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Developing a big data analytics platform using Apache Hadoop Ecosystem for delivering big data services in libraries Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Ranjeet Kumar Singh
Purpose Although the challenges associated with big data are increasing, the question of the most suitable big data analytics (BDA) platform in libraries is always significant. The purpose of this study is to propose a solution to this problem. Design/methodology/approach The current study identifies relevant literature and provides a review of big data adoption in libraries. It also presents a step-by-step
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Improving accessibility of digitization outputs: EODOPEN project research findings Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Alenka Kavčič Čolić, Andreja Hari
Purpose The current predominant delivery format resulting from digitization is PDF, which is not appropriate for the blind, partially sighted and people who read on mobile devices. To meet the needs of both communities, as well as broader ones, alternative file formats are required. With the findings of the eBooks-On-Demand-Network Opening Publications for European Netizens project research, this study
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Librarians’ views of the readiness of university libraries in Indonesia to adopt virtual and augmented reality Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Nina Mayesti, Chen Hao Huang, Aviazka Firdhaussi Azmir, Diah Melati Adzani
Purpose This study aims to determine the extent of virtual reality (VR)/augmented reality (AR) adoption in university libraries in Indonesia and identify librarians’ views of library readiness. The assessment centers on two crucial dimensions: library readiness, gauged by commitment and efficacy, and librarian readiness, appraised through cognitive and affective aspects. Design/methodology/approach
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A study of social visibility and engagement of world-renowned libraries on Twitter Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2024-01-25 Zahid Ashraf Wani, Majid Ahmad
Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate how libraries use Twitter as a social media platform and examine the tweets they post, including multimedia content such as images and video clips. The study also aims to analyse the relationship between post types and user engagement and evaluate the effects of post features, such as multimedia content, on user engagement. Design/methodology/approach
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Enrichment of Schema.org with cultural heritage context standards for the description and processing of electronic thesis and dissertations Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Morteza Mohammadi Ostani, Jafar Ebadollah Amoughin, Mohadeseh Jalili Manaf
Purpose This study aims to adjust Thesis-type properties on Schema.org using metadata models and standards (MS) (Bibframe, electronic thesis and dissertations [ETD]-MS, Common European Research Information Format [CERIF] and Dublin Core [DC]) to enrich the Thesis-type properties for better description and processing on the Web. Design/methodology/approach This study is applied, descriptive analysis
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Academic librarians’ perceptions of mobile technology’s usefulness in library service delivery at universities of technology in South Africa Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Muvhulawa Matumba, Mogiveny Rajkoomar
Purpose Globally, mobile technology is a significant factor influencing how libraries are changing the ways of delivering services to today’s users. This paper aims to explore academic librarians’ perceptions of the usefulness of mobile technology in delivering library services and the efforts required for its successful adoption. Design/methodology/approach The study was conducted within an interpretive
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Developing a union catalogue of Pakistani University libraries: status, problems, and prospects Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Muhammad Ijaz Mairaj, Mahsham Mukaram
Purpose This study aims to examine the status, explores the hurdles and identifies the prospects for developing a union catalogue of university libraries in Lahore, Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach Following a quantitative research approach, a questionnaire was developed from literature and authors’ experience. After ensuring its validity and reliability, data were collected from librarians after
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Exploring first-year engineering student perceptions of the engineering librarian as an IL instructor in multimodal teaching and learning environments Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Mousin Omarsaib
Purpose This study aims to explore first-year engineering students’ perceptions of the engineering librarian as an instructor in multimodal environments related to Information Literacy (IL) topics, teaching strategy, content evaluation, organising, planning and support. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative approach was used through a survey instrument based on an online questionnaire. Questions
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Facilitating conditions and institutional repository sustainability by librarians in public university libraries in Nigeria Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-12-15 Ugwunwa Esse, Yacob- Haliso
Purpose This study aims to investigate the facilitating conditions (FCs) and how these FC affect institutional repository (IR) sustainability practices in public universities in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach A survey research design was adopted in this study. The study population comprised 542 librarians from public universities that have IRs across Nigeria. A sample size of 230 librarians was
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Determination of library staff skills to enhance visibility of intellectual output in Nigerian universities Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Nkeiru A. Emezie, Scholastica A.J. Chukwu, Ngozi M. Nwaohiri, Nancy Emerole, Ijeoma I. Bernard
Purpose University intellectual output such as theses and dissertations are valuable resources containing rigorous research results. Library staff who are key players in promoting intellectual output through institutional repositories require skills to promote content visibility, create wider outreach and facilitate easy access and use of these resources. This study aims to determine the skills of
