scholarly journals Uso de preprints en congresos científicos como alternativa a la publicación de actas: la experiencia del IX Encuentro Ibérico EDICIC 2019

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristóbal Urbano ◽  
Sara Tafalla ◽  
Ángel Borrego ◽  
Ernest Abadal
Keyword(s):  
Conference Proceedings ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Journal Editors ◽  
Dissemination Of Research

Preprints are increasingly relevant for fast dissemination of research results. This article analyses its use in the EDICIC 2019 conference, where authors were requested to deposit their preprints before the conference in order to encourage interaction among participants and to push their publication in refereed journals as a substitute for conference proceedings. The results of a survey among corresponding authors of accepted papers show little familiarity with preprints. Nevertheless, nearly three-quarters of authors deposited their preprint before the conference. Most of them agree that a conference runs more smoothly if preprints are available to attendees before the event and agree to reduce time slots devoted to presentations in order to encourage the debate between presenters and attendees. To a lesser extent, survey respondents would like to see this model implemented in other Library and Information Science conferences, although they disagree on whether journals from that area are ready to accept preprints in the framework of open science principles. Authors who had deposited their preprint before the conference were more willing to submit their work to a journal for formal publication as an article. Finally, surveyed authors expressed their concerns regarding the lack of recognition of their participation if conference proceedings are not published; highlighted the effort made to pass a double evaluation by conference organisers and journal editors; emphasized that the culture of preprints and open science is not consolidated among disciplinary journals as yet; and noted that the aim of increasing interaction and debate was not fully reached.

The use of bibliographic management software by Indian library and information science professionals

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 499-513 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shri Ram ◽  
John Paul Anbu K.
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Management Software ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Dissemination Of Research ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Information Professionals ◽  
Library Professionals

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to have a closer look at the awareness of referencing utilities among the library professionals in India. In a research environment, referencing and bibliography play an important role in the dissemination of research findings through scholarly writings. Citing references while writing scholarly articles has become more eloquent mainly due to the availability of a range of bibliography management utilities. Currently, there are various types of Bibliography Management Software (BMS) available for the management of the citation, referencing and compiling bibliographies. Librarians have a crucial role to play in helping the faculty, students and research scholars in the process of writing their scholarly articles and theses, especially in the area of referencing. Design/methodology/approach – The study was conducted through an online survey with an aim to assess the perception, awareness and use of BMS by the Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals in India. Findings – In the academic environment, published results of research findings are crucial for the advancement of knowledge. The published research findings are often supported and disputed using the citation of previous studies. There are a number of supporting technologies that are intended to help in procuring needed citations and streamlining them for better research output. The role of the librarian in this endeavor is undisputed. This study shows that there is a need for strengthening the awareness of BMS at the institutional level and also hands-on experience is needed for library professionals to help in the process of research writing and advocate for adopting correct referencing style (citation style) while writing scholarly articles. Practical implications – The increased use of information and communication technology in the process of scholarly writing, especially in the search and retrieval of relevant articles and the availability of electronic journals and books, have resulted in an increased number of research articles being written by research scholars. The downside to this overflow of scholarly and creative writing is the incorrect way of using referencing style in the dissemination of research and the possibilities of malpractice and plagiarism. This study will help in creating awareness of the utility of citation and BMS in content writing, especially among library and information professionals, as they play an important role in facilitating research. Social implications – This study will be beneficial for the LIS professionals in understanding the effectiveness of their services when complemented by the use of technology-powered tools. Creating awareness of the use of BMS in content development in scholarly communication promises to create a flawless scholarly output as library professionals will help researchers in guiding research writings with correct referencing and citation. Originality/value – Use of BMS helps in the development of content in an organized, methodical and scientific way. The role of library and information professionals working with different researchers and scholars in advocating and practicing the use of BMS will go a long way in creating more streamlined content.

scholarly journals Enhancing Research Activities of Library and Information Science Educators in Nigerian Universities through Utilization of Academic Social Media

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-70
Author(s):  
Rita Otibhor Salami ◽  
Abubakar Saka Katamba ◽  
Mohammed Abubakar Bitagi ◽  
Samuel Jimmy Udoudoh
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Information Gathering ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Dissemination Of Research ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Science Educators

The paper examines how academic social media utilisation can enhance research activities of Library and Information Science educators in Nigerian universities. The study highlighted the various research activities of Library and Information Science educators such as information gathering, collaboration, and dissemination of research findings and measurement of impacts. In addition, the authors elaborated on the benefits of academic social media such as Research gate, Academia.edu, Google Scholar, LinkedIn, Open Researcher Contributor Identity and Mendeley to include profile creation, information gathering, search for potential collaborators, instant research result dissemination, measurement of impact and management of research. The study stated that factors such as social influence, technical factors and personal factors can influence use of academic social media platforms. Keywords: Social media, Academics, Research Library and Information Science, Educators

Library and Information Science Source

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-27
Author(s):  
Stephanie Luke
Keyword(s):  
Conference Proceedings ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Degree Program ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Library And Information Studies ◽  
Information Studies ◽  
Library Staff

