Pub Date : 2022-03-28DOI: 10.1080/01616846.2022.2058860
David McMenemy, Elaine Robinson, I. Ruthven
ABSTRACT This paper explores how public libraries in the United Kingdom were impacted by the lockdowns imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Freedom of Information requests were made to all UK public library services. The data received indicated that almost 65% of UK library services saw a reduction in physical loans of between 70% and 90% of pre-pandemic borrowing levels. The cumulative data also revealed that almost 120 million books that were issued in pre-pandemic years were not issued in the 2020/21 lockdown period. Meanwhile, 47% of library services saw their e-loan provision rise between 100% and 200% on pre-pandemic levels, although these numbers rose from a low base and were comparatively small when measured against physical loan losses. The data also highlighted that active membership of the public library services (members who had borrowed an item in the previous year) dropped to 40% of pre-pandemic levels across the UK. The evidence highlights that while e-loan provision rose significantly while physical library services were largely unavailable, this rise was from a very low base, and this rise in digital usage did not come close to mitigating the drop in physical borrowing that occurred across the UK. The findings of the paper suggest that even when the public had no choice but to move to digital, they did so in limited numbers when compared to usage of physical library buildings and collections.
{"title":"The Impact of COVID-19 Lockdowns on Public Libraries in the UK: Findings from a National Study","authors":"David McMenemy, Elaine Robinson, I. Ruthven","doi":"10.1080/01616846.2022.2058860","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01616846.2022.2058860","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This paper explores how public libraries in the United Kingdom were impacted by the lockdowns imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Freedom of Information requests were made to all UK public library services. The data received indicated that almost 65% of UK library services saw a reduction in physical loans of between 70% and 90% of pre-pandemic borrowing levels. The cumulative data also revealed that almost 120 million books that were issued in pre-pandemic years were not issued in the 2020/21 lockdown period. Meanwhile, 47% of library services saw their e-loan provision rise between 100% and 200% on pre-pandemic levels, although these numbers rose from a low base and were comparatively small when measured against physical loan losses. The data also highlighted that active membership of the public library services (members who had borrowed an item in the previous year) dropped to 40% of pre-pandemic levels across the UK. The evidence highlights that while e-loan provision rose significantly while physical library services were largely unavailable, this rise was from a very low base, and this rise in digital usage did not come close to mitigating the drop in physical borrowing that occurred across the UK. The findings of the paper suggest that even when the public had no choice but to move to digital, they did so in limited numbers when compared to usage of physical library buildings and collections.","PeriodicalId":45177,"journal":{"name":"Public Library Quarterly","volume":"42 1","pages":"92 - 110"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41819644","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 : 2022-03-15DOI: 10.1080/01616846.2022.2046411
Virgilio Jr Medina
ABSTRACT Providing online services and assistance to library users has become the standard practice of many libraries worldwide. It has prompted many institutions to develop strategic actions to remain relevant in the absence of physical services. Although there are numerous initiatives among public libraries for teens, there is limited literature about the provision of online services and assistance for teens during the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, this study seeks to highlight the services, efforts, and initiatives of Qatar National Library, specifically its Young Adult (YA) Section, in planning and implementing virtual services to address the information needs of teens during a pandemic. Additionally, this study will present information that might help library professionals design their own library plans and programs to serve young adults virtually. This paper takes a quantitative approach to share the library’s experience organizing various online events and reference services for youth development amid limited access to physical services. This case study includes information about user feedback, highlighting the teens’ experience with the library’s virtual programs.
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Pub Date : 2022-02-24DOI: 10.1080/01616846.2022.2044264
E. Wahler, J. Ressler, Sarah C. Johnson, Colleen Rortvedt, Tasha Saecker, J. Helling, Michael A. Williams, Danielle Hoover
ABSTRACT Public libraries are increasingly faced with patron psychosocial needs, including mental health problems, substance use, homelessness, or poverty-related needs. Since library staff are often not trained to address these needs, many are choosing to host on-site social work practicum students to provide information and referrals for patrons presenting with psychosocial needs. However, little existing guidance is available about initiating a social work practicum placement, which can leave libraries unprepared and often “reinventing the wheel.” This manuscript provides guidance on the steps that should be considered by libraries intending to host their first social work practicum student.
