scholarly journals ORGANIZATION AND USE OF NEWSPAPERS IN TWO NIGERIAN PRIVATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

2015 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Private University ◽  
University Libraries

Accessibility of Internet Based Electronic Resources: A Content Analysis of Public and Private University Library Websites in Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 28-33
Author(s):  
Shamima Yesmin .
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Private University ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
University Library ◽  
Library Websites ◽  
The University

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the websites of university libraries to ascertain that libraries are effectively utilizing their respective websites to provide easy access to all electronic resources available in the library. The objective was also to a represent a comparative analysis between public and private university library websites regarding the presence of electronic resources with their easy access via the internet. For the purpose of this study, a research instrument in the form of comprehensive checklist of eighteen e-resources was developed to evaluate their accessibility in the websites of public and private university libraries. Twenty university library websites, comprised of ten top-ranked public and ten top-ranked private universities in Bangladesh, were studied for data collection using content analysis method. The findings demonstrate that the presence of e-resources on selected university library websites is still in its early stage, but it has been growing rapidly. The private university library websites are ahead of public university libraries in terms of the integration of web-resources. It is hoped that the findings of this paper will serve to assist the University librarians and other similar institutions in choosing, selecting and acquiring the most appropriate format of information resources, and making these available to their websites, which will both satisfy the needs of their library users and fit within their library budget.

scholarly journals State higher vocational school libraries – an attempt at characterization on the basis of questionnaire survey

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 18-22
Author(s):  
Jan Pojedyniec
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Private University ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Vocational School ◽  
Vocational Schools ◽  
Free Access ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Home Pages ◽  
Open Questions ◽  
Storage Area

Introduction: At present there are 36 state higher vocational schools in Poland. Each of them hosts a library, which is an indispensable element of the process of higher education. Aim of the study: The purpose of the study is to outline a characteristics of the academic libraries which have been functioning since the beginnings of state higher vocational schools in Poland.Material and methods: The basic method used was an analysis of a survey of 20 libraries that had responded to the survey (out of the 36 existing ones). The questionnaire contained both closed and open questions. The study included several self-chosen library activity areas and a few selected functionality indicators. Results: Most of the libraries surveyed share space with other university units. The prevailing use area is up to 100 thousand m2, with the storage area being up to 100 thousand volumes. All the libraries provide free access to shelves; 12 of them run science information centres. Using Internet home pages with a view to communicating with a reader is still not common. Formally, 13 libraries have created special departments , but none has had heads of the departments appointed. Only 3 libraries have had deputy directors appointed. A functionality indicator comparison has demonstrated that state higher vocational school libraries are very close to public university libraries; when compared to private university libraries, however, their results are very often higher.Conclusions: State higher vocational school libraries form a specific network of university libraries and fulfil similar tasks at the same time and at the same level as most academic libraries in Poland. Their specifics is indicated by less extensive organizational structure, smaller use and storage areas as well as non-autonomous budget implemented from the central level of a university

Students’ attitudes towards library overdue fines in an academic library: A study in a private university setting in Bangladesh

IFLA Journal ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 034003522094494
Author(s):  
Sangita Basak ◽  
Shamima Yesmin
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Private University ◽  
Hard Copy ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Pocket Money ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Students Satisfaction ◽  
University Setting

In academic libraries, the obligation to pay a fine for overdue books is a common global phenomenon. As university libraries try to meet the growing expectations of their users with limited resources, it is important to ensure that the existing collection is available in circulation. This study investigated overdue returns at the BRAC University library, Bangladesh, focusing on the reasons why users returned their books late; students’ satisfaction with the current overdue policies; and suggested improvements to the overdue procedures. The study was carried out using a quantitative methodology. Structured questionnaires were distributed to the students and data was collected over a period of 60 days between March and April 2019. Of the 300 questionnaires distributed, 258 were returned, with a response rate of 86%. The primary reasons for users’ late return of books were forgetfulness and not completing the task required from the book. It is a positive fact of the study that, most students did not show unwillingness to use the library again after fine had been imposed for a late return; a large number of them managed to pay the fine out of their pocket money. The library’s current policies were considered to be satisfactory. The students considered them to be a form of discipline, which made them return items at the appointed time. There was no gender bias in their reactions. Suggestions for improvement included increasing the collection of hard-copy and e-books. The outcomes of this research may help to develop the overdue and circulation policies of academic libraries in developing countries.

scholarly journals Strategies for integrating Open Access Resources (OAR) into libraries collections: A study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isaac Echezonam Anyira ◽  
Obiora Kingsley Udem ◽  
Lucky Njoeteni
Keyword(s):  
Development Policy ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Private University ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
Collection Development ◽  
State University ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Policy Document ◽  
Fast Speed ◽  
Strongly Agree

