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Knowledge Sharing As A Determinant Of Information Service Delivery By Library Personnel In Federal Universities In South-West, Nigeria, Yakub Imam Cln, Raphael Ebiefung Cln

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Knowledge sharing among library personnel can be an effective strategy for information service delivery in university libraries. The main objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between knowledge sharing and information service delivery by library personnel in south west, Nigeria. Descriptive research design of correlational type and a total of 193 library personnel were used for the study. While total enumeration technique was adopted, questionnaire was used as the instrument of data collection. Data was analyzed with descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages. Results showed that most 101 (53.7%) of the respondents Disagreed sharing knowledge on …

Developing Metrics For Nasa Earth Science Interdisciplinary Data Products And Services, Zhong Liu, Chung-Lin Shie, Anthony J. Ritrivi, Guang-Dih Lei, Gary T. Alcott, Mary Greene, James Acker, Jennifer C. Wei, David J. Meyer, Angela Li, Atheer F. Al-Jazrawi

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Metrics are measures that are able to produce quantifiable information. There are many applications of metrics in Earth science data and services; for example, metrics are frequently used to track service performance and progress. In short, developing, collecting and analyzing metrics are essential activities to better support Earth science research, applications, and education.

As one of the largest repositories of Earth science data in the world, NASA’s Earth Science Data and Information System (ESDIS) Project supports twelve Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs). Standard metrics have been developed by the ESDIS Metrics System (EMS). These metrics are collected and analyzed routinely …

Users Perception Of The Role Of Academic Library In Private Universities In Delta State., Stanley Efe Okolo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigates Users Perception of the role of Academic Library in Private Universities in Delta State. Thus, the study outlined among others, the types of services provided, meaning of the concept users. To achieve this study, four (4) research objectives were formulated and they are: To identify the services of academic library; To ascertain users perception of academic libraries and their services; To know the various challenges that bedevil academic libraries in providing their services; Outline possible ways to remedy challenges of academic libraries. The study adopted a descriptive research method which gives room for the collection of …

Preservation Of Library Materials: A Case Of A Public Library Within The Accra Metropolitan Area Of Ghana, Deborah Nyamewaah Amankwah Mrs., Albert Paa Kojo Ebi Bilson Mr., Gloria Atisoe Ms.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Preservation is an important component of the library as it is designed to prolong the lifespan of library collections in order to provide access to users. The study was achieved through different reviews on literature in relation to library preservation. Globally different kinds of literature have been reviewed on the preservation of library materials and specifically narrowed to Ghana. The purpose of the study was to review the literature on the prospects and challenges of library materials in Ghana. The study further sought to find out the benefits of preserving library materials and identification of the internal and external factors …

2021 Digital Commons Annual Report, Amanda Schwartz

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

System Library Services annual report for 2021 Providence Digital Commons submissions, usage, and interactions.

Information Literacy Skills Of Academic Staff Of Federal Universities In North East Nigeria, Musa Yila Umar Mr., Yemisi Tomilola Babalola Phd

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated Information literacy skills of academic staff of federal universities in North-East, Nigeria. A survey design was adopted in carrying out the study. The population for this study comprised of 4258 academic staff of six (6) federal universities in North-East, Nigeria, from which a sample of 366 was drawn and used for the study. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select the sample for the study. Simple random sampling was used to select three (3) out of the six federal universities so as to have a manageable sample simple size these includes; Abubakar Tafawabalewa University Bauchi, University of …

Role Of The Internet In Narrowing The Digital Divide Between The Members Of The Jordanian Society During The Coronavirus Crisis, Othman Obeidat, Othman Obeidat

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The goal of this research was to see how the internet helped to bridge the digital divide between Jordanians during the Coronavirus outbreak. A quantitative approach is adopted. 210 questionnaire forms were distributed randomly to the members of the sample through using: (https://docs.google.com). They were distributed using email and WhatsApp. 200 forms were analyzed. They represent 95% of the distributed forms. The questionnaire consists of 20 statements. It was found that there is a digital divide between the members of Jordanian society. It was found that the availability of smart devices and the internet enables the members of …

Guidelines For Publicly Archiving Terrestrial Model Data To Enhance Usability, Intercomparison, And Synthesis, Maegen B. Simmonds, William J. Riley, Deborah A. Agarwal, Xingyuan Chen, Shreyas Cholia, Robert Crystal-Ornelas, Ethan T. Coon, Dipankar Dwivedi, Valerie C. Hendrix, Maoyi Huang, Ahmad Jan, Zarine Kakalia, Jitendra Kumar, Charles D. Koven, Li Li, Mario Melara, Lavanya Ramakrishnan, Daniel M. Ricciuto, Anthony P. Walker, Wei Zhi, Qing Zhu, Charuleka Varadharajan

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Scientific communities are increasingly publishing data to evaluate, accredit, and build on published research. However, guidelines for curating data for publication are sparse for model-related research, limiting the usability of archived simulation data. In particular, there are no established guidelines for archiving data related to terrestrial models that simulate land processes and their coupled interactions with climate. Terrestrial modelers have a unique set of challenges when publishing data due to the diversity of scientific domains, research questions, and the types and scales of simulations. Researchers in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) projects use a variety of multiscale models to …

Mapping Of Authorship And Collaboration Pattern Of Ifla Journal During 2015-2019: Scientometrics Study, Dheeraj Singh Negi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The article is analysis on the Authorship and collaboration analysis of 20 issues of IFLA journal published during 2015 to 2019 five year Of the total 131 were retrieved from 20 issues of four volumes with an average of per year 26 publication from IFLA journal in the period 2015-2019. In this study year 2015 was highest contribution of article with 23%, The Degree Collaboration was year 2017 (0.73) year highest degree of collaboration during the periods 2015-2019 in five year . Year 2016 with (0.42) is lowest Degree of Collaboration. coefficient 2017 with (0.48) highest. and lowest collaboration coefficient …

