Interviewed by AnnaMaria Tammaro Digital Library Perspectives Plamen Miltenoff is the Scholarly Communication Librarian at University of Minnesota Duluth. He has an international background with studies in Bulgaria, the former Soviet Union, Austria and the USA and with practical experience and theoretical research in the digital library context both in Europe and in the USA. His latest research, publications and presentations focus on immersive teaching and learning, online interaction between teachers and students in the hybrid classroom and social media for institutional use. As a privileged witness of the digital transformation of libraries, we asked him for his opinion on the impact of the partnership between the Library and the Digital Humanities scholars for digital library services and tools.
{"title":"A partnership between the library and the digital humanities scholars: interview with Plamen Miltenoff","authors":"Plamen Miltenoff, A. Tammaro","doi":"10.1108/dlp-08-2023-142","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/dlp-08-2023-142","url":null,"abstract":"Interviewed by AnnaMaria Tammaro Digital Library Perspectives Plamen Miltenoff is the Scholarly Communication Librarian at University of Minnesota Duluth. He has an international background with studies in Bulgaria, the former Soviet Union, Austria and the USA and with practical experience and theoretical research in the digital library context both in Europe and in the USA. His latest research, publications and presentations focus on immersive teaching and learning, online interaction between teachers and students in the hybrid classroom and social media for institutional use. As a privileged witness of the digital transformation of libraries, we asked him for his opinion on the impact of the partnership between the Library and the Digital Humanities scholars for digital library services and tools.","PeriodicalId":438470,"journal":{"name":"Digit. Libr. Perspect.","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133792111","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 : 2023-06-21DOI: 10.1108/dlp-12-2022-0099
Debasis Majhi, Bhaskar Mukherjee
Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify the research fronts by analysing highly cited core papers adjusted with the age of a paper in library and information science (LIS) where natural language processing (NLP) is being applied significantly. Design/methodology/approach By excavating international databases, 3,087 core papers that received at least 5% of the total citations have been identified. By calculating the average mean years of these core papers, and total citations received, a CPT (citation/publication/time) value was calculated in all 20 fronts to understand how a front is relatively receiving greater attention among peers within a course of time. One theme article has been finally identified from each of these 20 fronts. Findings Bidirectional encoder representations from transformers with CPT value 1.608 followed by sentiment analysis with CPT 1.292 received highest attention in NLP research. Columbia University New York, in terms of University, Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, in terms of journals, USA followed by People Republic of China, in terms of country and Xu, H., University of Texas, in terms of author are the top in these fronts. It is identified that the NLP applications boost the performance of digital libraries and automated library systems in the digital environment. Practical implications Any research fronts that are identified in the findings of this paper may be used as a base for researchers who intended to perform extensive research on NLP. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, the methodology adopted in this paper is the first of its kind where meta-analysis approach has been used for understanding the research fronts in sub field like NLP for a broad domain like LIS.
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Pub Date : 2023-06-13DOI: 10.1108/dlp-06-2022-0051
Mohammad Nazim, R. Bhardwaj
Purpose This paper aims to analyze open access (OA) scholarly publishing patterns as well as OA policies and mandates across European countries. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on a descriptive research approach using data from Web resources, directories and bibliographic and citation databases, namely, DOAJ, OpenDOAR, SCImago journal and Country Ranking portal, ROARMAP and Web of Science. Findings The findings indicate that the initiatives and measures in Europe that promote OA are adequate. OA journals and digital repositories have progressively increased over the past two decades. Of the total journals (n = 25,231) published worldwide and indexed in Scopus, 53% are published in European countries, with 23.7% being OA journals. In total, 34% of the OA repositories (n = 5,714) are in European countries. The proportion of OA journal papers has grown significantly in all European countries, with a 14.3% annual growth rate. The average proportion of OA publications in European countries is significantly higher (39.07%) than the world average (30.16%), with a clear inclination for making research literature openly accessible via the green OA route (79.41%) compared to the gold OA route (52.30%). Most European research funders and institutions have required researchers to make OA available for their research findings, either by publishing them in OA journals or depositing accepted manuscripts in repositories. Research limitations/implications The study analyzed OA trends in Europe; other continents and countries were not included in the analysis. The study only described OA policies and mandates; the extent to which the OA policies and mandates were implemented was not studied. However, the results of the study may be helpful to policymakers, funders, research institutions and universities in other countries in adopting and implementing OA policies and mandates. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, the study is the first that used multiple data sources for investigating different facets of OA publishing in European countries, including OA journals, digital repositories, research output, mandates and policies for publicly funded research. The findings will be helpful for researchers and policymakers interested in promoting OA adoption among researchers worldwide.