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The readiness to implement digital humanities data curation of four institutional repositories in Indonesia Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Laksmi Laksmi, Muhammad Fadly Suhendra, Shamila Mohamed Shuhidan, Umanto Umanto
Purpose This study aims to identify the readiness of institutional repositories in Indonesia to implement digital humanities (DH) data curation. Data curation is a method of managing research data that maintains the data’s accuracy and makes it available for reuse. It requires controlled data management. Design/methodology/approach The study uses a qualitative approach. Data collection was carried
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Exploring students’ perceptions toward the use of augmented reality for digital library services Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-10-19 Sawsan Taha, Abdoulaye Kaba, Marzouq Ayed Al-Qeed
Purpose This study aims to investigate whether students would accept augmented reality technology in Al Ain University (AAU) libraries as part of digital library services. Design/methodology/approach This study used a modified technology acceptance model–based survey instrument for data collection. Data was collected through an online questionnaire, which was sent to 400 students via email in March
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The current research landscape in digital marketing scientific literature in libraries: exploration through performance and science mapping Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Javaid Ahmad Wani
Purpose This study aims to analyse and understand the current state of research in the field of digital marketing in “library and information science”. Design/methodology/approach This study used a “bibliometric research design.” A lexical title search was used to obtain the required data set for executing this study, and a comprehensive “indexing and abstracting” database, Web of Science, was used
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Rural accessibility to digital libraries: requirements and challenges Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-09-04 Mapheto J. Mamabolo, Oluwole Olumide Durodolu
Purpose This study aims to determine the requirements and find out the challenges for the use of digital library services for rural areas of Capricorn District Municipality, Limpopo province. The research questions of the study are: What are the requirements for the use of digital library services in rural areas of Capricorn District Municipality? What are the challenges of accessing digital library
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Postgraduate students’ internet use and prevalence of internet addiction: what roles can librarians play post COVID-19? Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-08-22 Oghenere Gabriel Salubi, Ndakasharwa Muchaonyerwa
Purpose This study empirically analyse the lived and individual experiences of internet use time among postgraduate students in a period where the line between the virtual and real is blurred. The infusion of the internet in higher education has not only facilitated the production of new knowledge but has also led to reports of internet addiction among many users during the COVID-19 pandemic and the
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Proposed standard guideline for managing information systems (ISs) in libraries in Africa Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-08-16 Patience Emefa Dzandza Ocloo, Lizette King
Purpose Libraries in Africa are adopting technology at a fast pace. However, literature has provided enough evidence of the many challenges libraries on the continent are facing in the use of the adopted information technology of which information systems (ISs) are major components. Literature also does not provide evidence of IS standard, policy or guideline at both national and international levels
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Pandemic narratives of library and information centers in Baguio-Benguet Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-08-15 Daniel Jr Soriano Balbin, Elizabeth Allan Lascano
Purpose The study aims to determine the extent of COVID-19’s impact on the libraries and information centers within Benguet. It identified the key differences in the effect of the pandemic on each type of library: public, special, school and academic. It recalled and documented the challenges faced by libraries and librarians. It determined which aspects of their library were affected and how they
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Exploring the use of mobile technologies for learning: an empirical study of library and information science (LIS) students Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-08-03 Murtaza Ashiq, Shafiq Ur Rehman, Ammara Yousaf, Muhammad Safdar
Purpose The use of mobile technologies and learning devices has been increasing in every field of life, and library and information sciences are no exception. This study aims to explore the perceptions of library and information science (LIS) students regarding mobile learning (m-learning) along with their primary purposes, social media applications, advantages, disadvantages, barriers, impact and
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#SuperLibrarian – the evolving role of librarians in technology spaces Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-07-26 Petronetta Pierre – Robertson
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss changes in the roles of librarians against the backdrop of emerging technologies. Design/methodology/approach Through reflection on practice drawn from the author’s 30 years in librarianship, this paper explores the evolving role of librarians in the constantly developing technological environment and demonstrates how librarians can combine information
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A qualitative assessment of the eResearch Knowledge Centre’s support practices in the Human Sciences Research Council in Pretoria, South Africa Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-07-11 Hanlie Baudin, Patrick Mapulanga
Purpose This paper aims to assess whether the current eResearch Knowledge Centre’s (eRKC) research support practices align with researchers’ requirements for achieving their research objectives. The study’s objectives were to assess the current eRKC research support services and to determine which are adequate and which are not in supporting the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) researchers.
