scholarly journals Participative Management Practices in the University Libraries of Punjab (Pakistan): Perceptions of Senior Librarians

2016 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Syeda Hina Batool ◽  
Mumtaz Ali Anwar
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Communication Process ◽  
Participative Management ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Management Controls ◽  
The University ◽  
Comprehensive Study

The purpose of this study was to examine the presence of elements of participative management in the current management practices in the university libraries of Punjab (Pakistan). Seven components of participative management (Organizational structure; Leadership; Decision making; Goal setting; Motivation; Communication process; and Management controls), identified from the previous studies, were selected with the help of management experts. The idea was to develop a more comprehensive study later covering all aspects of participative management. Therefore, a beginning was made to examine the perceptions of senior librarians to find out gaps in the current practice of participative management in the university libraries. The participants included the head librarian and three senior most professionals from each library. Survey method, with a questionnaire, was used. Findings revealed that all the seven components of participative management were generally favoured by the respondents. Both groups of respondents had significant differences on four components: leadership, decision making, goal-setting and motivation. Suggestions are made to improve participative management in these libraries.

scholarly journals Senior Management Degree of Crisis Management Practice and the Ability to Make Decisions to Solve University Problems at Mu'tah University in Karak: درجة ممارسة الإدارة العليا لإدارة الأزمات والقدرة على اتخاذ القرارات لحل المشاكل الجامعية في جامعة مؤتة بمحافظة الكرك

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wafa Salem Al Mallahim
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Crisis Management ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Senior Management ◽  
Communication Process ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Crisis Planning ◽  
Administrative Experience ◽  
The University ◽  
Mu'tah University

The study aimed at measuring senior management degree of crisis management practice and the ability to make decisions to solve university problems at Mu'tah University in Karak Governorate in Jordan. The researcher used the descriptive analytical and survey method. Then she developed two scales; First: to measure crisis management, and second: to measure making decisions by senior management to solve university problems. The sample of the study consisted of (85) senior management administrators (males &females) at the University of Karak. The results revealed that the total mean of the crisis management came high with a mean of (3.71) and a percentage of (74.2%), where the crisis planning was high with a percentage of (80.4%). The communication process in crises was high at (77%), And facing the crises by (71.2%), while the crisis teams came in a medium degree with (68.2%). The results showed that the total mean of the decision-making was medium with a mean of (3.50) and a percentage of (70%), while decision making and identifying the problem came in the first rank with the highest mean of (3.85), and a percentage of (77%), while decision making and collecting data came medium with a (72.8%). But decision making and choosing the alternative came medium with (69.4%), while decision making came medium and ranked last with a percentage of 60.6%. The results also indicated that there were no statistically significant differences due to the effect of gender, with a value of (0.325) and a significance of (0.570). And there were a statistically significant differences due to the administrative experience, where the differences came in favor of (20 years and more) group. The result revealed a positive significant relationship between the level of senior management of crisis management practice to solve university problems at Mu'tah University and the level of senior management ability to make decisions to solve university problems.

scholarly journals Kegiatan Pendistribusian Zakat Produktif Pemberdayaan UMKM di LAZIZMU Kabupaten Gresik

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-108
Author(s):  
Ayu Rahmatul Ainiyah ◽  
Airlangga Bramayudha
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Distribution Pattern ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Communication Process ◽  
Resource Search ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Data Collection Technique

This study aims to determine the form of productive zakat distribution activities for empowering MSMEs in LAZISMU Gresik district and determine several factors that influence the effectiveness of these activities. This research used descriptive qualitative reseacrh method. Qualitative descriptive was used to descriptive and examine in depth the form of productive zakat distribution activites for empowering MSMEs in LAZISMU district and the factors that influenced the effectiveness of these activities. Them, the data collection technique was carried out by means of interviews, observations, and documentation. The results of this study were as follows. First, the activity that moved to increase community potentiol in the Economic field. There were certain rules that had to be followed In this activity. Among them were the distribution system, the form of zakat distribution, the distribution pattern, the criteria for productive zakat recipient groups to the stages or procedure for disturbing zakat potential beneficiaries. Second, there were several factors that influenced the productive zakat distribution activities for the empowerment of MSMEs in LAZISMU Gresik regency. Among them were goal setting, human resource search and utilization, achievement environment, communication process, leadership and decision making, and innovation.

Essential Skills and Expertise Needed for LIS Professionals to Participate Effectively in Knowledge Management Practices

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 82-87
Author(s):  
Smitha C. Elayadom ◽  
A. Thirunavukkarasu
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Parent Institution ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices ◽  
The University ◽  
Positive Effect

The article highlights the skills and competencies needed by library professionals in effectively participating in knowledge management practices in University libraries, based on a study conducted in the University libraries in Kerala. Knowledge and knowledge products gained prominence in the world. Developments in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have its positive effect on the library environment. It revolutionized the library services. Universities impart knowledge and it creates knowledgeable citizens that are able to contribute to the economic development of the nation. University Libraries support the parent institution. New tools, for accessing, processing and disseminating information have emerged and as such, library which is an integral part of the society also began adopting the technologies in rendering efficient services to its stakeholders. As a result the librarians have to acquire new roles and new methods for serving the users. KM practices demand new skills to manage resources.

The Perspective of Library and Information Science (LIS) Professionals Toward Knowledge Management in University Libraries

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (02) ◽  
pp. 1750015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khurshid Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Library Services ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Library Service ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices ◽  
The University

This study explores the general perspectives of library and information science (LIS) professionals on knowledge management in the university libraries of Pakistan. The study specifically examines the perceptions, understandings, role and responsibilities of Pakistani LIS professionals toward knowledge management. A questionnaire was used as an instrument to evaluate the perceptions, understandings, role and responsibilities of LIS professionals toward knowledge management. The questionnaires were administered to subject librarians who were included in the sample at the universities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Generalising the findings of this study over the population of LIS community in Pakistan reveals that knowledge management is for the improvement of library services and productive purposes. Accordingly, the Pakistani LIS professionals use knowledge management practices for the improvement of their respective library service. The LIS community is also very familiar with the term “knowledge management”. It succeeded mainly to generalise that majority of the LIS professionals mentioned that they have used knowledge management in their libraries.