{"title":"Public Library-Based Social Work Field Placements: Guidance for Public Libraries Planning to Become a Social Work Practicum Site","authors":"E. Wahler, J. Ressler, Sarah C. Johnson, Colleen Rortvedt, Tasha Saecker, J. Helling, Michael A. Williams, Danielle Hoover","doi":"10.1080/01616846.2022.2044264","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01616846.2022.2044264","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Public libraries are increasingly faced with patron psychosocial needs, including mental health problems, substance use, homelessness, or poverty-related needs. Since library staff are often not trained to address these needs, many are choosing to host on-site social work practicum students to provide information and referrals for patrons presenting with psychosocial needs. However, little existing guidance is available about initiating a social work practicum placement, which can leave libraries unprepared and often “reinventing the wheel.” This manuscript provides guidance on the steps that should be considered by libraries intending to host their first social work practicum student.","PeriodicalId":45177,"journal":{"name":"Public Library Quarterly","volume":"42 1","pages":"141 - 154"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48920857","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 : 2022-02-24DOI: 10.1080/01616846.2022.2044265
Gabrielle M. Salib, June M. Abbas, Denise E. Agosto
ABSTRACT Library programming is one of the most important elements through which public libraries offer support for parents and families. Well-designed programming focused on implementing research findings can provide structured opportunities for socialization, education, and emotional support within families and among communities. Although family storytimes and book programs are fairly common in U.S. public libraries, fewer libraries offer programming to assist families in navigating the changing landscapes of digital media. In this article, we connect a research-based framework to the development of library programming based on projected social and learning outcomes. We recommend several types of programming models based on the framework for the development of a more intentional design of libraries and programming to support families and children.
{"title":"Toward the Development of Evidence-Based Programming to Support Family Digital Media Information Needs","authors":"Gabrielle M. Salib, June M. Abbas, Denise E. Agosto","doi":"10.1080/01616846.2022.2044265","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01616846.2022.2044265","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Library programming is one of the most important elements through which public libraries offer support for parents and families. Well-designed programming focused on implementing research findings can provide structured opportunities for socialization, education, and emotional support within families and among communities. Although family storytimes and book programs are fairly common in U.S. public libraries, fewer libraries offer programming to assist families in navigating the changing landscapes of digital media. In this article, we connect a research-based framework to the development of library programming based on projected social and learning outcomes. We recommend several types of programming models based on the framework for the development of a more intentional design of libraries and programming to support families and children.","PeriodicalId":45177,"journal":{"name":"Public Library Quarterly","volume":"42 1","pages":"111 - 123"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44810878","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 : 2022-01-27DOI: 10.1080/01616846.2022.2029223
R. Bell, A. Goulding
ABSTRACT Mobile libraries serve communities in a range of ways throughout Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally but their contribution to supporting digital inclusion in non-urban areas has not been explored in depth. This paper presents data from an exploratory research project focused on how mobile libraries in Aotearoa New Zealand extend digital services to those who cannot access public library buildings services conveniently. The findings show that the mobile librarians provide a range of digital inclusion services, predominantly access to technologies and skills development and, by so doing, contribute positively to digital inclusion in non-urban areas of Aotearoa New Zealand.
{"title":"Mobile Libraries and Digital Inclusion: A Study from Aotearoa New Zealand","authors":"R. Bell, A. Goulding","doi":"10.1080/01616846.2022.2029223","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01616846.2022.2029223","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Mobile libraries serve communities in a range of ways throughout Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally but their contribution to supporting digital inclusion in non-urban areas has not been explored in depth. This paper presents data from an exploratory research project focused on how mobile libraries in Aotearoa New Zealand extend digital services to those who cannot access public library buildings services conveniently. The findings show that the mobile librarians provide a range of digital inclusion services, predominantly access to technologies and skills development and, by so doing, contribute positively to digital inclusion in non-urban areas of Aotearoa New Zealand.","PeriodicalId":45177,"journal":{"name":"Public Library Quarterly","volume":"42 1","pages":"1 - 20"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43576122","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}
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of librarians’ trust on their knowledge sharing (KS) with regard to the role of organizational intelligence (OI) and organization-based self-esteem (OBSE) as the mediators. To do so, a theoretical model was designed and validated. To collect the data required for the study, a questionnaire was administered to a number of 212 librarians who were working in public libraries in Iran selected through stratified random sampling. For data analysis, the SMART PLS software was used. The results of the study showed that developing different types of trust in libraries through OI and OBSE increases KS. Moreover, among the factors under study, OBSE proved to have the greatest effect on the librarians’ KS. KS in libraries is supported by a variety of plans and initiatives. This study highlighted a number of organizational factors for developing the librarians’ KS. As such, library managers can make use of the librarians’ ongoing KS behavior as an efficient policy to outperform competitors. This paper contributes to the research on organizational knowledge management by elaborating on the relationship between trust and KS in staff. To the authors’ best knowledge, to date, no empirical study has been conducted on the role of trust in librarians’ KS with regard to the effect of OI and OBSE. The present study was an attempt to span this gap.