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Are library professionals overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic challenges in the current reality? Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-07-10 Syeda Mukta Begum, Umme Habiba
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on library and information services (LIS) and how library professionals overcome the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic in the current reality. Design/methodology/approach This study used quantitative and qualitative methods to investigate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Bangladesh’s LIS professionals. A structured
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How the digital library of the Università degli studi di Milano faced the COVID-19 crisis: a case study Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-06-14 Carla Savarè
Purpose This study aims to discuss the case of the Università degli studi di Milano in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic as a point of departure for a new concept of digital library that is closer to users and publishers. Design/methodology/approach In this case study, processes and statistical data related to the library system and its usage and digitization at the Università degli studi di Milano
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Open access initiatives in European countries: analysis of trends and policies Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-06-13 Mohammad Nazim, Raj Kumar Bhardwaj
Purpose This paper aims to analyze open access (OA) scholarly publishing patterns as well as OA policies and mandates across European countries. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on a descriptive research approach using data from Web resources, directories and bibliographic and citation databases, namely, DOAJ, OpenDOAR, SCImago journal and Country Ranking portal, ROARMAP and Web of Science
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Classifying innovation in Indonesian public libraries Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-06-13 Dyah Puspitasari Srirahayu, Dessy Harisanty, Esti Putri Anugrah
Purpose Public libraries have been making various efforts and innovations to adapt to changes. The purpose of this study is to analyze type of library innovation based on the innovation’s subject. Design/methodology/approach The data was collected by identifying the information in regard to the innovation uploaded on the library website. A total of 548 public library websites have been identified,
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The status quo of Indian data repositories indexed in re3data registry Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-06-06 Archana S.N., Padmakumar P.K.
Purpose The purpose of this study was to understand the landscape of Indian research data repositories (RDRs) indexed in the re3data.org. The study analysed the metadata elements of Indian RDRs to identify their disciplinary orientations, typology, standards adopted, foreign collaborations, etc. The study ascertained the current status of the Indian RDRs by visiting their respective websites and tried
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Cyber security in university libraries and implication for library and information science education in Nigeria Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-05-09 Magnus Osahon Igbinovia, Bolanle Clifford Ishola
Purpose Technological expansion and adoption in university libraries have precipitated cybercrimes and the need to equip library personnel with the required knowledge to combat this menace. Consequently, this study aims to examine cyber security in university libraries and its implication for Library and Information Science education. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted descriptive research
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Investigating gamification services of university libraries in China Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-04-26 Lei Zhou, Yanni Yang
Purpose This study aims to analyze the construction of gamification service in university libraries in China and to help university libraries improve service and user experience. Design/methodology/approach This study took 147 university libraries in China as research object, analyzed the gamification services announced by these libraries on official websites, Weibo, WeChat and other platforms during
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Usage of digital library services during COVID-19 pandemic: a study of Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-04-26 Anam Jamal Ansari, Naushad Ali PM
Purpose This paper aims to find out the digital services of management libraries provided during the library closure and the challenges and initiatives the libraries have taken up to fulfill the need of their user community during the pandemic crisis. Design/methodology/approach To meet the purpose of the study, the investigators have used a survey method. An online questionnaire was devised and administered
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Future libraries’ blockchain opportunities and challenges: a systematic literature review and research agenda Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-04-17 Faiza Bashir, Nosheen Fatima Warraich
Purpose The purpose of this study is to look into the concept of blockchain technology which stores data in a distributed, tamper-resistant setting and how this technology may affect the future library and information (LI) centers’ operations and policy. It explores the potential benefits and limitations of this technology, for LI centers are the core objectives of this paper. Design/methodology/approach
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Digital humanities practice in university libraries of Bangladesh Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-04-13 Md. Habibur Rahman, Azree Ahmad, Sohaimi Zakaria
Purpose Digital humanities (DH) is a scholarly lens through which computing methods and technological tools are used for the research of humanistic disciplines. The purpose of this study is to identify the current practicing situation of DH in the university libraries of Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach Survey methods were used for gathering data using a well-structured questionnaire. The websites
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Leveraging socio-technical processes to support researchers Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-03-27 Plato L. Smith II