Research Data Management Practices in University libraries: A study

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manorama Tripathi ◽  
Archana Shukla ◽  
Sharad Kumar Sonkar
Keyword(s):  
Data Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Data Reuse ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Research Data Management ◽  
The World ◽  
The University

<p>The paper has studied the research data management (RDM) services implemented by different university libraries for managing, organizing, curating and preserving research data generated at their universities’ departments and laboratories, for data reuse and sharing. It has surveyed the central university libraries and the best 20 university libraries of the world to highlight how RDM is extended to the researchers. Further, it has suggested a model for the university libraries in the country to follow for actually deploying RDM services. </p>

scholarly journals Using Electronic and Traditional Periodicals in Central Libraries of Iraqi Universities (Survey Studay)

2018 ◽  
Vol 226 (3) ◽  
pp. 337-360
Author(s):  
Assistant. Ferial Hasan Wadi
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Research ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Electronic Journals ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
The University ◽  
E Mail

The study aims to identify the periodicals because it considers one of the sources of important information in scientific research in its traditional and elecuonic form in the university libraries and its uses from the beneficiaries.      The survey method was followed in the concerned study in the three university libraries. The main lindings and recommendations in the study:       The weakness and lack of electronic tools in the titles  of electronic journals and how to use them in the libraries of the University of Technology and the University of Babylon, in contrast to the University of Baghdad, where the availableit e-mail. Displays and contact –us service moreover the availability of billboards and ongoing briefing and broadcast  selectively service and activate them in the libraries of the University of Technology and Baghdad to make maximums use of the periodicals section.

Research Data Management Practices in University libraries: A study

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manorama Tripathi ◽  
Archana Shukla ◽  
Sharad Kumar Sonkar
Keyword(s):  
Data Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Data Reuse ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Research Data Management ◽  
The World ◽  
The University

<p>The paper has studied the research data management (RDM) services implemented by different university libraries for managing, organizing, curating and preserving research data generated at their universities’ departments and laboratories, for data reuse and sharing. It has surveyed the central university libraries and the best 20 university libraries of the world to highlight how RDM is extended to the researchers. Further, it has suggested a model for the university libraries in the country to follow for actually deploying RDM services. </p>

Use of library catalogue at Jamia Hamdard and Jamia Milia Islamia, Delhi: a comparative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-53
Author(s):  
Rajinder Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Public Access ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Library Staff ◽  
Library Catalogue ◽  
The University

The present study describes the comparison on use of online public access catalogue at Jamia Hamdard and Jamia Milia Islamia, Delhi. In this study survey method was adopted to collect the data from the users. The data revealed that the maximum number of 36.6% users visited the library biweekly, 33.0% users spent their time more than one hour in the library for using library facilities in a day, 43.1% users searched their required information s the help of OPAC system, 38.5% users learnt the use of OPAC with the help of library staff, 36.0% users most of times obtained their searched documents on the shelves after searching of OPAC, 33.8% users faced problems of less awareness of OPAC system and 36.0% users were satisfied with the present OPAC searching facility in both the university libraries of Jamia Hamdard and Jamia Milia Islamia.

scholarly journals Capacity building initiatives in preservation technique

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 98-113
Author(s):  
Miracle Eka Njeze ◽  
Iwu Juliana James
Keyword(s):  
Capacity Building ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
University Library ◽  
Library Staff ◽  
Faculty And Staff ◽  
Level Of Training ◽  
The University ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Preservation Technique

The librarians are often encouraged to maintain and keep their collections accessible through digitization as their stock in trade is their collection. This study examined capacity building initiatives in preservation techniques in selected libraries and assessed the level of training received by different library staff. Four university libraries were randomly selected and a descriptive survey method using a self-developed questionnaire. The respondents comprised librarians and non-librarians. A total of one hundred and twenty copies of questionnaires were distributed, but a hundred and twelve was retrieved and used for the analysis. The study revealed that there were no professionals to manage the preservation section of the university library and as such, most institutions make do with Para-professionals like binders, technicians and library officers etc. Analysis from the respondent’s show that Universities in Nigeria are not exposed to capacity building in preservation. Finally, regular trainings are vital for the development of all staff and for any university to stand out amongst others; there must be provision for usual capacity building of both faculty and staff.

Can participative management practices be applied in an authoritarian culture

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 17-20
Author(s):  
Aleksandr Litvinov
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Participative Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
New Strategy ◽  
Russian Bank ◽  
Collaborative Decision ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose of this paper This paper aims to discuss the case of implementing participative management practices to support changes required following the introduction of a new strategy in a Russian bank. It provides a detailed description of the entire process including the methods implemented and the results achieved. The case study provides insights on how to extend participative management into an organization set in a context of strict regulative policies and an authoritarian culture. Design/methodology/approach The paper presents a case study on how participative management practices were implemented in a Russian bank and provides insights from the case. Findings The findings indicate some successful practices of participative management which can be implemented to identify problems/needs and assist with quick and collaborative decision-making for change without breaking strict banking normative procedures. Practical implications The paper provides insights for further implementation of participative management practices into organizations in an authoritarian context. Originality/Value The paper presents empirical evidence of participative management implementation. This is uncommon for Russian organizations, where the authoritarian culture dominates. Other researchers and managers can use this paper as a source to guide changes within other companies and sectors in similar cultures.

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