Academic Library Leaders’ Challenges, Difficulties and Skills: An Analysis of Common Experiences

Libri ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 68 (4) ◽  
pp. 301-313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Murtaza Ashiq ◽  
Shafiq Ur Rehman ◽  
Syeda Hina Batool
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Financial Constraints ◽  
Team Building ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Professional Associations ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Self Development ◽  
Identity Crises ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of academic library leaders of Pakistan about library leadership. Qualitative research design was used with phenomenology approach as the present study aims to investigate what library leaders commonly perceive to be challenges, fundamental difficulties and needed skills to be successful. Data were collected through in-depth interviews from 15 senior academic library leaders. Major challenges found were identity crises followed by communication issues, financial constraints, CPD and administrative issues. The most challenging aspects of being an academic library leader were identified as trying to create awareness, lack of self-development culture and technological issues. The required leadership skills were communication, vision, social interaction, team building, organisational understanding and knowledge sharing. The findings of the study are helpful for current, young and future chief librarians to understand the challenges they may face and to develop the leadership skills needed to cope with these challenges. The study will also be helpful to academic institutions during their recruitment processes; professional associations for training purposes; and library schools for arranging and offering leadership courses.

scholarly journals Comprehending Determinants of Demand: Zimbabwe Tourism Destination Scenario

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Farai Chigora ◽  
Clever Vutete
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Disposable Income ◽  
Tourism Destination ◽  
Destination Branding ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Main Determinants ◽  
Depth Interviews

<p>The study investigated on the most dominant determinants of tourism consumption in Zimbabwe tourism destination. The research design was a QUAL to QUAN sequential mixed method starting with a qualitative research design followed by quantitative research. The qualitative research helped in getting the main determinants of demand using in-depth interviews from managers and experts in the tourism industry. The agreed determinants include disposable income, demographic changes, change in taste and preferences, religion dynamics, globalization, marketing and advertisement, customer knowledge, destination branding, social networks, destination’s own price, price of other destinations and media propaganda. These where then tested for their dominance in the accommodation, travel and resort sectors in Zimbabwe through a quantitative design. The results showed that the most controlling determinants of tourism demand in these three sectors include destination’s own prices, level of disposable income, social network discussions, media propaganda, marketing and advertising. The study recommended a low pricing strategy, extensive marketing and utilization of e-resources in marketing.</p>

scholarly journals The Development of an Organisational Redesign Model

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 22-33
Author(s):  
Johann Burden ◽  
Gert Roodt
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Perceived Fairness ◽  
Employee Discipline ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Participant Group ◽  
Depth Interviews

The objective of this study was twofold: Firstly, to explore and describe the perceived fairness of a disciplinary procedure in the workplace and, secondly, to develop guidelines that could be used by managers to provide a fairer experience of the disciplinary procedure. A qualitative research design was employed. In-depth interviews were conducted with participants who were purposely divided into two groups (an employee participant group and an expert participant group). Results indicated that employees experienced the disciplinary procedure as traumatic, unfair and not reliable. Guidelines were formulated to manage employee discipline more effectively.

scholarly journals Analysis of the implementation of patient safety management at the PKU Muhammadiyah Pekajangan Islamic Hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 132-136
Author(s):  
Irnawati Irnawati ◽  
Benny Arief Sulistyanto
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Patient Safety ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Hospital Patient ◽  
Medical Support ◽  
Ministry Of Health ◽  
Planning Stage ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Depth Interviews

The Hospital applies patient safety management through seven steps toward hospital patient safety. Muhammadiyah Pekajangan Islamic Hospital already has special management that handles patient safety. The patient safety management has gone through the planning stage to evaluation. In its development, until now, there has not been an analysis of the application of patient safety management. Analysis of the application of patient safety management is important to determine whether the application of patient safety management is already running according to the established Ministry of Health standards. This study aims to analyze the application of patient safety management at the PKU Muhammadiyah Pekajangan Islamic Hospital. This study was used as a qualitative research design. The subjects in this study who conducted in-depth interviews were the PKU Muhammadiyah Pekajangan Islamic Hospital patient safety team, which consists of the head of the KPRS, who had the authority to carried outpatient safety activities, members of nursing, and members of medical support. The results showed that the application of patient safety management is performing admirably. Includes seven-step implementation of patient safety management has been actualized. The process application of patient safety management shows that the indicators were in line with the standards. It is recommended for policymakers at the PKU Muhammadiyah Pekajangan Islamic Hospital to increase efforts to implement patient safety by facilitating training for the patient safety team regarding patient safety.

