scholarly journals Courseware in academic library user education: a literature review from the GAELS Joint Electronic Library Project

2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nick Joint ◽  
Bob Kemp ◽  
Susan Ashworth
Keyword(s):  
Information Retrieval ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Electronic Library ◽  
Culture Shift ◽  
Library User ◽  
User Education

The GAELS project (Glasgow Allied Electronically with Strathclyde) is a library-based project intended to promote a culture shift among engineering researchers at Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities. Our intention is to decrease researchers' dependence on separately held local print collections in favour of collaboratively held networked electronic resources. To support this aim, GAELS (1999) has created a courseware package to teach researchers the different information retrieval skills required to use such networked resources.DOI:10.1080/0968776010090304 

Changing Technologies in Canadian Academic Library User Education

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidi Julien ◽  
Gloria J. Leckie ◽  
Roma Harris
Keyword(s):  
Information Retrieval ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Information Literacy Skills ◽  
Electronic Technologies ◽  
Library User ◽  
Tremendous Impact ◽  
User Education

The traditional academic library is changing rapidly. The widespread use of electronic technologies has had a tremendous impact upon information retrieval within the library. As well, there is increasing awareness of the need to develop information literacy skills in graduates. This research was undertaken to determine how library user education in Canadian academic libraries. . . 

scholarly journals Estudos bibliométricos sobre a produção científica da temática Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação em bibliotecas

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Rodrigues ◽  
Angel Freddy Godoy Viera
Keyword(s):  
Information Retrieval ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Digital Library ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Mobile Services ◽  
Electronic Library ◽  
Library Program

Para medir a atividade científica, tem-se utilizado os indicadores bibliográficos que se baseiam em análise estatística de dados quantitativos encontrados na produção técnica e científica. O objetivo deste estudo foi delinear um panorama da produção científica da temática Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação em bibliotecas, de modo a identificar: os autores mais produtivos (Lei de Lotka); a evolução histórica do número de publicações e os periódicos que mais publicaram sobre a temática (Lei de Bradford); e as principais abordagens que cobrem o tema (Lei de Zipf). A metodologia seguiu quatro etapas: escolha da Web of Science como base de dados de consulta; configuração dos parâmetros das estratégias de busca e do período de cobertura; depuração dos resultados; e tratamento dos dados de pesquisa. Os resultados mostraram que os primeiros trabalhos indexados na Web of Science datam de 1988 e que, até 2014, foram produzidos 458 artigos. A produção científica se mostrou estável nos últimos anos. Os autores mais produtivos foram Gomez, Fourie e Aharony. Não se observou uma alta concentração em um grupo específico, mas sim uma ampla difusão de autores. Identificou-se que são cinco os periódicos com maior produtividade, responsáveis por um terço do total da produção científica: Electronic Library, Program Electronic Library and Information Systems, Library Hi Tech, Library Trends e Libri. As principais palavras-chave indexadas pela Web of Science foram: Academic Library, Internet, Digital Library, Information Retrieval, Librarians e Mobile Services. São abordagens muito presentes no desenvolvimento de produtos, serviços, softwares e aplicativos na sociedade atual.

Academic library user education in China

1999 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping Sun ◽  
Hannelore B. Rader
Keyword(s):  
Academic Library ◽  
Education In China ◽  
Library User ◽  
User Education

Estratégias de aprendizagem autorregulada e formação inicial de professores de Geografia: uma revisão sistemática de literatura1 | Self-regulated learning strategies and initial education of Geography teachers: A systematic literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Liz Cristiane Dias ◽  
Evely Boruchovitch
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Electronic Library ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Regulated Learning ◽  
America Latina

Este artigo objetiva averiguar, com base em uma revisão sistemática de literatura, o investimento em estratégias de ensino e aprendizagem autorregulada em cursos de Licenciatura em Geografia. Os dados foram coletados nas bases de dados Scientific Electronic Library Online, Red de Revistas Cientificas de America Latina y el Caribe, España y Portugal e na Plataforma Sucupira da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior em periódicos da Geografia com classificação Qualis A1, A2 e B1 dos últimos cinco anos. A busca pelos trabalhos teve como resultado o total de 154 artigos. Destes, apenas 25 tratavam especificamente da formação inicial de professores e, dentre estes, apenas 8 atendiam às demandas da pesquisa. Os resultados revelaram a necessidade de mais investimento em programas de intervenção em estratégias de aprendizagem e a necessidade de pesquisas futuras que disseminem na Geografia a temática da autorregulação.

