PREDICTION OF THE FUTURE: NEW ROLES OF THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN

Objective. The article analyzes the new roles of librarians - facilitator, tutor, moderator, presents their introduction into the activities of the university library, reveals the impact of innovations on the effectiveness of the library and the university. Methods. The study was conducted by reviewing publications related to clarifying the new roles of librarians in the practice of modern university libraries, summarizing the experience of the Scientific Library of Kharkiv Petro Vasylenko National Technical University of Agriculture (SL KhNTUA) to introduce new activities. Results. During the study, the authors determined that the SL KhNTUA’ introduction of the innovative forms in terms of new roles of librarians (facilitator, tutor, moderator) contributes to the development and diversification of library services, increase in the role of SL as an active partner of the university in research, teaching and educational work; emphasizes and strengthens the role of the library in raising the ranking of the university. Conclusions. The originality of the work is to expand ideas about the new roles of librarians in the activities of the university library, which is an important factor in assessing the effectiveness of its management. Practical value. The obtained results are used to improve the management of human resources of university libraries.

E-Discovery Tools and Applications in Modern Libraries - Advances in Library and Information Science ◽

University Library Portal

10.4018/978-1-5225-0474-0.ch004 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 66-75 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Manisha B. Mane ◽

Bhausaheb Panage

Keyword(s):

Information Services ◽

Library Services ◽

Digital Information ◽

International Level ◽

University Libraries ◽

Literature Study ◽

Maximum Extent ◽

University Library ◽

ABSTRACT: In today's modern digital information environment, a well-defined e-platform is needed to organize, store, retrieve and dissemination of information effectively. A library portal is highly beneficial tool for web-enabled information services. Most of the university libraries are adding e-resources to their collection. The utility of these e-resources will be limited in the absence of an effective library portal that facilitates the users to exploit these to the maximum extent. Web portals are the tools that enhance access to the e-resources by providing visibility to various e-resources. This paper highlights the role of a library portal in providing effective library services in electronic environment. An attempt has been made to explain the term ‘library portal', need of university library portal, Role of Librarian in designing library portal and development of library portal literature study at national and international level.

The mobile future of university libraries and an analysis of the Turkish case

Information and Learning Sciences ◽

10.1108/ils-09-2016-0063 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 118 (3/4) ◽

pp. 120-140 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Gulcin Kubat

Keyword(s):

Mobile Devices ◽

Mobile Technology ◽

Instant Messaging ◽

The Internet ◽

Library Services ◽

University Libraries ◽

Content Type ◽

University Library ◽

The Future ◽

Purpose The purpose of this study is to search for any evidence for university libraries that are accessible by mobile technology in Turkey as relevant models of the future; having regard to the fact that smartphones will very soon become the standard means by which the internet is accessed, and the rates of connection from mobile devices will supersede those which are computer-based. Design/methodology/approach In the study, both domestic and foreign literature surveys were undertaken to determine which mobile library services are offered in university libraries. Thirty random central libraries of both private and state universities were selected from across the seven regions of Turkey. To gather data, a 26-question electronic survey was generated and e-mailed to the library managers. The questions were based on findings regarding the mobile library services provided by university libraries around the world. Findings By examining the survey results, it was determined that Turkish university libraries utilise a comparable level of mobile technology and demonstrate a similar level of care with regard to the services they offer. There are mobile sites (separate sites or mobile sites as applications), mobile library catalogues, short messaging services, chat rooms, consultations via instant messaging tools, mobile device-lending services, and augmented reality and QR code applications. Research limitations/implications In Turkey, the structures of university libraries operate under variable conditions because of the lack of established standards. This causes negative results for the delivery of library services. For this reason, university library standards should be set practicable as soonas reasonable, considering the social/economic and cultural structure of the country. Practical implications Owing to the transformative effect technology and the internet have had on services information and communication technologies, infrastructure has been added as a sixth element to the five traditional library items, namely, building budget personnel collection and users. Globalisation through the web has resulted in the individualisation of services and the slogan content is king has been changed to the customer experience is king. Fundamental library services are being adapted to allow mobile technology access, and this approach best reflects the new slogan. Therefore, the university library of the future may well be the one entirely based on mobile technology. Social implications Mobile devices lead to new forms of engagement with student learning; so academic libraries are expected to be strong partners in the teaching and learning processes of their institution. Originality/value The hypothesis of this study is that a university library accessible by mobile technology will be the model of the future, and its purpose is to search for any evidence for which the university libraries in Turkey are prepared to meet this challenge. This study is also meaningful because there have not been any study of Turkish university libraries in terms of mobile library services to users. This paper is the first time that a comprehensive study has been made of current mobile technology-based services, and is also the first comparison of the applications in Turkish university libraries. Additionally, paper synthesises developments and provides suggestions for the future.

