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Motivational Variables And Staff Productivity Among Library Staff In Federal University Of Technology, Owerri., Genevive Chigekwu Nnadieto

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated motivational variables and staff productivity among library staff in Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). The study investigated the various levels of motivational variables and staff productivity and their relationships between the variables. The study adopted a correlational study. The population of the study consisted 106 library staff made up of professionals and para professionals. The instrument used for data collection was the rating scale. Data collected were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) to answer the research questions while the hypotheses were tested at 0.05 alpha level using t-test statistics. Findings of the study are …

Understanding The Competencies Of Library And Information Science Professionals: An Analytical Review, Tumpa Saha, Tapan Barui Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Knowledge plays a strategically important role to success and continuous growth of our life. In information exposition coupled with the electronic or virtual era has brought a great change to libraries and its working environment. In today’s working environment the role of libraries and librarians changed from storehouse of information caretaker to information manager and at the same time the forms and distribution of information also took a new shape in a new way. This is due to the advancement of ICT as well as contemporary societal need. Due to this change, library and information science professionals also need a …

Internet Access For Effective Academic Performance Among Rhema University Students, Wisdom Okereke Anyim

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study explored the effect of Internet access on academic performance of Rhema University Students. The descriptive survey design was adopted with four (4) research questions that guided the study. 252 students of Rhema University who registered with the university library for the 2020/2021 academic session constituted the population of the study and they were all studied without sample as the population was manageable. The instrument for data collection was structured questionnaire which was administered to the respondents by the researcher. Out of 252 copies of questionnaire distributed, only 221 were returned and used for the study with 88% return …

Predicting Lis Scholarly Research Directions In The Era Of Data Science, Nazia Ismail Chohdary Mphil, Mahe Bushra Asghar Phd, Muhammad Ahmad Al Shaheer

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Abstract

Purpose –The purpose of this paper is to present the quantitative analysis of scholarly literature published worldwide on Data Science in the field of Library and Information Science (LIS).

Design/methodology/approach –The Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection database was used as the main source for extracting data from the published documents during the period 2010-2019. The analysis of the published documents was based on the following important trends: Number of Data Science publications in all fields, Number of Data Science publications in the LIS field, the most cited document type on Data Science in LIS perspective, the …

Records Management Practices To Improve Efficiency And Service Delivery At Qalakabusha And Westville Correctional Facilities, Lungelo S. Mbatha, Lungile Luthuli

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The management of records is an important function in correctional facilities as it improves accountability, safety, security and accessibility of records pertaining to offenders and the various programmes provided. The inadequate management of records however is a wide spread issue in most South African correctional facilities, as evidenced by maladministration and the loss of important offender records. This study was conducted to ascertain the records management practices of two correctional facilities in South Africa in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The research was conducted at Qalakabusha and Westville correctional facilities with the purpose of finding out the types of records kept, …

College Libraries As Learning Spaces For Civil Service Aspirants: A Study Among Autonomous Colleges In Kerala, India, Kadeeja Banu C V, Abdul Azeez T A Dr.

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College libraries are learning spaces for Civil service Aspirants as it is one of the prestigious and dream jobs of many college students. This study is conducted among autonomous colleges in Kerala to identify the resources, services, and facilities extended by these college libraries to Civil Service Aspirants. There are twenty-two autonomous colleges in Kerala, and an online questionnaire survey is conducted among the librarians of these colleges, and nineteen colleges responded to the questionnaire. The data is analyzed using Microsoft Excel. The majority of these colleges provide information resources specifically to Civil service Aspirants. The majority of the libraries …

Barriers And Facilitators Of Branding In Iranian Medical Libraries And Information Centers (Mlics), Zahra Sefaei, Abdolrasool Khosravi, Reza Rajabali Beglou, Habib Omranikhoo

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Introduction: Library branding is a strategy that creates a positive and long-standing image towards the provided services in the minds of users. The present study aimed to explore the barriers and facilitators of branding in libraries and medical information centers in Iran.

Design/materials: This is a qualitative study with the deductive approach conducted using semi-structured interviews with some managers in libraries and medical information centers. Purposeful sampling was employed to gather data. Content analysis was also performed using Maxqada software version 2018 to format the data.

