scholarly journals Persepsi Pemustaka terhadap Pemanfaatan Perpustakaan Perguruan Tinggi: Sebuah Analisis Korelasi

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 243
Author(s):  
Uminurida Suciati ◽  
Dwi Rahayu
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Group Learning ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Information Services ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
The University ◽  
College Library ◽  
Insight Into

Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi persepsi pemustaka dalam memanfaatkan perpustakaan perguruan tinggi dalam hal ini universitas, dan korelasi antara persepsi pemustaka dan pemanfaatan perpustakaan. Hasil temuan menunjukkan bahwa perpustakaan universitas merupakan tempat yang menjadi pilihan untuk belajar dan menghabiskan waktu selama tidak ada perkuliahan di kampus. Kegiatan pemustaka di perpustakaan sering digunakan untuk hal-hal tertentu, termasuk studi individu, membaca, penggunaan komputer, mencari informasi, belajar kelompok, menggunakan layanan referensi dan informasi, dan pertemuan juga diskusi kelompok dan bersosialisasi. Korelasi antara penggunaan perpustakaan dan masing-masing kegiatan pemustaka diamati. Hasil temuan menunjukkan bahwa pemustaka menganggap perpustakaan universitas, sebagai tempat untuk belajar dan mencari informasi. Studi ini menunjukkan bagaimana pemustaka memandang dan menggunakan perpustakaan universitas dapat memperkuat, memberikan wawasan ke dalam proses pembelajaran, menumbuhkan enterpreneurship, dan memajukan peran pemustaka dalam komunitas akademis.This study explores the perception of users in utilizing the college library in this university and the correlation between the perception of the user and the utilization of the library. The findings show that university libraries are the preferred place to study and spend as long as there are no lectures on campus. Library activity is often used for certain things, including individual studies, reading, computer use, information seeking, group learning, reference, and information services, and group meetings and group discussions and socializing. The correlation between the use of libraries and each observation activity is observed. The findings show that the librarian considers the university library, as a place to learn and seek information. This study shows how viewers view and use university libraries can strengthen, provide insight into the learning process, foster entrepreneurship, and advance user roles in the academic community

The Contribution of Effective Library and Information Services to Academic Achievements at Some Selected Universities in Ghana

Libri ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mac-Anthony Cobblah ◽  
Thomas van der Walt
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Academic Work ◽  
Information Services ◽  
Library Services ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Doctoral Study ◽  
Academic Achievements ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
The University

AbstractThis paper, which is largely based on the findings of my doctoral study, investigated the contribution of effective library and information services to academic achievements at universities in Ghana. The main objective of this study was to assess and explore the effectiveness of library and information services and establish its contribution to efficient academic work. The researchers adopted a mixed methods approach in which both qualitative and quantitative research approaches are used in a single study. This study used a survey research design because of the large and wide-spread population involved. The results of the study established that there is a correlation between effective library and information services and academic achievements at the universities in Ghana. The study also establish that library users were generally satisfied with the services provided by the university libraries and the provision of study space, book lending and Internet services turn out to be the most effective and highly patronized services. The findings on the challenges facing the delivery of effective library and information services clearly indicate that inadequate staff training programmes were affecting the ability of library staff to deliver effective library services. Finally, this paper has made recommendations on how to improve upon the effectiveness of library and information services to enhance academic work at universities in Ghana.

scholarly journals UFS Libraries COVID19 Survey Dataset

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahlaga Molepo ◽  
Mashia Shokane
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Information Services ◽  
Free State ◽  
Third Wave ◽  
The Third ◽  
The University ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
The Way

Whereas COVID-19 has changed the way academic libraries operate, the University of the Free State (UFS) Libraries have demonstrated resilience, and adaptability during the pandemic. The survey presents a first insight into the effectiveness of UFS libraries during the first, and second waves of COVID-19. Our data on the effectiveness of UFS libraries shows a fair to moderate library and information services. More research is needed to determine how academic libraries are coping during the third wave of COVID-19.

Information seeking behaviours of engineering students: Case of Near East University

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 82-91
Author(s):  
Kezban Alpan ◽  
Mehmet Ceyhun Avci
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Education ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Near East ◽  
The Internet ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
University Library ◽  
Internet Resources ◽  
The University ◽  
Google Search

This study examines the information seeking behaviours of university students and explores students’ preferences between the university library and the Google search engine with their reasons. The research questionnaire was applied to 250 Near East University, Faculty of Engineering students. According to the results of the study; even students have enough knowledge to use the university library, they prefer to use Google and Internet resources for various purposes because they think that this is the fastest and easiest way to reach information. Even students obtain information via the Internet; they give importance to indicate the source in their assignments and projects. Findings also showed that there are some significant differences between departments’ information seeking behaviours. Keywords: Information seeking behaviours, Internet, Google, engineering education, university libraries.

scholarly journals Libraries as Contestation Arena of the Stakeholders to Achieve Their Goals

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-36
Author(s):  
Luki Wijayanti
Keyword(s):  
Political Economy ◽  
Pierre Bourdieu ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Donor Agencies ◽  
The University

