scholarly journals True Stories: New Zealand Narrative Nonfiction: A Bibliography Based on Appeal Theory

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Karen Lee Samsom
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Online Environment ◽  
Story Line ◽  
Advisory Services ◽  
Bibliographic Records ◽  
Leisure Reading ◽  
Core Service ◽  
Insight Into

<p>Research problem: Readers’ advisory services are generally recognised as a core service offered in New Zealand public libraries. Currently no readers’ advisory resources or tools exist based solely on New Zealand content, either for narrative nonfiction or fiction. The aim of this bibliography was to provide librarians with a tool to find New Zealand narrative nonfiction books within the context of a readers’ advisory framework. Methodology: The bibliography is based on appeal theory and takes the approach of creating a narrative nonfiction readers’ advisory tool. 112 New Zealand narrative nonfiction books are described, classified by genre and identified by their appeal elements, characteristics that give readers insight into a book’s qualities: character, mood, pacing and story line. Results: The development and dissemination of a readers’ advisory tool increases awareness of New Zealand narrative nonfiction genres and content. It offers a New Zealand point of reference that supports nonfiction leisure reading and promotes narrative nonfiction readers’ advisory services. Implications: The organisation of the bibliographic records into a library using Zotero referencing software enables the material to become an online New Zealand narrative nonfiction readers’ advisory tool. An online environment increases the utility by broadening the scope of access to librarians, readers or other individuals with an interest in sourcing references relating to New Zealand narrative nonfiction writing.</p>

scholarly journals True Stories: New Zealand Narrative Nonfiction: A Bibliography Based on Appeal Theory

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Karen Lee Samsom
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Online Environment ◽  
Story Line ◽  
Advisory Services ◽  
Bibliographic Records ◽  
Leisure Reading ◽  
Core Service ◽  
Insight Into

<p>Research problem: Readers’ advisory services are generally recognised as a core service offered in New Zealand public libraries. Currently no readers’ advisory resources or tools exist based solely on New Zealand content, either for narrative nonfiction or fiction. The aim of this bibliography was to provide librarians with a tool to find New Zealand narrative nonfiction books within the context of a readers’ advisory framework. Methodology: The bibliography is based on appeal theory and takes the approach of creating a narrative nonfiction readers’ advisory tool. 112 New Zealand narrative nonfiction books are described, classified by genre and identified by their appeal elements, characteristics that give readers insight into a book’s qualities: character, mood, pacing and story line. Results: The development and dissemination of a readers’ advisory tool increases awareness of New Zealand narrative nonfiction genres and content. It offers a New Zealand point of reference that supports nonfiction leisure reading and promotes narrative nonfiction readers’ advisory services. Implications: The organisation of the bibliographic records into a library using Zotero referencing software enables the material to become an online New Zealand narrative nonfiction readers’ advisory tool. An online environment increases the utility by broadening the scope of access to librarians, readers or other individuals with an interest in sourcing references relating to New Zealand narrative nonfiction writing.</p>

scholarly journals Non-friction reading: Licensing requirements for e-book lending in New Zealand public libraries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Amy Joseph
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Staff Member ◽  
System Integration ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Strong Preference ◽  
National Library

<p>Research problem: Libraries face many challenges as they strive to provide e-books to their members, often caused by less-than-ideal licensing conditions, or publishers who will not yet license their titles to libraries for lending. This research project, developed in conjunction with a National Library of New Zealand initiative investigating collaborative ebook procurement for libraries, surveyed New Zealand public libraries in order to discover what elements of existing and proposed models would best meet the needs of their users. Methodology: a link to an online survey was emailed to public library managers, who were asked to complete the survey or delegate it to an appropriate staff member. Results: Valid responses were received from 34 of the 67 library systems contacted (response rate = 50.8). New Zealand public libraries are anticipating a large increase in spending on the provision of e-books, with the growth in spending on e-books set to outstrip growth in spending on other e-resources. They show a strong preference for perpetual access licenses, and generally tend to favour licenses that allow for control over title selection and predictability over budgets. They are concerned with system integration and would ideally like to see e-books from all their chosen vendors available through one interface that integrates with their catalogues. Libraries would like to see more New Zealand content available, and access to library e-book lending on all devices their users may choose to use.</p>

scholarly journals Gender ratios in library management (‘directorship’) roles in New Zealand public and tertiary libraries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Gareth Shute
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Gender Bias ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
New South ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Female Managers ◽  
South Wales

