scholarly journals Agenda for Studying of Big Deal Cancellation Projects as Information Practice

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asen O. Ivanov ◽  
Samuel Cassady ◽  
Catherine Johnson ◽  
Catherine Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
North America ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Prise De Décision ◽  
Conceptual Paper ◽  
Information Practice

This article introduces a conceptual framework and approach for studying the information and decision-making practices of academic librarians involved in big deal cancellation projects—a type of collection malmanagement projects that are today prevalent across academic libraries in North America. We describe the nature and dynamics of big deal cancellation projects and conceptualize the quantitative and qualitative evaluations they entail. Predicated on this account, we present a theoretical and methodological agenda for empirical research. This conceptual paper goal, thus, is to describe and conceptualize big deal cancellation projects as an object of empirical research and to offer a perspective on how they can be studied as a type of information practice. Cet article présente un cadre conceptuel et une approche pour étudier les pratiques d'information et de prise de décision des bibliothécaires universitaires impliqués dans d'importants projets d'annulation d'abonnements—un type de projets de mauvaise gestion de collections aujourd'hui répandu dans les bibliothèques universitaires en Amérique du Nord. Nous décrivons la nature et la dynamique des grands projets d'annulation et conceptualisons les évaluations quantitatives et qualitatives qu'ils impliquent. En s'appuyant sur ces observations, nous présentons un agenda théorique et méthodologique pour la recherche empirique. L'objectif de cet article conceptuel est donc de décrire et de conceptualiser les grands projets d'annulation comme un objet de recherche empirique et d'offrir une perspective sur la façon dont ils peuvent être étudiés en tant que type de pratique informationnelle.

scholarly journals Creating an Outreach Plan That Accounts for the Seen and Unforeseen

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-40
Author(s):  
Zoe Bastone
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Academic Year

Outreach is a necessary component of an academic library’s operations and often requires extensive time for the planning, approval, execution, and assessment depending on the personnel involved and the scope of the event. Recent literature has started to examine how academic libraries are planning outreach to align strategically with the goals of their larger institutions, but not how they balance these efforts when new opportunities arise throughout the academic year. This article will provide a brief analysis of the literature which addresses issues that academic librarians who plan outreach face. The second half of this article will provide a case study of how the author planned, created, and implemented an outreach plan at her academic branch library. This case study will detail the process of how she used an outreach plan to establish outreach that was efficient and impactful with limited staffing, while also aligning strategically with the goals of her library and the larger institution. In addition, this case study will detail how she used this outreach plan throughout the 2019-2020 academic year to guide decision making when new outreach opportunities would arise. This article will conclude with lessons learned from this process.

scholarly journals McClure and Samuels’ Study on Information Sources Used for Decision Making and the Connection to Organizational Climate Still Resonates Today

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 78
Author(s):  
Denise Koufogiannakis
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Organizational Climate ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Information Use ◽  
Democratic Governance ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Sources Of Information

A Review of: McClure, C. R., & Samuels, A. R. (1985). Factors affecting the use of information for academic library decision making. College & Research Libraries, 46(6), 483-498. Abstract Objective - To investigate the use of information sources for decision making within academic libraries; specifically looking at what sources of information are used, whether information use is related to organizational climate, and what organizational factors lead to optimal information use in decision making. Design - Cross-sectional survey on a random sample of libraries. Setting - 18 medium to moderately large academic libraries from across the United States. Subjects - 356 academic librarians holding a variety of positions and levels of responsibility within their organizations. Methods - A questionnaire was mailed to participants in order to measure relationships between four main variables: information acquisition, information dissemination, information evaluation, and library climate. All instruments were validated and tested for reliability. Participants were given 10 library decision situations to consider, together with a list of potential information sources to inform the decision, and then choose which information source they would use primarily in each situation. Participants’ perception of their library climate was measured with five scales covering innovation, support, freedom, democratic governance, and esprit. Main Results - The study found that academic librarians prefer internal sources of information, such as interpersonal communication with library staff, and library committees, for making decisions. However, paraprofessional staff members were not seen as meaningful sources of information within this grouping. The participants rarely chose to consult external information sources, such as other professionals outside of the library, or library users. Information sources such as conducting research, continuing education, past experience, or personal opinion were not found to be important to the participants’ decision making. Written documents such as articles, books, and brochures were also seldom used. Democratic governance was the organizational climate dimension found to be most closely linked to information dissemination. Conclusion - The authors conclude that the study suggests that academic librarians are not using a full complement of information sources to assist with their decision making, and that the “information that is used tends to be ‘opinion-based’ rather than empirically based” (p. 495). Proximity of information plays a role, with information that is closer and easier to obtain being used more frequently. The authors strongly stress, with concern, that, “current academic library decision-making processes encourage ineffective activities since they preclude or limit clientele input, empirical research, and additional environmental input” (p. 495).