本文旨在分析开放获取(OA)学术出版模式以及欧洲国家的OA政策和授权。设计/方法/方法本研究基于描述性研究方法，使用来自网络资源、目录、书目和引文数据库的数据，即DOAJ、OpenDOAR、SCImago期刊和国家排名门户网站、ROARMAP和Web of Science。研究结果研究结果表明，欧洲促进OA的举措和措施是充分的。开放获取期刊和数字资源库在过去二十年中逐步增加。在Scopus收录的全球出版期刊总数(n = 25231)中，53%出版于欧洲国家，其中23.7%为OA期刊。总的来说，34%的OA知识库(n = 5714)位于欧洲国家。在所有欧洲国家，OA期刊论文的比例都有显著增长，年增长率为14.3%。欧洲国家开放获取出版物的平均比例(39.07%)明显高于世界平均水平(30.16%)，研究文献开放获取的绿色开放获取路径(79.41%)明显高于金色开放获取路径(52.30%)。大多数欧洲研究资助者和机构都要求研究人员为他们的研究成果提供开放获取，要么在开放获取期刊上发表，要么将已接受的手稿存放在知识库中。研究局限性/意义本研究分析了欧洲OA趋势;其他大陆和国家没有包括在分析中。这项研究只描述了开放办公的政策和任务;没有研究OA政策和任务的执行程度。然而，研究结果可能有助于其他国家的决策者、资助者、研究机构和大学采用和执行开放获取政策和任务。原创性/价值据作者所知，这项研究是第一个使用多种数据来源调查欧洲国家开放获取出版不同方面的研究，包括开放获取期刊、数字资源库、研究产出、公共资助研究的授权和政策。这些发现将有助于有兴趣促进全球研究人员采用OA的研究人员和政策制定者。
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Pub Date : 2023-05-09DOI: 10.1108/dlp-11-2022-0089
Magnus Osahon Igbinovia, Bolanle Clifford Ishola
Purpose Technological expansion and adoption in university libraries have precipitated cybercrimes and the need to equip library personnel with the required knowledge to combat this menace. Consequently, this study aims to examine cyber security in university libraries and its implication for Library and Information Science education. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted descriptive research design, while questionnaire and interview were used to elicit data from library personnel and heads of library schools, respectively. A total of 134 responses were elicited through structured questionnaire (administered online due to the closure of universities) while six heads of library schools were interviewed, one from each of the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. Findings The data from the questionnaire which were descriptively analysed revealed that the perceived knowledge of cyber security among the librarians was moderately low. Also, the university libraries were exposed to various cyber threats, with cyber security/guideline been one of the critical measures to combat cybercrime. Also, the result showed that librarians displayed high level of adherence to cyber ethics. However, the disposition of library management towards cyber security issues was revealed to be the main challenge to the deployment of cyber security in university libraries, follow by poor password management. Majority of the librarians possess basic knowledge of cyber security, though with serious interest to learn more about it. They were not taught cyber security in library school and they indicated enthusiasm to learn about it. The result of the interview with heads of library schools showed majority of these schools do not offer cyber security course due to dearth in skilled manpower. Originality/value The study presents cybercrime as a menace, if not tackled, would affect the university libraries’ sustainability as information institution, compromising their ability to deliver quality services.
