Pub Date : 2021-03-27DOI: 10.1080/10572317.2021.1909259
E. Owens
Abstract The traditional functions of Access Services shrink as many academic libraries see physical circulation rates continue to decline, but the need for staff trained in customer service skills does not diminish. This column reflects on how one academic Access Services department partnered internally with other library departments to expand our definitions of who we serve and find new ways to prove our value to the library. Other academic libraries may find inspiration to rethink old habits, forge new connections, and determine what success looks like.
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Pub Date : 2021-03-26DOI: 10.1080/10572317.2021.1909256
M. J. Valero Gisbert, N. Cabassi, Elisabetta Longhi
Abstract The authors describe the point of view of the teachers for the information literacy skills of the undergraduate students. The methodology is based on the case study of the Navigate Project and in particular the game “Navigator’’ which was the result of the collaboration of the interdisciplinary team of the Navigate Project. The reflection of the teachers describes the three skills that teachers expect from undergraduate students and the design and delivery of embedded courses for information literacy. In conclusion, serious games could stimulate the transformation to an active teaching and learning facilitating the collaboration of teachers and librarians for improving students skills.
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Pub Date : 2021-03-26DOI: 10.1080/10572317.2021.1909270
Amara Malik, K. Ameen
Abstract During recent times, there is much discussion about the challenges associated with the present and future of library and information science (LIS) education in Pakistan. The present study is aimed to explore the current status, issues and challenges of LIS faculty member who are considered the pillar of academic programs. It develops our understanding of LIS educators’ characteristics by presenting key findings with regard to their designation, gender, academic qualification, teaching strategies and work activities. Various issues and challenges along with faculty development strategies were also explored. Data were collected by employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches. A profile of LIS educators (i.e. budgeted positions for faculty members in different cadres and number of actual incumbents, gender wise distribution and academic qualification) was made by collecting quantitative data through questionnaire. Whilst interviews were conducted with17 faculty members about their teaching strategies, work activities and the overall challenges confronted to LIS educators in the country. Various faculty development strategies suggested by the respondents are also reported. The findings presented in the paper provide a unique insight into the characteristics and challenges of Pakistani library and information educators and will help to understand the needs of this workforce.
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Pub Date : 2021-03-26DOI: 10.1080/10572317.2021.1909268
Kenneth Rotich
Abstract This study sought to establish the effectiveness of the current curriculum and methodologies used in Schools of information Sciences as a tool to train Systems Librarians in Kenya. It examined the current curricula used by selected Library and Information Schools (LIS) in Kenya, established the content of Information Communication Technology (ICT) courses that are offered in LIS curricula in Kenya, and its relevance to needs. It used a case study of four universities in Kenya that offer LIS education. The study used descriptive case study design to collect data on issues related to LIS curricula as they are at present in the selected universities in Kenya through analysis and comparison curriculum used. In the study, the dependent variable is Systems Librarians while the independent variables include schools of information Sciences in Kenya and LIS curriculum. The study was carried out in selected Universities that teach Library and Information Sciences in Kenya. The study used purposive sampling technique to show accurate, reliable, and valid information from a more representative of all the population who are involved in the developing and implementing the curriculum as well as those who employ the Systems Librarians. The findings show that curricula used by LIS schools in Kenya do not have adequate Information Communication Technology courses to equip those aspiring to be Systems Librarians with adequate skills to carry out their mandate effectively. It shows that there are more general courses that are covered that are not helpful to the students. The study recommends that LIS curricula be reviewed to address the shortcomings noted by increasing the number of ICT courses, benchmarking with universities in developed countries, establish a model LIS for Systems Librarians and standardize curricula for LIS.
