scholarly journals Meningkatkan Kualitas Pelayanan Perpustakaan Melalui Kerja Sama Antar Perpustakaan

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-59
Author(s):  
Isti Suratmi
Keyword(s):  
Information Needs ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Access Information

Perpustakaan merupakan salah satu lembaga penyedia informasi. Untuk itu perpustakaan harus mampu menyediakan informasi yang dibutuhkan oleh pemustakanya. Perpustakaan juga harus meningkatkan layanannya agar kebutuhan informasi pemustaka dapat terpenuhi, mengingat kebutuhan informasi pemustaka yang semakin kompleks dan beragam. Untuk menjaga dan meningkatkan kepuasan pemustaka atas layanan perpustakaan maka berbagai hal dapat diupayakan termasuk menjalin kerja sama dengan perpustakaan. Dengan adanya kerja sama ini memungkinkan pemustaka untuk dapat mengakses informasi yang dimiliki perpustakaan lain dan sumber informasi di luar perpustakaannya.  Melalui kerjasama ini akan saling melengkapi dan lebih dapat memenuhi kebutuhan informasi pemustakanya. Library is one of the institutions providing information. For this, the library must be able to provide the information needed by the library. The library must also improve its services so that the information needs of the library can be met, given the increasingly complex and diverse information needs of the library. To maintain and increase the satisfaction of the library for library services, various things can be pursued including establishing cooperation with the library. This partnership allows the library to access information that other libraries have and sources of information outside their libraries.  Through this cooperation will complement each other and be better able to meet the information needs of the library. 

scholarly journals LITERASI INFORMASI PENGELOLA KOMUNITAS SAHABAT ILMU JAMBI BERDASARKAN STANDAR IFLA

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-163
Author(s):  
Rio Gusma Hendra ◽  
Wenny Dastina ◽  
Muhammad Rum
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Data Presentation ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Internet Media ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Access Information

This study aims to determine how the ability of Jambi Friends of the Community of Friends in accessing, evaluating and using information. This study uses a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach and data collection through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques used: data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions and data triangulation. Based on the results of the analysis and research findings, the ability of the Jambi Sahabat Community Community Managers to access information based on the IFLA standard is said to be Expert, because it is seen from the manager’s ability to define information needs and to trace information through various sources, such as people who are experts in their fields, from print media: books and newspapers, electronic media: television and mobile phones. The ability of the Friends of the Jambi Friends of the Community in evaluating information based on the IFLA standard is said to be Expert, because it is seen from the ability of the manager to assess information and manage information obtained through clear sources of information, such as books, and internet media, as well as sources from internal community discussions. The ability of the Jambi Friends of the Sahabat Community Community to use information based on the IFLA standard can be said to be Expert, seen from the manager’s ability to use information and communicate information directly in the form of discussion, and indirectly as well as convey information with a simpler and easier to understand delivery

scholarly journals COVID-19 information seeking and utilization among library and information science professionals in Nigeria

IFLA Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 034003522110315
Author(s):  
Esharenana E Adomi ◽  
Gloria O Oyovwe-Tinuoye
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
World Health ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Test Procedures

Like many countries, Nigeria’s library services were affected by COVID-19. This study (conducted in 2020) examined the priorities and barriers for information seeking and use by library and information science professionals in Nigeria, including what type of information was sought, the sources used and how these were evaluated. An online survey, with questions informed by a literature survey, was sent to library and information science professionals in Nigeria with WhatsApp accounts (individual and library and information science group accounts). The responses were automatically collected and saved into Google Sheets for further analysis using descriptive statistics. There were 167 responses (61% response rate). The main information needs were causes of the virus, COVID-19 symptoms, providing library services during physical library closure, the timing of reopening, and staff and user safety measures required for library reopening. The respondents were also concerned about COVID-19 test procedures and transmission mechanisms, treatment (including herbal medicines), vaccines, government policy and restrictions on movement. The main information sources used were the Internet (including government and World Health Organization websites), social media, television and radio. The authority, reliability, currency and relevance of the information were considered when evaluating COVID-19 information consulted, and were using the information primarily to ‘keep safe’ in accordance with government regulations, to provide library services on time and to plan for safe reopening. The barriers to information seeking and use were technical (poor telecommunications), financial (lack of funds to purchase resources) and physical (library closures). One barrier was the volume of information (both reliable and unreliable). Verification was viewed as important but seemingly difficult to do. The respondents were concerned about the safe and effective operation of library services. Library and information science professionals in Nigeria may need advice from health professionals on the most reliable sources of information on COVID-19 and how to use them for themselves and their users.