scholarly journals Director’s perspectives on the meaning and dimensions of corporate reputation

2012 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 29-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Reddiar ◽  
N. Kleyn ◽  
R. Abratt
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Corporate Reputation ◽  
Intangible Asset ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Competitive Industry ◽  
Clear Insight ◽  
Key Dimensions ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Insight Into

The purpose of this research is to explore the perspectives of directors to determine how they define, perceive, value, build and manage corporate reputation. A qualitative research design was employed. In order to gauge director’s perspectives, 12 semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with the directors of a multi-national company based in South Africa. The company operates in a highly regulated and competitive industry. The findings demonstrate that corporate reputation is indeed acknowledged as a key, intangible asset. Whilst the directors did not possess clear insight into building and managing corporate reputation, several key themes emerged. We report on their perceptions of the definitions, key dimensions and value ascribed to corporate reputation. By demonstrating the value that is associated with corporate reputation and by ascertaining that directors are indeed the appropriate custodians of corporate reputation, there will be better acceptance in introducing corporate reputation as a board room agenda item, that is well understood and implemented.

scholarly journals Negotiating Identity : Indo-Trinidadian Youth and Their Perceptions of Self Definition and Agency

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tania Sirju
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Design ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Personal Narratives ◽  
Immigrant Youth ◽  
Sense Of Agency ◽  
Hybrid Identity ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study explores the experiences of Indo-Trinidadian youth and their self-identity. It seeks to generate an understanding of how Indo-Trinidadian youth have to negotiate their identity after migration from Trinidad to Canada. This negotiation comes as a result of their hybrid identity - racially South Asian but culturally Caribbean. Because school is the first space of socialization that immigrant youth encounter after family, this study focuses on issues faced in school. Using a qualitative research design, this study examines the personal narratives of eight (four males and four females) Indo-Trinidadian youth. The in-depth interviews with these youth bring forth the notion that Indo-Trinidadian youth are constantly reconstructing their identities as they negotiate between their Indian and Caribbean cultures. This paper highlights the challenges, that Indo-Trinidadian youth encounter as well as the ways in which they address them, essentially leading to a sense of agency for their self identity.

scholarly journals Negotiating Identity : Indo-Trinidadian Youth and Their Perceptions of Self Definition and Agency

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tania Sirju
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Design ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Personal Narratives ◽  
Immigrant Youth ◽  
Sense Of Agency ◽  
Hybrid Identity ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study explores the experiences of Indo-Trinidadian youth and their self-identity. It seeks to generate an understanding of how Indo-Trinidadian youth have to negotiate their identity after migration from Trinidad to Canada. This negotiation comes as a result of their hybrid identity - racially South Asian but culturally Caribbean. Because school is the first space of socialization that immigrant youth encounter after family, this study focuses on issues faced in school. Using a qualitative research design, this study examines the personal narratives of eight (four males and four females) Indo-Trinidadian youth. The in-depth interviews with these youth bring forth the notion that Indo-Trinidadian youth are constantly reconstructing their identities as they negotiate between their Indian and Caribbean cultures. This paper highlights the challenges, that Indo-Trinidadian youth encounter as well as the ways in which they address them, essentially leading to a sense of agency for their self identity.