{"title":"Investigating the Relevance of Library Information Science Curriculum to Systems Librarians at Kenya’s Schools of Information Sciences","authors":"Kenneth Rotich","doi":"10.1080/10572317.2021.1909268","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10572317.2021.1909268","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This study sought to establish the effectiveness of the current curriculum and methodologies used in Schools of information Sciences as a tool to train Systems Librarians in Kenya. It examined the current curricula used by selected Library and Information Schools (LIS) in Kenya, established the content of Information Communication Technology (ICT) courses that are offered in LIS curricula in Kenya, and its relevance to needs. It used a case study of four universities in Kenya that offer LIS education. The study used descriptive case study design to collect data on issues related to LIS curricula as they are at present in the selected universities in Kenya through analysis and comparison curriculum used. In the study, the dependent variable is Systems Librarians while the independent variables include schools of information Sciences in Kenya and LIS curriculum. The study was carried out in selected Universities that teach Library and Information Sciences in Kenya. The study used purposive sampling technique to show accurate, reliable, and valid information from a more representative of all the population who are involved in the developing and implementing the curriculum as well as those who employ the Systems Librarians. The findings show that curricula used by LIS schools in Kenya do not have adequate Information Communication Technology courses to equip those aspiring to be Systems Librarians with adequate skills to carry out their mandate effectively. It shows that there are more general courses that are covered that are not helpful to the students. The study recommends that LIS curricula be reviewed to address the shortcomings noted by increasing the number of ICT courses, benchmarking with universities in developed countries, establish a model LIS for Systems Librarians and standardize curricula for LIS.","PeriodicalId":39917,"journal":{"name":"International Information and Library Review","volume":"56 1","pages":"181 - 186"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83112997","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 : 2021-03-07DOI: 10.1080/10572317.2021.1873051
S. Popoola, Oluwakemi O. Olajide
Abstract The study investigated the influence of Library anxiety and Computer literacy skills on the use of library information resources amongst undergraduates in selected private universities in South–West Nigeria. The survey research design was adopted. 335 questionnaires were administered and 257 were returned giving 76.77% response rate. The study revealed a high level of Library anxiety and Computer literacy skills. Insufficiency of library facilities and poor internet facilities top the list of challenges. The study shows significant relationships between Computer literacy skills (r = 0.44; p < 0.05), library anxiety (r = −0.292; p < 0.05) and use of library information resources and a significant joint influence of library anxiety and computer literacy skills on the use of library information resources of the respondents.
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Pub Date : 2021-03-01DOI: 10.1080/10572317.2021.1888038
Unika Omowale, Dionne Spears-Frontin
Abstract Mentorship is not a novel concept to professional institutions of which libraries are a part. Programs have been either formal or informal based on institutional needs. Globally in libraries mentorship programs are seemingly commonplace. It is seen as important in succession planning and equipping the next generation of librarians with the tools necessary to ensure the survival of the profession. It is the view that knowledge gained from classroom study is insufficient for early career librarians to function effectively in the workplace. It is believed therefore that there are particular skill sets that can only be learned from practical experience. Hence the need for a mentor to pass on this knowledge. There is little information on mentorship among Caribbean Library professionals, and even less is known about the practice of mentorship in Trinidad and Tobago. How prevalent is mentorship in Caribbean Libraries and more specifically among Trinidad and Tobago library professionals?
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Pub Date : 2021-02-24DOI: 10.1080/10572317.2021.1885261
Magnus Osahon Igbinovia, Omorodion Okuonghae
Abstract The COVID-19 has generated negative emotional responses that could inhibit individual’s intention to abide by stipulated preventive measures. Thus, investigation into factors that predicts individual’s abidance to these preventive measures is crucial in halting the spread of the pandemic. Consequently, this study applied the cornerstone model to examine Emotional Intelligence (EI) as predictor of abidance to COVID-19 preventive measures by librarians in Nigeria. Survey research design of the correlation type was employed to investigate librarians in Nigeria. Questionnaire was used as instrument of data collection and was considered fit for the study by an overall Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient of α = 0.86. The responses were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results indicated that the level of abidance to COVID-19 preventive measures and EI were high by = 31.46 and = 67.47 respectively. The four cornerstone dimensions of EI, all had significant positive relationships to the abidance of COVID-19 preventive measures. The EI dimensions also had linear prediction of abidance to COVID-19 preventive measures by 17.3%. The high proportion by which the COVID-19 pandemic spreads can be halted by strict abidance to its preventive measures. Such abidance is stimulated by the emotional intelligence of the librarians.
