Assessing Institution’s Footprint in Web 2.0: A Comparative Analysis of University Library Websites in Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 10-16
Author(s):  
Shamima Yesmin
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Private University ◽  
Public University ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
University Library ◽  
Library Websites

The objective of this study was to compare the availability of web 2.0 tools on selected public and private university library websites in Bangladesh. Existing studies of web 2.0 seem to have ignored the possibility of comparing public university library websites with private university library websites. Conducting a study like this will provide an overview about the existing status of Web 2.0 tools. Content analysis was adopted as the method for the study. Twenty university library websites, comprised of ten top-ranked public and ten top-ranked private universities in Bangladesh, were studied for data collection. The findings demonstrate that the use of web 2.0 tools on the selected university library websites is still in its early stage, but it has been growing rapidly. More than 90% of the university libraries apply one or more web 2.0 tools to their websites. The private university library websites are ahead of public university libraries in terms of the integration of web 2.0 tools. Internal applications that are not publicly accessible contain information that may not be collected through content analysis since these links usually cannot be found on library web sites.This study is unique in terms of comparing public and private university library’s web contents. The findings from this comparative analysis will be useful for a university to track their own position and also those are planning to develop a website.

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.

A comparative analysis of available features and Web 2.0 tools on selected Nigerian and South African university library websites

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 504-521 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adeyinka Tella ◽  
Oyegunle John Oladapo
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
South African ◽  
The South ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
Content Type ◽  
University Library ◽  
South African Universities ◽  
Nigerian University ◽  
Library Websites

Purpose The study aims to present a comparative analysis of available Web 2.0 tools in library websites of selected Nigerian and South African universities. Design/methodology/approach Content analysis was adopted as the design for the study. Twenty university library websites comprising ten top-ranking Nigerian universities and ten top-ranking South African universities were sampled for data collection. Five research questions developed and answered. Findings The findings show that the use of Web 2.0 tools in the selected universities is encouraging. There are more Web 2.0 tools available on the South African university library websites. The South African university libraries are ahead of their Nigerian counterparts in terms of the integration of Web 2.0 tools, e-resources and e-databases and provide platforms for easy retrieval of information by their users. There are more e-resources available on the South African university library websites compared with their Nigerian counterparts. e-Journals are the most available e-resources in the selected university library websites of both countries. Similarly, more academic e-databases are available on the South African university library websites, whereas only few are listed on the web pages of the selected Nigerian university library websites. Research limitations/implications Because available studies seem to ignore the possibility of comparing one university library’s website with another, conducting a study such as this will provide an insight and idea on the types of features, tools and applications to be included on university library websites. This will be useful for university whose library is planning to develop a website. Originality/value Because of the wide variation reported in this study concerning available tools and resources on the university library websites in South Africa and Nigeria, it is recommended that African universities should come up with a standard that will mandate universities to have a certain number of tools identified in this study on their various university websites.

scholarly journals Exploring Learners' and Teacher's Participation in Online Non-Formal Project-Based Language Learning

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 73-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Sampurna ◽  
Agnes Kukulska-Hulme ◽  
Ursula Stickler
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Educational Context ◽  
Online Data ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
Google Docs

This article reports on the implementation of online project-based language learning in a non-formal educational context. Project-based learning may enable additional out-of-class language practice and digital technologies can support this activity, but little is known about whether learners will participate. Twenty-one tertiary learners from across Indonesia used multiple Web 2.0 tools to collaboratively create English learning materials for children as a project over the course of four weeks. Online data, learners' reflections, and interviews were analysed using content analysis. The study explores participation levels among learners and their teacher. Findings suggest that while learners' participation varied considerably, the teacher's participation was consistently the highest in all platforms except Google Docs. Learners had different attitudes towards their own and their peers' contribution, but generally valued the teacher's participation.

