Saudi academic librarians’ perceptions of the Association of College & Research Libraries guidelines

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 399-409
Author(s):  
Khaled Matook ◽  
Ibrahim Abu El-Khair
Keyword(s):  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Research Libraries ◽  
Professional Responsibilities ◽  
King Abdulaziz University ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The University

The aim of the present study is to identify the extent of the validity of the application of the Association of College and Research Libraries 2011 guidelines for academic librarians. In order to achieve this, the researchers conducted a survey using a questionnaire distributed to the study population. The population consisted of male and female librarians in six Saudi university libraries: Umm Al Qura University, Tiba University, King Abdulaziz University, Taif University, Princess Noura University, and the University of Dammam. The number of respondents to the questionnaire was 88. All standards received high approval rates. Values relating to professional responsibilities received the highest rating, followed by governance, then leave and research funds followed by compensation, and finally grievance. Among the indicators that received the highest average scores were: providing the librarians with the opportunity to complete their studies while working and therefore improve their salaries, engaging them in developing the policies and regulations of the library, and enabling them to participate in conferences and seminars. There were no statistically significant differences in the degrees of Saudi librarians’ approval rates of the application of any of the ACRL guidelines with regard to years of experience, qualifications, gender, specialization, and place of work.

Investigation into Factors Inhibiting Effective Job Performance of Academic Librarians at Selected University Libraries in North Central Nigeria

Mousaion ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacob Kutu ◽  
Francis Garaba
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
North Central ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The University ◽  
And Task

The article examined factors that inhibit effective job performance of academic librarians at selected universities in North Central Nigeria. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and task–technology fit theories were the theoretical frameworks underpinning the study. The survey research design was used for the study. The study population consisted of 135 academic librarians and heads of library at seven university libraries. The total enumeration method was then adopted to select academic librarians. Sampling was purposive and enumerative as all members of the population were used for the study. A total of 128 copies of a questionnaire were administered across the seven university libraries. Out of this total, 103 copies were duly completed and returned for quantitative analysis, giving a response rate of 81 per cent. In addition, the census method was used. Copies of the survey questionnaire were used mainly to collect quantitative data from the academic librarians, and interviews were used to collect qualitative data from the university librarians (heads of library). The findings from the study revealed that 90 per cent of the respondents noted that there are hindrances to their job performance.

scholarly journals The Academic Intrinsic Motivation and its Relationship with the Emotional Intelligence Level with a Sample of the Academic Overachievers and Underachievers of Najran University

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Ragab Abbas Ibrahim ◽  
Weal Ameen AL-Ali
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Academic Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Year

<p>The research tackled the academic intrinsic motivation and its relationship with the emotional intelligence with a sample of the academic overachievers and underachievers of Najran University. The study population consisted of the students of Najran University who are enrolled in the University academic year 2015/2016, during the first semester in the various colleges. The study sample consisted of (423) male and female students; and the study instruments included the emotional IQ which consisted of (54) items, and the academic intrinsic motivation questionnaire, which consisted of (36) items, to identify the overall emotional intelligence degree and the motivation with the students. The results showed that the academic intrinsic motivation and emotional intelligence degrees were high with the university students. Furthermore, the results showed a direct correlational, statistically significant relationship between the academic intrinsic motivation and the emotional intelligence; and there are statistically significant differences between the motivation and emotional intelligence among the academically outstanding and non-outstanding students.</p>

scholarly journals The reality of crisis management at the International Islamic Science University from the students' point of view: واقع إدارة الأزمات في جامعة العلوم الإسلامية العالمية من وجهة نظر الطلبة – الأردن

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (34) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anas Adnan Odibat
Keyword(s):  
Crisis Management ◽  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Academic Level ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Islamic Science ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
The University

The study aimed to identify the reality of crisis management in the University of Islamic Sciences from the students' point of view, and the study relied on the descriptive approach, and the study population consisted of (3500) male and female students admitted to the university, and the study sample reached (373) male and female students, who were chosen In a random way, the results showed that the average dimensions of the reality of crisis management, respectively: the reality of crisis management after its occurrence, with an average of (3.65), then the reality of crisis management before its occurrence, with an average of (3.56), and finally the reality of crisis management during its occurrence, with an average of (3.10), The results also showed the absence of statistically significant differences for the gender variable, and the presence of statistically significant differences for the variable of the academic level in favor of doctoral students, and in light of the results of the study, it recommends the necessity of holding counseling programs and workshops and giving educational lectures by the university for the direction of crises and how Dealing with it, providing a trained and qualified private team at the university for crisis management.

scholarly journals Provisions and Effectiveness of Continued Staff Development Programmes for Professionals in University Libraries in East India

10.28945/3364 ◽  
2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arun Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Staff Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Human Resource Planning ◽  
Research Libraries ◽  
Policies And Procedures ◽  
Strategic Approach ◽  
Library Staff ◽  
The University

