Pub Date : 2022-01-02DOI: 10.1080/1533290x.2022.2072047
J. Szempruch, Katrina I. Hinds
Abstract This article presents the University of South Florida’s Virtual Book Club, created and continually improved during a time of social isolation (COVID-19 pandemic). Implementation steps taken are discussed, presenting practical considerations to others who may wish to replicate this program. Additionally, this article explores findings from a program evaluation survey. Through engagement with the club, students reported enhanced feelings of connection, as well as improved learning outcomes. Authors posit that meaningful cross-campus collaboration can lead to positive community outreach, facilitate deep engagement, and build community regardless of distance.
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Pub Date : 2022-01-02DOI: 10.1080/1533290X.2022.2072046
Marian Ramos Eclevia
Abstract The shift to online library instruction during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for librarians and staff because of the lack of online teaching and technological competencies. This study examines the competencies of academic and school librarians in teaching information literacy online. The findings have implications for librarians who teach information literacy in the online and environment and library managers who offer support to librarians to enable them to teach online.
{"title":"Librarians’ Competencies in Teaching Information Literacy in the Online Environment","authors":"Marian Ramos Eclevia","doi":"10.1080/1533290X.2022.2072046","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1533290X.2022.2072046","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The shift to online library instruction during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for librarians and staff because of the lack of online teaching and technological competencies. This study examines the competencies of academic and school librarians in teaching information literacy online. The findings have implications for librarians who teach information literacy in the online and environment and library managers who offer support to librarians to enable them to teach online.","PeriodicalId":35370,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Library and Information Services in Distance Learning","volume":"16 1","pages":"2 - 19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49624251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-01-02DOI: 10.1080/1533290X.2022.2066744
Adebowale Jeremy Adetayo, R. Komolafe, Julie Owansuan Olalere
Abstract This study sought to examine the relationship between virtual learning and library usage among students in Adeleke University. A total enumeration technique was adopted for sampling. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Of the 903 participants surveyed, 75.3% always attended the virtual lecture. 30.7% use the library two or three times a week, while 25.4% use the library once a week. Virtual learning has a positive, statistically significant relationship with library usage (r = 0.224, P < 0.05), library services usage (r = 0.201, P < 0.05) and level of satisfaction (r = 0.255, P < 0.05). The study concluded that virtual learning is essential for Adeleke University students’ use of the library and its services, since technology serve as a tool that bridges geographical boundaries, thereby providing easy accessibility to resources.
摘要本研究旨在探讨阿德勒克大学学生虚拟学习与图书馆使用的关系。抽样采用全枚举法。数据分析采用描述性和推断性统计。在接受调查的903名参与者中，75.3%的人总是参加虚拟讲座。30.7%的人每周使用图书馆两到三次，25.4%的人每周使用图书馆一次。虚拟学习与图书馆使用(r = 0.224, P < 0.05)、图书馆服务使用(r = 0.201, P < 0.05)、满意度(r = 0.255, P < 0.05)呈正相关，有统计学意义。该研究的结论是，虚拟学习对于阿德莱德大学的学生使用图书馆及其服务至关重要，因为技术可以作为跨越地理边界的工具，从而提供方便的资源访问。
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Pub Date : 2022-01-02DOI: 10.1080/1533290x.2022.2076325
J. Poe
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Pub Date : 2022-01-02DOI: 10.1080/1533290X.2022.2035477
V. Tsabedze, Nokuphila Saulus
Abstract Library and information science (LIS) education in Eswatini is not yet grounded. Although several interventions exist to improve the quality of LIS education in Eswatini, there have not been many attempts to systematically adapt and integrate massive open online courses (MOOCs) in LIS education. This article presents strategies that can be used in Eswatini to adapt and integrate MOOCs to enhance the quality of LIS education. These strategies are the first steps toward assisting higher education institutions in Eswatini to utilize the potential of MOOCs to improve the quality of LIS education.