Mobile library initiatives: a new way to revitalize the academic library settings

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 15-21
Author(s):  
Saleeq Ahmad Dar
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Mobile Service ◽  
User Perception ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Potential Demand ◽  
Access Information

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand the mobile pervasiveness among different categories of student’s gender-wise vis-a-vis to investigate user perception to access library content in innovative ways. The study tries to understand the potential demand of some features in mobile library initiatives. In addition, this study aims to determine willingness and need of mobile library services. The information gained from the study is intended to help the libraries to realize the growing demand of mobile library services. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire was designed to gather feedback on student’s perception regarding the important mobile service features which they find useful to be included in different library initiatives. The aim was to understand the pervasiveness of mobile devices and information needs in Indian Academia. Moreover, which features can be added to new initiatives so as to deliver robust services to the users in their comfort zones. Findings The responses received indicate that a significant number of students are ready to adopt mobile library initiatives with the desired features in them, if provided to them by their respective libraries. The results of the study have provided the necessary information on what the users really want. It is therefore incumbent upon the universities/institutions of higher education to start to work with the Web-based library services and move it into mobile library service. Research limitations/implications The findings of this study provide a benchmark of mobile library initiatives with the choicest features based on the user perception. The data collected may also give an indication about compelling services that could help the users to access information ubiquitously. Originality/value Libraries can better serve their patrons by understanding the growing capabilities of mobile devices; it is incumbent upon libraries to mobilize their services by embracing mobile library initiatives. Moreover, to realize the needs of users and provide only such services which are more in demand.

scholarly journals The Information-Seeking Habits of Engineering Faculty

2011 ◽  
Vol 72 (6) ◽  
pp. 548-567 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debra Engel ◽  
Sarah Robbins ◽  
Christina Kulp
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Scholarly Journals ◽  
Engineering Faculty ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Scientists And Engineers ◽  
Access Information ◽  
Public Research Universities

Many studies of information-seeking habits of engineers focus on understanding the similarities and differences between scientists and engineers. This study explores the information-seeking behavior of academic engineering faculty from twenty public research universities. This investigation includes an examination of how frequently engineering faculty seek or access information, how they keep abreast of current developments in the field and find less recent journal articles, how often they visit the library in person, and how important library services and resources are in meeting their information needs. The responses from the survey participants emphasize the importance of electronic access to current and archived scholarly journals for meeting the research and information needs of engineering faculty.

Academic library website functions in the context of users’ information needs

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Mierzecka ◽  
Andrius Suminas
Keyword(s):  
Information Needs ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Digital Revolution ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Vilnius University ◽  
Locating Information ◽  
Library Websites ◽  
The University ◽  
Desk Research

The digital revolution has had a particular impact on the functioning of libraries: it has changed both the means of communicating with the users, and the nature of the service itself. In the case of academic libraries, an online presence is crucial due to the increased rate of Internet usage among their stakeholders, academics and students alike. From their perspective, library websites serve as digital gates to library services and resources. However, an academic library website may fulfil a wide array of functions and their importance can be variously prioritized. The purpose of our research was to find out which functions of academic library websites are viewed as the most important by a selected group of users: the students. To answer this question, we identified the main functions of academic library websites on the basis of desk research and designed a survey conducted among students of the University of Warsaw (Poland) and Vilnius University (Lithuania) ( n=680). The picture of users’ information needs with regard to content of the academic library website revealed by our research allows us to draw conclusions about the functions of the academic library website distinctive from those already mentioned in the subject literature. From the perspective of a user-centric approach we distinguished five functions of the academic library website: (1) supporting the usage of the collection (online and traditional); (2) promotion of culture; (3) gateway for locating information on the Web; (4) education; (5) creation of library’s online image.

scholarly journals Open proceedings of scientific events as an object of information and library services

2020 ◽  
pp. 87-104
Author(s):  
A. B. Antopolsky
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Bibliographic Databases ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Scientific Institutions ◽  
Information Awareness ◽  
Academy Of Sciences ◽  
Selective Information

The task of creating an open access repository for social sciences in the framework of the development of the information system of the Institute of Scientific Information for Social Sciences of the Russian Academy of Sciences (INION RAS) is formulated. The repository is to acquire and store he programs of workshops, webinars, conference and symposia as well as the presentations and paper abstracts. The findings of the study of open materials science events loaded to the websites of RAS scientific institutions of social and humanitarian profile as potential sources of information for the Repository are cited. For 2019–2020, over 1,2 thousand events held by more than 100 academic institutions were selected. Distribution by the number of events, their categories and status, topics, and type of available materials is given. The data supports the Pareto principle: 20% institutions hold up to 70% events. Thirteen scientific event types are specified, with 5 most popular of them accounting for 90% events with the leading disciplines of history, economics and literary studies. The available materials are unified and their 16 types are specified. Distribution by the number of events, their categories and status, topics, and type of available materials is given. The possibility for using these materials in various information and library services, building e-libraries and union bibliographic databases, and current and advanced selective information awareness services, is discussed.

