Enhancing library performance by exploiting the potentials of disruptive innovations

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate enhancement of library performance by exploiting the potentials of disruptive innovations. Design/methodology/approach Descriptive survey research design was used for this study. The population of the study was 167 respondents, consisting of 83 professional and 84 para-professional librarians in the libraries of the public higher institutions in Ekiti and Ondo States, Nigeria. Total enumeration sampling technique was used for the study. Data were collected using the questionnaire. Descriptive statistical tools were used for data analysis. Findings It was found that disruptive innovation has influence on library operations, the extent of application of disruptive innovation in library operation is low, the extent of using the by-products of disruptive innovation in the libraries is low and the challenges facing the adoption of disruptive innovations in libraries include: high cost of acquiring technological infrastructure, high cost of training library personnel, high costs of internet, inadequate technical know-how and high costs of system maintenance and upgrades. Practical implications Libraries should embrace the influence of disruptive innovations in their operations and service delivery. Originality/value This study is novel, as it approaches library performance from the perspective of the disruptive innovation. Very few studies emanate from Africa in this area. Most of the previous narratives around disruptive innovation centred around the Western countries such USA, UK, France, Italy, etc., which maintain a lead in library innovation and development. The current study demonstrated that the performance of libraries in Nigeria is not immune from being boosted by disruptive innovations.

Inovasi Perpustakaan dalam Mendukung Program E-Learning di masa Pandemi Covid-19

<p>Background: The Covid-19 pandemic has had various impacts on society. The impact on the world of education is one of them. The community is required to follow changes in learning patterns from face-to-face to long-distance which is often called e-learning. For this reason, various parties are needed to support this learning process, one of which is a library with the aim of supporting the learning process of the community in the midst of pandemic. Methodology: This research uses descriptive research method. For data collection and analysis methods using literature studies from various references. Results and Discussion: Raising awareness of the importance of education during a pandemic to the public, distance learning is a need that must be met with synergy of education providers, communities, governments and libraries. Innovation in circulation services, database services and e-resources, managing online library events, compiling credible information sources and coordinating among librarians are expected to support e-learning programs in Indonesia. Conclusion: This study shows that e-learning is very much needed by society in current and future conditions. The education system can be implemented practically, efficiently and facilitates community learning. Library innovation to support e-learning is also very much needed to support the community learning process in the midst of a pandemic.</p>

Informatics Open Library: Innovation in Developing Electronic- Service Case Study Departemen Informatics ITS

Background of the study: Many of information resources available in the central library and Departemen Informatics of ITS, in various formats, printed, non- printed, electronic collections, and other media that require users to search for independent information, so users are faced with various search and location options.Purpose: This study aims to identify the problem of ability of library user to find the needs of information resources and Designing an integrated library information system in the Informatic Open Library application to solve user problems to find the needs of information resources. Method: This research uses qualitative approach with descriptive methods.Findings: Application development related to services and data security must continue to be done as well as analysis should be done every year by comparison with the analysis of the previous year to improve service quality at the highest level.Conclusion: Based on the results of research in the field, the implementation of the Informatic Open Library has been good, the aim of facilitating services for Siva ITS Department of Information has been achieved and provides benefits for lecturers. Librarian, education staff, students, and institutions. The role of librarians and librarian collaboration with lecturers and students is a supporting factor in the successful implementation of the Informatic Open Library application.

A qualitative study of barriers to innovation in academic libraries in Taiwan

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore innovation barriers in academic libraries. Through analysis of barriers to innovation, the authors can further elucidate the nature of innovation in academic library settings, which can help remove factors that hamper innovation. Design/methodology/approach Using a qualitative case study to explore the innovation processes for two academic libraries, this study includes interviews with 28 interviewees, from senior leadership positions to practical librarians, to analyze the barriers to innovation they have experienced. Findings Building on a literature review, this study proposes a barrier to innovation framework for academic libraries. The qualitative findings identified two specific barrier types that academic libraries face, environmental and organizational barriers, identifying 19 barrier factors that intertwine to yield seven dimensions across the two levels of analysis. It is advised that library leadership team should both encourage innovative behaviors and eliminate the innovation barriers to enhance library innovation capacities. Originality/value The insights from this study can help the library managers of academic libraries to develop preemptive actions for dealing with various barrier scenarios, and thereby enhance possibilities of successful innovations.