The management of university libraries in Indonesia has been intervened from foreign institutions through a donation of library materials which seem for the benefit of the academic community, but it is for the benefit of the donors. Academicians, especially the young generation, are a target of donation whether as the readers of books donated to the University or as the audience of programs or activities funded by donor agencies. Based on the background, it is found how the library becomes an arena for the contestation of various interests through some “corners” build inside the University Libraries.  Using the concepts introduced by Pierre Bourdieu such as arena and capitals. Supported by Vincent Mosco’s theory of political economy of communication as the tools of analysis, this research reveals how the agents involved in the management of the “Corner” use the library as an "arena" to achieve their benefits. The data obtained were grouped based on the sub-theme of types capital, commodification, specialization and structuration Using phenomenological approach, it is found that Corners in the university Libraries are used as an arena of contestation of agents involved in governance to foster capital. Contestation in this study illustrates the phenomenon of actors involved in the management of Corner into the dominant-subordinate relationship.

University Library Portal

2016 ◽  
pp. 66-75 ◽  
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 ◽  
The University

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.

Information Needs and Information Seeking Behavior of Physically Challenged Students and Faculty of the University of Delhi

2013 ◽  
pp. 300-308
Author(s):  
Ramneek Singh ◽  
Amrit Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Survey Methods ◽  
Information Source ◽  
Information Services ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Physically Challenged ◽  
The University

Information seeking is a fluid and situation dependent activity where a seeker’s actions are influenced by access to information, perceived quality, and trust in the information source. The situation is more intense if the information seeker is a physically disabled person. This demands a call for a regular study and development of information system and management of information services for persons with disability The University of Delhi has more than 1200 students and teachers with disabilities in its various colleges and departments. Very little is known about the techniques employed by them when looking for information, what kinds of source formats they prefer to use and how these sources are used, what barriers they confront, how they feel about the process, and how they can be helped to better exploit the information resources available to them. This chapter investigates and finds the answers to the above questions by using survey methods of research. It also incorporates the use of information and assistive technology for information sought by the physically challenged students and teachers.

scholarly journals Pre- and post- Covid-19 Outreach Experiences at Marshall University Libraries

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 2-7
Author(s):  
Sarah Mollette ◽  
Kelli Johnson
Keyword(s):  
University Libraries ◽  
Successful Transition ◽  
Marshall University ◽  
History Of ◽  
Departmental System ◽  
The Creation ◽  
The University ◽  
Insight Into

This article will provide insight into how MU Libraries’ cross-departmental system has evolved over the years, and how the recent finalization of their Outreach Plan led to a successful transition to online outreach during the COVID pandemic. Specifically, the authors will address: the history of library outreach at the university; the formation of the Outreach Librarian position; the audit the Outreach librarian performed on the library’s practices; the creation of an Outreach committee and subsequent Outreach Plan guide; and, how the library adapted their approach during the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020.

scholarly journals O papel social das bibliotecas universitárias iniciativas da Biblioteca Central Irmão José Otão da PUCRS

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 97-118
Author(s):  
Débora Kraemer de Araujo ◽  
Ana Paula Medeiros Magnus ◽  
Clarissa Jesinska Selbach ◽  
Aline Matte Debastiani ◽  
Fernanda Becker Handke
Keyword(s):  
Academic Community ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Bibliographic Reference ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Agenda 2030 ◽  
The Social ◽  
The University ◽  
External Community

The article aims to address the social function of university libraries, in particular, the initiatives of the Irmão José Otão Main Library of PUCRS. Therefore, it discusses the Marist vision in which the Library is inserted, the practices adopted in serving the university and external community, the cultural actions developed, as well as the partnerships that promote humanization. The bibliographic reference also links the sustainable development proposed by Agenda 2030 with the role of libraries. It is concluded that the university library plays a broader role than just serving the academic community. By promoting equal access to information and practices that spread culture,this institution contributes to the development of conscientious and engaged citizens.

Staff training and development programmes and work performance in the university libraries in Ghana

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 375-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mac-Anthony Cobblah ◽  
TB van der Walt
Keyword(s):  
Staff Development ◽  
Staff Training ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Information Services ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Library Staff ◽  
The University

This paper investigated the relationship between staff development and job performance of the library staff of five selected universities in Ghana. The paper examined the effectiveness of staff training and development policies, programmes, methods, training needs analysis and the monitoring and evaluation methods of the university libraries in order to establish the effectiveness of staff development initiatives in library and information services. The study adopted survey design and mixed methods approach combining qualitative and quantitative approaches in a single study. Data was largely collected with a questionnaire, while interviews were used to collect data from head librarians and heads of departments. The observation instrument was also used to confirm some information provided by the respondents. The findings of the study established that there is a positive relationship between staff training and development and work performance of library staff in the selected university libraries in Ghana. The results also revealed that even though staff development contributes greatly to effective provision of library and information services, staff training alone did not contribute to staff effectiveness. Staff development must be complemented with other human resource management strategies such as reward, promotion, retooling, etc. The paper makes recommendations on how staff development can help improve upon library staff effectiveness.

University Library Portal

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 ◽  
The University

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.

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