scholarly journals Issues in Teen Technology Use to Find Health Information

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lesley S. J. Farmer
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Social Situation ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Digital Resources

Teens need and want information about health issues. Even though teens tend to prefer asking people for help, increasingly they access digital resources because of the Internet’s availability, affordability, and anonymity. Teen health information interests vary by age, gender, social situation, and motivation. This paper discusses several issues about how teens access and seek that information, how teens use technology for seeking health information, and offers recommendations to insure optimal library services to address health information needs of all teens.

scholarly journals E Resources vs Prints Usages and Preferences by Undergraduates in a Private University Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-130
Author(s):  
Jerome Idiegbeyan-ose ◽  
Goodluck Ifijeh ◽  
Ayooluwa Aregbesola ◽  
Sola Owolabi ◽  
Eyiolorunshe Toluwani
Keyword(s):  
Information Needs ◽  
Private University ◽  
User Preferences ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Test Of Hypotheses ◽  
Print Materials ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
The University

Electronic and print resources usages and preferences among undergraduates of Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria has been examined. The study population consist of all undergraduates of the University, from which a sample of 250 that is 10 percent of the population was selected. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire. 231 copies of the questionnaire were completed and returned, representing 92.45 per cent response rate. Results from the study revealed that 110 (47.6 %) of the respondents preferred print resources, while interestingly, the same number 110 (47.6 %) preferred electronic resources; 11(4.8 %) of the participants did not provide any response to the question. It therefore implies that both print and electronic resources are complementary in meeting the information needs of undergraduates. However, majority of the respondents indicated that they usually supplement print materials with electronic resources or vice versa. The test of hypotheses revealed that user preferences were influenced by demographic factors such as age, course and level of study. Libraries should maintain hybrid collections, as both resources were found to be relevant sources of information for teaching, learning and research is recommended.

scholarly journals The Correlation Internal and Eksternal Characteristics with Communication Networks Self-help Rubber Farmer in Batu Bersurat Village XIII Koto Kampar District

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-36
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ikhsan Ikhsan ◽  
Roza Yulida ◽  
Fajar Restuhadi
Keyword(s):  
Communication Network ◽  
Communication Networks ◽  
Land Tenure ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Correlation Test ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Adequate Information ◽  
The Relationship

In order to encourage rubber agribusiness activities, farmers need adequate information and reliable sources of information to achieve their goals. To meet information needs, farmers develop communication networks between farmers and their actors. This research aims to describe the sociogram of the communication network of rubber farmers in self-help patterns,and analyze the relationship between farmer characteristics and communication networks.This research conducted in Batu Bersurat Village XIII Koto Kampar District. The method used in this research is the census method and the study respondents were taken as many as 42 farmers.  The results of this research indicate that the structure of the communication network formed in rubber farmers approached the radial personal networkstructure .Based on the correlation test results indicate that the characteristics of rubber farmers related to locall centrality are, extent of land tenure, cosmopolity, intensity of counseling, and number of sources of information. Correlation test results indicate that the characteristics of rubber farmers related to globall centrality are level of education, extent of land tenure, cosmopolity, intensity of counseling, and number of sources of information.Correlation test results indicate that the characteristics of rubber farmers related to betwenness are extent of land tenure, cosmopolity, intensity of counseling, and number of sources of information.

scholarly journals Informing Clients through Information Communication Technology in Health Care Systems

10.28945/3367 ◽  
2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vangari Vishwa Mohan ◽  
Vahideh Zarea Gavgani
Keyword(s):  
Communication Technology ◽  
Science Communication ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Information Communication Technology ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Critical Information ◽  
Care Givers

Information Communication Technology (ICT) has revolutionized the world communication order. People can be informed in more effective, efficient and convenient ways. Access to media has percolated to the grassroots. In spite of all such remarkable developments, whether ICT facilitates Science communication is a billion dollar question. Though information is freely and widely available by virtue of ICT, yet, there are areas where Science communication through ICT still needs to be developed to deliver critical information to the needy. Objectives: The objectives of the study are to find out: whether patients and care givers have perception of their information needs? What sources of information they usually consult? What type of channels/media they possess to access the information? What sources the patients and care givers prefer to consult? Whether in the opinion of the patients and their care givers, the ICTs are effective in delivering the critical information. Methodology: An exploratory survey was conducted. A semi-structured interview was employed to collect data from a group of 188 patients and care givers in the hospitals and clinics in Hyderabad (India). Results and conclusion: The study determined the patients’ and care givers’ preferences for technologies in keeping informed. It also brought to light the limitations and usefulness of ICTs in Science communication in general and medical information in particular.

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