University Library Portal

Library Science and Administration ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-3914-8.ch025 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 545-555

Author(s):

Manisha B. Mane ◽

Bhausaheb Panage

Keyword(s):

Information Services ◽

Library Services ◽

Digital Information ◽

International Level ◽

University Libraries ◽

Literature Study ◽

Maximum Extent ◽

University Library ◽

In today's modern digital information environment, a well-defined e-platform is needed to organize, store, retrieve and dissemination of information effectively. A library portal is highly beneficial tool for web-enabled information services. Most of the university libraries are adding e-resources to their collection. The utility of these e-resources will be limited in the absence of an effective library portal that facilitates the users to exploit these to the maximum extent. Web portals are the tools that enhance access to the e-resources by providing visibility to various e-resources. This paper highlights the role of a library portal in providing effective library services in electronic environment. An attempt has been made to explain the term ‘library portal', need of university library portal, Role of Librarian in designing library portal and development of library portal literature study at national and international level.

Investigate the Role of Educational Leadership in Human Resources Development of Jordanian University

Asian Social Science ◽

10.5539/ass.v13n5p76 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 13 (5) ◽

pp. 76

Author(s):

Qasem Ali Qasem Saeed ◽

Jafer Ahmad Odeh Al Slahen

Keyword(s):

Educational Leadership ◽

Human Resources ◽

Human Resources Development ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Positive Attitudes ◽

Study Results ◽

The University ◽

The Impact ◽

Resources Development

The study aim to examine the impact of educational leadership on human resources development of Jordanian university. The study is an analysis descriptive research and the methods will be use survey in order to collect information needed for get the results. The population of the study includes all Jordanian universities. The sample of the study will includes (200) professors working in governmental universities located in Amman city. The study results indicated that there are positive attitudes towards educational leadership, the study also indicated that there are positive attitudes towards variables: communication, learning, influence, confidence, and knowledge. The study results accept main hypotheses that states: There is a statistically significant impact of educational leadership on human resources development of Jordanian university. The study results also accept the first three sub hypothesis which related to the impact of (communication, learning, and influence) on human resources development of Jordanian university, but the study results reject the sub hypothesis which related to the impact of (confidence, and knowledge). The study recommended to identify best practices in leadership styles, for positive change at the university, and how to increase the absorption of the change points when their employees, and to support and provide all the resources that help educational leadership in order to achieve: communication, learning, influence, confidence, and knowledge.

Perceived impact of automation on university library services by library personnel in South West, Nigeria

Information Development ◽

10.1177/0266666921992089 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 026666692199208

Author(s):

Florence Olabisi Ajani ◽

Olayinka Buraimo

Keyword(s):

Positive Impact ◽

Automated System ◽

Library Services ◽

University Libraries ◽

Library Automation ◽

University Library ◽

Services Delivery ◽

South West ◽

Southwest Nigeria ◽

This study aimed at assessing the status of library automation, the impact of automation on library services and challenges university library is facing in maintaining automated system towards effective library services delivery. The population in this study consists of 697 library personnel in 9 university libraries in Southwest Nigeria. A structured questionnaire Appendix A ) was used for data collection. In all, 335 questionnaires were distributed but only 309 were found usable, which gave a response rate of 92.2%. Findings revealed that library automation in university libraries in South West Nigeria was partial. Library automation has a positive impact on library services. Lack of technical support from the vendor, lack of funding, attitude of library personnel and technophobia among were among the challenges faced.

Factores que motivan el uso de la biblioteca universitaria

ENERO-JUNIO 2021 - Revista Innovaciones de Negocios ◽

10.29105/rinn7.14-9 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (14) ◽

Author(s):

José Segoviano Hernández ◽

Miguel Ángel Palomo González

Keyword(s):

Academic Library ◽

The Other ◽

Library Services ◽

University Libraries ◽

Research Project ◽

University Library ◽

Library Users ◽

Library Use ◽

Use Studies ◽

Abstract: This paper presents the results of a documentary search about factors that motivate the use of university library. Literature about these factors was not found, either not standards or indicators used to measure those factors’ impact. On the other side, evidence was found about the decrease in library attendance, reported by the university libraries themselves; however, no evidence about the causes of this phenomenon was found. In sucha context, this article presents a research project that will be applied in 3 universities at Northeast Mexico, in which a methodology to identify and analyze motivation in students to use the university library is proposed.Keywords: academic library, library use studies, library users, motivation, library services, user satisfactionResumen: En este trabajo se presentan los resultados de la revisión documental sobre el tema de los factores que motivan el uso de la biblioteca universitaria. No se encontró literatura sobre estos factores y tampoco se encontraron normas o indicadores de referencia que permitan medir su impacto. Por otro lado, se encontró evidencia de un descenso en la asistencia reportada por las bibliotecas de las instituciones de educación superior, pero no se encontró evidencia de sus causas. Ante este escenario, en el presente artículo se plantea unproyecto de investigación que se aplicará en 3 universidades del noreste de México, en el cual se propone una metodología para identificar y analizar los factores que motivan, a sus estudiantes para utilizar la biblioteca universitaria.Palabras clave: biblioteca universitaria, estudios de uso de biblioteca, usuarios de biblioteca, motivación, servicios bibliotecarios, satisfacción de usuarios.

