Pub Date : 2023-12-08DOI: 10.1177/09610006231213982
Eun-Ja Shin
Assessing student participation in research and publication is essential, but this area has experienced limited exploration due to data constraints, despite the presence of open researcher profiles. Prior research noted modest student contributions but lacked in-depth analysis. Notably, in the Library and Information Science field, research on student-authored publications is scarce. This study analyzes data from student-authored papers in the Journal of Librarianship and Information Science from 1993 to 2022. Descriptive statistical analysis was employed, with various tables presenting yearly figures and data grouped by decades, along with charts to visualize changing trends over the years. The analysis reveals a significant increase in student engagement in research and publication, with student-authored papers constituting approximately 20% of all publications, highlighting their active participation in academic endeavors. Furthermore, this study underscores a marked shift toward collaborative research, with a substantial 88% of student authors engaging in internal or external collaborations for their publications. Additionally, nearly half of the student authors (48%) assumed the role of main authors, affirming their substantial contributions to research. Moreover, this study sheds light on the impact of research methodologies on student participation, with quantitative analysis emerging as the predominant approach for student-authored papers. Nevertheless, qualitative analysis may pose challenges for student-led research due to skill requirements. For future studies, broadening the scope of data collection to encompass a wider range of academic journals and analyzing the publication activities of graduate students from specific programs would be beneficial endeavors. In conclusion, this study enhances understanding of student authorship and its implications for academic publishing in the Library and Information Science field. It provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of academic publishing and student involvement.
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Pub Date : 2023-11-16DOI: 10.1177/09610006231208027
Yeonhee Cho, Chris Coward, Jacob Lackner, T. Windleharth, Jin Ha Lee
The rise of misinformation as a prominent societal challenge has given rise to a plethora of educational efforts aimed at equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully navigate this increasingly daunting information environment. Librarians are on the frontlines of this challenge and have called for new approaches that go beyond more conventional information literacy education. One approach gaining attention is games, and several have emerged with promising results, largely due to their immersive nature that allows players to experience the dynamics of misinformation. In particular, game environments can be designed to highlight the psychological and emotional dimensions of misinformation, arguably the most significant shortcoming of more skills-based approaches to discerning misinformation. In this study, we developed a misinformation escape room and conducted a pilot study in five public libraries to study its effectiveness. Initial findings are encouraging. The misinformation escape room program, consisting of the gameplay plus a debrief discussion, appeared to increase awareness of certain misinformation tactics (e.g. deepfakes), generate reflection on the psychological dimensions of misinformation, and shift attitudes in ways that made many players more cautious of misinformation, potentially influencing their future social media behaviors.
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Pub Date : 2023-11-15DOI: 10.1177/09610006231214571
Javaid Ahmad Wagay, Andi Subhan Amir
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Pub Date : 2023-11-13DOI: 10.1177/09610006231207661
Abid Hussain, Muhammad Rafiq
This study aims to identify current offerings of research support services (RSS) by Pakistani university libraries to their research community at various phases of the research lifecycle. It also offers data on the future planning of libraries about RSS and compares the results with international studies to gauge the progress of Pakistani university libraries in this direction. This study used a quantitative design to collect data from 138 reference/head librarians of university libraries across four research lifecycle stages. The Cronbach alpha reliability of the questionnaire was 0.95, and the data were analyzed through Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Frequency analysis and the Chi-square test were used to draw inferences. The results indicated that more than 50% of university libraries in Pakistan were providing most of the research support services associated with all stages of the research lifecycle. The majority of libraries offer traditional research support services as compared to advanced services which have been developed in recent times across the globe. The results of the study further indicated that private-sector university libraries were offering a higher level of research support services than public-sector university libraries. Furthermore, libraries associated with public sector universities showed more inclination toward offering these services as a part of their future planning. This study examined the current status of Pakistani university libraries’ research support services, grouped according to each stage of the research lifecycle. The study is an amalgamation of traditional and advanced research support services in order to give new dimensions to this area and the structured instrument designed for this study may be used by other researchers to conduct similar studies in their social setting. The findings will aid public sector university libraries in their efforts to provide their research communities with greater research support services. The results will be valuable to university and library administrators for strategic planning to meet the community’s need for research-based services.
