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The Role Of Libraries In The Fight Against Corruption, Ganiyu Idowu Buhari, Rotimi Adesina Egunjobi Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Corruption is simply a misuse of entrusted authority for personal benefit of self, family, friends and those who by rules do not deserve or qualify to get the benefit of that authority. The phenomenon which has been described as a universal one, presents itself in different forms like embezzlement, bribery, nepotism in public sector recruitment, promotion and access to public service, cronyism, vote-buying, political patronage, and judicial corruption. The effects of this phenomenon on the society are so monumental that a common platformmust be found to wage war against it, if our country’s plan for economic growth and development must …

Librarians’ Level Of Awareness And Perception Of Artificial Intelligence And Robotics In Federal University Libraries In Southeast, Nigeria, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko, Cecilia Chimezie Offor, Joy Nwadiogwa Onwumbiko

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The level of awareness and perception of AI and robotics by librarians are very paramount as to determining their applications and utilization or otherwise in any library. This study therefore aimed at determining librarians’ level of awareness and perception of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in federal universities in Southeast, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design and was guided by three research questions. The population sample of the study was 50 librarians drawn from 5 federal universities libraries on Southeast, Nigeria selected through random sampling technique with the aid of research assistants from each of the universities while …

Awareness And Usage Of Electronic Database Among Faculty Of Management Sciences Academic Staff Of Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria., Esther Motunrayo Ekeh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

This study examined the level of awareness and use of electronic databases among faculty of management sciences academic staff of Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos state, Nigeria. The objective of the study is to investigate the level of awareness and use of electronic databases by academic staff in the Faculty of Management sciences in Lagos State University, Ojo - Lagos State, Nigeria. Descriptive research design was employed with proportionate stratified random sampling. The population of the study was all the 105 academic staff in the university under study. A questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection and was …

Future Of Academic Libraries And Lis Professionals In India, Vinayak Savatagi, Umesha Naik

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Libraries authentically and authoritatively acquire, process, conserve, and make knowledge of all human endeavours accessible to all, regardless of sex, status, religion, race, or colour. Serving the information needs of its users & society as a whole is its principal function. Academic libraries & LIS professionals in India are going through a major transition because of new technology, changing user expectations, & different ways of teaching. In this study, we take a look at what the future holds for university libraries and the people who work in them. Digital curation, data management, or IT expertise are becoming increasingly important for …

Drivers And Impediments In The Adoption Of Artificial Intelligence By Academic Libraries In Nigeria, Oluyinka Titilope Afolayan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by academic libraries globally is not without its challenges despite its diverse benefits for efficient library operations and services. This paper examined the drivers of AI adoption and the likely impediments in its adoption by academic libraries in Nigeria. The methodology adopted for this paper was a documentary/literature review search to determine the trends and patterns in the extent of AI adoption by academic libraries globally and in particular Nigeria. This paper discussed the concept of AI, application areas of AI, and impediments to the adoption of AI categorized under institutional, personal and technological …

Artificial Intelligence In Special Libraries In Africa For Selective Dissemination Of Information: Any Need?, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study applied a descriptive survey design with a sampled population of 48 special librarians selected through purposive sampling techniques from 24 special libraries in Africa. The study was guided by four research objectives. The main instrument used for data collection was a 4 point scaled questionnaires scaled in that 1 = “strongly disagree” and 4 = “strongly agree”. The instrument was validated by three experts in measurement and evaluation from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria and further subjected to internal consistency test using Cronbach’s alpha. Result was coefficient α=.80 showing that the instrument was reliable. Data administration and …

Evidence Synthesis And Graduate Researchers: Benefits And Barriers, Corinne Bishop, Sarah Norris, Jason D. Phillips

Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Detailed Description:

With the increased interest in evidence synthesis research in social sciences and fields outside of the health sciences, more librarians are actively involved in consulting and collaborating with researchers, with some also participating as co-authors on projects (Chapman, 2021; Kogut, Ramirez, & Foster, 2022). Based on individual requests, librarians may conduct comprehensives searches, document and report searches to ensure reproducibility, and/or assist with question refinement, protocol development, citation management tools, and evidence synthesis software.

To support evidence synthesis researchers, libraries are identifying support models and deciding on the scope of assistance they can provide. Within this process, …

Research Support Newsletter (Spring 2025), Elizabeth D'Angel

The AC's Research Support Newsletter (Formerly AISR Connections)

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Tracking Social Media Platform Shifts In Academic Libraries, 2019-2025 [Dataset], Holly M. Surbaugh

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

The author created this supplementary data file during a research study completed in January 2025. For a sample of 233 university libraries located in the United States, the author examined current and archived versions of the organizations’ websites and noted changes in links to library-specific accounts on popular social media platforms. The goal of this research was to explore how academic libraries have responded to a period of significant change and disruption in the social media landscape. The Excel file contains the final version of the compiled data, including URLs for the reviewed websites and Internet Archive Wayback Machine captures …

Step-By-Step Guide To Uploading Your Master’S Thesis, Doctoral Dissertation, Or Other Student Work In The Unl Digital Commons, Paul Royster, Sue Ann Gardner

Thesis and Dissertation Deposit Information Resources

This is a step-by-step guide to online deposit procedures for UNL theses and dissertations. The same steps are used for both theses and dissertations.

Note:

Deposit of master's theses in the UNL Digital Commons is required, not optional.

