Virtual user geography of library websites

The author generalizes the results of library user survey. The survey was held within the framework of the study “Webometric monitoring of libraries”. The study goal was to assess the virtual geography of library website users and to specify target audience. The user audience of 11 library websites was assessed by following criteria: geographical data (user location, probable user residence area); user demographic data (sex, age); loyalty indicators (bounce rate, visit depth, visit duration); website user desired actions (estimation of desired action conversion). Based on the findings, the author concludes that: library offline services impact website user geography; there is a close interdependence between library location and website traffic; users resident in the library region make the most loyal website users; women prevail in the library user audience. The target website user audience is identified; recommendations are offered for the further strategic development in the web-space. The study conclusions and recommendations would facilitate generated demanded content and efficient promotion of library information resources and services in the web-space.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION (DIGITALIZATION) OF LIBRARIES IN UKRAINE: CURRENT STATE AND PERSPECTIVES

The purpose of the article is to define and highlighting the role of digital transformation (digitalization) for libraries in the long run: efficiency and problems. Methodology. In the process of research scientific methods of analysis, synthesis, generalization of digitalization of the library industry are applied and the influence of digitalization on the formation of innovations of models of relations library-user taking into account today's civilizational challenges is determined. The scientific novelty The research consists in the analysis of online perspectives in the work of the library industry with an emphasis on key aspects of the dynamics of digital transformation (digitalization): new mobile (electronic) applications, services, application of sharing models. Further key vectors are substantiated and specific most problematic issues of digital transformation of libraries are identified. Conclusions. As a result of the research, today's steps on digitization in libraries, features of the use of platforms, virtual environment services, and sharing products were considered. The tendencies concerning the further steps in the increase of rates of digitalization are investigated. Proved: the practice of digitalization of libraries is especially relevant during the COVID pandemic period, which contributes to public access to information, self-education, as well as access to advanced technological developments, the transformation of libraries taking into account requests, according to generation theory, formation of new digitalization focus of library practices and modifications of library activities.

Utilization of Information and Communication Technology Based Information Resources in Library User Education Programmes: A Study of Colleges of Education in South-South, Nigeria

The study investigated utilization of information and communication technology-based information resources in library user education programmes in South-South Nigeria. Four research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised 1022 respondents which consist of 62 staff and 960 library users. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire of a four-point rating scale and observation checklist. Tools used for data analysis of research questions were frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation; t-test was used to test the null hypothesis at selected probability of 0.05 level significance. The findings revealed that the ICT facilities available are limited for effective utilization of ICT-based information resources in library user education programmes. The study reveals that ICT-based resources listed in the table were utilized to high extent in South-South colleges of education libraries for user education programmes. It also shows that poor funding was the major challenge of utilization of ICT-based resources for user education programmes in colleges of education libraries under study.

KOMUNIKASI VERBAL DAN NON VERBAL PUSTAKAWAN DAN PEMUSTAKA DALAM PERSPEKTIF KOMUNIKASI ISLAM

In libraries, the role of communication is very much needed in everyday life, where a library user and librarian can often interact and later can connect good communication in a library. Library users do not only ask for books, but library users will ask for information, therefore librarians are expected to be able to think creatively, inspire, and be able to motivate their librarians. The method used is the Journal of Analysis which has been published scientifically through e-books, e-journals, and scholarships which are then analyzed into short and descriptive journals. From the analysis I got that communication in the library is very important because it can connect communication between library users and librarians who can give positive responses to each other.

The role of library user preferences in the willingness to read and pay for e-books: case of the Czech Republic

Purpose The study aims to analyse library user preferences in the willingness to read and pay for e-books, using a sample of both active readers (users of public library services) and non-users (the general population). Design/methodology/approach Two empirical surveys were conducted from August to November of 2019; the research sample consisted of 1,334 users from the Municipal Library of Prague and 1,101 non-users from the general Czech population. The research was focussed on e-book user preferences. The willingness to pay (WTP) for e-book services and the determinants that affect this willingness were also examined. Findings The results show the specific approach of Czech readers, whose main determinant of WTP is not the content, but the price and method of its payment (allocation). Some people prefer a cheaper annual lump sum, whereas others may prefer a charge of small regular fees. The decision to pay depends on their reading or payment habits. Originality/value This study also aims to clarify the demand for various types of digital media in Czech libraries and the preferred distribution models. Furthermore, the study determines the dependence of the preferences of library users in their WTP for e-books using different evaluation models. The originality of this study is in the evaluation of the determinants of WTP for e-books, which makes this study unique, and the findings should contribute to the expansion of existing knowledge in the field of information science.