本研究旨在确定巴基斯坦大学图书馆目前在研究生命周期的各个阶段向其研究社区提供的研究支持服务(RSS)。它还提供了图书馆关于RSS的未来规划的数据，并将结果与国际研究进行比较，以衡量巴基斯坦大学图书馆在这方面的进展。本研究采用定量设计，收集了138名大学图书馆参考/馆长在四个研究生命周期阶段的数据。问卷的Cronbach alpha信度为0.95，数据采用SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences)进行分析。使用频率分析和卡方检验进行推断。结果表明，巴基斯坦超过50%的大学图书馆提供了与研究生命周期所有阶段相关的大部分研究支持服务。与近年来全球发展起来的先进服务相比，大多数图书馆提供的是传统的研究支持服务。研究结果进一步表明，私立大学图书馆比公立大学图书馆提供更高水平的研究支助服务。此外，与公立大学合作的图书馆更倾向于将这些服务作为其未来规划的一部分。本研究考察了巴基斯坦大学图书馆研究支持服务的现状，并根据研究生命周期的各个阶段进行了分组。这项研究是传统和先进的研究支持服务的融合，目的是为这一领域提供新的维度，为这项研究设计的结构化工具可能被其他研究人员用于在他们的社会环境中进行类似的研究。研究结果将有助于公立大学图书馆为其研究团体提供更多的研究支持服务。研究结果将为大学和图书馆管理者提供有价值的战略规划，以满足社区对基于研究的服务的需求。
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Pub Date : 2023-11-13DOI: 10.1177/09610006231207657
Abdul Rohman, Dyah Pitaloka
This study centers on the information world of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) living in the Global South during the COVID-19 pandemic. The intersection between information practices and disability studies have been mainly situated within the context of the Global North although the pandemic has perpetuated the global power imbalance between rich and poor countries. Based on an analysis of qualitative data collected from PwD in Vietnam during the pandemic, we found that the boundaries between individual, social, and professional domains blurred as the PwD used the same digital platforms accessible and affordable for them to meet different information needs arising from the continuous shifts and disruptions the pandemic had brought to their everyday life. The platforms also allowed the PwD to make stronger connections with themselves, others with disability, and the country during difficult times. In tandem, the PwD’s information world was characterized by the need to protect themselves from contracting the virus and to follow official pandemic response guidelines. The findings demonstrate the importance of centering disability rights and digital rights in pandemic preparedness, response, and recovery plans, particularly in countries with limited resources in Southeast Asia.
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Pub Date : 2023-11-10DOI: 10.1177/09610006231208026
Marc Kosciejew
On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded and began a war in Ukraine. After it commenced, the international library and information community began responding. Specifically, formal public-facing response on the conflict were released by the American Library Association (ALA), Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA), Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP), Danish Library Association (DLA), European Bureau of Library, Information and Documentation Associations (EBLIDA), International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA), Library Association of Latvia (LAL), and New Zealand Library Association Inc. (LIANZA). Chronicling and describing the international library and information community’s first public-facing responses addressing Russia’s war in Ukraine is the main objective of this article. Drawing upon a combined policy and thematic analysis of some of these first formal public responses, the article aims are to help account, review, and contextualize the ways in which this community considered the war during its first week and, in turn, reveal areas or issues of convergence or divergence between them. Specifically, it provides a snapshot in time revealing the international library and information community’s immediate perspectives and positions on the war during its earliest stages. For instance, the formal public responses released by the ALA, ALIA, CFLA, CILIP, DLA, EBLIDA, IFLA, LAL, and LIANZA during the war’s first week demonstrates international concern about the conflict and its affects on their Ukrainian counterparts and cultural heritage. Broad thematic convergence surfaces across the responses. Almost all plead for solutions to and resolution of the war. A majority offer solidarity for Ukrainian colleagues and all Ukrainians, support democracy and freedom of expression, asseverate for spreading accurate information about the war, and condemn Russia’s assault. Additional themes appearing in some of the responses include assisting Ukrainian refugees and displaying dismay regarding threats confronting Ukrainian cultural heritage.