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Pub Date : 2022-01-02DOI: 10.1080/1533290X.2022.2056279
S. Harlow
Abstract Students are integral to all universities, and online students have long been a growing and important population within higher education. Understanding the shifts of demographics and needs of online students through a global pandemic is crucial for university administrators, instructors, and librarians. For this analysis, a librarian at a mid-sized, public university performed a mixed-method study with interviews and surveys to virtual students about their academic needs before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study found that online students continue to want versatile and diverse library tools and resources to advance their academic success to face world challenges. Supplemental data for this article is available online at http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1533290X.2022.2056279
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Pub Date : 2021-12-28DOI: 10.1080/1533290X.2021.2021345
Christian. Mubofu, A. Malekani
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to explore the accessibility of library resources and support services by distance learners at the Open University of Tanzania (OUT). The study utilized a survey approach in soliciting information from distance learners. A total of 33 learners from OUT responded to the survey. The study revealed that OUT offered several library services as well as library resources to distance learners. The resources identified as accessible to distance learners were books, journals, internet services, past examination papers, dissertations and theses, research guides, computers, and electronic resources. The study found out that there were challenges that hindered effective use of the library resources and services including high data cost, information overload, inadequate skills to evaluate information sources, password and login frustrations, lack of comprehensive online tutorials from OUT library, lack of information search skills, lack of distance librarian assigned to support remote students, lack of free, full text, lack of instructional resources and lack of university’s account to access digital library resources from home. The study, therefore, put up recommendations to increase resource and service accessibility at OUT library.
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Pub Date : 2021-12-23DOI: 10.1080/1533290X.2021.2020704
Tinyiko Vivian Dube
Abstract This paper identified the training strategies for distance education academic libraries that could improve remote clients’ access to information resources during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The positivism research paradigm anchored this study and employed a quantitative approach. Eighty-two (82) online questionnaire was sent to the library staff working in academic libraries that operate in a distance education environment in Gauteng Province of South Africa. The collected data were analyzed with frequency counts and percentages. The hypothesis was tested using multinomial logistic regression statistics. The findings revealed that academic libraries provided training through the library staff to ensure that remote clients cope with the technological advancement facilitated by the emergence of COVID-19. This study recommended that the library staff should consider training intervention in the areas that seem to be neglected, such as identifying information resources relevant to their information needs, introduction to library products and services, and introduction to reference techniques to facilitate the usage and access to information resources by the remote clients.
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Pub Date : 2021-12-10DOI: 10.1080/1533290X.2021.2014015
K. Kont, Siret Piirsalu
Abstract Although patrons have considered the availability and quality of professional literature and library services to be very good, the current survey was conducted under special circumstances. During the Spring of 2020, the library was closed and access to remote services became more relevant. The current study, which was conducted at Tallinn Health Care College in Spring 2020, aims to provide a overview of the user satisfaction level with library services impacted by the lockdown. The questionnaire was conducted online. Libraries and their users suddenly had to confront the fact that access to printed materials was disrupted. We wanted to find out which services were used the most, and which services and resources would be most needed soon. The study revealed several bottlenecks that would not normally have emerged. The library should maintain and strengthen services that satisfy the needs of users, add new services, and work to improve users’ awareness of counseling services. College members expect more specific instructions on how to independently find information, how to use databases, and how to find electronic theses. It is customary to have face-to-face consultations in the library, but not yet common to have consultations via online channels. Most respondents are ready to use the book delivery service via parcel machines and are willing to pay a reasonable price for it. The greatest asset of the library is its staff, who has the skills, experience and competencies to offer quick practical solutions to user inquiries both on-site and distance.
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Pub Date : 2021-11-17DOI: 10.1080/1533290X.2021.2005216
J. Bennett
Abstract The following study aimed to assess both instructor and student perceptions of virtual library instruction sessions. The primary question was are there perceived benefit of synchronous library instruction versus watching the recording of the same session. Two anonymous, mixed-method surveys were distributed: one to instructor and one to students. Results are consistent with similar research; both options are agreeable. Some form of library instruction is appreciated and useful for virtual classes be it synchronous or asynchronous. Interestingly, the direction for future research came from COVID-19 and the sudden prevalence of virtual courses and the use of whatever device students can access.
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