Pub Date : 2021-09-07DOI: 10.1080/10572317.2021.1973310
Kolawole Francis Ogunbodede, H. I. Wiche
Abstract The study investigated library services rendered by Nigerian university libraries in support of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. To this end, three research questions guided the conduct of the study. The study adopted a descriptive research design for a population of 80 academic librarians in selected university libraries in South-South and South-West geo-political zone of Nigeria. Data were collected using an online questionnaire and a total enumeration sampling technique was used. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics such as frequency count and simple percentage. A total of 100 academic librarians were sent the online questionnaire and 80 librarians responded to the questionnaire given a total response rate of 80%. The findings revealed that vital library services were rendered in support of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. These services include provision of links to other open-source library resources, reference and information services, seamless and organized access to e-resources, creating awareness about emerging technologies for teaching and learning, providing links to access several e-resources directly from the publisher’s websites, information literacy skills, spread news and service alerts, online workshop and tutorials, providing training to lecturers on the use of online platforms for teaching, live chat with the students and conducting orientation for the new students. Furthermore, the study showed that most of the services rendered by academic libraries during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown were rendered occasionally due to the problems faced by libraries in services delivery which includes poor funding, epileptic power supply, lack of adequate support from the government, and inadequate library infrastructure. Thus, the study recommended that the government should have a total commitment to libraries in general by providing adequate funding for infrastructural development, recruitment of competent librarians, and improved welfare packages for effective library service delivery. Therefore, governments at all levels should make library development a top priority.
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Pub Date : 2021-07-30DOI: 10.1080/10572317.2021.1957343
G. A. Dada
Abstract Rural libraries serve the specific information need(s) of communities where they are domiciled. They are vital to the knowledge society, fundamental to the information access and distribution framework at the community level. Today, rural areas are almost void of crucial contemporary information-based technological infrastructure. Preservation of information resources is crucial to its sustainable utilization either for individualist or communal development. This study presents the status quo on preservation of information resources in public libraries in rural communities in southern Nigeria. The survey design was adopted; random sampling was used to draw 98 respondents, questionnaire was constructed to elicit responses with 91% returned rate. Results showed that information resources are in poor state of preservation due to deposition of particulate matter, dilapidation of library building, and mutilation. Dusting/cleaning of shelves/books and the engagement of humans to secure information resources were the most frequently used to preserve the information resources. Rural libraries lacked CCTV and no RFID installed to prevent theft. There are almost no visible digital preservation activities in place. The constraints to preservation include the obsolete nature of information resources, delay in government’s response to plea on preservation requirements, no air conditioning, poor electricity and underfunding. Staff training on preservation, workable preservation policy, increase budgetary allocation, and community awareness of use of information resources may enhance preservation efforts. Rural libraries are merely fast fading store houses of information resources with its purpose almost been defeated. There is need for urgent attention from the public and concerned agencies. Useful recommendations were put forward accordingly.
{"title":"Preservation of Information Resources in Selected Rural (Public) Libraries in Southern Nigeria: State-of-the-Art","authors":"G. A. Dada","doi":"10.1080/10572317.2021.1957343","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10572317.2021.1957343","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Rural libraries serve the specific information need(s) of communities where they are domiciled. They are vital to the knowledge society, fundamental to the information access and distribution framework at the community level. Today, rural areas are almost void of crucial contemporary information-based technological infrastructure. Preservation of information resources is crucial to its sustainable utilization either for individualist or communal development. This study presents the status quo on preservation of information resources in public libraries in rural communities in southern Nigeria. The survey design was adopted; random sampling was used to draw 98 respondents, questionnaire was constructed to elicit responses with 91% returned rate. Results showed that information resources are in poor state of preservation due to deposition of particulate matter, dilapidation of library building, and mutilation. Dusting/cleaning of shelves/books and the engagement of humans to secure information resources were the most frequently used to preserve the information resources. Rural libraries lacked CCTV and no RFID installed to prevent theft. There are almost no visible digital preservation activities in place. The constraints to preservation include the obsolete nature of information resources, delay in government’s response to plea on preservation requirements, no air conditioning, poor electricity and underfunding. Staff training on preservation, workable preservation policy, increase budgetary allocation, and community awareness of use of information resources may enhance preservation efforts. Rural libraries are merely fast fading store houses of information resources with its purpose almost been defeated. There is need for urgent attention from the public and concerned agencies. Useful recommendations were put forward accordingly.","PeriodicalId":39917,"journal":{"name":"International Information and Library Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79131272","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 : 2021-07-07DOI: 10.1080/10572317.2021.1946748
Ali Shiri, Deanna Howard, S. Farnel
Abstract This paper reports on an examination and analysis of digital storytelling interface features and functionalities within a select number of Indigenous digital libraries and archives in order to support and inform the participatory and culturally-informed design and development of a digital storytelling system for the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR) in Canada’s Western Arctic region. This paper provides an introduction to digital storytelling and the use of digital media in Indigenous communities to preserve oral traditions and stories in digital archives. It also presents participatory and inclusive design ideas and examples from Canada, US, and Australia to demonstrate and emphasize the importance of community engagement and community-based archiving for cultural heritage preservation and access.