Deposit of doctoral dissertations into ProQuest/Clarivate is required while deposit into respective departmental series in the UNL Digital Commons for public access is optional, but recommended.

Politics, Traditional Librarianship, Progressive Librarianship, And Conflicting Visions Of Services For Children, Bill Crowley

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper addresses the ongoing challenges within public library youth services between programs of Traditional Librarianship, heavily influenced by local religious and political realities, and Progressive Librarianship, a secular approach aiming to remedy perceived past library failures. At the risk of oversimplification, Traditional Librarianship, the original American public library philosophy, long prioritized helping youth develop into educated citizens with a strong moral foundation. Within the limits of generalizing, Progressive Librarianship can be considered a change-oriented philosophy seeking to provide youth services committed to social justice and a reversal of power relationships to the benefit of those previously underserved. The effects …

Electronic Information Resources Use And Teaching Effectiveness Of Academic Staff Of Selected Universities In Oyo State, Nigeria, Yinka Joba Olawale, Adebayo Muritala Adegbore Dr., Mary Oluwabukola Akinolu Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Access to relevant information resources play a critical role in fostering learning environment. Prior investigation showed that there is a dearth of research on the use of electronic information resource amongst academic staff in universities. Previous studies also focused on electronic information resource use by students. This study, was therefore carried out to examine electronic information resources use on the perceived teaching effectiveness of the academic staff in the selected universities in Oyo state, Nigeria.

The theory of action and the cognitive-behavioral theory provided the framework for this study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted. 1,705 academic staff of the …

Authorship Policy, Munster Technological University, Ireland

Policies & Procedures

The purpose of this document is to define the university’s policy on assignment of authorship to research outputs arising from the university’s research and scholarly activities. This policy promotes integrity in the authorship of research outputs arising from the research and scholarship of staff and students aligned with university, national and international best practice.

Open Access Policy, Munster Technological University, Ireland

Policies & Procedures Documents

Open Access allows for the online sharing of scholarly work without the barrier of subscription paywalls. Open Access adds value to research, to the economy and to society. The outputs from publicly-funded research should be publicly available to researchers, but also to potential users in education, business, charitable and public sectors, and to the general public. Ensuring unhindered access to publicly funded research enables the University to affirm its place among the global research community by sharing its knowledge for the benefit of society. In doing this the University amplifies the value of the work done by its researchers and …

University Librarians’ Level Of Familiarity With And Use Of Web 2.0 Technologies: The Case Study Of Two Iranian Universities, Hadis Khedri

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study aimed to determine the level of familiarity with and use of Web 2.0 technologies among librarians at the Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and the University of Isfahan. This research is applied in terms of its objective and descriptive in terms of its method. The statistical population of the study consisted of 135 librarians working in the libraries of the Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and the University of Isfahan. Due to the limited number of participants, total population sampling was conducted. Data were collected using the “Library 2.0 Tools” questionnaire, developed by Hosseini Shoar and Bahrami …

Promotional Techniques For Marketing Academic Library Product And Services, Fisayo Adesola Adekunle Mr., Bright Ajayi Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

This paper clarifies the marketing techniques used to promote the product and services offered by academic libraries. Users are kept informed about the information resources accessible at the library by marketing of the services and information resources offered by the library. Library-produced materials such as reading lists, bibliographies, flyers, brochures, library e-mail, websites, posters, and other materials; special programs and events such as library orientation, workshops, and seminars; and social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and blogs are some of the promotional techniques used in marketing library resources. Marketing library product and services improves user perception of the …

Pdxscholar Multi-Year Annual Report (2022-2024), Julia Stone, Sherry Buchanan, Bertrand Robinson, Stacey Schlatter, Carolee Harrison

Library Faculty and Staff Publications and Presentations

We are excited to share our 2022-2024 PDXScholar Multi-Year Annual Report. This multi-year report covers the period between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2024. PDXScholar, Portland State University's institutional repository, provides access to the scholarly and creative output of PSU faculty, students, and staff. In this report, we aim to highlight PDXScholar’s growth and impact through readership data, new content and collections, and feedback from our users.

Influence Of Attitude As A Catalyst On The Productivity Level Of Cataloguers In Tertiary Institutions’ Libraries In Edo State, Nigeria, Olalekan Ola

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

As soon as librarians are productive based on their positive attitude, it is expected that libraries will perform optimally. In circumstances where catalogers are less productive or lack a good attitude, the long-lasting effect will be felt by end users. It is in this regard, that this study investigates the influence of attitude as a catalyst on the productivity level of catalogers in tertiary institutions’ libraries in Edo State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. The population was comprised of 81 catalogers in Edo State. The study made use of a total enumeration sampling technique. …

Write What You Know, Joshua Levine

Library Staff Online Writings

Writing a fact pattern is more challenging than it looks. This is something I learned when I created my first fact pattern for Advanced Legal Research. To accomplish this, I relied on the maxim, “Write what you know.”

Exploring The Next Generation Of Journals, Heidi J. Southworth, Aaron Retteen, Promita Chatterji

Library Services Publications

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar focused on the next generation of scholarly publishing with the launch of our new Modern Journal Designs for Digital Commons Journals. Join a panel of editors and library publishers to examine the changing landscape of research and how Diamond open access journals are evolving to meet those needs. Moderated by Director of Journal, Digital Commons Promita Chatterji, panelists will share their experience providing input to Digital Commons new Modern Journal Designs and share how they are innovating with their publishing programs. This webinar is ideal for journal editors, administrators, librarians, …