Awareness and use of Web 2.0 tools by librarians in university libraries in Nigeria

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 170-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel E. Baro ◽  
Evelyn O. Idiodi ◽  
Vera Zaccheaus Godfrey
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools

scholarly journals Rethinking Quality and Relevance of University Education in Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (16) ◽  
pp. 144-164
Author(s):  
Joseph K. Kirui ◽  
Hellen C. Sang
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Private University ◽  
Public University ◽  
University Education ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Entrepreneurial Culture ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
The Many ◽  
Triangular Design

Many stakeholders have expressed concern about the many graduates from Kenyan universities who after qualifying, not only fail to get jobs but also fail to venture into alternative forms of engagement to earn their livelihood, a scenario that raises question as to the quality and relevance of University education they got. The concerns being raised calls for rethinking of the quality and relevance of university education in Kenya. This study, therefore, sought to investigate the propensity of university education in Kenya to inculcate entrepreneurial culture in graduates. The theory of planned behaviour formed the theoretical foundation of the study. The study adopted a triangular design approach where views relating to entrepreneurial culture were sought from final year students from one public and one private university. The study targeted 3146 final year students drawn from University of Kabianga, (2272) and Kabarak University (874). From this, a sample of 614 students proportionately distributed among the two universities was drawn. Entrepreneurial environment was found to be more or less the same in both private and public universities recording moderate score. However, public university scored slightly higher. In conclusion, there is no significant difference in the levels of preference for entrepreneurship when comparison is made between public and private universities in Kenya. Arising from the current finding, the study recommends provision of better entrepreneurial support system.

scholarly journals Web 2.0 Applications in the Teaching Process: A Swot Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 460-479
Author(s):  
Kevser Arslan ◽  
Fatma Coştu
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Volunteer Teachers ◽  
Teaching Process ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
Access Problems ◽  
The Web

This study, it is aimed to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the web 2.0 applications used in the teaching process through SWOT analysis and to reveal the opportunities and threats. For this purpose, the study group consists of 20 volunteer teachers working in public and private schools. The teachers benefited from web 2.0 tools in their lessons and could actively use web tools. Online interviews were conducted with the teachers. The data obtained from the interviews were evaluated by using descriptive content analysis. The themes and codes were created by analysing the interview data considering the SWOT analysis and its sub-themes. As a result of the research, it was determined that the strengths of the web 2.0 applications used in the teaching process are making the students active, providing permanence in learning, increasing success and creating a positive effect on the development of many skills. Weaknesses of web 2.0 tools; difficulties in creating the materials, time-consuming use in the course, not allowing everyone’s access, lack of technology and access. Features such as being independent of space and time, creating the desired content, sharing information, using it as a measurement tool, getting quick feedback, and providing a flexible classroom environment are included among the opportunities of web 2.0 tools. It is under the threat of reducing the influence of the teacher, disrupting the dominance of the lesson, removing the subjects from the centre, causing distraction, experiencing internet and access problems, creating technology addiction in students and creating security problems.

scholarly journals Statistical factors: What and how academic libraries count

2021 ◽  
pp. 101-118
Author(s):  
N. M. Svergunova
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Individual Factors ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
University Library ◽  
Logical Connection

Library statistics is an important and effective method of analyzing library activities and identifying problems, planning and forecasting. Reliability, accuracy, completeness and comparability of the data are the most significant provisions. In her earlier publication, the author identified several inaccuracies in annual statistical reports submitted by university libraries. To identify discrepancies in 2019 statistics, the comparative analysis was accomplished for Orel State academic libraries. The study demonstrated that sometimes the libraries didn’t provide accurate and precise statistics with lacking logical connection between the indicators presented in different report sections. Individual factors differ significantly despite similarity of other factors that influence the former ones. The author concludes on the necessity of measures to be taken by RLA university library section, library methodological divisions, and by the academic libraries themselves. For this purpose, the author suggests to develop methodological recommendations on calculating statistics, statistical surveying of academic libraries and implementing the methods into practice.

scholarly journals APPLICATION OF WEB 2.0 IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES OF NORTHERN NIGERIA USING THE THEORY OF MANNES LIBRARY 2.0.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullahi Bala Shehu
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Private University ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Northern Nigeria ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Web Tool ◽  
Ict Infrastructure ◽  
The Web

This paper investigated application of web 2.0 to private university libraries of northern part ofNigeria based on Mannes theory which emphasizes on changing scenario of librarianship withthe presence of the web, (10) private university libraries website which are of quality and ICTcompliant by Nigerian standard were surveyed to identify the presence of web 2.0 toolapplication and purpose for application. Only (4) 40% had applied web 2.0 tool, the mostapplied web tool was WebOPAC followed by social networking sites, and (1) private universitylibrary had applied RSS, no other web tool have been applied. Even with the web 2.0 boom andadvantages web 2.0 provides to library professional for interaction, the application is still verymuch low in Nigerian libraries. The study recommends Training of library professionals,provision of ICT infrastructure, restructuring of library school curriculum.

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