Purpose The purpose of this project was to develop research support services that address local and external research data management (RDM) support drivers within the existing organizational culture at the University of Florida. The goal was to prompt organization change to support a campus-wide electronic lab notebook. Design/methodology/approach This project used a mixed-methods research approach
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Faculty participation in open access repositories (OARs) based on their individual traits Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-03-23 Ahmet Meti Tmava, Sara Ryza
Purpose The number of open access repositories (OARs) has been growing globally, but faculty members have been reluctant to embrace OAR and submit their work. While there are studies that looked at sociotechnical factors that affect faculty participation in OARs, this study aims to explore how the individual characteristics of faculty might impact faculty willingness to deposit their work in an OAR
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Factors contributing to the successful development and use of mobile digital libraries: a systematic literature review Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-03-21 Musawenkosi Phumelela Khomo, Nalindren Naicker, Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita, Mogiveny Rajkoomar
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review the literature on factors that contribute to the successful development and use of the mobile digital library (DL). This aim will be achieved by reviewing selected journal articles on mobile DLs' successful development and use. This paper argues that the concept of DLs is evolving because of the dynamic nature of knowledge and technological developments
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Digital information literacy skills and use of electronic resources by humanities graduate students at Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan, Nigeria Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2023-01-23 Osagie Oseghale
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the level of digital information literacy (DIL) skill and use of electronic resources by humanities graduate students at Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach This paper uses the survey research design and 200 graduate students from the 12 departments that made up the Faculty of Arts in the University of Ibadan
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Plagiarism conundrum in Kenyan universities: an impediment to quality research Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2022-12-27 Joel Nakitare, Fredrick Otike
Purpose Plagiarism has been on the rise, mainly because of increased access to the internet and digital sources. To combat the threat of plagiarism, various universities have implemented countermeasures such as capacity building, anti-plagiarism policies and the purchase of anti-plagiarism software. In Kenya, there appears to be a lack of cohesion among universities in combating plagiarism, a situation
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Summer of migration: consolidating institutional repositories into a redesigned singular platform Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2022-12-21 Allison Symulevich, Jason Boczar
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe a state mandated merger of two institutional repositories from two separate campuses of a university into one new institutional repository. Due to a State Legislature mandate, the University of South Florida was required to merge institutional repositories from two campus into one new institutional repository. Design/methodology/approach USF Libraries
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Copyright implications for the aggregation of audiovisual content in Greece Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2022-11-17 Afrodite Malliari, Ilias Nitsos, Sofia Zapounidou, Stavros Doropoulos
Purpose This paper aims to attempt to provide an overview of the copyright legal framework for audiovisual resources in Europe and Greece, how Audiovisual (AV) content is currently licensed by Greek providers and how licenses or copyright exceptions enable its reuse. The motivation for this work was the development of an aggregation service for audiovisual resources in Greece, the Open AudioVisual
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Empirical validation of IR sustainability model: leveraging on a PLS-SEM approach Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2022-11-08 Usman Ahmed Adam, Kiran Kaur
Purpose This study aims to validate a proposed conceptual model for the implementation of sustainable institutional repositories (IRs) in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative approach shaped the survey research design. This study used structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis to evaluate the proposed model. The population of the study comprises 117 librarians, information technology
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Marketing of library resources and its impact on the library usage of distance-learning students Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2022-11-08 Diana Atuase, Jan Maluleka
Purpose Access to learning resources in higher education is a prerequisite for effective learning. The purpose of this study is to investigate how marketing of library resources can influences library usage of students from the University of Education Winneba and University of Cape Coast in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach The study was grounded in the pragmatic paradigm and guided by the mixed methods
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A literature review on digital content management: trends and future challenges Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2022-10-24 Md. Habibur Rahman, Azree Ahmad, Sohaimi Zakaria
Purpose The purpose of this study is to review the literature on digital content management (DCM) published between 2001 and 2021, as well as to provide insights and research directions for the future. Design/methodology/approach This study followed the systematic literature review framework PRISMA for reviewing existing literature on DCM. The PRISMA checklist helps the researcher in refining the reporting
