scholarly journals News from the Field

2018 ◽  
Vol 79 (8) ◽  
pp. 406
Author(s):  
David Free
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Library Service ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion

ACRL Signature Initiative on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion poll resultsThe Librarian Parlor builds a community of researchersFour libraries sign GPO preservation steward agreementsLYRASIS announces six Catalyst Fund winning projects2019 National Medal for Museum and Library Service nominationsOCLC awarded Mellon Foundation grant to register library retention commitments for print serials in WorldCatRevised Guidelines for Media Resources in Academic Libraries

Pivotal Role of the Library in Higher Education Reforms

2021 ◽  
pp. 251-269
Author(s):  
Champeswar Mishra ◽  
Amitabh Kumar Manglam ◽  
Paramjinag Moita
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Organizational Development ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
National Education ◽  
Higher Education Reforms ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Research And Innovation ◽  
Reflective Study

This chapter presents a reflective study on academic libraries' roles in reforming higher education systems. This chapter focuses on several aspects of academic libraries in improving higher education in universities and describes the impact of decolonization in higher education, emphasizing National Education Policy 2020 and democratization of higher education institutions (HEIs) worldwide. This study focuses on the mediating role of academic libraries in supporting teaching, learning, research, and innovation in HEIs in term of collection development, positioning university library as a research hub, positioning as a hub for students' learning and success, technology integration and implementation, foster diversity and inclusion, open access advocacy, accreditation and quality assurance, library collaboration and partnership, organizational development, and employee excellence. Further, this chapter discusses how academic libraries matter in accreditation and quality assurance in HEIs.

scholarly journals The Role of Academic Libraries in Mentored Undergraduate Research: A Model of Engagement in the Academic Community

2009 ◽  
Vol 70 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony Stamatoplos
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Undergraduate Research ◽  
Research Community ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Literacy Programs ◽  
Library Service ◽  
Do So

Mentored undergraduate research is an emergent pedagogy in higher education. It differs fundamentally from course-related student research and is largely independent of the curriculum. Academic libraries should engage formally with the undergraduate research community. To do so, librarians will need to think and work beyond traditional models of library service, most notably in information literacy programs. The intent of this article is to raise awareness about opportunities for library involvement with undergraduate researchers and programs. Lessons from one university, including a formal partnership between a library and an undergraduate research center, suggest some general strategies that academic libraries might explore.

Assessing the adoption and use of integrated library systems (ILS) for library service provision in academic libraries in Edo and Delta states, Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 65 (8/9) ◽  
pp. 578-592 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saturday U. Omeluzor ◽  
Gloria O. Oyovwe-Tinuoye
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Library Service ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Bibliographic Search ◽  
Edo State

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the use of integrated library system (ILS) in academic library operations in Edo and Delta states, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach This study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Total enumeration was used since the population consisting 88 academic librarians in Edo and Delta states is not large and was considered appropriate to achieve the purpose of this study. Questionnaire titled “Assessment of adoption and use of Integrated Library Software (ILS) for library service provision in academic libraries in Edo and Delta States, Nigeria” was used. Before the administration of the questionnaire on the respondents, face validity was carried out to test the validity of the questions. The questionnaire was given to experts in the Department of Information Resources Management, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State who validated, resolved defects and modified the questionnaire. Findings This study showed that there is a general non-use of ILS in academic libraries in Delta state. Findings revealed that three of the four academic libraries in Edo State adopted library software in their library operations except Ambrose Ali University Library, Ekpoma. Findings further showed that the ILS that were used in academic libraries in Edo State are effective. It also revealed that ILS is effective for accessing books and other library materials, retrieval of materials, bibliographic search and provision of links to external databases. Finding also indicated that among the library software that were used in academic libraries in this study, only Koha ILS has the capacity to link to external databases. Practical implications The use of ILS in academic library operation is critical. Its adoption and use to a large extent positively affect the library and its users. Non-adoption and use of ILS in most academic libraries is a setback to delivery of quality library services to clientele. Originality/value This study is the first that assessed the adoption and use of ILS in academic libraries is Edo and Delta states. It exposed the level of adoption and utilization of ILS in library operations with a view to encouraging libraries to adopt and use ILS for library services.

scholarly journals News from the Field

2018 ◽  
Vol 79 (10) ◽  
pp. 534 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Free
Keyword(s):  
Board Of Directors ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Joint Statement ◽  
Scholarly Communications ◽  
Travel Scholarship

Project Information Literacy releases “How Students Engage with News” research reportValue of Academic Libraries Travel Scholarship recipientsCoalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications Joint Statement of PrinciplesSUNY Geneseo develops OER search toolGale launches Digital Scholar LabNominations sought for ACRL Board of Directors

scholarly journals Up to speed: Library staff and first-generation students get together

2020 ◽  
Vol 81 (4) ◽  
pp. 182
Author(s):  
Sarah Barbrow ◽  
Carol Lubkowski ◽  
Sara B. Ludovissy ◽  
Sarah Moazeni ◽  
Karen Storz
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Feminist Pedagogy ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Wellesley College ◽  
Critical Information ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Library Staff

Developing campus-wide programs to foster equity, diversity, and inclusion continues to be an ongoing priority for many colleges and universities across the country. Academic libraries are well positioned to support this work because they are embedded in so many of the functions of their institutions. Moreover, academic library staff have been writing about and practicing critical information literacy and intersectional feminist pedagogy in service of creating spaces in which all patrons can learn and grow. For example, the Oberlin Group, of which Wellesley College is a member, has collaboratively drafted a guide specifically for aggregating resources that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in libraries.

scholarly journals Does open access make cents? Return on investment in the institutional repository

2019 ◽  
Vol 80 (5) ◽  
pp. 281
Author(s):  
Ellen Dubinsky
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Communication Process ◽  
Institutional Repository ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Library Service ◽  
Delivery Format ◽  
Online Availability

Access to information resources is a traditional library service. Public libraries were the first to provide unfettered access to print information resources to a general population. It is not a stretch to recognize those institutions as the earliest providers of open access (OA). Now the term open access is generally defined as the free and immediate online availability of research and scholarship, adapting to the widespread change in delivery format from print to digital. OA as a library service—most commonly in support of the scholarly communication process—has become a priority for most academic libraries. Academic libraries and librarians are increasingly engaged in both providing and promoting OA, primarily through institutional repository (IR) services with roles as creators, disseminators, publishers, and preservers of scholarly content.

scholarly journals Catalyzing organizational change: Strategies and tools to implement your scholarly communication agenda

2018 ◽  
Vol 79 (9) ◽  
pp. 486
Author(s):  
Lauren Pressley
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Change ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Scholarly Communication ◽  
Change Strategies ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Learning Research ◽  
Core Mission ◽  
Multiple Domains

As ACRL President, I spend much of my time thinking about the priorities we have identified as part of our Plan for Excellence: our new signature initiative focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion; the value of academic libraries, student learning; research and the scholarly environment; and new roles and changing landscapes.1 Though this plan has designated areas of focus, I’m sure we all have had experiences that demonstrate that these themes intersect with each other. Thinking systemically across these themes, we can enable the evolution of academic libraries in ways that support our core mission across multiple domains of service.

scholarly journals Serving Transgender Patrons in Academic Libraries

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Gustav Krueger
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Support Services ◽  
Federal Legislation ◽  
Library Service ◽  
Library Staff

This essay explores library service to transgender patrons looking first at relevant federal legislation and library policies that support services and then discussing steps library staff can take to provide meaningful support for transgender patrons.

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