{"title":"Indigenous Digital Storytelling: Digital Interfaces Supporting Cultural Heritage Preservation and Access","authors":"Ali Shiri, Deanna Howard, S. Farnel","doi":"10.1080/10572317.2021.1946748","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10572317.2021.1946748","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This paper reports on an examination and analysis of digital storytelling interface features and functionalities within a select number of Indigenous digital libraries and archives in order to support and inform the participatory and culturally-informed design and development of a digital storytelling system for the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR) in Canada’s Western Arctic region. This paper provides an introduction to digital storytelling and the use of digital media in Indigenous communities to preserve oral traditions and stories in digital archives. It also presents participatory and inclusive design ideas and examples from Canada, US, and Australia to demonstrate and emphasize the importance of community engagement and community-based archiving for cultural heritage preservation and access.","PeriodicalId":39917,"journal":{"name":"International Information and Library Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85519584","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 : 2021-07-03DOI: 10.1080/10572317.2021.1949530
Urim Sallauka
Abstract This article discusses the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic at AAB College in Pristina, Kosovo and the steps taken by college librarians and library staff to ensure that students and faculty continued to succeed while the college was closed due to lockdown.
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Pub Date : 2021-07-03DOI: 10.1080/10572317.2021.1949528
O. Skachenko
Abstract The article describes the transition to remote work and online activities of the University Library of Ukraine during the COVID-19 pandemic.
摘要:本文描述了在COVID-19大流行期间乌克兰大学图书馆向远程工作和在线活动的过渡。
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Pub Date : 2021-07-03DOI: 10.1080/10572317.2021.1949522
G. Peruginelli, S. Conti, C. Fioravanti, L. Bacci
Abstract In 2020, over 100.000 scientific articles were published on CoVid-19. Scholarly production on this topic has shown exponential growth in multiple disciplines, from medicine to social sciences. Legal scholarly production has also undergone a strong increase in this direction and represents fertile ground for examining and interpreting the myriad of measures that are issued at national and European level to fight the pandemic. The paper intends to focus on Italian legal scholarship production on CoVid-19 and to provide a bibliometric analysis on legal scholarship produced by the Italian law journals indexed by the DoGi-Dottrina Giuridica database. The analysis of this bibliographic resource has made it possible to identify the law journals dealing with the topic, the distribution over time and the raised trend legal topics. This paper represents a first step to identify and explore the issues and challenges that this crisis poses today and in the foreseeable future to jurists.
{"title":"Legal Scholarship Production on CoVid-19: An Analysis on Italian Law Journals’ Articles","authors":"G. Peruginelli, S. Conti, C. Fioravanti, L. Bacci","doi":"10.1080/10572317.2021.1949522","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10572317.2021.1949522","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract In 2020, over 100.000 scientific articles were published on CoVid-19. Scholarly production on this topic has shown exponential growth in multiple disciplines, from medicine to social sciences. Legal scholarly production has also undergone a strong increase in this direction and represents fertile ground for examining and interpreting the myriad of measures that are issued at national and European level to fight the pandemic. The paper intends to focus on Italian legal scholarship production on CoVid-19 and to provide a bibliometric analysis on legal scholarship produced by the Italian law journals indexed by the DoGi-Dottrina Giuridica database. The analysis of this bibliographic resource has made it possible to identify the law journals dealing with the topic, the distribution over time and the raised trend legal topics. This paper represents a first step to identify and explore the issues and challenges that this crisis poses today and in the foreseeable future to jurists.","PeriodicalId":39917,"journal":{"name":"International Information and Library Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80278594","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 : 2021-07-03DOI: 10.1080/10572317.2021.1949523
N. Gibson, M. Regan
Abstract This perspective article acquaints readers with the creation of a professional community of practice around contemplative pedagogy (CP), a rationale for CP in libraries, and how CP and mindfulness practices might be incorporated into both information literacy instruction and library spaces. Readers will come away with ideas and resources for incorporating CP into their libraries and ways to connect with mindful communities.