Extending TAM to Understand Library User Acceptance of E-Books in Tanzania

This study was conducted to examine antecedents that influence acceptance of e-books in Tanzania. The study extended TAM model with accessibility, perceived cost, and technological support to develop a conceptual model that was used to examine acceptance of e-books in Tanzania. Quantitative study was conducted using self-administered questionnaire in which snowball technique was used to identify potential respondents. The questionnaires were distributed using online Google form, and 314 usable responses were collected. A multivariate data analysis technique known as structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to establish relationships between the hypothesized relationships. The findings show that perceived ease-of-use, accessibility, and technical support have significant effect on acceptance of e-books in Tanzania. Several implications that will lead to acceptance of e-books in Tanzania are provided.

Relationship Between Affective Tendency, Sex and Library Anxiety Among Undergraduate Students

Library anxiety is a type of fear that is associated with library user who becomes uncomfortable when using the library and its facilities. The aim of the study is to investigate the relationship between affective tendency, sex and library anxiety amongundergraduate students and it’s implications for counselling using University of Benin ascase study. A correlational research design was used to select a sample size of 200 from apopulation of 1546 registered users using simple random technique. Data was collectedusing the Affective Tendency and Library Anxiety Scale (ATLAS) adapted from Bostick(1992). The reliability was determined at 0.83 Cronbach Alpha. The results indicatedthere is no significant relationship between affective tendency and library anxiety, whilesex differ significantly with library anxiety. Counsellors should engage students onorientation programmes and give out guidelines on how to study and read effectively inthe library.

Evaluasi Desain Antarmuka Sistem Informasi Bencana Menggunakan Aturan Theo Mandel

<p class="Abstrak"><span lang="IN">Desain antarmuka merupakan hal yang penting dalam pengembangan aplikasi sistem informasi, dengan terbentuknya desain antarmuka yang baik maka akan dihasilkan suatu aplikasi yang memiliki nilai usability yang tinggi dan akan dapat meningkatkan pengalaman pengguna. Pada penelitian ini akan dilakukan evaluasi terhadap sebuah simulasi sistem informasi bencana berbasis website, dimana website dibangun menggunakan material desain vuetify.js. Vuetify merupakan sebuah library user interface dari front end framework yang memiliki desain antarmuka yang baik yaitu vue.js. Evaluasi dilakukan menggunakan Mandel's Golden Rules, dimana aturan tersebut memiliki tiga kelompok kriteria evaluasi dan tiap kelompok memiliki beberapa poin evaluasi, seperti 10 aturan evaluasi pada kelompok place users in control, 9 aturan evaluasi pada kelompok reduce users memory load dan 5 aturan evaluasi pada kelompok make the interface consistent. Sehingga secara keseluruhan terdapat sebanyak 24 aturan evaluasi. Berdasarkan evaluasi yang dilakukan dapat disimpulkan bahwa desain antarmuka dari website yang dibuat secara umum telah sesuai dengan aturan emas Theo Mandel. Dari 24 aturan evaluasi yang dinilai terdapat 9 aturan evaluasi mendapatkan nilai sangat baik dan 15 aturan mendapatkan nilai baik. Dengan total persentase nilai sebesar 79% (baik).</span></p><p class="Abstrak"> </p><p class="Abstrak"><strong><em>Abstract</em></strong></p><p class="Judul2"><em> </em><em>Interface design is important in information system application development, with the formation of a good interface design, an application that has a high usability value will be produced and will be able to improve the user experience. This research will evaluate a website-based disaster information system simulation, where the website is built using the vuetify.js design material. Vuetify is a user interface library from the front end framework which is known for its good interface design, vue.js. Evaluation is carried out using Mandel's Golden Rules, where these rules have three groups of evaluation criteria and each group has several evaluation points, such as 10 evaluation rules in the place users in control group, 9 evaluation rules in the reduce users memory load group and 5 evaluation rules in the make group the interface consistent. So that in total there are 24 evaluation rules. Based on the evaluation, it can be concluded that the interface design of the website is generally in accordance with Theo Mandel's golden rules. Of the 24 evaluation rules that are assessed, there are 9 evaluation rules that get very good scores and 15 rules get good scores. With a total percentage value of 79% (good).</em></p>