scholarly journals Accessibility and Inclusive Tourism Development: Current State and Future Agenda

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (22) ◽  
pp. 9722 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brielle Gillovic ◽  
Alison McIntosh
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Power Relations ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Social Barriers ◽  
Current State ◽  
Tourism Studies ◽  
Conceptual Paper ◽  
Participation In Decision Making

Accessibility constitutes one important consideration in the field of scholarship relating to inclusive tourism development because it is fundamentally about the inclusion of people with disabilities in tourism and in society. This conceptual paper maps how accessible tourism is currently positioned against an established framework of inclusive tourism development and gives examples of relevant accessible tourism studies to recommend a future agenda for more inclusive outcomes that move towards sustainability. The seven elements of Scheyvens and Biddulph’s (2018) conceptual framework for inclusive tourism development form an appropriate and useful tool upon which to examine the current state of accessible tourism. The application of this framework reveals that we still have some way to go. We conclude this paper with a future agenda that posits attention to all seven elements of the inclusive tourism framework for accessible tourism, notably, to increase the involvement of people with disabilities as tourism producers and consumers; increase their self-representation and participation in decision-making; transform power relations; reimagine tourism places and people; and break down social barriers. We especially urge researchers to examine the dominant ableist discourse, to consider how our inquiry can be more participatory and inclusive, and to seek to bridge inquiry, industry and community.

scholarly journals Determinants of Evidence Use in Academic Librarian Decision Making

2015 ◽  
Vol 76 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denise Koufogiannakis
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Evidence Use ◽  
Complex Processes ◽  
Academic Librarian ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Main Determinants

The objective of this qualitative study was to identify and explain challenges encountered by academic librarians when trying to incorporate evidence into their practice. The findings resulted in the identification of five main determinants that act as either obstacles or enablers of evidence use. The identification of these determinants provide librarians with a greater understanding of the complex processes and individual as well as organizational factors that impact decision-making processes within academic libraries.

scholarly journals Un modèle multi-niveau de prise de décision éthique pour les relations publiques

2017 ◽  
pp. 73-93
Author(s):  
Yanick Farmer
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Public Relations ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Ethical Decision ◽  
Ethical Decision Making ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Professional Associations ◽  
Reputation Management ◽  
Nous Allons ◽  
Prise De Décision

Afin de soutenir leurs membres qui sont aux prises fréquemment avec des problèmes de nature éthique, plusieurs associations professionnelles en relations publiques se sont dotées de modèles de prise de décision éthique qu’elles mettent à la disposition de leurs membres à des fins de référence et de formation continue. Cependant, comme nous le démontrons dans cet article, les modèles proposés sont nettement insuffisants lorsqu’il s’agit d’aborder des questions éthiques plus complexes. Ainsi, l’objectif de cet article est de fournir aux théoriciens et aux praticiens des outils conceptuels permettant de mieux penser cette complexité dans la prise de décision éthique. Pour répondre à cet objectif, nous présenterons, dans un premier temps, un cadre conceptuel qui comprend le champ d’application du modèle, ses bases théoriques, de même que des techniques avancées de pondération, de mise en équilibre des intérêts et de gestion de la réputation. Parallèlement à cet effort de théorisation, nous allons voir quelques applications de ce cadre conceptuel à travers l’analyse de cas pratiques. En guise de conclusion, nous allons faire une synthèse des points saillants et évoquer d’autres avenues pour la recherche sur ces questions. Mots-clés: éthique, prise de décision, relations publiques, réputation, gestion du risque.   To support their members who frequently face ethical issues, several professional associations in public relations have developed models of ethical decision-making that they make available to their members for reference and training. However, as we demonstrate in this paper, these models are clearly insufficient to address more complex ethical issues. Thus, the aim of this article is to provide theoreticians and practitioners with conceptual tools to better reflect this complexity in ethical decision-making. To meet this objective, we will first present a conceptual framework that includes the scope of the model, its theoretical foundations, as well as advanced techniques for weighting interests and reputation management. In addition to this theoretical effort, we will see some applications of this conceptual framework through case analysis. In conclusion, we will summarize the highlights and discuss other avenues for research on these issues. Keywords: ethics, decision-making, public relations, reputation, risk management.

scholarly journals How librarians make decisions: The interplay of subjective and quantitative factors in the cancellation of the “Big Deal”

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine A. Johnson ◽  
Samuel Cassady
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Strong Evidence ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Practice Model ◽  
En Bloc ◽  
Prise De Décision ◽  
Information Practice ◽  
Qualitative Factors

