Library Staffs Perception on Library Automation in University Libraries: A Comparative Study in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-81
Author(s):  
Venkatesha . ◽  
P. Sarasvathy
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Staff Education ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
University Library ◽  
Training Requirement ◽  
Overall Performance ◽  
Library Staff ◽  
The University

The present study deals with an opinion of university library staff on library automation in selected university libraries in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The study reveals that, staff education and qualification for library automation process and modules handling the library automation process is dealt. Explains the library staff’s training they have undergone in handling library automation software and to know that necessary training requirement for handling the modules in library automation software as well as improving the overall performance of library computerised services. The study further explains housekeeping activities for create a library database in the university library automation process.

scholarly journals Facilitating writing seminars

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Åsne Ø. Høgetveit
Keyword(s):  
Working Hours ◽  
Writing Groups ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
University Library ◽  
Work Habits ◽  
Seminar Participant ◽  
Library Staff ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The University ◽  
The Way

How can the University Library better accommodate for students and faculty who need practical help with getting their writing done and develop their work habits? For many involved in academia, students and staff alike, the crucial task of writing is also one of the most challenging. People struggle to get past the first sentence, because it is not quite perfect yet; it is difficult to find the time; they do not feel inspired to write right now, etc. A possible help for some is to participate in writing seminars. Such seminars can take on various forms, depending on the needs of the participants and the circumstances around them. Writing seminars provide a supporting framework by making writing a more collective act. Participants find that they are both held accountable and inspired by their peers in the seminar. Considering how simple and easy it can be to set up and arrange such seminars it is no wonder university libraries, writing centres etc. do this. But can we go beyond simply setting a time, booking a room, and posting a note about it? Based on my experience as a writing seminar participant and now University Library staff and seminar organiser I want to develop the way we facilitate writing seminars. Organising our own seminars limit the participants to a set time and location of our choosing, and have limited outreach. In addition, hosting a two hours seminar, say, weekly, may not be the best use of staff working hours. Instead, I would like to develop a writing seminar service where the library helps people who want to set up their own writing groups. This way we can reach more people and help establish customised writing seminars.

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.

Accessibility of Internet Based Electronic Resources: A Content Analysis of Public and Private University Library Websites in Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 28-33
Author(s):  
Shamima Yesmin .
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Private University ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
University Library ◽  
Library Websites ◽  
The University

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the websites of university libraries to ascertain that libraries are effectively utilizing their respective websites to provide easy access to all electronic resources available in the library. The objective was also to a represent a comparative analysis between public and private university library websites regarding the presence of electronic resources with their easy access via the internet. For the purpose of this study, a research instrument in the form of comprehensive checklist of eighteen e-resources was developed to evaluate their accessibility in the websites of public and private university libraries. Twenty university library websites, comprised of ten top-ranked public and ten top-ranked private universities in Bangladesh, were studied for data collection using content analysis method. The findings demonstrate that the presence of e-resources on selected university library websites is still in its early stage, but it has been growing rapidly. The private university library websites are ahead of public university libraries in terms of the integration of web-resources. It is hoped that the findings of this paper will serve to assist the University librarians and other similar institutions in choosing, selecting and acquiring the most appropriate format of information resources, and making these available to their websites, which will both satisfy the needs of their library users and fit within their library budget.

Factors influencing collection development process at the University of Nairobi Library

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace Wambui Kamau ◽  
Aggrey Luyiya Elegwa
Keyword(s):  
Development Policy ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Collection Development ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
University Library ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The University

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing the collection development process at the University of Nairobi library and suggest ways for improvement.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative approach was employed to collect, analyze and interpret data from collection development librarians at the University of Nairobi purposively selected. Data were collected through structured interviews and documentary review. Data were analyzed using content analysis and descriptive statistics.FindingsThe study established that the library has a written collection development policy which was revised in 2014 and is strictly adhered to. However, the policy has a gap on the role of faculty as stakeholders in the selection process. In addition, the criteria for selection are not explicitly stated. Findings also indicate that budget allocation, collection development policy, user demands, quality of staff, library consortium and the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act of 2015 influence the collection development process at the University of Nairobi Library.Research limitations/implicationsThe study was conducted in one public university library in Kenya. However, the findings may be applicable in similar university libraries in the country.Practical implicationsThe findings of this study may benefit students and faculty in the University of Nairobi from improved collection development process that would ensure that their information needs are met in a timely manner. This would lead to improved research output by students and faculty and ultimately improved research output by the university. University library management may also benefit in improving the collection development process, thereby making it more economical. The findings may also be useful in decision-making and policy development on matters pertaining to collection development at the University of Nairobi and other universities. Furthermore, the findings may be used by researchers to provide context and background information for future research on collection development in public universities locally and regionally.Originality/valueThis paper fulfills the need to make the collection development process in university libraries more efficient by proposing ways of addressing the challenges experienced.

