scholarly journals Data in context: Using case studies to generate a common understanding of data in academic libraries

2016 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juleah Swanson ◽  
Amanda K. Rinehart
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Common Understanding

A Decision Making Paradigm for Software Development in Libraries

2018 ◽  
pp. 59-75
Author(s):  
Harish Maringanti
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Software Development ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Service Model ◽  
Application System ◽  
Prescriptive Model ◽  
Proprietary System

Framing a technology question as a simple choice between developing an in- house application system and off-the- shelf proprietary system, or simply put, as a choice between build and buy, runs the risk of ignoring myriad options available in between the two extremes. In this era of cloud computing and run anything-as- a-service model, the very notion of developing an in-house application would raise a few eyebrows among C- level executives. How then can academic libraries, under mounting pressure to demonstrate their value (Oakleaf, 2010), justify investments in software development in particular? What follows in these sections is a brief discussion on the importance of investing in software development in libraries, three mini-case studies demonstrating the wide possibilities of integrating software development in library operations and a non- prescriptive model to assess which projects may be worth pursuing from the software development standpoint.

A Decision Making Paradigm for Software Development in Libraries

2022 ◽  
pp. 1444-1457
Author(s):  
Harish Maringanti
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Software Development ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Service Model ◽  
Application System ◽  
Prescriptive Model ◽  
Proprietary System

Framing a technology question as a simple choice between developing an in- house application system and off-the- shelf proprietary system, or simply put, as a choice between build and buy, runs the risk of ignoring myriad options available in between the two extremes. In this era of cloud computing and run anything-as- a-service model, the very notion of developing an in-house application would raise a few eyebrows among C- level executives. How then can academic libraries, under mounting pressure to demonstrate their value (Oakleaf, 2010), justify investments in software development in particular? What follows in these sections is a brief discussion on the importance of investing in software development in libraries, three mini-case studies demonstrating the wide possibilities of integrating software development in library operations and a non- prescriptive model to assess which projects may be worth pursuing from the software development standpoint.

scholarly journals Book Review: Textbooks in Academic Libraries: Selection, Circulation, and Assessment

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 150
Author(s):  
Sue Maszaros
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Student Recruitment ◽  
Diverse Group ◽  
Private And Public

Do textbooks have a place in academic libraries? Nearly all of the nine chapters in this text begins by addressing this question. Long-standing concerns about the acquisition and inclusion of print textbooks in the library’s collection, including cost, frequency of replacement, etc., are cited in many of the case studies presented here. What is interesting is that this diverse group of institutions, representing both small and large private and public universities, all reached the same conclusion: the textbook reserve program aids in student recruitment, retention, and success.

scholarly journals Knotworking in Academic Libraries: Two Case Studies from the University of Helsinki

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yrjö Engeström ◽  
Heli Kaatrakoski ◽  
Pälvi Kaiponen ◽  
Johanna Lahikainen ◽  
Anne Laitinen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
The University

scholarly journals Negotiating Open Access Journal Agreements: An Academic Library Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-61
Author(s):  
Mihoko Hosoi
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Open Access Journal ◽  
Scholarly Journal ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Scholarly Journals

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented an opportunity for academic libraries to advance open access (OA) to scholarly articles. Awareness among faculty on the importance of OA has increased significantly during the pandemic, as colleges and universities struggle financially and seek sustainable access to high-quality scholarly journals. Consortia have played an important role in establishing negotiation principles on OA journal agreements. While the number of OA agreements is increasing, case studies involving individual libraries are still limited. This paper reviews existing literature on publisher negotiation principles related to OA journal negotiations and reflects on recent cases at an academic library in Pennsylvania, in order to identify best practices in OA journal negotiations. It provides recommendations on roles, relationships, and processes, as well as essential terms of OA journal agreements. This study’s findings are most relevant to large academic libraries that are interested in negotiating with scholarly journal publishers independently or through consortia.

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