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Content, tools, and surrogates: assessing K-12 teachers’ criteria for interactively searching for digital video Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2022-10-11 Dan Albertson, Melissa P. Johnston
Purpose Digital video is regularly used to supplement instruction in K-12 education. However, more research is needed on how teachers interactively search for video to support their instructional tasks and activities. The purpose of the study is to better understand teachers’ perceptions of their video searches which can help facilitate video needs and interactions with digital tools. Design/methodology/approach
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Services personalization in digital academic libraries: a Delphi study Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2022-09-07 Samaneh Khavidaki, Saeed Rezaei Sharifabadi, Amir Ghaebi
Purpose This paper aims to explore the realm of literature about personalization of digital library services. This paper focuses on users’ unique needs and will identify different types of personalized services. Therefore, this study has identified different types of services personalization in the context of digital academic libraries. Design/methodology/approach In this research, the systematic review
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The potential of Google Analytics for tracking the reading behavior in web books Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2022-09-01 Lukáš Porsche, Ladislava Zbiejczuk Suchá, Jan Martinek
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to introduce Google Analytics as a format suitable for advanced tracking of reading behavior within web books, set the metrics for measuring the reading behavior of web books and describe the first results of a pilot study. This paper offers suggestions for further deployment of web books and web analytics in digital libraries and evaluating web books' performance
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Exploring electronic lab notebooks (ELNs) at a R1 institution in the Southeast USA Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2022-06-29 Plato L. Smith II
Purpose This study aims to build a better understanding of researcher needs regarding support for data that you create, store, and/or manage using an electronic lab notebook (ELN), also referred to as electronic research notebook (ERN). The study also articulates the need for risk assessment for ELN products used by researchers for both open data and sensitive data that require standards. Design/methodology/approach
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Understanding the information culture for self-management support of people living with diabetes in Ghana Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2022-05-06 Eric Boamah, Andrews Adjei Druye
Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the information culture of people living with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and how that impacts their self-management practices in Ghana. The study focuses on the information experiences and information cultural patterns and creates awareness of the need for people to be aware of effective information management for sustainable self-management support. Des
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End of libraries/renaissance in the “peer-to-peer sharing economy” revolution age? Librarians of the future educating for a sustainable world Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2022-04-12 Jose Rodolfo Hernandez-Carrion
Purpose Libraries face an uncertain situation in present times of the “digital revolution” while every single sector moved online. The purpose of this paper is to search and propose potential library actions as response to the challenge of the peer-to-peer (p2p) sharing platform revolution in business models, a revolution to gain efficiency and to protect the environment. Design/methodology/approach
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The Miiyupimatisiiun Research Data Archives Project: putting OCAP® principles into practice Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2022-04-07 Naomi Adelson, Samuel Mickelson
Purpose The aim of this paper is to document the operationalization of the OCAP® principles in the context of the work of a medical anthropologist and Whapmagoostui First Nation (FN). The authors describe their recent collaboration with Whapmagoostui FN to digitize and transfer the research data archive to the community. Design/methodology/approach Beginning with a description of the data collection
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Role of National Digital Library of India (NDLI) for facilitating open access resources (OARs): an investigation on COVID-19 research repository Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2022-03-31 Sonam Singh
Purpose This paper aims to proffer a glimpse of diverse e-resources and materials accumulated by National Digital Library of India (NDLI) for facilitating open access resources (OARs) during the difficult times of global pandemic. Out of all the resources, an attempt has been made to place a focus on COVID-19 research repository maintained at NDLI platform to facilitate related research activities
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A perspective on collaborative partnerships to expand campus buy-in for digital collections Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2022-03-30 Bethany Latham
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore, from the perspective of a medium-sized academic library, how libraries can pursue and use collaboration with other units on campus to increase support and buy-in for digital collections. Design/methodology/approach This paper is approached from the perspective of a medium-sized academic library located in Alabama, USA. This study examines ways to foster
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Assessment of information literacy skills and knowledge-based competencies in using electronic resources among medical students Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2022-03-18 Perumal Ganesan, Mangai Gunasekaran
Purpose This paper aims to focus on the information literacy skills and how the resources are being used by medical students of Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (MGMCRI), Pondicherry, India. The main aim is to determine the medical students use, purpose, search strategies and sources through which aware and literacy skills acquired. Further, this paper aims to bring out the problems
