TCH) and VA Hospitals, should use the BCM Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access the TMC Library Resources.

Check the library's FAQ's list for more information here.

Archeota, Spring/Summer 2023, Sabrina Gunn, Taliyah Shaver, Beth Gonzalez, Laura Dowell, Katie Burns, Cybele Garcia Kohel

Archeota

Archeota is a platform for SJSU iSchool students to contribute to the archival conversation. It is written BY students, FOR students. It provides substantive content on archival concerns and issues and promotes professional development in the field of archival studies. Archeota upholds the core values of the archival profession.

Contents:

The Center for Sacramento History: A Reflection on the Importance of Internships By Sabrina Gunn

Preservation Through Computer Games: Fighting Censorship by Using Minecraft By Taliyah Shaver

Meet the New 2023-2024 Archeota and SAASC Team

Farewell to Our Spring 2023 Graduates: Interviews With SAA Student Chapter Leaders

The Sidedoor Podcast: …

The Reference Services And Users’ Satisfaction In Tertiary Institutions In Imo State, Nigeria, Ngozi Ike, Olivia Nwamaka Chinedu Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study focused on reference services and users’ satisfaction in tertiary institutions in Imo State, Nigeria. The study examined the extent of users’ satisfaction with reference services in tertiary institutions in Imo State, Nigeria, the relationship with referral services, inter-library loan and current awareness services with users’ satisfaction. Four research questions were posed and three hypotheses were formulated for the study. Correlational design was adopted for the study while modified 4-point likert rating scale was used to elicit data for the study. A sample size of 393 respondents was drawn from the population of 15310 using Taro Yamane (1967) sampling …

Transprofessional Competencies Of Information Managers And The Challenges Of The New Normal, Adeoye Augustine Bamgbose, Hassan Mallam Ibrahim, Sa’Ad Madaki Adamu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Librarians and other information professionals are required to possess transprofessional competencies in the form of additional education or knowledge to increase the range of services that could be provided for improved efficiency of information service delivery in the new normal. This study investigates the transprofessional competencies of librarians and their perceptions of what barriers prevent librarians from developing transprofessional knowledge in this changing and knowledge-driven environment. The study is a qualitative research, and the phenomenography method was adopted for this study; The participants constitute librarians and information managers in four academic libraries in Lagos and Oyo states, Nigeria. A semi-structured …

Caveat Emptor: Scan Quality Of Elsevier's Digital Backfile Pdf Collection, Gregory M. Nelson, Paul K.J. Robbins, Dennis L. Eggett

Faculty Publications

Scans of journal articles originally published in print, otherwise known as digital journal backfiles, benefit library patrons by providing near instantaneous access to important older information and full-text searchability. Digital backfiles can serve as a reliable surrogate for their corresponding print journals which could be removed from the library, freeing up space for other patron services. Both benefits are realized when the scanned articles are of sufficient clarity to replace the print versions. Several studies have analyzed small and subject-narrow sections of Elsevier’s digital backfile. This article contains a scan-quality analysis from 1578 journals that contain nearly four million articles …

Tibetan And Himalayan Library, Katherine Van Arsdale

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

User Opinion About Sps Public Library: A Study Of Google Map Reviews, Taseef Ayub, Shabir Ahmad Ganaie

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Nowadays, individuals tend to seek information about various entities through online platforms where other people share their experiences. Google Maps is one such platform that enables users to rate and review anything, including public libraries. This study aims to investigate the manner in which users of the SPS library utilize Google Maps to express their opinions about the library's services and amenities. This study utilized Google Maps as a source of data, with a data extractor being used to extract reviews. The extracted reviews were then subjected to content analysis to categorize them into different categories. Following this, a sentiment …

Adoption Of Mobile Reference Services As Predictors Of Digital Library Service Delivery In Nigeria, Egbe Adewole-Odeshi P.Hd, Okeoma Chinelo Ezechukwu P.Hd

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this study was to examine the “Adoption of mobile reference services as predictors of digital library service delivery. To achieve this, one objective and one hypothesis was formulated to guide the study. Literature was reviewed based on the variables under study. The survey research design was adopted for the study. All 253 library professionals and paraprofessionals in federal universities south-south, Nigeria formed the population of the study. The instrument used for data collection was the questionnaire. 205 questionnaires were correctly filled and returned, giving a return rate of 81%. Data was coded using statistical package for social …

