Library Services

2019 ◽  
pp. 7-14
Author(s):  
Mario Kubek
Keyword(s):  
Library Services

Cloud Computing in Library

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 94-112
Author(s):  
Angelė Pečeliūnaitė
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Scientific Community ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
International Experience ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Library Services ◽  
General Activity ◽  
Computing Services ◽  
Cloud Computing Services

The article analyses the possibility of how Cloud Computing can be used by libraries to organise activities online. In order to achieve a uniform understanding of the essence of technology SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS, the article discusses the Cloud Computing services, which can be used for the relocation of libraries to the Internet. The improvement of the general activity of libraries in the digital age, the analysis of the international experience in the libraries are examples. Also the article discusses the results of a survey of the Lithuanian scientific community that confirms that 90% of the scientific community is in the interest of getting full access to e-publications online. It is concluded that the decrease in funding for libraries, Cloud Computing can be an economically beneficial step, expanding the library services and improving their quality.

Library Services for the Physically Challenged in South-East, Nigeria: Origin and Challenges

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 393-405
Author(s):  
Pauline C. Iroeze ◽  
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Gertrude C. Umunnakwe ◽  
Jacintha U. Eze ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Library Services ◽  
Physically Challenged

Skills and Competencies Required by Academic Librarians in an Internet-Driven Environment

Mousaion ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yakubu A. Liman ◽  
Priti Jain ◽  
Baluwami Grand ◽  
Athulang Mutshewa
Keyword(s):  
Service Provision ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Review Literature ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Library Services ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Analysis Methodology ◽  
Internet Skills ◽  
Use Of Internet

This paper reviews literature on the skills and competencies required by academic librarians in an Internet-driven environment. Content analysis methodology was used to review literature. Purposive sampling was also used for identifying literature on skills and competencies of librarians in the use of Internet services in academic libraries. A total of 118 publications were selected. Findings from the articles reviewed show that librarians from developed countries required skills and competencies in Internet usage to provide effective library services. However, the findings also show that academic librarians from developing countries, especially in Africa, are still lagging behind regarding Internet skills and competencies to provide effective information services in the library. The paper concludes that despite changes brought by the Internet, there are still gaps in the way library services are provided because of poor Internet knowledge, skills and competencies of academic librarians. The paper recommends that academic librarians in African countries acquire Internet skills and competencies to update their knowledge and technological skills for effective library service provision.

University of Zululand Library and Inclusive Education: Responding to the Needs of Students with Disabilities

Mousaion ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorothy Eneya ◽  
Dennis N. Ocholla ◽  
Bertha Janneke Mostert
Keyword(s):  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Assistive Technologies ◽  
Equal Access ◽  
Disability Policy ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Education Agenda ◽  
The University

This paper investigates the University of Zululand Library’s response to the university’s inclusive education agenda with respect to the accessibility of library services to students with disabilities. This was a qualitative study within the interpretive paradigm that used Michael Oliver’s social model of disability as an underpinning theory. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data from students with disabilities and library staff. In addition, physical inspection of the library building was also conducted. Data analysis was done by thematic analysis. The study reveals that the University of Zululand Library services are not inclusive. Students with disabilities struggle to access library services. They faced such challenges as inaccessibility of library services, unavailability of resources in alternative formats and assistive technologies, and the lack of a disability policy. The study also found that the library faced the following challenges in providing services for students with disabilities: limited funding, a lack of staff awareness and training, the lack of a disability policy and a lack of collaboration. Formulating regulations to enforce the implementation of disability policy and legislation, developing institutional disability policies, and providing assistive technologies are critical in ensuring the accessibility of library services to students with disabilities at the University of Zululand. Unless students with disabilities have equal access to information, the university’s inclusive education agenda will remain a distant dream. Access to academic library services is critical to the full participation of students with disabilities in education. Likewise, inclusive university education can only be realised when students with disabilities have equal access to information. This aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals and the United Nations Convention on the Rights for Persons with Disabilities, which promote equal access to services and facilities to persons with disabilities. This paper raises awareness for both library staff and university management about the current status of library facilities and services with respect to accessibility for students with disabilities and how to address inclusiveness in library service provision.

Progressive Library Services

1960 ◽  
Vol 2 (9) ◽  
pp. 52-55
Author(s):  
T. P. Pyshnova
Keyword(s):  
Library Services

ATTITUDE OF LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS TOWARDS ADOPTION OF CLOUD COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY IN VTU AFFILIATED ENGINEERING COLLEGES LIBRARIES

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
C. T. Kantharaja
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Technical Skills ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Cloud Platform ◽  
Computing Technology ◽  
Management Software ◽  
Library Management ◽  
The Right ◽  
Library Professionals

Cloud computing technology has signicant role in academic libraries. Most of the library services are available on cloud platform and library software vendors developed their Library Management Software on cloud platform. It is the right time for library professionals to upgrade their technical skills to provide good services to the library stakeholders. This study shows the library services and facilities available on cloud. It is the right time to migrate to cloud

TIKA RAM COLLEGE OF EDUCATION LIBRARY : A USER SURVEY

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (36) ◽  
Author(s):  
Meenu Kumari
Keyword(s):  
College Of Education ◽  
Library Services ◽  
User Survey ◽  
Study Researcher ◽  
Library Users ◽  
The Face

The present study highlights the weakness and strengthens of Tika Ram College of Education Library. Users are the mirror of any library, we may see the face of any library through users. For this study researcher distributed total 220 questionnaires to different categories of users and got back 187 (85%) filled questionnaires. Present study also highlights the behavior of users in searching their required material and evaluation of library services.

Conference report: innovation, interaction … and a lot of data: first time reflections on Internet Librarian International, UK 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-22
Author(s):  
Ray Harper
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Conference Report ◽  
Library Services ◽  
New Techniques ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Making A Difference ◽  
Analyse Data ◽  
Physical Spaces ◽  
First Time

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to summarise a number of presentations at Day 1 of the Internet Librarian International conference, London, UK (16 October 2018). This was the 20th conference in the series, and the three key themes included were the next-gen library and librarian; understanding users, usage and user experience; and inclusion and inspiration: libraries making a difference. Design/methodology/approach This paper reports from the viewpoint of a first-time attendee of the conference. This summarises the main issues raised by each presentation and draws out the key learning points for practical situations. Findings The conference covered a variety of practical ways in which libraries can use technology to support users and make decisions about services. These include developing interactive physical spaces which include augmented reality; introducing “chat-bots” to support users; using new techniques to analyse data; and piloting new ways to engage users (such as coding clubs). A key theme was how we use and harness data in a way that is ethical, effective and relevant to library services. Originality/value This conference focussed on practical examples of how library and information services across sectors and countries are innovating in a period of huge change. The conference gave delegates numerous useful ideas and examples of best practice and demonstrated the strength of the profession in adapting to new technologies and developments.

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