One of the greatest challenges that academic and research libraries face today is to prepare the staff working in these organizations for the future. Preparation of library staff requires serious attention to the human resource programmes in libraries and consideration of the development needs and interests of staff at all levels, from at the top the University Librarian to the lowest level the Library Attendant. Human resource planning requires a strategic approach, which focuses on both the immediate issues and considers future needs. Library Managers and the Library Authority need to be adept at identifying the human resources issues in their organizations; able to design and implement development programmes, policies and procedures, to address these issues in a timely and meaningful way; and willing to commit the necessary resources to support the full development of all library staff.

scholarly journals The Obstacles of Scientific Productivity Among Faculty Members at Palestine Technical University – kadoorei: Field Study: معوّقات الإنتاجية العلمية لدى أعضاء هيئة التدريس في جامعة فلسطين التقنية-خضوري: دراسة ميدانية

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (31) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hussam Husni Al-Qasem,  Jafar Wasfi Abu Saa
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Productivity ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Academic Rank ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Global Database ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
Technical University ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
The University

  This study aimed at investigating the obstacles of scientific productivity among faculty members at Palestine Technical University – kahdoorei, and identifying the effect of different variables of the study such as (Gender, Academic Rank, College, and Years of Experience) on the faculty members' opinions about the obstacles of scientific productivity. The study was conducted during the second semester of the academic year (2018-2019) with an objective sample of (91) Individuals which represents (77%) of the study population which makes (118) members the faculty of the Technical University of Palestine. The two researchers developed a study instrument a questionnaire of (31) items which measures the obstacles of scientific productivity among faculty members of the Technical University of Palestine – kahdooreif. The validity and stability of the study instrument were verified with a stability coefficient of (0.92). The findings of this study indicated that the level of scientific productivity constraints among faculty members at the Technical University of Palestine- kahdoorei is generally high. The study also indicated that there were no statistically significant differences in the level of scientific productivity in the faculty of the Technical University of Palestine- kahdoorei attributed to the gender variable, the scientific rank, and the years of experience. The researchers of this study recommends that there is a need to provide a cadre of research assistants in the university laboratories; to reduce the academic load on faculty members when they are assigned administrative tasks, and to provide providing training courses for faculty members in the field of scientific research and language skills as well as the use of the Internet and global database.    

The Degree of Practicing the Skills of Creative Reading by Teachers of Arabic Language in Ramtha District Schools

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (20) ◽  
pp. 111-132
Author(s):  
أ. ماجدة عيسى السالم
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Reading Fluency ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Male Teachers ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Extensive Reading ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Female Teachers ◽  
Study Population

This study aimed at identifying the degree of practicing the skills of creative reading by the teachers of Arabic Language in Ramtha District schools. The sample of the study, which consisted of (177) male and female teachers, was selected by the random stratified method from the study population at primary and secondary schools in the Directorate of Education of Ramtha District during the second semester of (2019/ 2018). A questionnaire, consisting of (35) statements, was developed. It covered four areas: (reading fluency, reading originality, reading flexibility and extensive reading). The results of the study showed that the degree of practice by teachers of Arabic Language in the schools of Ramtha District was medium in all areas. There were statistically significant differences in all areas and the questionnaire as a whole attributed to the gender variable in favour of male teachers, except reading flexibility. There were also statistically significant differences in all areas and the questionnaire as a whole attributed to the variable of years of experience in favour of (10 – 6) years and (11) years and above, except reading flexibility and extensive reading. Keywords: degree of practice, male and female teachers of Arabic Language, creative reading.

scholarly journals Awareness, adoption, and application of the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) Framework for Information Literacy in health sciences libraries

2017 ◽  
Vol 105 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie J. Schulte ◽  
Maureen Knapp
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Teaching Approach ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Significant Shift ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Academic Health ◽  
Research Libraries ◽  
Literacy Framework

Objective: In early 2016, the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) officially adopted a conceptual Framework for Information Literacy (Framework) that was a significant shift away from the previous standards-based approach. This study sought to determine (1) if health sciences librarians are aware of the recent Framework for Information Literacy; (2) if they have used the Framework to change their instruction or communication with faculty, and if so, what changes have taken place; and (3) if certain librarian characteristics are associated with the likelihood of adopting the Framework.Methods: This study utilized a descriptive electronic survey.Results: Half of all respondents were aware of and were using or had plans to use the Framework. Academic health sciences librarians and general academic librarians were more likely than hospital librarians to be aware of the Framework. Those using the Framework were mostly revising and creating content, revising their teaching approach, and learning more about the Framework. Framework users commented that it was influencing how they thought about and discussed information literacy with faculty and students. Most hospital librarians and half the academic health sciences librarians were not using and had no plans to use the Framework. Librarians with more than twenty years of experience were less likely to be aware of the Framework and more likely to have no plans to use it. Common reasons for not using the Framework were lack of awareness of a new version and lack of involvement in formal instruction.Conclusion: The results suggest that there is room to improve awareness and application of the Framework among health sciences librarians.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Teaching Bridges Program in Developing E-blended Learning Strategies in Light of Corona Pandemic from Principals Light of View: فاعلية برنامج جسور التعلم في تنمية استراتيجية التعلم المدمج (المتمازج) في ظل جائحة كورونا من وجهة نظر مديري المدارس