Overview of information retrieval in a hospital-based health technology assessment center in a Swedish region

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ida Stadig ◽  
Therese Svanberg
Keyword(s):  
Information Retrieval ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Health Technology Assessment ◽  
Technology Assessment ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Health Technology ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Literature Searching ◽  
Medical Library ◽  
Full Text Screening

Abstract Objectives This article aims to provide a brief review of information retrieval and hospital-based health technology assessment (HB-HTA) and describe library experiences and working methods at a regional HB-HTA center from the center's inception to the present day. Methods For this brief literature review, searches in PubMed and LISTA were conducted to identify studies reporting on HB-HTA and information retrieval. The description of the library's involvement in the HTA center and its working methods is based on the authors’ experience and internal and/or unpublished documents. Results Region Västra Götaland is the second largest healthcare region in Sweden and has had a regional HB-HTA center since 2007 (HTA-centrum). Assessments are performed by clinicians supported by HTA methodologists. The medical library at Sahlgrenska University Hospital works closely with HTA-centrum, with one HTA librarian responsible for coordinating the work. Conclusion In the literature on HB-HTA, we found limited descriptions of the role librarians and information specialists play in different units. The librarians at HTA-centrum play an important role, not only in literature searching but also in abstract and full-text screening.

Search Variability and Interlibrary Services

Infolib ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 16-21
Author(s):  
Irina Krasilnikova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information Retrieval ◽  
Search Engines ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Retrieval Systems ◽  
Electronic Catalogs ◽  
Information Retrieval Systems ◽  
Modern Information ◽  
Foreign Materials ◽  
Search For Information

The urgency of the problem is associated with an increase in the number of electronic resources in many information and library institutions, the need to search for information from any sources, including external ones, the provision of documents from a group of funds (corporations), the presence of electronic catalogs and search systems. Finding information from catalogs and other search engines has always preceded the execution of orders in the interlibrary service. Borrowing and using documents from different collections (provision of interlibrary services) is possible only if there is up-to-date metadata of modern information retrieval systems (ISS). The purpose of the article is to summarize the results of studying several types of search engines. At the same time, attention was drawn to new scientific publications on the topic under study. An analysis of domestic and foreign materials on the options for searching for information is presented, which is very necessary for users, including those who are remote in the provision of interlibrary services.

Transforming Academic Library Services for At-risk Students in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: A Literature Review

Mousaion ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vicki Lawal
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
At Risk Students ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution

This paper examines academic library services to at-risk students in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). It aims to explore theoretical approaches that can direct more targeted support and service models as an intervention for students who are at risk of failure. The paper specifically analyses Nan Lin’s concept of social capital theory with its particular emphasis on social network analysis. The study which directed this paper, employed a conceptual analysis as a methodology by which the literature review was used as a basis for analysing the research questions of the paper. Outcomes from the analysis indicate that Lin’s concept of social capital theory has the potential to provide a method for measuring social capital that can be assessed against information seeking outcomes. Recommendations suggest the importance of the theory as a methodological tool for investigating relationships between individuals and their social contexts, which could also be adopted by academic libraries in higher education to enhance students’ learning outcomes and educational experience in the 4IR.

Building digital collections in a public university library in Ghana: priority-setting and user needs assessment

2014 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 38-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nesba Yaa Anima Adzobu
Keyword(s):  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Digital Library ◽  
Priority Setting ◽  
Digital Libraries ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
User Needs ◽  
Digital Collections ◽  
Content Type ◽  
User Communities ◽  
Library User

Purpose – Although user needs assessment is an intrinsic element of service quality delivery in digital libraries (DLs), not much has been written on this topic in the context of African universities. This is understandable as academic digital libraries in Africa are rather nascent. Even so, the most frequently-used needs assessment methods do not directly involve the users. This study aims to assess priority setting by academic library administrators and the needs of patrons of digital collections of a public university library in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach – Analysis of official university documents and interviews with digital library patrons at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in Ghana were carried out between September, 2011 and January, 2012. Five research questions were asked: what are the current conditions of the UCC digital library project, the user communities and their needs, what are the priorities set by the university administrators and library leaders at the UCC and the state of technological readiness in place and what are needed by the UCCDL. Also, what is the extent of collaboration by interested parties in the UCCDL? Findings – Three general digital library user communities were identified, that is, UCCDL staff- this community was composed of experts in both digital library systems and content, characterized as heavy users of the existing systems, as knowledgeable about articulated (formalized) user needs, and able to devote short (usually less than two hours) amounts of time to individual's needs. Next, are scholars and other visitors to the UCCDL – this community was characterized as having high levels of domain expertise and knowledge of library systems. They are also able to devote large but specific amounts of time (days or weeks) to their individual information needs. Visitors/Prospective users- this community was characterized as having varied levels of domain expertise and low levels of library systems knowledge. They are able to devote only short periods of time to their information needs or explorations. These user communities are influenced by diverse preferences, experiences, and knowledge structures. Practical implications – Academic libraries are increasingly advocating local user studies as a way to provide the digital library services that are relevant to the culture and user population of the academic institution. Replicating digital library user studies at the local level can provide information for improving existing services or developing new ones. Originality/value – In African public universities, there is little earlier research on digital library user needs assessments or DL priority-setting by academic library administrators.

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