scholarly journals Job Satisfaction of Library Staff: A Study Based on University Libraries in Sri Lanka

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
R.A.A.S. Ranaweera ◽  
Si Li ◽  
D. Bodhinayake
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Career Development ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Support Staff ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Collaborative Working ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Library Staff ◽  
The University ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Library of a university considered as an important entity of a university and employees of the library have a key role to play in disseminating knowledge to the academic clientele in the university. This study conducted to comprehensively investigate the job satisfaction of employees as the main objective and followed by identifying the main factors and finally to provide suggestions to overcome the dissatisfaction level of jobs of staff serving in respective universities. Study sample comprised with 510 respondents representing all professional, para-professional and support staff categories working in 14 university libraries in Sri Lanka. Semi structured questionnaire with five point likert scale used to collect quantitative data for the study. The study findings indicates that university library employees were moderately satisfied with their jobs and in general and co-workers, salary and benefits, physical working condition, career development opportunities, work itself, appreciation and feedback identified as the main factors of job satisfaction. The present study recommend to take immediate measurements to enhance the level of job satisfaction among employees by enhancing a collaborative working atmosphere, provide more career development opportunities, establish a proper mechanism for provide appreciation and feedback to enrich the current level of job satisfaction of library staff.

scholarly journals Servicios a la investigación en la biblioteca universitaria: gestión de la identidad digital

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viviana Fernández-Marcial ◽  
Llarina González-Solar
Keyword(s):  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Research Community ◽  
Digital Environment ◽  
Digital Identity ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Research Support ◽  
University Library ◽  
The University

The paradigm shift in university libraries where research support servcies are increasingly relevant is analyze. This situation results from the research role in assessing the quality and excellence of universities, as reflected in the various documents and rankings. The various research support servcies are described both in the university and in the academic library, with special emphasis on the management of digital identity. For this purpose, the concepts of reputation and identity, within and outside the digital environment, are defined, their main resources are analyzed and a brief overview is given on the management of the digital identity of the research community through data from three studies. We define possible scenarios in which the university library can work in support of a better management of the reputation and digital identity of researchers, considering that this will have an impact on those of the university itself.Se analiza el cambio de paradigma en las bibliotecas universitarias donde los servicios orientados a la investigación adquieren cada vez más relevancia. Esta situación es resultado del papel de la investigación en la valoración de la calidad y la excelencia de las universidades tal como queda reflejado en los diversos documentos y rankings. Se describen los diversos servicios orientados en la investigación tanto en la universidad como en la biblioteca universitaria haciendo especial énfasis en la gestión de la identidad digital. A este fin se definen los conceptos de reputación e identidad dentro y fuera del entorno digital, se analizan sus principales recursos y se ofrece una breve panorámica sobre la gestión de la identidad digital de la comunidad investigadora a través de los datos de tres estudios. Se definen los posibles escenarios en los que la biblioteca universitaria puede trabajar en apoyo a una mejor gestión de la reputación e identidad digital de los investigadores considerando que esta tendrá incidencia en las de la propia universidad.Accessible in https://www.sopcom.pt/

scholarly journals Improving the Service Level of University Library by Using Micro-blog and WeChat

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 135
Author(s):  
Zhang Qin
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Service Level ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Utilization Rate ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
University Library ◽  
The University

In order to improve the service level of the University Library and increase the utilization rate of the students' libraries, the domestic libraries began to use micro-blog and WeChat. The use of micro-blog and WeChat is in line with the characteristics of college students and can improve the service level of University libraries effectively. In this article, I will start with introducing mi-cro-blog and WeChat, briefly describe the current situation of using micro-blog and WeChat in university libraries, and the measures to improve the service level of university libraries by using micro-blog and WeChat.

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