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (30) ◽  
pp. 40-57
Author(s):  
Fairouz Mustafa Jamil Al-Hawamleh Fairouz Mustafa Jamil Al-Hawamleh
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Bridges Program ◽  
Study Population

This Study aimed to identify the degree of effectiveness of Teaching Bridges program in developing E-Blended learning strategies in light of Corona pandemic from principals perspective in Al-Tafeilh directorate, and to determine the effect of some variables (sex, and years of experience), the researcher used the Descriptive approaches, study population consisted of all principal in Al- Tafeilh directorate (88) Female and male, the sample consist from (45) Female and (28)male, chosen randomly, to collect data Questioner used, which consisted (25) paragraph, the result of SPSS analysis shown that the degree of effectiveness of Teaching Bridges program in developing E-Blended learning strategies in light of Corona pandemic from principals perspective in Al-Tafeilh directorate was High, The finding also showed there is no statistically significant differences at (α≤0.05) refers to principal sex (male and female) in addition there were statistically significant differences between the principals years of experience in favor of (10 years and more).

The extent to which King Abdulaziz University students are aware of the concept and practice of digital citizenship: مدى إدراك طلاب كلية الإعلام في جامعة الملك عبد العزيز لمفهوم المواطنة الرقمية وممارستها: دراسة تطبيقية

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (13) ◽  
pp. 31-17
Author(s):  
Nawaf Abdulmajeed Almalki Nawaf Abdulmajeed Almalki
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Digital Citizenship ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
King Abdulaziz University ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The University ◽  
And Training ◽  
School Curricula

The study aimed to get to know the extent of consciousness students of the Faculty of Communication and Media at the university understands the concept and importance of digital citizenship. As well as learning about the methods of practicing digital citizenship from the viewpoint of students of the Faculty of Communication and Media at King Abdulaziz University. The study used the quantitative approach and the descriptive analytical approach. The study population consisted of (84) male and female students from the Faculty of Communication and Media at King Abdulaziz University. The questionnaire was used as a study tool, the validity and reliability of the questionnaire were verified and the data collected and analyzed by appropriate statistical methods using the SPSS program. Among the most important findings of the study: The level of awareness of students of the Faculty of Communication and Media at King Abdulaziz University was high, and the degree of practicing its methods was high as well. The study recommended that attention should be paid to developing university students ’awareness of the concept of digital citizenship through educational seminars and workshops, and integrating digital citizenship into school curricula, and training of faculty members in the methods of practicing digital citizenship.

scholarly journals - Proposed Mechanisms to Activate Administrative Transparency in Public Universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Field Study at University of Hail

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (22) ◽  
Author(s):  
Reem Abdulaziz Ibrahim Altoub
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Activation Mechanism ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Administrative Work ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
The University

    The study aimed at identifying the proposed mechanisms to activate administrative transparency in public universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by identifying the availability of the requirements of activating administrative transparency in the University of Hail, providing proposed mechanisms for activating them, and revealing the statistical significance differences between the answers of the study population according to the variables (Gender - qualifications - years of experience in administrative work - division - training courses). In this study, the researcher used the survey descriptive method. The researcher explained the target population of the study, which is represented by a random sample of 25% of the study population that consists of (279) of the administrators of University of Hail (males and females) for the Academic Year 1436-1437 (H) from various divisions, job grades, specialties, and qualifications. The researcher explained the procedures of the validity and stability of the study tool (questionnaire). The researcher applied the study tool and defined the statistical methods used. The study reached number of results as following: - The availability of the requirements to activate administrative transparency from the perspective of the administrators at the University of Hail came in medium in general - The dimensions of administrative transparency appeared with a medium degree for each dimension except for (transparency of accountability, and transparency of decision making) which came in low degree. - The degree of agreement of the administrative members of the study sample on the mechanisms proposed to activate administrative transparency at the University of Hail came in very high. - There are statistically significant differences at the level of (0.05) and lower in the responses of the sample members according to the variable (Gender) concerning: "requirements for the activation of administrative transparency" and "mechanisms in which administrative transparency is activated" in favor of males. There are statistically significant differences at the level of (0.05) and below in the responses of the sample members according to the variable (division) concerning: "Mechanisms in which administrative transparency is activated" in favor of education colleges versus health colleges. - There are no significant differences at the level of (0.05) or less in the responses of the members of the study sample according to different variables (qualification - years of experience in administrative work - training courses) concerning: "requirements for the activation of administrative transparency " and the second scope: "Mechanisms in which administrative transparency is activated". According to these results, the study has recommended several recommendations such as: The need to enhance the practice of administrative transparency through adopting its activation mechanism in the Saudi Universities. The researcher has also presented some proposals for future studies by doing similar studies in different areas and working atmospheres in Saudi Arabia in order to know the requirements for activating the administrative transparency with different variables.      

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