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Harvestable Metadata Services Development: Analysis Of Use Cases From The World Data System, Robert R. Downs, Alicia Urquidi Díaz, Qi Xu, Juanle Wang, Aude Chambodut, Chuang Liu, Simon Flower, Karen Payne

Copyright, Fair Use, Scholarly Communication, etc.

Minimally, a research data repository exists to make a collection of data assets available to potential users. If a dataset cannot be discovered and found, it cannot be reused (Garnett et al. 2017). Harvestable metadata catalogues are a key strategy for achieving greater global findability of data assets, as they create a surveyable access point to discover data products within large data collections. Such catalogues can be especially effective if they are tailored for interoperability with feature-rich infrastructures (e.g. meta-catalogues, see Kapiszewski & Karcher 2020; CRFCB 2014) that are highly visible and widely used, and also themselves integrated within the …

Users’ Assessment Of Digital Reference Service Delivery In Private University Libraries In Enugu State., Innocent O. Adayi Dr, Rachael Ify Neboh Mrs, Gloria Oluchi Edeh Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study examined users’ assessment of digital reference service delivery in private university libraries in Enugu State. The study is guided by four research questions. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised of the entire undergraduates of private universities in Enugu State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was used to select 500 undergraduates to assess the delivery of digital reference services in their university. Structured questionnaire was used for data collected, while mean and standard deviation was used for analyzing the data collected for the study. The finding revealed that, digital reference service …

Industrial Training And Academic Achievement Of Library And Information Science Students At The Delta State University Abraka, Sarah Okpa Josiah, Ngozi Gloria Mordi, Unwana Isaac Udoh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated industrial training and academic achievement of library and information science students at the Delta State University Abraka. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design using questionnaire as instrument for data collection. The population of the study consists of 223 undergraduates and Masters Students who just concluded their industrial training six months ago. A total of 223 questionnaires were distributed only 174 were retrieved. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics mean and percentage mean score of 2.5 and above and percentage score of 50% were considered. The study revealed that the effects of industrial training on …

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 …

Metadata Implementation And Data Discoverability: A Survey On University Libraries' Dataverse Portals, Tzu-Heng Chiu, Hsin-Liang (Oliver) Chen, Ellen Cline

PCOM Scholarly Works

The purpose of this practical case study is to examine the development of Dataverse, a global research data management consortium. This paper is the second in a project focusing on data discoverability and current metadata implementation on the Dataverse portals established by 27 university libraries worldwide. Five research questions were proposed to identify the most popular metadata standards and elements, search interface options, and result display formats by those portals. The data were collected from 27 university libraries worldwide between December 1, 2020 and January 31, 2021. According to the results of the descriptive analyses, the most popular metadata elements …

The Clear Path: A Framework For Enhancing Information Literacy Through Prompt Engineering, Leo S. Lo

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

This article introduces the CLEAR Framework for Prompt Engineering, designed to optimize interactions with AI language models like ChatGPT. The framework encompasses five core principles—Concise, Logical, Explicit, Adaptive, and Reflective—that facilitate more effective AI-generated content evaluation and creation. Additionally, the article discusses technical aspects of prompts, such as tokens, temperature, and top-p settings. By integrating the CLEAR Framework into information literacy instruction, academic librarians can empower students with critical thinking skills for the ChatGPT era and adapt to the rapidly evolving AI landscape in higher education.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Exploring The Relationship Between Digital Literacy And Electronic Information Resources Use Among Undergraduate Student Of Gombe State University, Musa Yila Umar Dr,, Tabawa Yusuf Dangwaran Miss

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined the relationship between digital literacy and electronic information resources use among undergraduate students of Gombe State University in Nigeria. The study sought to find level of digital literacy, level of electronic information resources use and determine the relationship between digital literacy and electronic information resources use among undergraduate students in Gombe State University. The study adopted a quantitative using survey design. The study found that the level of digital literacy is high. The also result revealed low extent of EIRs use and the study finally found that there is no significant relationship between digital literacy and …

Influence Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) Use On Staff Job Performance In University Libraries In Benue State, Nigeria, Haruna Abu, Chinnwe Josephine Okarfor

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated the influence of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) use on staff job performance in University libraries in Benue State, Nigeria. Three specific objectives with corresponding research questions guided the study and six hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a survey research design. The target population for this study is the entire 241 library staff made up of professional and non-professional library staff in the three university libraries in Benue State. Since the population was not large, the study made use of all the 241 library staff in the three Universities …

Assistive Technologies In Mumbai’S Resource Centres: A Comprehensive Survey, Sai Ganesh Utekar, Anjali Sandesh Kale Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study focuses on assistive technologies and services for visually impaired students, aiming to improve their access to information and support their education and career development. The research highlights the importance of assistive technology in bridging the digital divide and empowering visually impaired individuals. The study uses a survey methodology, utilizing a self-administered questionnaire to collect data from resource centres for the visually challenged in Mumbai & the visually challenged users of the centres. The findings highlight the constant improvement in assistive technologies, driven by better technology and changing user needs. The researchers emphasize the need for simple, user-friendly interfaces …

A Recipe To Gauge Success: Using Repository Data To Assess A Faculty Bibliography, Andrea Wirth, Christina Miskey

Library Faculty Presentations

In the 2016-2017 academic year, staff in the Scholarly Communication & Data Services Department at UNLV University Libraries began to compile a comprehensive faculty research bibliography for display in the Digital Scholarship@UNLV institutional repository. The bibliography has been a significant aspect of the workload of the department and a major focus of the institutional repository ever since. While workflows for managing the bibliography evolved over time, metadata cleaning and management, author outreach, and uploading accompanying open access publications to the records remained consistent elements of the project. As scholarly communication and data services grew, department staff began to question the …