{"title":"Modeling the Effect of Trust on Librarians’ Knowledge Sharing: Assessing the Effect of Organizational Intelligence and Organization-Based Self-Esteem as Mediators","authors":"Mojtaba Kaffashan Kakhki, Ehsan Namdar Joyame, Nargess Malakooti Asl, H. Harati","doi":"10.1080/01616846.2021.2024326","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01616846.2021.2024326","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of librarians’ trust on their knowledge sharing (KS) with regard to the role of organizational intelligence (OI) and organization-based self-esteem (OBSE) as the mediators. To do so, a theoretical model was designed and validated. To collect the data required for the study, a questionnaire was administered to a number of 212 librarians who were working in public libraries in Iran selected through stratified random sampling. For data analysis, the SMART PLS software was used. The results of the study showed that developing different types of trust in libraries through OI and OBSE increases KS. Moreover, among the factors under study, OBSE proved to have the greatest effect on the librarians’ KS. KS in libraries is supported by a variety of plans and initiatives. This study highlighted a number of organizational factors for developing the librarians’ KS. As such, library managers can make use of the librarians’ ongoing KS behavior as an efficient policy to outperform competitors. This paper contributes to the research on organizational knowledge management by elaborating on the relationship between trust and KS in staff. To the authors’ best knowledge, to date, no empirical study has been conducted on the role of trust in librarians’ KS with regard to the effect of OI and OBSE. The present study was an attempt to span this gap.","PeriodicalId":45177,"journal":{"name":"Public Library Quarterly","volume":"42 1","pages":"31 - 52"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47619148","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 : 2021-12-22DOI: 10.1080/01616846.2021.2018866
Sumaira Hussain, K. Ameen
ABSTRACT Purpose The purpose of the present study was to investigate the information services provided by public libraries to information-poor in the most populous province of Punjab. In addition, the challenges faced by public libraries in providing desired information services to information-poor were reviewed. Methodology The study was quantitative in nature. The survey research method was used. The data was collected through a structured questionnaire. Findings The results indicated that public libraries were struggling to provide the required information services to information poor. Lack of government funding was one of the biggest challenges in providing required services, as reported by public libraries. Further lack of information policy and inadequate information and communication technology infrastructure were identified as key challenges in providing required information services to information poor. Originality The present study addressed the information services of public libraries to information-poor which is unique in its nature.
{"title":"Are They Facilitating the Information Poor? An Appraisal of Information Services of Public Libraries in Punjab","authors":"Sumaira Hussain, K. Ameen","doi":"10.1080/01616846.2021.2018866","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01616846.2021.2018866","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Purpose The purpose of the present study was to investigate the information services provided by public libraries to information-poor in the most populous province of Punjab. In addition, the challenges faced by public libraries in providing desired information services to information-poor were reviewed. Methodology The study was quantitative in nature. The survey research method was used. The data was collected through a structured questionnaire. Findings The results indicated that public libraries were struggling to provide the required information services to information poor. Lack of government funding was one of the biggest challenges in providing required services, as reported by public libraries. Further lack of information policy and inadequate information and communication technology infrastructure were identified as key challenges in providing required information services to information poor. Originality The present study addressed the information services of public libraries to information-poor which is unique in its nature.","PeriodicalId":45177,"journal":{"name":"Public Library Quarterly","volume":"42 1","pages":"287 - 305"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2021-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45601729","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 : 2021-12-03DOI: 10.1080/01616846.2021.2009291
Nur Syazwanie Zanal Abidin, Norshila Shaifuddin, Wan Satirah Wan Mohd Saman
ABSTRACT The issues of mental health such as depression and anxiety create impact to the psychological, social and economic of society. Public libraries as a community center play a great role in taking actions toward mental health and well-being through bibliotherapy services. This study aims to describe the public libraries experienced in bibliotherapy and to determine the criteria of bibliotherapy services in public libraries. A systematic literature search of studies was carried out based on the PRISMA framework. The analysis of the literatures revealed a large variety of bibliotherapy framework and models – most of them are developed in country-specific and only applicable in western countries, others could be applied by public libraries across borders. The review makes clear that bibliotherapy services are importance in libraries and requires specific criteria for bibliotherapy development. It also clearly outlines the potential of bibliotherapy services in libraries as a method of improving mental health and well-being. The article raises important issues with regards to how public library should go about developing bibliotherapy services. This study contributes to the field of library and information management as it highlights the public libraries experienced in implementing bibliotherapy. Library practitioners could use the results to develop their strategies to ensure the success of the bibliotherapy as part of library services.