Imagining tomorrow's university: open science and its impact

F1000Research ◽

10.12688/f1000research.11232.1 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 ◽

pp. 405

Author(s):

Adina Howe ◽

Michael Howe ◽

Amy L. Kaleita ◽

D. Raj Raman

Keyword(s):

Scientific Inquiry ◽

Open Science ◽

Holistic View ◽

Multilevel Approach ◽

The Future ◽

University Level ◽

The University ◽

As part of a recent workshop entitled "Imagining Tomorrow's University”, we were asked to visualize the future of universities as research becomes increasingly data- and computation-driven, and identify a set of principles characterizing pertinent opportunities and obstacles presented by this shift. In order to establish a holistic view, we take a multilevel approach and examine the impact of open science on individual scholars as well as on the university as a whole. At the university level, open science presents a double-edged sword: when well executed, open science can accelerate the rate of scientific inquiry across the institution and beyond; however, haphazard or half-hearted efforts are likely to squander valuable resources, diminish university productivity and prestige, and potentially do more harm than good. We present our perspective on the role of open science at the university.

New normal and library services in Indonesia: a case study of university libraries

Digital Library Perspectives ◽

10.1108/dlp-07-2020-0059 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Arda Putri Winata ◽

Raisa Fadelina ◽

Sulistyo Basuki

Keyword(s):

Design Methodology ◽

Library Services ◽

University Libraries ◽

New Normal ◽

Content Type ◽

University Library ◽

Almost All ◽

The University ◽

Appropriate Practices

Purpose This paper aims to share the activities of library services in the new-normal era. The paper describes libraries’ circumstances since their reopening in early June 2020. Furthermore, it provides details on how libraries have adopted several most appropriate practices changing physical to online services. Design/methodology/approach This paper describes various university library services in Indonesia in the new-normal era by using literature and documentary reviews as the approaches. The data were primarily collected from webpages, blogs, social media, newsletters and specific journals organized by university libraries. The survey was carried out by involving 126 university librarians incorporated in the University Libraries Forum. It highlighted the current conditions of university libraries and the most appropriate practices of library services in the new-normal era. Findings The most appropriate practices of university library services in the new-normal era are provided. Libraries in Indonesia have experienced a service transformation implementing the COVID-19 health protocols. Likewise, almost all university library services became virtual. Accordingly, there were several challenges faced by librarians and users in carrying out virtual activities in the library. Originality/value This paper provides a great value for libraries in responding to COVID-19 and those starting to reopen. It reveals the most appropriate library service practices and challenges in the new-normal era, which are useful for current and future insight development.

Imagining tomorrow's university: open science and its impact

10.7287/peerj.preprints.2781 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Adina Howe ◽

Michael D. Howe ◽

Amy L Kaleita ◽

D. Raj Raman

Keyword(s):

Scientific Inquiry ◽

Open Science ◽

Holistic View ◽

Multilevel Approach ◽

The Future ◽

University Level ◽

The University ◽

As part of a recent workshop entitled "Imagining Tomorrow's University”, we were asked to visualize the future of universities as research becomes increasingly data- and computation-driven and identify a set of principles characterizing pertinent opportunities and obstacles presented by this shift. In order to establish a holistic view, we take a multilevel approach and examine the impact of open science on individual scholars as well as the university as a whole. At the university level, open science presents a double-edged sword: when well executed, open science can accelerate the rate of scientific inquiry across the institution and beyond; however, haphazard or half-hearted efforts are likely to squander valuable resources, diminish university productivity and prestige, and potentially do more harm than good. We present our prespective on the role of open science at the university.

University Library Services and Student Academic Performance

International Journal of Library and Information Services ◽

10.4018/ijlis.20210701.oa1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 1-17

Author(s):

Booysen Sabeho Tubulingane

Keyword(s):

Academic Performance ◽

User Satisfaction ◽

Survey Methodology ◽

Library Services ◽

University Libraries ◽

Online Journal ◽

University Library ◽

Student Academic Performance ◽

And Gender ◽

In many countries, university libraries are required to demonstrate quantitatively their value to their institutions. Consequently, many universities spend a large part of their institutional budgets on acquiring new library books, paying for high online journal subscription fees, and recruiting library staff. However, few studies have been conducted to evaluate the contribution of the university libraries to the students' success. Thus, this study, which applied a quantitative survey methodology to quantify the contribution of a Namibian university library to student academic performance, was conducted. The study determined the contribution of the university library services to students' academic performance. Additionally, the study established a relationship between students' library service satisfaction and academic performance. Analysis of library user satisfaction, student age, and gender were also examined.