Meaning and Affecting Factors of Spirituality in Adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 362-372
Author(s):  
Ebru Kilicarslan Toruner ◽  
Naime Altay ◽  
Ciğdem Ceylan ◽  
Tuba Arpaci ◽  
Ciğdem Sari
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Ethical Principles ◽  
Affecting Factors ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Meaning Category ◽  
Different Cultures ◽  
Depth Interviews

Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of adolescents about spirituality via semistructured, in-depth interviews. Method/Design: A qualitative research design using interviews was performed with 17 adolescents in a mostly Muslim region in Turkey. Interviews were conducted via five open-ended questions. Findings: Three main categories and eight themes emerged from the analysis. The “Spirituality Meaning” category included five themes, such as mind, emotions, mind/emotions, ethical principles, and religion. Personal practices and environmental factors as well as mind, emotions, ethical principles, and religion themes were in the “Factors That Increase Spirituality” category. The theme living negativity was in the “Factors That Decrease Spirituality” category. Most of the adolescents (58.8%) stated that the meaning of spirituality was love, respect, and the ability to think, analyze, and synthesize. Conclusion: It is important to determine and evaluate the perceptions and experiences of children about spirituality in different cultures to improve the quality of care.

scholarly journals Causes and impacts of phubbing on students in a public university

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 153-158
Author(s):  
Muh. Taufik Hidayat MS ◽  
Anita Anita ◽  
Ni Wayan Eka Narayani ◽  
Mariana Mariana
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Public University ◽  
Social Health ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Surrounding Environment ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
Depth Interviews

Background: With the rapid development of smartphones in the market, phubbing has become popular, which is a behavior of ignoring someone in the environment because it focuses more on gadgets than on building conversations.Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore causes of phubbing, and its impact on the health of adolescents, especially students. Methods: This study employed a qualitative research design conducted in June 2021 at Halu Oleo University, Indonesia, among students in the fourth semester. Focus Group Discussion and In-Depth interviews were used for data collection. Data analysis was thematic.Result: The results showed that the students realized that an individual with phubbing behavior tends to forget the interaction activities in the surrounding environment. The duration of smartphone usage was from two hours to ten hours per day.  Phubbing is becoming a phenomenon among students due to the need to get the latest information or news during their studies.Conclusion: There are many reasons for phubbing, including obtaining updated knowledge and information that leads to social media use more often, eliminating boredom, seeking entertainment, and staying in touch with friends and parents. However, phubbing impacts physical health, such as headaches, soreness in the eyes, the strain on the neck, and mental/social health, such as anxiety, fear, discomfort, and disruption of social interactions. It is therefore recommended to remind the students not to use smartphones excessively.

scholarly journals Comprehending Determinants of Demand: Zimbabwe Tourism Destination Scenario

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farai Chigora ◽  
Clever Vutete
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Disposable Income ◽  
Tourism Destination ◽  
Destination Branding ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Main Determinants ◽  
Depth Interviews

<p>The study investigated on the most dominant determinants of tourism consumption in Zimbabwe tourism destination. The research design was a QUAL to QUAN sequential mixed method starting with a qualitative research design followed by quantitative research. The qualitative research helped in getting the main determinants of demand using in-depth interviews from managers and experts in the tourism industry. The agreed determinants include disposable income, demographic changes, change in taste and preferences, religion dynamics, globalization, marketing and advertisement, customer knowledge, destination branding, social networks, destination’s own price, price of other destinations and media propaganda. These where then tested for their dominance in the accommodation, travel and resort sectors in Zimbabwe through a quantitative design. The results showed that the most controlling determinants of tourism demand in these three sectors include destination’s own prices, level of disposable income, social network discussions, media propaganda, marketing and advertising. The study recommended a low pricing strategy, extensive marketing and utilization of e-resources in marketing.</p>

scholarly journals Perceived fairness of disciplinary procedures: an exploratory study

2008 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amos Engelbrecht ◽  
Louis Van der Bank ◽  
Johanita Strumpher
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Perceived Fairness ◽  
Employee Discipline ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Disciplinary Procedures ◽  
Participant Group ◽  
Depth Interviews

The objective of this study was twofold: Firstly, to explore and describe the perceived fairness of a disciplinary procedure in the workplace and, secondly, to develop guidelines that could be used by managers to provide a fairer experience of the disciplinary procedure. A qualitative research design was employed. In-depth interviews were conducted with participants who were purposely divided into two groups (an employee participant group and an expert participant group). Results indicated that employees experienced the disciplinary procedure as traumatic, unfair and not reliable. Guidelines were formulated to manage employee discipline more effectively.

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