scholarly journals Value of Libraries: Relationships Between Provision, Usage, and Research Outcomes

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Jubb ◽  
Ian Rowlands ◽  
David Nicholas
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Research Performance ◽  
Fine Grained ◽  
Research Outcomes ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Close Study ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Research Intensity

Objective – To explore the relationships in the United Kingdom between library expenditures, levels of usage, and research outcomes, focusing on the provision and use of e-journals. Methods – The project used a mixture of top-down and bottom-up approaches. It involved a close study of the behaviors of researchers in eight universities and two research institutes across a range of six subject areas, along with a parallel gathering and analysis of data for all U.K. universities and colleges, covering various library indicators together with data on article downloads and a range of measures of research performance. The work was undertaken in two stages and was completed in 2010. The first stage involved detailed mining of the publishers’ logs from Elsevier’s Science Direct and from Oxford Journals to generate fine-grained insights into the information-seeking behavior of scholars from the case study institutions, together with an initial analysis of the U.K.-wide data. The second stage involved a survey and interviews with a wide range of researchers as well as librarians from the case study institutions, together with further analysis of the U.K.-wide data. Results – Strong variations were found between users, not only in different disciplines but also in different institutions. Some, but not all, of the variations seemed to be related to the size and research intensity of the institution. Analyses of the U.K.-wide data show that levels of library expenditure influence subsequent levels of use of e-journals. While the modeling does not show strong direct linkages in either direction between library expenditure and research performance, it does show a strong positive feedback loop between the use of e-journals and research performance. Conclusion – There is a need both to broaden the focus beyond e-journals and for more detailed work to test hypotheses and understand the dynamics of the relationships between different variables over time.

Music, Musicians, and Information Seeking Behavior: A Case Study on a Community Concert Band

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petros A. Kostagiolas ◽  
Charilaos Lavranos ◽  
Nikolaos Korfiatis ◽  
Joseph Papadatos
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Concert Band ◽  
Information Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Making an Impact

2011 ◽  
pp. 254-260
Author(s):  
Roger Rosen ◽  
Miriam Gilbert
Keyword(s):  
User Experience ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Health And Wellness ◽  
Discovery Process ◽  
Award Winning ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Age Appropriate ◽  
Digital Landscape

In this case study, Roger Rosen and Miriam Gilbert describe the creation of Rosen Publishing’s award-winning, critically acclaimed Teen Health & Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers database. They focus on how Rosen was able to offer a unique value proposition both to teens and librarians, craft age-appropriate and credible content, and build an interactive site that offers an engaging, dynamic user experience. They review the process of creating a resource that had no barrier to finding information, made the discovery process fast and easy, and supported different styles of learning and information-seeking behavior. They discuss the challenges of ensuring that Teen Health & Wellness remains relevant and current in today’s crowded digital landscape, and share the successes in building a unique health and wellness resource that is indispensable to teens and librarians alike.

scholarly journals Talkin’ ‘bout my generation: Exploring age-related resources

2009 ◽  
Vol 70 (7) ◽  
pp. 400-403
Author(s):  
Sidney Lowe ◽  
Susie Skarl
Keyword(s):  
Learning Styles ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Generational Differences ◽  
Library Instruction ◽  
Workplace Performance ◽  
The Past ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Seeking Behavior

In the past few years, as technology has radically changed how we find and use information resources, library staff have begun to notice significant generational differences in the information-seeking behavior of library patrons. These frequent observations at the reference desk and in library instruction classes planted the first small seeds of our interest in this topic. Internet sites and online articles about generational differences are plentiful and focus on a wide range of subjects, such as learning styles, social behaviors, moral values, technological skills, marketing, communication, and workplace performance. Generational categories are based on the time period in which a . . .

scholarly journals Information-Seeking Behavior of Multicultural Students: A Case Study at San Jose State University

1997 ◽  
Vol 58 (4) ◽  
pp. 348-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mengxiong Liu ◽  
Bernice Redfern
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
The United States ◽  
Asian Students ◽  
State University ◽  
San Jose ◽  
Multicultural Students ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
San Jose State University ◽  
First Time

In 1995 a survey was conducted on the campus of San Jose State University where, for the first time, so-called minorities made up 50.7 percent of the total student population. Asian students compose the largest group among other ethnic groups. The study shows that students who use English as their primary language are usually more successful in using the library than those who use English as a second language. Length of stay in the United States also affects how often students use the library, as well as their behavior in asking reference questions. The survey found that Asian students are hindered by a fear of asking stupid questions, a belief that their English is not good enough, an inability to understand answers well, and a lack of familiarity with the library reference desk.

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