{"title":"On the Journey to a Contemplative Library: Reflections from a Professional Community of Practice","authors":"N. Gibson, M. Regan","doi":"10.1080/10572317.2021.1949523","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10572317.2021.1949523","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This perspective article acquaints readers with the creation of a professional community of practice around contemplative pedagogy (CP), a rationale for CP in libraries, and how CP and mindfulness practices might be incorporated into both information literacy instruction and library spaces. Readers will come away with ideas and resources for incorporating CP into their libraries and ways to connect with mindful communities.","PeriodicalId":39917,"journal":{"name":"International Information and Library Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81281115","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 : 2021-06-17DOI: 10.1080/10572317.2021.1936380
D. Sayogo, S. B. C. Yuli, W. Wiyono
Abstract This article substantiates the roles and identifies the key determinants of public libraries in providing smart services and programs promoting public engagement in open government. Using data from a survey of public libraries in Bojonegoro regency and Malang city in East Jawa, Indonesia, this study ascertained the public library’s roles in generating values through the provision of means, tools, and improving the public’s capabilities to engage with the government online. This study argues that public libraries in Indonesia strive to provide values by offering smart programs and services focusing on information, technology, and digital literacy training and classes to improve the public’s experience in engaging within an open government environment. Our study further highlights that funding and budgeting systems, policies, regulations, laws, and technological infrastructures are vital in determining public libraries’ roles in providing smart services and programs. Foremost, this study corroborates the crucial roles of policies, laws, and regulations as the fundamental elements determining public libraries’ likelihood of providing values by offering smart programs and services supporting the open government, notably in developing countries with a less stable political situation.
{"title":"The Determinants of Smart Public Library Roles in Promoting Open Government in Indonesia","authors":"D. Sayogo, S. B. C. Yuli, W. Wiyono","doi":"10.1080/10572317.2021.1936380","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10572317.2021.1936380","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This article substantiates the roles and identifies the key determinants of public libraries in providing smart services and programs promoting public engagement in open government. Using data from a survey of public libraries in Bojonegoro regency and Malang city in East Jawa, Indonesia, this study ascertained the public library’s roles in generating values through the provision of means, tools, and improving the public’s capabilities to engage with the government online. This study argues that public libraries in Indonesia strive to provide values by offering smart programs and services focusing on information, technology, and digital literacy training and classes to improve the public’s experience in engaging within an open government environment. Our study further highlights that funding and budgeting systems, policies, regulations, laws, and technological infrastructures are vital in determining public libraries’ roles in providing smart services and programs. Foremost, this study corroborates the crucial roles of policies, laws, and regulations as the fundamental elements determining public libraries’ likelihood of providing values by offering smart programs and services supporting the open government, notably in developing countries with a less stable political situation.","PeriodicalId":39917,"journal":{"name":"International Information and Library Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73071980","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 : 2021-05-18DOI: 10.1080/10572317.2021.1922963
Shamim Aktar Munshi, M. Ansari
Abstract This study traces the genesis of public libraries during the British period; the birth of National Library in India; the growth of public libraries in different districts of West Bengal; contributions of different movements in the evolution of West Bengal Public Library System and the role of Left Front government in the enactment of the West Bengal Public Library Act. The purpose of this paper is to review the significant contributions of the Britishers, European missionaries, social reformers and political parties particularly parties having left ideology in the development of public libraries in the West Bengal province of India. The paper investigates the evolution of public libraries for which authors have consulted literature published in different sources. Some of the important documents collected for this study are Annual Reports being published from the Department of Mass Education Extension and Library Services, Government of West Bengal; Census of India, etc. Apart from these sources, some other primary sources have also been used for this paper. This study contributes to have an insight knowledge in order to understand the gradual development of Public Library System in West Bengal.
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Pub Date : 2021-04-09DOI: 10.1080/10572317.2021.1908063
Md. Sayeed Al-Zaman
Abstract During the COVID-19 pandemic, misinformation gets a new momentum in India like many other countries, and the increasing social media penetration has a considerable contribution to it. Acknowledging misinformation’s considerable impacts on Indian society as well as public health, this study analyzes 228 pieces of popular misinformation prevalent in India from 1 February to 11 April 2020. A thematic analysis explores six major themes of misinformation: health, religious, political, crime, entertainment, and miscellaneous. Health misinformation directly impacts the country’s healthcare system and services, producing fake prescriptions, remedies, statistics, and predictions. The analysis further explores two types of religious misinformation: Misinformation based on spirituality and divinity that is less harmful, and misinformation based on religious politics and communalism that threatens social congruence. While Islamic misinformation is found more associated with spiritual misinformation that tries to champion Islam, Hindu misinformation is found more religiopolitical that mainly conveys vitriol against the Muslim minorities, promoting communal segregation and animosity. This study emphasizes a paradigm shift in the country’s communication infrastructure, lack of digital literacy, inadequate anti-misinformation initiatives, and political ambience for a better understanding of the misinformation situation in India during the pandemic. The article concludes with some of its limitations related to the data source, thematization of misinformation, and data collection period. This study, identifying a few knowledge-gaps, invites more research as well, to understand the contents, sources, impacts, and other necessary aspects of COVID-19 misinformation in India.
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