Factors Affecting Librarians’ Use Of Information And Communication Technologies (Icts) In Federal Colleges Of Education, Southwestern Nigeria, Oluchi Okere

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated factors affecting librarians’ use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in federal colleges of education, Southwestern Nigeria. The participants included librarians and library officers and in terms of geographical scope, the study was limited to Federal College of Education (Sp), Oyo and Federal College of Education Osiele, Abeokuta all in Southwestern Nigeria. Descriptive survey design of a correlational type was employed. The study population comprised 43 library personnel in two selected colleges. Total enumeration technique was employed and self-constructed questionnaire was the instrument used to elicit data from the respondents. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics …

Electronic Information Resources Use, Quality Reference Service Delivery And Academic Performance Of Final Year Students In Colleges Of Education In Lagos State, Nigeria, Bolanle Badirat Ashiru, Adegbore Muritala, Olalekan Abiola Awujoola, Oyinola Oluwaseun Bayowa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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The academic performance played an essential role in producing high-quality graduates who are to become high-quality human resource required for national, economic and social development. Electronic information resources use by students and quality reference service delivery can influence academic performance among students. It is on this premise that study investigates electronic information resources use, quality reference service delivery on academic performance of students in colleges of education in Lagos State, Nigeria. The survey design of descriptive type was adopted. Mixed methods of systematic and total enumeration sampling technique were used. A total of 309 final year students was used …

Perception Of Ict Skill And Opinion Among The College Librarians In Assam During The Pre-Covid Periods: A Study, Dr. Prafulla Kumar Mahanta

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The proper ICT infrastructure in the libraries can’t achieve the goal of a particular library unless it is supported by skilled manpower and dedication of the library professionals towards his/her duties. Library professional performs the role of collection development, organization of information resources, providing access to information resources, preservation of resources, advising and guiding the users, management and administration and also involvement in digital oriented services etc. The digital oriented technology has lead to designing new services as well as access to the navigation of electronic collection and other electronic resources. To meet the present needs library professionals have to …

Scholars' Mine Quick Facts January 2022, Nancy S. Krost

Scholars’ Mine Statistics

Scholars' Mine Quick Facts are monthly reports of downloads, page hits, and other information about works in the institutional repository of Missouri S&T. A map with downloads by region is also included.

Pdxscholar Annual Report 2021, Karen Bjork, Sherry Buchanan, Bertrand Robinson, Stacey Schlatter

Library Faculty and Staff Publications and Presentations

This report details the eleventh year of operation for PDXScholar, Portland State University's institutional repository. The report covers the period between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021.

The 2021 report highlights the continued growth of PDXScholar with over 2.7 million (2,704,624) full text downloads.

Issn Registration Services In Indonesia: Problems And Solutions, Dwi Ridho Aulianto

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

An ISSN is a number that functions as the identity of a periodical. ISSN registration services in Indonesia are provided through the Indonesian Institute of Sciences. This study aims to determine the inhibiting factors during the ISSN application process in Indonesia. The method used is qualitative with a case study approach. Data collection through in-depth interviews with ISSN service officers and journal managers was conducted at the end of 2019 and early 2020 to obtain information about ISSN registration in previous years. The results of the study concluded that the ISSN registration process did not run smoothly. There was an …

Adoption Of Green Practices In University Libraries Of Pakistan: A Qualitative Study, Muhammad Asim, Pervaiz Ahmad Prof. Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Conceptual, technological, and material advancement has a deep influence on all sectors of life including libraries. Libraries are coping with these developments accordingly, however, the pace of development is not the same around the globe. This study aims to explore the adoption status of green library practices in the university libraries of Pakistan. The peer-reviewed literature including IFLA’s checklist was encompassed to model twelve aspects/practices of green library initiative. The feedback from the selected, senior university librarians of Pakistan on the proposed model of green library practices was collected through interviews. The librarians apprise the green library model as an …

Control Mechanism And Punishment Strategies As Correlates Of Deviant Behaviour Reduction Among Undergraduates In Public University Libraries In South-West, Nigeria, Olalekan Abiola Awujoola, Oyinola Oluwaseun Bayowa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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This study assessed the menace of ICT induced deviant acts among library users most especially, undergraduates in public university libraries in South-west, Nigeria. The study looked beyond other reasons of deviance among undergraduates to see what libraries have in respect of their security mechanisms and punishment strategies to reduce deviant acts among undergraduates. Control theory was used as an anchor theory for the study because it gave a proper insight to the effectiveness of security and punishment measures on deviance reduction in the library. Survey research design was used for the study with a population of 352 library personnel …

Entrepreneurship Opportunities For Library And Information Science Graduates: A Qualitative Study, Kiran Butt, Pervaiz Ahmad Prof. Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

There are more than 12 library schools in Pakistan producing around 1,000 graduates every year. These graduates hold 16-year BS or MLIS professional qualifications. There is no calculated estimate available concerning the number of related jobs and the vacant ones in the country. Therefore, it is not possible to determine the number of LIS graduates required in the country within a particular span. The academic libraries especially in the public sector accommodate most of such graduates. The current job market has become oversaturated as we carefully observe around five candidates against one entry-level position in the public sector on average. …

Ischool Student Research Journal, Vol.11, Iss.2, Student Reseach Journal

School of Information Student Research Journal

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Book Review: Knowledge Justice: Disrupting Library And Information Studies Through Critical Race Theory, Sofia Y. Leung And Jorge R. López-Mcknight, Jessica Nombrano Larsen

School of Information Student Research Journal

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