scholarly journals Building a model for digital content management in agricultural university libraries in Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
pp. 359-379
Keyword(s):  
Power Supply ◽  
Resource Sharing ◽  
Content Management ◽  
Digital Content ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Digital Resources ◽  
Limited Bandwidth ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Tools And Techniques ◽  
It Knowledge

The purpose of this study is to build a model for Digital Content Management (DCM) in agricultural university libraries in Bangladesh. The model focuses on identifying the necessary tools and techniques required for DCM and finding out the problems and prospects of DCM for enhancing resource sharing among the agricultural universities in Bangladesh. To investigate these issues, surveys were used to collect data from 245 participants, who were students and teachers from seven public agricultural universities in Bangladesh. The findings reveal some hindrances to the establishment of DCM, such as lack of constant power supply, limited bandwidth speed, some users have lacking fundamental IT knowledge and shortage of digital resources, in addition to some suggestions for improving DCM in these libraries. Based on the survey results and related literature, the DCM model for agricultural university libraries of Bangladesh has been proposed and discussed.

scholarly journals Examining awareness and utilization of digital content in Japanese schools via library administrators at elementary, junior high, and high schools

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yashio Uemura ◽  
Takenori Yamazaki ◽  
Eizaburo Yamazaki ◽  
Misaki Igarashi
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Junior High ◽  
School Library ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Digital Content ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Digital Resources ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Japanese Schools

The authors decided to focus on electronic resources within school libraries and examine current conditions and see what awareness there is of the broader issue of the digitalization of school libraries. we propose taking the survey results and focusing on school library administrators, examining their awareness and utilization of digital resources and how they relate to "reading" in general. Currently, digital resources are not available in about 70% of school libraries. However, nearly 50% of school library administrators indicated they would like to utilize digital resources. Additionally, it was found that around 70% of school library administrators consider reading of digital content to fall within the category of "reading".

scholarly journals Database Management Systems and Use of Digital Resources in Some Selected Public University Libraries of Bangladesh: An Overview

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Fazlul Quader Chowdhury
Keyword(s):  
Operations Management ◽  
Database Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Public University ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Digital Resources ◽  
Library Administration ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Library Resources

This paper Discuses present status of database management practices and use of digital resources of five selected Public University Libraries of Bangladesh. Survey has been carried out on the names of used software, number of databases for the dissemination of library resources with total number of records, subscription of online journals with other digital and electronic resources, number of current/bound journals, computers, CDs and audiovisual materials etc. The objectives, methodology for collection, presentation and analysis of collected data for this study and highlights the meaning, need, main considerations, components and domain of library automation in the context of surveyed libraries also have been described. The development of digital technology combined with the evolution of Internet has prompted significant changes in library services and operations within the last few years. The study tries to focus on the availability of hardware and software in the respective library, examine types and forms of library collections, various house keeping operations, management, services, and library administration etc. It has also put forward some suggestions for the future development of the surveyed libraries. Bangladesh Journal of Library and Information Science Vol.2(1) July 2012 pp.67-78DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjlis.v2i1.12923

scholarly journals SorghumBase: a web-based portal for sorghum genetic information and community advancement

Planta ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 255 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas Gladman ◽  
Andrew Olson ◽  
Sharon Wei ◽  
Kapeel Chougule ◽  
Zhenyuan Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Resource Sharing ◽  
Content Management ◽  
Research Community ◽  
Data Types ◽  
Training Materials ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Variant Information ◽  
Data Collation ◽  
Genome Assemblies ◽  
User Friendly