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Pub Date : 2023-11-08DOI: 10.1177/09610006231207098
Norhazura Yunus, Mohd Nasir Ismail, Ghazali Osman
In recent years, libraries worldwide have been pushing to undergo drastic changes. These transformations impact library functions from traditional to electronic, digital, hybrid, virtual and smart libraries. However, there need to be more studies that systematically examine the elements that contribute to a smart library. Therefore, this article conducted a systematic literature review on the elements contributing to the smart library as a whole rather than focusing on one particular aspect. This study aims to explore the concept of smart libraries, including their essential elements, characteristics and theoretical foundations, to contribute to a deeper understanding of their role in transforming libraries. The review for this study was based on the publication standard and integrated multiple research designs using the review protocol RepOrting standards for Systematic Evidence Syntheses (ROSES). For this study, articles were selected from two major databases, Scopus and Web of Science, and a supporting database, Google Scholar. In these databases, 19 related studies were found on elements that comprise a smart library. The study’s search strings excluded publication years to focus on identifying discussions about smart library elements. Results indicated publication dates spanning 2018–2022. Six major themes emerged from the thematic analysis of this review, including smart technology, smart services, smart people, smart governance, smart places and smart buildings. The study makes several significant contributions to practical purposes and the body of knowledge. The results explain how the elements can contribute to a smart library. The influence of ethical values in smart library elements and their contribution to library sustainability should be the subject of future research.
近年来，世界各地的图书馆都在推动着巨大的变革。这些转变影响了图书馆的功能，从传统图书馆到电子图书馆、数字图书馆、混合图书馆、虚拟图书馆和智能图书馆。然而，需要有更多的研究来系统地检查有助于智能图书馆的元素。因此，本文从整体上对智能图书馆的要素进行了系统的文献综述，而不是侧重于某一方面。本研究旨在探讨智慧图书馆的概念，包括其基本要素、特征和理论基础，有助于更深入地了解智慧图书馆在图书馆转型中的作用。本研究的综述以发表标准为基础，采用系统性证据综合报告标准(ROSES)的综述方案整合了多个研究设计。在本研究中，文章从两个主要数据库Scopus和Web of Science以及一个支持数据库Google Scholar中选择。在这些数据库中，发现了19项有关组成智能图书馆的要素的相关研究。该研究的搜索字符串排除了出版年份，专注于识别有关智能图书馆元素的讨论。结果显示出版日期为2018-2022年。本次审查的主题分析产生了六大主题，包括智能技术、智能服务、智能人员、智能治理、智能场所和智能建筑。这项研究对实际目的和知识体系做出了几项重大贡献。研究结果解释了这些元素如何为智能图书馆做出贡献。伦理价值观对智慧图书馆要素的影响及其对图书馆可持续发展的贡献应成为未来研究的主题。
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Pub Date : 2023-11-07DOI: 10.1177/09610006231207659
Sarah Nakaziba, Patrick Ngulube
This study aimed to review evidence on the continuing professional development (CPD) strategies that have been implemented for academic librarians and the CPD strategies that have enabled the implementation of digital transformation within academic libraries in Africa. A literature search in six databases was performed, which included Academic Search Premier (searched through EbscoHost), Emerald, Eric (searched through EbscoHost), Proquest Thesis, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. A total of 3716 studies were retrieved from the six databases and exported into EndNote Referencing Manager. After removing duplicates and screening, 60 records were retained. Subsequently, full-text reading was done, and 15 records did not meet the criteria thereby leaving 45 records that were included in the review. The findings showed that the CPD strategies implemented in academic libraries included mentorship, availing librarians with protected time to engage in learning, and collaborating with external environments among others. However, academic libraries in Africa are yet to embrace the need to recruit a staff specifically designed for CPD activities, many do not have allocations within their budgets for Librarians’ training, and have no library staff training policies, The review established that few studies had reported on the CPD strategies that had led to the implementation of digital transformation in Africa. This included collaboration, attending short courses, and mentorship. Libraries need to designate staff in charge of librarians’ CPD activities, develop librarians’ training policies, and allocate funds for librarians’ training within their budgets.