{"title":"Systematic Literature Review of the Bibliotherapy Practices in Public Libraries in Supporting Communities’ Mental Health and Wellbeing","authors":"Nur Syazwanie Zanal Abidin, Norshila Shaifuddin, Wan Satirah Wan Mohd Saman","doi":"10.1080/01616846.2021.2009291","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01616846.2021.2009291","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The issues of mental health such as depression and anxiety create impact to the psychological, social and economic of society. Public libraries as a community center play a great role in taking actions toward mental health and well-being through bibliotherapy services. This study aims to describe the public libraries experienced in bibliotherapy and to determine the criteria of bibliotherapy services in public libraries. A systematic literature search of studies was carried out based on the PRISMA framework. The analysis of the literatures revealed a large variety of bibliotherapy framework and models – most of them are developed in country-specific and only applicable in western countries, others could be applied by public libraries across borders. The review makes clear that bibliotherapy services are importance in libraries and requires specific criteria for bibliotherapy development. It also clearly outlines the potential of bibliotherapy services in libraries as a method of improving mental health and well-being. The article raises important issues with regards to how public library should go about developing bibliotherapy services. This study contributes to the field of library and information management as it highlights the public libraries experienced in implementing bibliotherapy. Library practitioners could use the results to develop their strategies to ensure the success of the bibliotherapy as part of library services.","PeriodicalId":45177,"journal":{"name":"Public Library Quarterly","volume":"42 1","pages":"124 - 140"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2021-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46009452","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 : 2021-11-22DOI: 10.1080/01616846.2021.2002095
Michelle Taylor, M. Pratt, Mariko Whelan
ABSTRACT US Public libraries are ideal contexts to support early learning and family engagement. However, they are still not fully connected with the early childhood systems within their communities, limiting their potential impact to prepare children and families for the transition to formal schooling. Further, COVID-19 has exacerbated existing barriers to library access, particularly for historically marginalized populations. To address this gap, we contend that public library-university partnerships are one way public libraries can improve their impact and expand their reach. Public libraries and developmental researchers share similar goals and possess complementary expertise that makes a partnership approach to collaboration mutually beneficial.
{"title":"Exploring the Untapped Potential of Library-University Partnerships: A Focus on Early Learning","authors":"Michelle Taylor, M. Pratt, Mariko Whelan","doi":"10.1080/01616846.2021.2002095","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01616846.2021.2002095","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT US Public libraries are ideal contexts to support early learning and family engagement. However, they are still not fully connected with the early childhood systems within their communities, limiting their potential impact to prepare children and families for the transition to formal schooling. Further, COVID-19 has exacerbated existing barriers to library access, particularly for historically marginalized populations. To address this gap, we contend that public library-university partnerships are one way public libraries can improve their impact and expand their reach. Public libraries and developmental researchers share similar goals and possess complementary expertise that makes a partnership approach to collaboration mutually beneficial.","PeriodicalId":45177,"journal":{"name":"Public Library Quarterly","volume":"42 1","pages":"53 - 70"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2021-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46131132","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 : 2021-10-25DOI: 10.1080/01616846.2021.1994312
Xiaohua Zhu, J. Winberry, Kristen McBee, Ellen Cowell, Jonathan Stewart Headrick
ABSTRACT Using the semi-structured interview method, this study identifies the roles public librarians play in assisting their communities with trustworthy government information and data, and the challenges public librarians face when providing access and mediating the use of government information and data by the community. The findings of the study provide useful insights as American libraries begin to rethink and reinvent their roles in community resilience. The paper also suggests ways library and information science education can help future public librarians prepare for their roles in mediating government information and data.
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