<p>Research problem: This study looked at the percentage of female managers in charge of library systems within New Zealand between 1980 and 2013 to see if their gender balance matched the wider library workforce (which has upwards of 80% female staff). Methodology: Directories of public libraries were examined and the gender of each library manager was noted. Results: The overall figure for library managers was found to be around 80%, with a slight improvement over the period examined. However, when public libraries were divided by size, the results for the 1980s showed that large libraries had fewer female managers than the overall library workforce, while small libraries had a larger percentage. This difference was shown to decrease over the period studied, until both large and small libraries had around 80% female staff. A similar result was shown in preliminary data sourced from New South Wales (Australia), which suggested that this trend also occurs overseas. The New Zealand data also considered tertiary institutions. At the beginning of the study, only one out of six university library systems was managed by a woman, while in the most recent year seven out of ten managers were female. In contrast, there was found to be a high percentage of female managers in charge of polytechs over this same time. Implications: These results suggest that a gender bias existed within some sectors of librarianship (within large public libraries and university libraries) at the beginning of the study period, but that this bias has largely disappeared in recent years.</p>

scholarly journals The Use and Ease of Access of EBooks in Public Libraries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Nichola Ross
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Print Books ◽  
Ease Of Access

<p>Research Problem: The purpose of this research project is to examine how patrons are using the eBook collection at a New Zealand public library. Specifically the research examines the relationship between print and eBooks and how this relationship affects borrowing habits. It also explores how the eBook borrowing process for affects usage of the collection. There is little information on this topic from a library patron perspective, and even less research conducted in a New Zealand context. Methodology: Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used in this research. Self-completion questionnaires with a combination of quantitative and qualitative questions were offered to members of Christchurch City Libraries. A semi-structured interview was also conducted with two library staff members. Results: It can be observed that print is still the most borrowed and the favoured format. There are a number of reasons for this but the most prominent was that eBooks cannot offer the same sensations and reading experience that a print book gives. Most users were happy with using only print books though the ones that were open to trying eBooks were unable to do so as they did not own eReaders. The incompatibility of Amazon Kindles was also a reason some patrons were borrowing print books as they were unable to get the titles they wanted for their eReaders. The small size of the eBook collection was a deterrent for some users but the library is aware of this and is working towards building a larger collection with a wider selection.</p>

scholarly journals Gender ratios in library management (‘directorship’) roles in New Zealand public and tertiary libraries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Gareth Shute
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Gender Bias ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
New South ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Female Managers ◽  
South Wales

<p>Research problem: This study looked at the percentage of female managers in charge of library systems within New Zealand between 1980 and 2013 to see if their gender balance matched the wider library workforce (which has upwards of 80% female staff). Methodology: Directories of public libraries were examined and the gender of each library manager was noted. Results: The overall figure for library managers was found to be around 80%, with a slight improvement over the period examined. However, when public libraries were divided by size, the results for the 1980s showed that large libraries had fewer female managers than the overall library workforce, while small libraries had a larger percentage. This difference was shown to decrease over the period studied, until both large and small libraries had around 80% female staff. A similar result was shown in preliminary data sourced from New South Wales (Australia), which suggested that this trend also occurs overseas. The New Zealand data also considered tertiary institutions. At the beginning of the study, only one out of six university library systems was managed by a woman, while in the most recent year seven out of ten managers were female. In contrast, there was found to be a high percentage of female managers in charge of polytechs over this same time. Implications: These results suggest that a gender bias existed within some sectors of librarianship (within large public libraries and university libraries) at the beginning of the study period, but that this bias has largely disappeared in recent years.</p>

OPACs, Users, and Readers’ Advisory: Exploring the Implication of User-Generated Content for Readers’ Advisory in Canadian Public Libraries

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jen Pecoskie ◽  
Louise Spiteri ◽  
Laurel Tarulli
Keyword(s):  
Public Libraries ◽  
User Generated Content ◽  
Advisory Services ◽  
Insight Into

An analysis of user-generated content (UGC) of 22 adult fiction titles in 43 Canadian public libraries that use BiblioCommons, SirsiDynix, and Encore was conducted to examine the contribution of UGC on readers’ advisory services. Findings indicate that UGC provides insight into the affect, subject, and protagonists of a work.Nous avons procédé à une analyse de contenus générés par les utilisateurs sur 22 titres de fiction pour adultes dans 43 bibliothèques publiques canadiennes utilisant BiblioCommons, SirsiDynix et Encore, afin d’examiner la contribution du contenu généré par les utilisateurs aux services d’avis aux lecteurs. Les résultats indiquent que les contenus générés par les utilisateurs donnent un aperçu sur le sujet, les protagonistes et les affects d'une oeuvre. 

scholarly journals Non-friction reading: Licensing requirements for e-book lending in New Zealand public libraries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Amy Joseph
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Staff Member ◽  
System Integration ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Strong Preference ◽  
National Library