This study examines the attempt of Western University librarians to cancel the Wiley big deal in 2016 through interviews with 13 librarians involved in the cancellation project. The motivation for the study is to understand the difficulties the librarians faced in cancelling the Wiley package and to design a model that would take into consideration both the quantitative and qualitative factors involved in their decision-making. Using the Evidence-based Library and Information Practice model, the study found that subjective factors played a large part in their decisions, making it difficult to cancel journals even when quantitative factors provided strong evidence for cancellation.Cette étude examine la tentative des bibliothécaires de l'Université Western d'annuler le « Big Deal » de Wiley en 2016 par des entrevues avec 13 bibliothécaires impliqués dans le projet d'annulation. La motivation de cette étude est de comprendre les difficultés rencontrées par les bibliothécaires pour annuler l’achat en bloc de Wiley et de concevoir un modèle qui prenne en compte les facteurs quantitatifs et qualitatifs impliqués dans leur prise de décision. À l'aide du modèle des pratiques informationnelles et de bibliothéconomie fondées sur des données probantes, l'étude a révélé que les facteurs subjectifs jouent un rôle important dans les décisions, ce qui rend difficile l'annulation des abonnements même lorsque des facteurs quantitatifs fournissent des preuves solides en faveur de l'annulation. 

scholarly journals The Concept of Risk Capital and Its Application in Non-Financial Companies: A Sustainable Dimension

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 894
Author(s):  
Monika Wieczorek-Kosmala
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Corporate Finance ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
End Users ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Risk Capital ◽  
The Universe

The prime purpose of this paper is to explain the concept of risk capital and advocate for its implementation in the management of non-financial companies. The paper is kept in the discursive tone, as the problem is new, and it first requires to establish the conceptual framework for further empirical considerations. With reference to the origins of the concept of risk capital (related to its understanding in financial institutions), the paper discusses the utility of risk capital for the management of risk in non-financial companies, with the recognition of the sustainable dimension of risk capital. The discussion is framed within the corporate finance approach. In the applicative dimension, the paper identifies the universe of the sources of risk capital and proposes a taxonomy of these sources. It considers both the well-established traditional sources, as well as the state-of-the-art solutions that are in the early stages of their adoption for the needs of corporate end-users. The conclusions address the possible areas of tensions and of the inclusion of risk capital in the decision-making process, as well as the areas of further empirical research within.

scholarly journals An initial maturity model for evidence-based academic libraries

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare Thorpe ◽  
Alisa Howlett
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
Initial Model ◽  
Maturity Level ◽  
Robust Decision Making ◽  
University Library ◽  
Information Practice

This model addresses the questions - how can a university library leader know the library’s service and practice is evidence-based? How can a university library measure and progress its maturity in evidence-based practice? Current models of evidence-based library and information practice (EBLIP) apply predominantly to individuals. Little is known about how an organisation can enhance its maturity level in being evidence-based, despite a growing demand from institutional and library leaders for evidence to demonstrate why investments in libraries should continue. The development of a maturity model for academic libraries is the first to conceptualise and identify practical steps to cultivate a culture of EBLIP within organisations. Library leaders and library practitioners will benefit from the model as they seek to identify and build upon their evidence-based practice maturity, enabling more robust decision-making, a deeper understanding of their clients and demonstration of value and impact to their stakeholders. Feedback on this initial model is welcomed.

scholarly journals Uncertainty Avoidance as a Moderating Factor to the Self-Congruity Concept: The Development of a Conceptual Framework

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 215824402110018
Author(s):  
Shaohua Yang ◽  
Salmi Mohd Isa ◽  
T. Ramayah
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
Integrated Model ◽  
Uncertainty Avoidance ◽  
The Self ◽  
Destination Marketing ◽  
Tourism Research ◽  
Revisit Intention ◽  
Conceptual Paper

The aim of this article was to propose a framework based on the theory of self-congruity and on Hofstede’s uncertainty avoidance. The framework was to combine destination personality, self-congruity, uncertainty avoidance, and tourists’ revisit intention. The present conceptual paper proposed an integrated model of self-congruity which incorporates the effect of uncertainty avoidance. More importantly, the uncertainty avoidance was introduced as a moderator between self-congruity and revisit intention. Based on the theoretical framework proposed in this article, the estimated results affirmed the applicability of the theory of self-congruity for tourism research. Moreover, by extending the theoretical model through the incorporation of a variable of uncertainty avoidance in the context of tourism, this article offers a significant contribution to the tourism literature. It is important to understand how the theory of self-congruity applies across a broad cultural spectrum. This article also offers several implications for destination marketing organizations from a practical perspective.

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