本研究旨在回顾针对学术图书馆员实施的持续专业发展(CPD)战略的证据，以及在非洲学术图书馆实施数字化转型的持续专业发展战略。在6个数据库中进行文献检索，包括Academic search Premier(通过EbscoHost检索)、Emerald、Eric(通过EbscoHost检索)、Proquest Thesis、Web of Science和Google Scholar。从6个数据库中共检索到3716项研究，并导出到EndNote参考文献管理器。在去除重复和筛选后，保留了60条记录。随后进行全文阅读，有15条记录不符合标准，从而留下45条记录纳入审查。研究结果表明，高校图书馆实施的CPD策略包括指导、为图书馆员提供受保护的学习时间以及与外部环境合作等。然而，非洲的学术图书馆还没有接受招聘专门为CPD活动设计的工作人员的需求，许多图书馆没有在其预算中为图书馆员培训分配资金，也没有图书馆工作人员培训政策。审查确定，很少有研究报告CPD战略，这些战略导致了非洲数字化转型的实施。这包括合作、参加短期课程和指导。图书馆需要指定专人负责馆员的CPD活动，制定馆员的培训政策，并在预算范围内为馆员的培训拨款。
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Pub Date : 2023-11-07DOI: 10.1177/09610006231207658
Sana Zia, Mohammad Nazim
This study investigates the use of OA resources among faculty members and research scholars at IITs in North India and explores the factors influencing their engagement with OA resources. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to participants from selected departments across four IITs in North India, resulting in 814 respondents. The study’s conceptual framework is based on the Social Exchange Theory (SET) and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). The findings indicate that while the majority of participants were aware of OA resources, their actual use was limited. Critical determinants for using OA resources were identified, including internet self-efficacy, awareness and attitude toward OA, accessibility, trustworthiness, professional recognition, academic reward, altruism, mandates and culture, and individual traits. Copyright concerns were found to negatively influence OA resource use, while additional time, effort and cost had no significant impact. The study emphasizes the importance of formulating OA policies, promoting awareness and understanding, and addressing copyright concerns to facilitate the effective use of OA resources, thereby benefiting knowledge dissemination and scholarly communication.
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Pub Date : 2023-11-07DOI: 10.1177/09610006231207656
Jin Zhang, Jianyao Chen
This paper investigated professional skills for library and information science (LIS) professionals based on the American Library Association (ALA) job website. The study identified job categories and library types, examined required soft skills and professional skills, and analyzed the relationships between professional skills and job categories, and the relationships between professional skills and library types as well. Data mining, subject analysis, and information visualization methods were used in the study. The findings of this study show that the LIS field demands a wide range of comprehensive professional skills. In total, over 160 distinct professional skill requirements and 24 skill themes were uncovered. Across various LIS job categories, an average of 8.84 professional skill themes per job category was found to be necessary for success. Among these skill themes, certain ones stood out as particularly in-demand, including: Productivity Software, MARC Standards and Guidance, Integrated Library Automation, Programming, and Data Analysis. Furthermore, it was observed that the specific professional skill requirements varied across different types of libraries. Notably, Academic/Research (College/University) libraries and Public Libraries stood out as two types that demanded a broader range of professional skill themes compared to other types of libraries. The findings of this research study can inform library and information science researchers, educators, and professionals to better understand the LIS professional skill requirements, improve existing curricular systems, and develop new courses to meet the job market needs.
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