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{"title":"The Cologne Public Library as accelerator of digitisation","authors":"H. Vogt, A. Tammaro","doi":"10.1108/dlp-05-2023-140","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/dlp-05-2023-140","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":438470,"journal":{"name":"Digit. Libr. Perspect.","volume":"52 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126616693","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 : 2023-04-26DOI: 10.1108/dlp-02-2023-0019
Lei Zhou, Yanni Yang
Purpose This study aims to analyze the construction of gamification service in university libraries in China and to help university libraries improve service and user experience. Design/methodology/approach This study took 147 university libraries in China as research object, analyzed the gamification services announced by these libraries on official websites, Weibo, WeChat and other platforms during the period from July 1, 2021 to August 20, 2022, and investigated the gamification services from the four aspects of functions, forms, game elements and mechanisms. Findings The results show that the gamification service of university library in China is often used in the popularization of scientific and cultural knowledge, information literacy education, reading promotion, library service promotion and library entrance education. Questions and answers, points contests, passing the game level and treasure hunting are common forms of games. At the same time, many gamification services combine game elements such as points, leaderboards and grades with the game mechanism to enhance readers’ participation. Originality/value This study investigates gamification services of university libraries in China and provides suggestions for optimizing gamification services, which can provide reference for libraries in China and other countries.
{"title":"Investigating gamification services of university libraries in China","authors":"Lei Zhou, Yanni Yang","doi":"10.1108/dlp-02-2023-0019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/dlp-02-2023-0019","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000Purpose\u0000This study aims to analyze the construction of gamification service in university libraries in China and to help university libraries improve service and user experience.\u0000\u0000\u0000Design/methodology/approach\u0000This study took 147 university libraries in China as research object, analyzed the gamification services announced by these libraries on official websites, Weibo, WeChat and other platforms during the period from July 1, 2021 to August 20, 2022, and investigated the gamification services from the four aspects of functions, forms, game elements and mechanisms.\u0000\u0000\u0000Findings\u0000The results show that the gamification service of university library in China is often used in the popularization of scientific and cultural knowledge, information literacy education, reading promotion, library service promotion and library entrance education. Questions and answers, points contests, passing the game level and treasure hunting are common forms of games. At the same time, many gamification services combine game elements such as points, leaderboards and grades with the game mechanism to enhance readers’ participation.\u0000\u0000\u0000Originality/value\u0000This study investigates gamification services of university libraries in China and provides suggestions for optimizing gamification services, which can provide reference for libraries in China and other countries.\u0000","PeriodicalId":438470,"journal":{"name":"Digit. Libr. Perspect.","volume":"168 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122506055","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 : 2023-04-17DOI: 10.1108/dlp-08-2022-0065
Faiza Bashir, N. Warraich
Purpose The purpose of this study is to look into the concept of blockchain technology which stores data in a distributed, tamper-resistant setting and how this technology may affect the future library and information (LI) centers’ operations and policy. It explores the potential benefits and limitations of this technology, for LI centers are the core objectives of this paper. Design/methodology/approach A systematic review of both academic and practitioner literature was conducted. It followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (2020) standards. Findings The review shows that the decentralized nature of blockchain will transform the work in libraries and improve the inter-communication among communities. It can provide better privacy of user data thus increasing collaboration. However, there might be technological, financial, legal and social challenges that may act as hurdles to the realization of these goals in the true sense. The overall result shows that by keeping data updated, libraries can evaluate blockchain opportunities and make the best use of this technology. Practical implications Given the huge investments by industry, academic research that explores potential ramifications and supports libraries is required. The adoption of blockchain was investigated in this study from a variety of perspectives for LI center’s while also providing directions for future research. Originality/value It is evident that globally there is progress in blockchain technology development in terms of research and adoption in many industries, but the intention to adopt blockchain by libraries is still a fantasy. The lack of empirical evidence in the existing literature justifies the gap that needs to be filled. This systematic review attempts to fill the gaps in the existing knowledge which may serve as a reference for future initiatives in this field.