Abstract Main conclusion SorghumBase provides a community portal that integrates genetic, genomic, and breeding resources for sorghum germplasm improvement. Abstract Public research and development in agriculture rely on proper data and resource sharing within stakeholder communities. For plant breeders, agronomists, molecular biologists, geneticists, and bioinformaticians, centralizing desirable data into a user-friendly hub for crop systems is essential for successful collaborations and breakthroughs in germplasm development. Here, we present the SorghumBase web portal (https://www.sorghumbase.org), a resource for the sorghum research community. SorghumBase hosts a wide range of sorghum genomic information in a modular framework, built with open-source software, to provide a sustainable platform. This initial release of SorghumBase includes: (1) five sorghum reference genome assemblies in a pan-genome browser; (2) genetic variant information for natural diversity panels and ethyl methanesulfonate (EMS)-induced mutant populations; (3) search interface and integrated views of various data types; (4) links supporting interconnectivity with other repositories including genebank, QTL, and gene expression databases; and (5) a content management system to support access to community news and training materials. SorghumBase offers sorghum investigators improved data collation and access that will facilitate the growth of a robust research community to support genomics-assisted breeding.

scholarly journals Enterprise Content Management Implementation: An Overview of Phases, Standards and Best Practice Guidelines

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 457-476
Author(s):  
Shadrack Katuu
Keyword(s):  
Practice Guidelines ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Gap Analysis ◽  
Content Management ◽  
Digital Content ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Software Applications ◽  
Best Practice Guidelines ◽  
Application Systems ◽  
Enterprise Content Management

The management of digital records has been a subject of numerous scholarly discussions for several years. Discussions on the application systems used to manage these records and other digital content have often used diff erent terminology, frequently interchangeably, with little regard to nuanced diff erences. In addition, a number of standards and best practice guidelines have been developed in diff erent countries to address the challenges of assessing and implementing these applications. While it may look like a lot of resources are available to records professionals as they tackle the challenges of implementing software applications, there is need to clarify terminology and identify implementation phases, as well, as the appropriate standards and best practice guidelines. This article, using primarily a review of literature, suggests definitional clarity and connectedness of diff erent terms used for Enterprise Content Management (ECM) applications. It identifies the various phases of implementation of ECM applications and off ers an overview of standards and best practice guidelines. Lastly it provides an assessment of the connection between phases of implementation in relation to standards and best practice guidelines, providing a gap analysis while also suggesting ways of addressing the variance.

scholarly journals Information seeking behaviors, attitudes, and choices of academic mathematicians

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian D. Gordon ◽  
Brian D. Cameron ◽  
Debbie Chaves ◽  
Rebecca Hutchinson
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Success Rates ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Perceived Success ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Information Seeking Behaviors

Mathematicians in academic institutions utilize a variety of resources and strategies to seek, find, and use scholarly information and news. Using a sample of mathematicians, researchers surveyed 112 students and faculty at four Canadian university institutions to explore self-perceived success rates, resources consulted, databases used, use of social media, and citation management systems. Further, 12 follow-up interviews were completed with mathematicians to better interpret survey results, resulting information-seeking behaviors, choices, strategies, and feelings on keeping up to date with information needs. According to survey results, a minority of mathematicians (12.5 percent) acknowledged that they were successfully keeping up to date. However, a significant number of mathematicians (28.6 percent) indicated that they were unsuccessful and could do better in remaining current with information needs. Co-investigators, using qualitative analyses, identified four emergent themes related to remaining current: (1) The “slower pace of math” pervades all aspects of this discipline;” (2) There are “too many papers – and not enough time” to effectively search, evaluate, and read scholarly papers of interest; (3) Mathematicians collectively acknowledge that they are open to strategies and technologies where they “could do better” keeping up to date; and (4) Mathematicians have divided loyalties using databases when searching for information by means of “MathSciNet in a Google world.” Additional insights document how mathematicians are guided by mathematical peculiarities and discipline-specific practices. This study helps to shed light on opportunities for academic librarians to identify and meet mathematicians’ evolving information needs. Keywords: Mathematicians, information-seeking behaviors, information needs, information sources, graduate students, faculty, academic (university) libraries, knowledge management

Reinforcing each other: strategies to advance international interlibrary loan

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-44
Author(s):  
Hilary H. Thompson ◽  
Kurt Munson ◽  
James B. Harper
Keyword(s):  
Resource Sharing ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
International Federation ◽  
Interlibrary Loan ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Multiple Translations ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Stars Survey