Findings: The obtained results revealed that in order to materialize the branding in …

The Effect Of Information-Seeking Behavior On Gen-Z Political Preference: Study On 2020 District Heads Election In Depok And South Tangerang, Taufik Asmiyanto, Debrina Vita Ferezagia, Muhammad Hanif Inamullah, Elsa Roselina, Zaidan Abdurrahman

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Generation Z in Indonesia will use their political right for the first time during the upcoming 2020 District Heads Election that will be held in some cities in Indonesia, including in Depok and South Tangerang. This study aims to understand the effect of information seeking behavior on Gen-Z political preferences as new voters in the upcoming 2020 Depok and South Tangerang city mayor election. A survey will be performed to collect the data by distributing a questionnaire to 278 respondents aged 17 to 23 and live in Depok or South Tangerang. It was found that the political parties are not …

Collection Management And Utilization Of Electronic Resources By Postgraduate Students In The University Of Ibadan, Nigeria, Kazeem Adeshina

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As the life cycle of information products has become increasingly digital from “cradle to grave,” the nature of electronic information management has dramatically changed. These changes have brought new strategies and methods as well as new issues and challenges. At the bottom line the services are increasingly delivered to a desktop from distributed publishers or information providers. Information organizations act either as primary information providers or as brokers between the user and the primary service provider. Hence, the study examines the collection management and utilization of e-resources by postgraduate students in University of Ibadan. Descriptive survey design was employed for …

Use Of Open Access Journals By Librarians In Ghana, Edward Mensah Borteye Mr., Kodjo Atiso, Richard Bruce Lamptey, Jenna F. Kammer

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Introduction: This study examined the use of open access journals by librarians in Ghana. The objectives were to establish the familiarity, attitude and benefits of open access journals among librarians in Ghana.

Method: This study uses a survey research design. A web-based questionnaire was used to seek information on respondents’ demographics, awareness, use, attitudes and benefits of open access journals.

Analysis: Descriptive statistics was used to analyze survey results. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used for the analysis of data collected from 103 librarians who are members of the Ghana Library Association.

Results …

Social Competence As Correlates Of Social Network Sites (Sns) Use By Library And Information Science Undergraduates., Sobayo John Abiola

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ABSTRACT Social competence is the set of skills and behaviours necessary to get along with others and be well-liked in establishing and maintaining satisfactory interpersonal relationships, gain peer acceptance and friendship. Social networking sites are the online platforms that allow users to create a public profile and interact with other users on the website such as Facebook, Instagram, Flickr, Twitter, My Space, Skype etc. The effect of social competence on the use of SNS was the focus of this study. A descriptive research design was adopted while a survey method was employed to elicit information from the respondents for this …

Influence Of Information Sources, Needs And Gender On Information Use Of Science Undergraduate Students In University Of Ibadan, Nigeria, Kazeem Adeshina Mr.

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This study aims at determining the influence of information needs, sources and gender on information use by faculty of science undergraduate students in universities in southwest Nigeria. In order to sample all important sub-population of the students, data were collected from seven departments which are Computer science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Industrial Chemistry, Physic, Archaeology, and Anthropology. Data was collected using a questionnaire from 500 students while data were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation and T-test. It was found that a significant relationship between information needs to their major information sources used, there was significant relationship between information needs and the …

Impact Of Ict Skills For Knowledge Sharing Among Library Professional Of Higher Education Institutions Of Pakistan, Liaquat Ali Rahoo

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The purpose of the study explores the impact of ICT skills for Knowledge sharing among library professional of Higher Education Institutions of Pakistan. Descriptive survey design study was adopted in the study. The population of the study was librarians who are working in the higher education institutions of Pakistan. Simple sample technique was used for data collection 180 was sample size. Questionnaire was used as instrument for primary data collection from selected respondents.SPSS application was used for data analysis with descriptive statistics of frequency counts and mean score. The result reveals a total agreement by majority of the respondents on …

Utilization Of Zoom As An Interactive Platform In Repositioning Library Administration/Management For Effective Service Delivery In Academic Libraries In Nigeria, Chinedu J. Ayolugbe, Amaka J. Jidere, Uzoamaka Ogwo

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The emergence of digital information resources and services has tremendously improved information handling and management in all spheres of human endeavor including academic libraries. This study examines utilization of zoom as an interactive platform in repositioning library administration/management in academic libraries in Nigeria. Several library innovative mechanisms has been explored such as the concept of information service delivery, social media as a strategic mechanism in repositioning information service delivery in academic libraries, impact of social media in repositioning information service delivery in university libraries, concept of zoom as a social media platform, concept of library administration/management, application of zoom as …

Exploring The Role Of Academic Social Networking Sites Amongst Lis Professionals: A Meta-Narrative Review, P.M. Naushad Ali, Sharaf Zehra, Priya Vaidya, Zainab Musheer

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Academic Social Networking Sites (ASNS) has revolutionized the concept of knowledge sharing and publication pattern in academia. It offers a new paradigm to interrelate research scientists globally, influencing research communities' structure and crescendos (dynamics). This changing trend has attracted considerable attention in the research domain and the consequent impact on library & information science professionals. Due to the high operationalizing ability of these networking sites, it provides online services of collaboration and knowledge sharing. The present study reviewed 23 studies from the past that highlights the methodologies, usage pattern of ASNs, impact on professionals, different categories of services, and issues …