{"title":"Emotional Intelligence and Abidance to COVID-19 Preventive Measures by Librarians in Nigeria","authors":"Magnus Osahon Igbinovia, Omorodion Okuonghae","doi":"10.1080/10572317.2021.1885261","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10572317.2021.1885261","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The COVID-19 has generated negative emotional responses that could inhibit individual’s intention to abide by stipulated preventive measures. Thus, investigation into factors that predicts individual’s abidance to these preventive measures is crucial in halting the spread of the pandemic. Consequently, this study applied the cornerstone model to examine Emotional Intelligence (EI) as predictor of abidance to COVID-19 preventive measures by librarians in Nigeria. Survey research design of the correlation type was employed to investigate librarians in Nigeria. Questionnaire was used as instrument of data collection and was considered fit for the study by an overall Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient of α = 0.86. The responses were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results indicated that the level of abidance to COVID-19 preventive measures and EI were high by = 31.46 and = 67.47 respectively. The four cornerstone dimensions of EI, all had significant positive relationships to the abidance of COVID-19 preventive measures. The EI dimensions also had linear prediction of abidance to COVID-19 preventive measures by 17.3%. The high proportion by which the COVID-19 pandemic spreads can be halted by strict abidance to its preventive measures. Such abidance is stimulated by the emotional intelligence of the librarians.","PeriodicalId":39917,"journal":{"name":"International Information and Library Review","volume":"1 1","pages":"139 - 154"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83124571","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 : 2021-02-09DOI: 10.1080/10572317.2021.1873052
Asad Khan
Abstract This study aimed to suggest an employability skills framework based on perceptions of library and information science (LIS) Interns and librarians serving in the university of Peshawar, Pakistan. Adopting a quantitative approach and using the census population, this study was undertaken on librarians and LIS interns in the University of Peshawar, Pakistan. For data collection, self-administered questionnaires were distributed. Using Excel-based Mean Weighted Discrepancy Scores (MWDS), the Borich Need Assessment Model determined skill-discrepancies. Further, Quadrant Analysis Model was used for skills clustering that combined the perceived importance with the competence level of employability skills. This study established communication skills as the most important while time management as the least important constructs for employability and LIS curriculum. Additionally, out of seventeen, twelve skills were revealed mandatory for the employability of prospective LIS graduates and integration in the current curriculum. Further, cognitive abilities and data management skills were rated as low by both LIS graduates and librarians. Finally, an employability skills framework was proposed that clustered all validated skills into four categories namely generic, self-management, functional and auxiliary. This study assumes that skill-acquisition is the shared responsibility of educators, trainers, and graduates. The findings motivate LIS faculty to incorporate the validated skills in their lesson plans and organize training programs to impart such skills. Similarly, findings inform about employer-valued skills essential for entry-level jobs and encourage its acquisition. This study also attempts to align the LIS curriculum with job market demands that possibly diminish skill-mismatches.
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Pub Date : 2021-01-16DOI: 10.1080/10572317.2020.1869903
Doris Emetarom Aduba, Okeoghene Mayowa-Adebara
Abstract The purpose of the study is to investigate the online platforms used in the teaching/learning during the lockdown period caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The study adopted a survey method and data were collected from students of the Department of Library and Information Science, Delta State University, Abraka. Second year (200 level) students in the second semester of 2019/2020 academic session were purposely selected for the study. Online Questionnaire was designed on survey monkey and the link forwarded to the students. In total, 187 students participated in the study. To supplement data collected from the students, 3 lectures were engaged in an open-ended interview using WhatsApp chat. The study found that WhatsApp, telegram are platforms used for delivering online lectures by the LIS educators during the period of general lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Lecturers are always available, opportunity to store lectures and files for re-use at convenience, collaborative learning, sharing learning materials, freedom in asking lecturer questions, and conducive learning at home were indicated as some of the benefits of receiving lectures through online platform. While, not having smartphone or android phone, making huge amount of learning materials available, too many messages coming during the lecture, buying data for each lecture is expensive, time consuming, eye straining, and network failure were indicated as some challenges associated with receiving lectures through online platforms in Nigeria. The LIS lecturers interviewed also mentioned the cost of paying for data, network failure, laxity of students, and unable to conduct exams, and nonchalant attitude of students toward lectures as some challenges associated with teaching using the online platform. Teacher/students relationship can be improved significantly with use of social media platforms like WhatsApp in the academic environment. The adoption and use of social media platforms like WhatsApp will make the teaching/learning process an interactive, collaborative, and participatory activity for all students.
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Pub Date : 2021-01-11DOI: 10.1080/10572317.2020.1869902
C. Sotomayor-Beltran, Guillermo W. Zarate Segura
Abstract The following study presents the output of predatory publications in the Peruvian universities that were included in the SCImago Institutions Rankings of 2020 during the period 2015–2019. The universities considered in this work are ones of the most established and prominent in this Latin American nation. Due to a relatively new University Law, enacted in 2014, and a National Council of Science, Technology and Technological Innovation, a research culture is starting to build-up in this country, which is reflected in its growing scientific production. However in this study, by using data from the Beall’s list, Stop Predatory Journals list and the citation database Scopus, we have observed that predatory publications are infiltrating the Peruvian scientific production. Our analysis reveals that the growth of questionable publications is exponential. Financial incentives and also promotion and tenure are quite possibly the key factors as to why the rise of predatory publications is occurring in Peru. On the other hand, we indicate that the growth of predatory publications can bring about the emergence of rogue researchers and also in the long run the damage of universities’ reputations. This is the first study to present an output of questionable publications in Peru and it is expected that serves the competent authorities for research as well as inexperienced and young researchers to avoid further the spread of this bad publication practices.
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