<p>Research problem: Libraries face many challenges as they strive to provide e-books to their members, often caused by less-than-ideal licensing conditions, or publishers who will not yet license their titles to libraries for lending. This research project, developed in conjunction with a National Library of New Zealand initiative investigating collaborative ebook procurement for libraries, surveyed New Zealand public libraries in order to discover what elements of existing and proposed models would best meet the needs of their users. Methodology: a link to an online survey was emailed to public library managers, who were asked to complete the survey or delegate it to an appropriate staff member. Results: Valid responses were received from 34 of the 67 library systems contacted (response rate = 50.8). New Zealand public libraries are anticipating a large increase in spending on the provision of e-books, with the growth in spending on e-books set to outstrip growth in spending on other e-resources. They show a strong preference for perpetual access licenses, and generally tend to favour licenses that allow for control over title selection and predictability over budgets. They are concerned with system integration and would ideally like to see e-books from all their chosen vendors available through one interface that integrates with their catalogues. Libraries would like to see more New Zealand content available, and access to library e-book lending on all devices their users may choose to use.</p>

scholarly journals Fiction readers' advisory services in New Zealand public libraries : an investigation into how personal reading habits and other factors affect the confidence of library staff who answer adult or young adult fiction readers' advisory queries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Angela Catherine Bain
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Young Adult Fiction ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Library Size ◽  
Advisory Services ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Pleasure Reading ◽  
Library Staff

<p>Fiction readers' advisory is the act of assisting a library borrower to find their next piece of fiction to read for leisure purposes. This is a significant part of public library work for staff members who work face-to-face with library borrowers. The confidence of library staff members who provide these services is therefore an important issue. It was hypothesised that a number of factors would influence the confidence of staff who answer fiction readers' advisory enquiries, including the amount and kind of pleasure reading undertaken, library size, years of library experience, and training. An online questionnaire was used to survey a sample of frontline public library staff members in New Zealand to gather data about readers' advisory services in public libraries in this country, as very little research has been undertaken here in this area. There was an excellent response to the survey invitation, and 130 completed questionnaires were received. Survey respondents' confidence about answering fiction readers' advisory enquiries was positively correlated with several factors, including amount and breadth of personal reading, length of public library service, kind of training received, and number of readers' advisory tools available. Negative correlations were suggested between library qualifications and confidence, and library size and confidence. Other factors which may influence confidence were also identified, such as library staff morale, having sufficient time for answering enquiries properly, and time for pleasure reading.</p>

scholarly journals The Use and Ease of Access of EBooks in Public Libraries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Nichola Ross
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Print Books ◽  
Ease Of Access

<p>Research Problem: The purpose of this research project is to examine how patrons are using the eBook collection at a New Zealand public library. Specifically the research examines the relationship between print and eBooks and how this relationship affects borrowing habits. It also explores how the eBook borrowing process for affects usage of the collection. There is little information on this topic from a library patron perspective, and even less research conducted in a New Zealand context. Methodology: Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used in this research. Self-completion questionnaires with a combination of quantitative and qualitative questions were offered to members of Christchurch City Libraries. A semi-structured interview was also conducted with two library staff members. Results: It can be observed that print is still the most borrowed and the favoured format. There are a number of reasons for this but the most prominent was that eBooks cannot offer the same sensations and reading experience that a print book gives. Most users were happy with using only print books though the ones that were open to trying eBooks were unable to do so as they did not own eReaders. The incompatibility of Amazon Kindles was also a reason some patrons were borrowing print books as they were unable to get the titles they wanted for their eReaders. The small size of the eBook collection was a deterrent for some users but the library is aware of this and is working towards building a larger collection with a wider selection.</p>

scholarly journals Intellectual Freedom in New Zealand Public Libraries: An exploration of the variables that affect library workers’ understanding and application of intellectual freedom in the library

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Kathryn Hill
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Intellectual Freedom ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Face ◽  
Library Staff ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

<p>Research Problem: The study aimed to ascertain New Zealand public library workers’ understanding of the principles of intellectual freedom and whether or not these principles were applied in practice. Furthermore the study sought to explore the variables that affect the attitudes and behaviours of public library workers towards intellectual freedom.  Methodology: The research project used a quantitative framework employing a cross-sectional design to investigate the attitudes and behaviours of New Zealand library staff toward intellectual freedom via online self-completion questionnaires. The sample population was drawn from professional email lists NZLibs, PUBSIG-l and Te Rōpū Whakahau.  Results: The 172 completed surveys revealed that respondents generally agreed with the principles of intellectual freedom that the library associations promote. However their commitment to these principles is often tested by the obligation that they feel towards library stakeholders. The results indicate that experience, education, the employer and the library association all play some role in shaping the professional attitudes and behaviours of individuals towards intellectual freedom.  Implications: The results of the study suggest that more needs to do be done in regards to the education of library staff and the public on the importance of intellectual freedom within a democratic society. A stronger sense of professional identity needs to be cultivated amongst library workers to ensure they have the confidence to stand behind their professional ideals in the face of opposition. Furthermore survey results suggest that employers need to place a higher priority on both training and awareness regarding the principle of intellectual freedom within the library.</p>

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