The study’s general purpose is to assist both management and collection development practitioners in adopting appropriate strategies for integrating OA materials into libraries' collections. The study was designed to specifically examine the challenges to the integration of OAR into libraries' collections and to explore relevant strategies for the integration. The study utilized an online survey questionnaire sent to Seventy-Eight collections development staff drawn from academic libraries, Library Boards, and special libraries for completion. Sixty-Two (62) however, were completed and returned. This implies a 79.4% return rate. All the respondents surveyed are members of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) and are certified by the Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN). The respondents were drawn from Federal University Libraries (7), State university libraries (6), private university libraries (22), federal polytechnic libraries (5), state polytechnic libraries (12), college libraries (5), special libraries (2), library boards (3). The survey instrument included Eleven (11) items. Data were analyzed using graphical charts. The findings indicate that majority of the library does not acquire OAR but have plans to make them part of their regular library acquisition workflows; majority of them strongly agree that collection development policy is key to OAR integration, but they don’t have the document for now, neither are their staff trained to manage OA effectively. Their major challenge to OAR integration includes poor electricity supply, lack of knowledge and skills required for OA integration, and lack of support from the head librarian, lack of collection development policy document. The recommendations include that collection development policy should be put in place; library staff should be equipped with relevant skills through training and retraining; libraries should rather than purchasing expensive books and journals download OAR relevant to them, process them, and make them available to their users as part of their collections; Libraries should be provided with uninterrupted fast speed internet access and power supply from solar power.

scholarly journals APPLICATION OF WEB 2.0 IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES OF NORTHERN NIGERIA USING THE THEORY OF MANNES LIBRARY 2.0.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullahi Bala Shehu
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Private University ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Northern Nigeria ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Web Tool ◽  
Ict Infrastructure ◽  
The Web

This paper investigated application of web 2.0 to private university libraries of northern part ofNigeria based on Mannes theory which emphasizes on changing scenario of librarianship withthe presence of the web, (10) private university libraries website which are of quality and ICTcompliant by Nigerian standard were surveyed to identify the presence of web 2.0 toolapplication and purpose for application. Only (4) 40% had applied web 2.0 tool, the mostapplied web tool was WebOPAC followed by social networking sites, and (1) private universitylibrary had applied RSS, no other web tool have been applied. Even with the web 2.0 boom andadvantages web 2.0 provides to library professional for interaction, the application is still verymuch low in Nigerian libraries. The study recommends Training of library professionals,provision of ICT infrastructure, restructuring of library school curriculum.

Problems of knowledge management practices in libraries and information centres of Bangladesh

IFLA Journal ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-51
Author(s):  
Md Nazmul Islam ◽  
Md Shariful Islam ◽  
Abdur Razzak
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Private University ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Knowledge Resources ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The main goal of the study is to explore the shortcoming in existing knowledge management practices of some selected academic and special libraries and information centres in Bangladesh in terms of knowledge management activities, human resource management, knowledge innovation-based activities and use of ICT as a tool for knowledge management. Data were collected through review of existing literature on knowledge management, and a structured questionnaire designed for a total of 16 libraries including five public university libraries, four private university libraries, six special libraries and one information centre. This study depicts that a good number of the respondents (25%) never tried to promote knowledge exchange and sharing programmes among staff and users. Half of the total respondents (50%) were not interested in encouraging staff members in the talent competition in all categories. About 38% of the respondents never developed knowledge resources for increasing knowledge level and ability among staff and users. The essence of the study is that knowledge management practice in the libraries of Bangladesh has just been started. Finally, the study provides some suggestions for the development of knowledge management practices in the context of libraries and information centres in Bangladesh.

Resource Sharing in the University Libraries of Karnataka State: A Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-112
Author(s):  
N. Chaithra ◽  
K. Adhinarayanan
Keyword(s):  
Research Design ◽  
Resource Sharing ◽  
Design Procedure ◽  
Private University ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Statistical Software ◽  
Current State ◽  
Karnataka State ◽  
Interview Methods ◽  
The University

This paper examines the current state of resource sharing in the University Libraries of Karnataka State. The research design adopted was survey research design by using questionnaires and interview methods. The self-developed questionnaires were distributed among the 55 university libraries, out of which received responses were 54. The responses were analyzed using statistical software. Resource sharing is very important in today’s society with constraints of space, manpower, and finance. With the advancement of Information Technology, there has been a very much impact on libraries and information centers that have further shown the way to modernizing them in different ways. This includes some of the important issues and challenges regarding resource sharing and ILL among Government and Private University libraries within the state of Karnataka.The paper presents the different steps followed by the researcher throughout the study, the need for the study, the method adopted, objectives, sample, research design, procedure, research tools used, statistical techniques adopted for data analysis, findings, suggestions and concludes with a summary.

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