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to share the results of the 2019 international interlending survey conducted by the American Library Association, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), Sharing and Transforming Access to Resources Section (STARS) International Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Committee, the fourth such survey conducted by this group since 2007. Design/methodology/approach Committee members developed the survey instrument and collected data in Qualtrics. Questions from the 2015 and 2011 instruments were reused to support longitudinal data analysis, and new questions related to improving the sharing of resources across borders were added. The survey was distributed to libraries worldwide via multiple methods, and translations in six of the seven official International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions languages were provided. Findings Results reveal challenges to engaging in global resource sharing in the areas of discovery and request methods, policies and service models, copyright and licensing, delivery and payment. Strategies to overcome these challenges, as informed by both the survey results and recent literature, are shared. Reinforcing each other, these independently and organically developed solutions illustrate ways to further advance ILL. Practical implications The findings can aid ILL practitioners and the organizations to which they belong in improving the sharing of resources across borders. By optimizing this service, libraries can better support researchers in a globalized environment. Originality/value The 2019 RUSA STARS survey is the first survey on the topic of international ILL to offer multiple translations complimenting global distribution. It contributes to the literature by offering a broad and updated perspective on current international ILL practices, challenges impeding the sharing of library materials abroad and possible solutions.

Collection Development Policy for E-resources in University Libraries: A Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-68
Author(s):  
Sajini Priya Natarajan
Keyword(s):  
Resource Sharing ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
Collection Development ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Development Policies ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Selection Tools ◽  
Library Collections

This article describes about the Collection Development Policies in University libraries. Collection Development Policy included for Electronic Resources in University libraries, Major Roles in the Selection of Library Collections and the important Selection Tools for Print and Electronic forms, Criteria for Selecting the Book suppliers and Order of Books and Details of the collections in the library for the preceding five years. The Inter library lending/ resource sharing facility for books with other and Subscribe to e-resources.

Generation of Digital Content Management Through Academic Entervention in EPS Organizations

2021 ◽  
pp. 187-206
Author(s):  
Joffre Bernardo Loor Rosales ◽  
Francisco Daniel Orellana Mesías ◽  
Solangi Lisbeth Ortiz Elizalde ◽  
Bladimir Heriberto Jaramillo Escobar ◽  
Naomi Melissa Moncayo Cobos
Keyword(s):  
Brand Management ◽  
Digital Communication ◽  
Content Management ◽  
Corporate Identity ◽  
Digital Content ◽  
Composition Analysis ◽  
Solidarity Economy ◽  
Dynamic Content ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

The research takes cases from the project called visual corporate identity of the popular and solidarity economy (VIPSE), which is being carried out at the University of Guayaquil. The objective of the research is to analyze the type of generated digital content that was taken into account for the brand positioning. It was developed from brand management by representatives, digital communication progress, and content generation; this methodology was applied to each association with students in their degree work; this set of guidelines in the generation of digital content is the result of an effective academic intervention. The type of research is qualitative, comparing data from various static and dynamic content, graphical composition analysis charts, developing expert interviews on content management and creation. The impact of the project has resulted in 11 organizations participating in the branding and generation of digital content.

The China Academic Social Sciences and Humanities Library (CASHL)

2016 ◽  
pp. 31-54
Author(s):  
Zhiying Guan ◽  
Jingjing Wang
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Resource Sharing ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Research Perspective ◽  
Social Sciences And Humanities ◽  
Collaborative Innovation ◽  
Wide Scale

In 2004, the Ministry of Education of China started the construction of the China Academic Social Sciences and Humanities Library (CASHL). CASHL is composed of 17 university libraries in mainland China, receiving its primary funding from government support. As the only collection with full subject coverage of the humanities and social sciences in China, CASHL's process of development was cause for wide scale interest, and many research articles were published on this topic nationally and internationally. Throughout a decade of development, CASHL has formed unique characteristics in resource sharing, collaborative acquisition, and more. This chapter gives a detailed introduction to the origin, structure, and primary services of CASHL, as well as the implementation of collaborative innovation within the service. It can be seen as an exploration of CASHL's more than ten years of development through a research perspective. Furthermore, the author also describes some obstacles and challenges CASHL is now facing, and shares some considerations about future development strategies.

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