Research Process And The Value Of Publishing In High Impact Scholarly Journals: Prospect For Authors, Usman Muhammed Song Mr, Medina Mohammed Mrs, Zainab Mukhtar Yusuf Mrs

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Scholarly journals are still the most important media for disseminating product of research information concerned with transmission of correct results on right time and to right audience. Nowadays, researchers are faced with variety of challenges due to not observing ethics and rules of publication in high impact journals. Communicating research findings is an essential step in the research process. This article employed the philosophical assumptions of the Constructivism with focus on complexity, richness, multiple interpretations and meaning-making inductively through an Integrative Literature Review which was used to develop this conceptual paper. The aim of the article is to explore the …

Utilization And Users’ Satisfaction On Library Resources And Services By School Of Engineering And Technology, Mizoram University, F Chanchin Mawia

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The study is confined to the students and faculties of the School of Engineering and Technology (SET), Mizoram University (MU). University libraries invest a huge amount of money every year on the collection development and maintenance of their resources in order to meet the information need of users. Satisfying the patron of the library is the major aim of every library system. The main objectives of the study are to examine the purpose of the use of library resources, frequency of library visits, to ascertain the type of information needs, find out the duration of time spent in the library, …

Information Consumption Among University Of Zambia Students In The Buildup To The 2021 Zambia General Elections, Abel M'Kulma

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This study assessed the information behavior and information literacy skills of individuals during the 2021 General Election in Zambia. Similar studies have been conducted in the past in the United States of America and Europe whose results revealed that information literacy and civic engagement are related and extremely important to the political process. Using the SCONUL seven pillars of information literacy (2011), this study adopted qualitative research methods to interview fifteen (15) students of Library and Information Science and Records Management to determine their information behavior and information literacy skills during the 2021 Zambia General Election. Findings revealed that information …

Awareness Of E-Learning Among Library And Information Science Professionals In University Of Kerala And Mahatma Gandhi University: A Comparative Study, Alfi S J, Mini Devi B

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study was designed to examine awareness of e-learning among LIS professionals in University of Kerala and Mahatma Gandhi University: A comparative study. The study intended with an aim to explore the awareness, attitude and problems faced in the utilisation of e-learning. Closed ended questionnaire was used to collect the data from respondents. The study includes the library professionals of the central and 43 teaching department libraries in the UoK and central and 25 teaching department libraries of MGU. Among the 112 questionnaires distributed, 104 were completely answered and returned. The findings of the study revealed that half of the …

Nirf Ranking 2020: A Webometric Analysis Of Websites Of Top 10 Medical Institutions, Naveen Chaparwal, P.S. Rajput

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This study examines the top 10 Indian Medical Institute websites ranked in NIRF (National Institutes Ranking Framework) 2020. The study focused on webometric analysis, which examines the domain, domain age, all three types of web impacts factors and Alexa traffic rank of websites etc. To collect data in this study, various small SEO tools such as smallsetools.com and dulichecker.com had used to find out domain age, page speed, domain authority, page authority and total, internal and external links of Medical Institute websites covered in this study. Findings revealed that the "All India Institute of Medical Sciences" institute website having the …

Digital Literacy Skills Among Users Of State Central Library, Thiruvananthapuram: An Investigative Study, Sreelekshmi V M, Mini Devi B

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The study aims to ascertain digital literacy skills of users of State Central Library, Thiruvananthapuram. Data were collected using questionnaire distributed to a random sample of 160 members, out of which 150 are received with required details. It is observed that the respondents possess essential digital literacy skills. Majority of users were students and they have basic knowledge about digital materials and also used e-resources. Internet based resources and services are widely used. Google chrome is the most preferred web browser. Facebook is the social networking site used by the majority of respondents. Most of the library users identified the …

Evaluation Of Scholarly Information Retrieval Using Precision And Recall, Kiran Butt, Abid Hussain

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Introduction: An information retrieval system is widely usedtolocate the information for academic, research and reference purposes by the internet users in a library or Information services department.

Aims of Study: This study aims to analyze the search engine’s behavior on a given query and results for scholarly information, followed by examining precision and recall.

Design/Method: The present study was conducted in a controlled environment where three search engines were selected to examine its recall and precision against 50 queries with basic and advance searching queries. The queries were executed in all search engines. This quantitative study was used on the …

User Information Needs And Information Seeking Behaviour Of Physics Department At The University Of Burdwan, Amit Kumar Das, Dr. Sukumar Mandal

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Purpose – The study found on the University of Burdwan physics department faculties and research scholars’ information needs and information seeking behaviour. The purpose is to find out the information needs, source use, satisfaction level, and improvement needs for library infrastructure, sources and services.