EBSCO's Library and Information Science Source (LISS) is a subscription database that was developed from the merger of EBSCO and H.W. Wilson in 2011. LISS features journals, periodicals, conference proceedings, monographs, and book reviews in the field of library and information studies. It includes full-text access to over 180 journals in both English and other languages. It also provides extensive indexing, a comprehensive thesaurus, and coverage from as early as the 1930s. The database's lack of OA content is at odds with library science's increasing commitment to freely accessible content. LISS will be of the most interest to institutions with large library staff as well as those that offer a degree program in library and information studies.

scholarly journals Considering Registered Reports at C&RL

2021 ◽  
Vol 82 (1) ◽  
pp. 2
Author(s):  
Amy Riegelman
Keyword(s):  
Guest Editorial ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Research Libraries ◽  
Virtual Conference

In January 2020, I presented at the Librarians Building Momentum for Reproducibility virtual conference. The theme of the presentation was preregistration and registered reports and their role in reproducibility of research results. The presentation was twofold in that it provided background information on these themes and then advocated for the adoption of a registered reports submission track in Library and Information Science journals. I asked attendees to notify me if they wanted to learn more and to join me in contacting LIS journals to advocate for this model. The first journal that we targeted was College & Research Libraries. We drafted a letter that was sent to editor Wendi Arant Kaspar who discussed the topic with the editorial board and ultimately asked me to write a guest editorial for C&RL.

scholarly journals Developing the Librarian Workforce for Data Science and Open Science

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Federer ◽  
Sarah C. Clarke ◽  
Maryam Zaringhalam
Keyword(s):  
Data Science ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
National Library ◽  
Academic Settings

(Printer friendly version available in supplementary materials.) This report summarizes the discussions and major themes that emerged from a 1.5-day workshop on Developing the Librarian Data Science and Open Science Workforce held April 15-16, 2019 at the National Library of Medicine (NLM). The workshop aimed to identify the set of skills that librarians will need to advance work in data science and open science (DS/OS). Workshop participants included practitioners who provide DS/OS services, as well as faculty from schools of library and information science who are advancing DS/OS in academic settings.

scholarly journals Are electronic theses and dissertations (still) grey literature in the digital age? A FAIR debate

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 208-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joachim Schopfel ◽  
Behrooz Rasuli
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Electronic Theses And Dissertations ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Theses And Dissertations

PurposeWhile distribution channels of theses and dissertations have changed significantly in the digital age, they are generally still considered grey literature. This paper aims to argue the applicability of the concept of grey to electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs).Design/methodology/approachThe paper is presented as a debate between two contradictory opinions on the application of the grey literature concept to ETDs.FindingsThe paper provides a definition of grey literature and then discusses its application to electronic dissertations and theses. In particular, it assesses the aspects of acquisition, quality, access and preservation. Some arguments highlight the “grey nature” of ETDs, such as the limited access via institutional and other repositories. Other arguments (e.g. the development of ETD infrastructures and the quality of ETDs) question this grey approach to ETDs. The paper concludes that “greyness” remains a challenge for ETDs, a problem waiting for solution on the way to open science through the application of the FAIR (findability, accessibility, interoperability reusability) principles.Research limitations implicationsLibrary and information science (LIS) professionals and scientists should be careful about using the concept of grey literature. The debate will help academic librarians and LIS researchers to better understand the nature of grey literature and its coverage, here in the field of ETDs.Originality/valueSome definitions from the print age may not be applicable to the digital age. The contradictory character of the debate helps clarify the similitudes and differences of grey literature and ETDs and highlights the challenge of ETDs, in particular, their accessibility and findability.

scholarly journals More than Lip Service

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-53
Author(s):  
Joseph Winberry
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Conference Proceedings ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Justice Research ◽  
Social Justice Research ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Research Types

Social justice is increasingly identifiable within library and information science (LIS) research and practice. However, numerous scholars have raised the concern that social justice has been commodified in order to benefit the powerful and therefore the possibility of actual and constructive change has been minimized in numerous cases. In response, this researcher undertook a literature review of self-identified “social justice” research in 2 large academic databases—Library Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA) and Library and Information Science Source (LISS)—in order to identify the types of social justice research in LIS. The result of the review identified 247 records and included results from peer reviewed journals, books, and conference proceedings from which a typology of 2 research types (e.g., knowledge and practice) and 8 sub-types (e.g., metatheoretical, theoretical, ideational, methodological, empirical, narrative, professional, and pedagogical) was identified. Identification of this typology is helpful for organizing existing social justice research within LIS, assisting in the examination of connections between theories and methods, and contributing to a broader goal of arguing that social justice is an emerging sub-discipline within LIS. Future research is needed to grow this typology and increase research in areas that remain understudied such as LIS-centered metatheoretical, theoretical, and methodological social justice research.

Data, Open Science and libraries – The Data Deluge Column

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (8) ◽  
pp. 11-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna Ellen Frederick
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Open Data ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Science Literature ◽  
Data Repositories ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Data Services ◽  
Research Libraries ◽  
The Past

Purpose For those immersed in the environment of academic and research libraries, the word “data” seems to be everywhere. One hears about linked data, big data, open data, proprietary data, research data, metadata, geospatial data, data repositories, etc. Design/methodology/approach Some libraries even have data librarians and data services departments. Findings The author of this column wonders if she were to collect all of the library and information science literature published in the past three years and plug it into a word cloud app, which of the two, i.e. “data” or “books”, would be displayed in a larger font. Originality/value The author suspects that the chances are more than good that “data” would come out on top.

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