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Pub Date : 2023-04-13DOI: 10.1108/dlp-11-2022-0085
Md. Habibur Rahman, Azree Ahmad, Sohaimi Zakaria
Purpose Digital humanities (DH) is a scholarly lens through which computing methods and technological tools are used for the research of humanistic disciplines. The purpose of this study is to identify the current practicing situation of DH in the university libraries of Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach Survey methods were used for gathering data using a well-structured questionnaire. The websites of different universities national and international organizations, and DH-related websites from different corners of the globe were also used for the gathering of data and information. Findings The findings revealed that there are some hindrances to practicing DH, such as lack of IT skills, funds and problems with intellectual property rights act practicing and provided some suitable suggestions for the advancement of DH in the university libraries of Bangladesh. Originality/value The outcome of this paper might be a valuable reference tool for researchers and professionals of the DH discipline. The insights and views of the respondents regarding computational tools and technologies obtained from this study are original and unique in nature.
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Pub Date : 2023-03-27DOI: 10.1108/dlp-03-2022-0023
Plato L. Smith
Purpose The purpose of this project was to develop research support services that address local and external research data management (RDM) support drivers within the existing organizational culture at the University of Florida. The goal was to prompt organization change to support a campus-wide electronic lab notebook. Design/methodology/approach This project used a mixed-methods research approach to cultivate an organizational change program that support technological infrastructure to benefit researchers. The mixed-methods research involved participation action research integrated with a stakeholder approach. Findings The development of the grant proposal which was unfunded led to development of continued project goals. This project confirmed the development for support for an institution-wide electronic research notebook (ERN) solution requires adherence to the summary of five key actions for developing RDM services. Failure to complete all of the key actions engenders fragmentation culture. Research limitations/implications This project includes implications for institutions to develop grant proposals with integrated budgets for research support services of funded projects; and to use the summary of key actions for developing RDM services articulated by Jones et al. (2013) in “How to Develop RDM Services – a guide for HEIs.” Both are need to support findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable data for researchers. Practical implications This project has practical implications for higher education institutions interested in leveraging socio-technical processes to advance the role of libraries as collaborator, partner and stakeholder in developing institution-wide adoption, support and training for ERN as a research support service to RDM. Social implications This paper contributes to the body of developing literature on ERN as support services to RDM lead by academic research libraries. Originality/value This project contributed to the change in organization culture resulting in the successful collaboration between the Research Office and College of Medicine to support an institution-wide ERN technological infrastructure for one year as a pilot at a large academic research institution in the southeast USA.
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Pub Date : 2023-03-23DOI: 10.1108/dlp-09-2022-0072
A. Tmava, Sara Ryza
Purpose The number of open access repositories (OARs) has been growing globally, but faculty members have been reluctant to embrace OAR and submit their work. While there are studies that looked at sociotechnical factors that affect faculty participation in OARs, this study aims to explore how the individual characteristics of faculty might impact faculty willingness to deposit their work in an OAR. Design/methodology/approach The survey was distributed to all faculty at a large public university in the USA who were identified as having their primary job responsibilities in teaching and research. This study used a correlational analysis between faculty individual characteristics (i.e. age, rank, status and academic discipline) and their willingness to deposit their work. Findings The findings show that there is a difference in faculty familiarity with open access (OA) principles and faculty awareness of OA policy based on individual characteristics. Furthermore, these individual characteristics have a significant impact on faculty willingness to participate in OARs. While this study reveals a significant correlation between the faculty intent to deposit and the respondent’s academic discipline, rank and status, there are other factors that affect faculty intent to participate in OAR, such as familiarity with OA principles and awareness of institution’s OA Policy. Research limitations/implications There were no significant responses from the Colleges of Science or Health and Public Service and, therefore, did not yield any statistically significant results. Measuring the university’s promotion system was outside the scope of this research. Practical implications Results of this research can provide insight on how individual characteristics of faculty might impact their willingness to embrace OA publishing in general and OARs in particular. Social implications The findings from this research will be a valuable source of information for librarians and OA staff in developing more effective outreach programs to increase faculty participation in OA and OARs. Originality/value This study reveals that individual faculty traits do have an impact on faculty willingness to participate in OARs. The academic discipline was found to make the most significant difference in faculty intent to deposit their work in an OAR. However, due to the ever-changing landscape of OA publishing and the ongoing outreach efforts by librarians, the faculty members’ perception and participation in OARs is likely to evolve.
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