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The role of academic libraries and information specialists during times of health crises in Jordan: the COVID-19 pandemic case Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2022-03-04 Faten Hamad, Maha Al-Fadel, Hussam Fakhouri
Purpose COVID-19 forced libraries and other institutions to either close their doors to users or change their services routines. At this time, the libraries should extend their efforts to meet the increasing demands of information services in terms of quantity and quality of information services. This study aims to explore the role and responsibilities of academic libraries during times of crisis from
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A model about students’ behavioural intention to use university WeChat Library Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2022-03-02 Qian Zhang, Qingkui Xi
Purpose This study aims to build a model about students’ behavioural intention (BI) to use the university WeChat Library (WL). Design/methodology/approach Firstly, after the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology model was modified, a modified theory of acceptance and use of technology (MTAUT) model is built; a questionnaire survey, in which 1,003 valid observations are randomly collected
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Current status of research support services in university libraries of Pakistan Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2022-02-25 Muhammad Hanif Awan, Joanna Richardson, Shamshad Ahmed
Purpose Research support services (RSS) is an emerging and popular area in university libraries, whose increasing importance has been well documented since the early 2010s. This study aims to identify the status of RSS provided in the university libraries of Pakistan and to compare the results with relevant international studies. The research also reports on the perception of librarians regarding the
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Application of the principle of transparency in processing of European national libraries patrons' personal data Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2022-02-23 Anita Katulić, Tihomir Katulić, Ivana Hebrang Grgić
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between the legal obligation of European libraries to ensure the transparent personal data processing and respect for user privacy. This paper will examine how libraries use privacy notices on websites to communicate with patrons about the processing of personal data and in what manner have libraries been guided by applicable transparency
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Toward a definition of digital object reuse Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2022-01-17 Ayla Stein Kenfield, Liz Woolcott, Santi Thompson, Elizabeth Joan Kelly, Ali Shiri, Caroline Muglia, Kinza Masood, Joyce Chapman, Derrick Jefferson, Myrna E. Morales
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present conceptual definitions for digital object use and reuse. Typically, assessment of digital repository content struggles to go beyond traditional usage metrics such as clicks, views or downloads. This is problematic for galleries, libraries, archives, museums and repositories (GLAMR) practitioners because use assessment does not tell a nuanced story of
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Faculty perceptions of information literacy skills: an investigation at the Florence University Campus of Social Sciences Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2022-01-11 Rosaria Giangrande, Alessandra Cassigoli, Eleonora Giusti
Purpose The Florence University Social Science Library has for some time been engaged in courses for information literacy (IL), but so far, there has been a lack of collaboration with teachers. This study aims to investigate teachers’ perception of students’ IL skills. Design/methodology/approach The qualitative investigation was based on semi-structured interviews with 24 faculty members of the Florence
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Designing metadata schema for a human library: a prototype Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2022-01-11 Anupta Jana, Rosalien Rout
Purpose In the absence of a working model for describing, managing and archiving the human library resources, this study aims to attempt a practical approach that will provide all the necessary information to the library users, library professionals and researchers. Design/methodology/approach Initially, different metadata standards, archival projects and attributes of the human books were reviewed
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Digital librarianship practice and open access technology use for sustainable development in Nigeria Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2021-12-10 Omorodion Okuonghae, Edwin Iroroeavwo Achugbue
Purpose The continuous advancement in technology has disrupted practices in many sectors, including education. Thus, this study aims to examine digital librarianship practice and open access technology use for sustainable development in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach The survey type of descriptive research design was adopted in this study while the population of the study comprised librarians
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Developing an open source mobile app in library services: the case of a national university in Malaysia Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2021-12-02 Zainab Ajab Mohideen, Arslan Sheikh, Kiran Kaur
Purpose A surge of library activities and technological advances have increased the demand for data accuracy and agility among library clientele. Therefore, novel approaches are needed to extend library services. This paper aims to introduce the implementation of a prototype mobile library application (app) designed using an in-house open source system, Koha. Design/methodology/approach This paper
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Digital dissemination skills in public libraries Digital Library Perspectives Pub Date : 2021-12-01 Bo Skøtt
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate what con`sequences the digitisation of public libraries’ knowledge dissemination and the transition to online services has, for library staff members’ perception of their skills. This discussion is interesting because library staff members, by politicians, stakeholders, and other opinion makers, have been appointed as key facilitators of citizens’