The Role Of Public Library In Promoting The Reading Culture In Rwanda, Jean-Claude Kabagambe, Martin Elihaki Kanyika

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study examined the roles of the public library in promoting reading culture in Rwanda. A case study research design was used, with both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data were collected using the triangulation method employing questionnaires, interviews, and observation. Quantitative data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel Office 2010. Thematic method of analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. The study findings indicate that the public library was being used by most library users for reading. Whereby, the majority utilized the library for the purposes of gaining knowledge and relaxation. Additionally, the results show that most of the respondents spend …

A Survey On Wikipedia Awareness And Use By Academic Librarians Of Abuja Municipal Nigeria., Abdullahi Bala Bala Shehu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study was carried out to investigate the awareness and use of Wikipedia by Academic Librarians situated in Abuja municipal of Nigeria. 5 research objectives guided the study and the population of the study consists of the entire census of Academic Librarians working in University Libraries situated in Abuja, semi-structured questionnaire was the instrument of data collection and a descriptive method of analysis was used to analyze the data. Findings show that Librarians are aware of and utilizing Wikipedia but for personal endeavors and have positive as well as negative perspectives toward Wikipedia. It was discovered that Academic Librarians of …

Rethinking Reference Resources: Redesigning A Roman Catholic Reading Room, Henry M. Handley

Marian Library Faculty Presentations

In this presentation, audiences learned about how collection assessment, strategic collection development, and curation of art and books on display redesigned the reading room of an historically Roman Catholic special collection. Library workers sought to better represent the diverse faith traditions, scholarship, and creative activity the library supports and better serve the variety of researchers who use the space, from first-year undergraduates in library instruction sessions to faculty and independent researchers. The presentation asked audiences to consider the positionality of their own institutional public spaces and visible collections and to identify tools to facilitate radically welcoming, multidisciplinary learning in them.

Transformative Role Playing: Embracing Non-Library Instructional Opportunities To Enrich Professional Identities, John Stawarz, Sebastian Modrow

Librarian Publications

In this chapter, the authors assert that taking on a different role—that of a course instructor—can inform and influence academic librarians’ individual instructional identities in novel, meaningful ways.

Perception Of Public Libraries As Substantive Knowledge Organizations, Sidharta Chatterjee, Mousumi Samanta, Sujoy Dey Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In this paper, we examine how public libraries promote development of good reading habits among the users who come to access for information. It explores how far–in this digital age, public and academic libraries are able to meet the information needs of society. By developing a theoretical model of access to and usage of information based on axioms that set forth the role of public libraries in the services of society, we attempt to examine and analyze how PLs promote adult literacy drive that have positive contribution to society. Community public library systems are thus examined and their role model …

Influence Of Information Communication Technology Skills On Research Output Of Academic Librarians In Public Universities In South-West Nigeria, Ezinwanyi Madukoma, Ademola E. Olanusi, Yemisi T. Babalola

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper investigated the influence of ICT skills on the research output of academic librarians in public universities in the South-West, Nigeria. The study was guided by three objectives and three corresponding research questions. A survey research design method was adopted for the study. The total population for the study was two hundred and twenty (220) librarians in the South-West Nigerian universities. Hence, the total population was adopted. A questionnaire was the main instrument used for data collection. Two hundred and three (203) copies of the questionnaire were returned and used for the analysis. Data were analysed using descriptive (frequency …

Planting The Seeds Of Leadership: Growing Your Skills At Any Level, Jenni Burke

Scholarship and Professional Work

Leadership training has traditionally been reserved for those in formal management and administrator positions, but there is a wealth of research that shows the benefits of providing this training to employees at all levels. Organizations that invest in leadership training draw talented employees and are better positioned to withstand crises. Professionals who attend workshops and training report greater opportunities for personal and professional growth and increased satisfaction at work. Intended for library staff of all levels, I will address the benefits of attending leadership training, such as improved communication, increased community impact, and greater work culture of care and support. …

Dcli Annual Report 2022-2023, Duquesne University

Miscellaneous Pamphlets

No abstract provided.