Methodology – In this information needs and seeking behaviour study, two sets online questionnaire has been developed to achieve the objective. Only physics faculties and regular registered research scholars (session 2011 – 2020) in the University of Burdwan have been selected as main respondents. Data has been collected using Google form. Online questionnaire have been served …

Use Of Internet Facility By The Users Of District Central Libraries In Rayalaseema Region Of A.P., India- A Study., Dr B. Deenadhayalu

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Abraham Lincoln’s proverbial remark concerning the definition and meaning of democracy, is equally applicable in the context of public library-it is an institution ‘for the people, by the people and of the people. The District Central Libraries are an important component of the public library system in Andhra Pradesh (A.P). Being located in the district headquarters they stand as models to be emulated by other public libraries in the districts. In this era of information technology, people are quick to gather information using the internet. Therefore, there is a need to study the internet facilities of the District Central Libraries …

Journals On The Road: Open Access Or Non-Open Access?, Fatemeh Sohani, Maryam Shekofteh, Azam Shahbodaghi, Sara Jambarsang

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Introduction: The choice of open access (OA) or non-open access (non-OA) publishing model is a serious concern and challenge for authors and journals. Therefore, the present study aimed to review the scientific literature related to the challenges and opportunities of the OA publishing model compared to subscription-based and hybrid publishing models.

Methods: The present study is a narrative review. Articles were searched in various databases such as Scopus and Web of Science (WoS), and articles concerning the research topic were reviewed.

Results: OA challenges were divided into five general categories: 1. Providing publishing fees 2. Fewer citations to OA articles …

Public Libraries Revolutionizing And Empowering Societies During The Covid 19 Pandemic Period : With Special Reference To Valapattanam Gp Library, Kerala, Matty Balagopal, Viijesh Vijayan, Joseph M K

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study throws light to the innovative and transformational methods adopted by public libraries to respond towards the community needs and up holds its social responsibilities with its users during the COVID 19 pandemic period. Valapatanam GP Library is the best example of public libraries which defeat Covid 19 with the application of powerful and renovated technology tools for community support and satisfaction through un interpreted connection with the users. It adopted various new tactics to overcome the pandemic difficulties and keep the users stay with the world of knowledge and recreation. The role of VPGP library limited not only …

Website Evaluation Of Central University Libraries: A Comparative Study Between Tripura University And Mizoram University In Terms Of Resources And Services, Priyanka Laskar, Susmita Chakraborty

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Academic library provides suitable learning environment to the users but today it has various challenges to survive in this technological age. The need of users rapidly changes with time, library has to play new role to satisfy the users need. The technique of library should be user convenience, instead of librarian convenience. The library staff should have knowledge of soft skills, listening skills and communication skills. In this challenging condition for the existence, modern library should adopt the concept: If users do not come to the library, library should go to the users. The purpose of the study is to …

Community Information Needs Of Agriculturists In Mysore Region Public Libraries, Karnataka, India: A Study, Siddaramu P

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Agriculturists need different types of community information in their day to day life. Community information helps the agriculturists to enhancing the productivity, profitability, stability and sustainability of the farming systems. Public library is the democratic institution which can accomplish the community information needs of agriculturists. This study was carried out to investigate the community information needs of agriculturists in Mysore Region. The present paper attempts to ascertain the background of the agriculturists and their community information needs in Mysore Region Public Libraries. The majority of the agriculturists said that they need always information on preparing the land for the cultivation …

Role Of Library Professionals In Information Dissemination During National Lockdown: A Case Study In Reference To Recent Pandemic, Subhajit Panda, Renuka Sharma

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Libraries play an important role in the everyday life of students and faculty. The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected higher education, including libraries systems & services. This global pandemic almost changes the entire working style of the library from traditional to online. The purpose of this study was to explore the response of the Libraries and LIS professionals during the COVID -19 pandemic and determine their working practices, services practices, and strategies applied and role-played. Libraries see their individual and collective roles of societal and educational dimensions during these uncertain times. The study also made recommendations for the betterment of …

Barriers For Library And Information Science Researchers From Developing Countries: What The “Library Philosophy And Practice Phenomenon” Tells Us, Brady Lund

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This short commentary introduces and discusses the “Library Philosophy and Practice (LPP) Phenomenon,” wherein a scholarly journal published in a developed country has an extremely large number of authors from developing countries, relative to the typical journal. Elements of journals that fit the LPP phenomenon are discussed, as well as what this phenomenon says about barriers to scholarly publishing for researchers from developing nations. Implications for journals that lack diverse authorship from developing nations are listed. This phenomenon may be studied in other disciplines to further illuminate divides in the scholarly realm.