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Logo design and visual identity in academic libraries: An empirical study of chinese university websites 高校图书馆Logo设计与视觉识别：以中国高校网站为例的实证研究

IF 2.3 3区管理学 Q2 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE

Journal of Academic Librarianship

Pub Date : 2026-01-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.acalib.2026.103214

Xiangfeng He

In digital environments, university library websites have become key interfaces for academic service delivery and institutional representation. Within these interfaces, homepage logos function as relatively stable visual elements that play a foundational role in site identification and information differentiation. This study examined 947 university library websites in mainland China by systematically collecting their homepage logo images and applying an analytical framework based on graphic form, color quantity, and hue. Using descriptive quantitative analysis, the research investigated the visual configuration of library website logos and explored variations across regions and disciplinary categories. The results reveal a pronounced concentration in logo design characteristics: 81.9% of logos adopt circular forms, over 70% use monochromatic designs, and blue is the dominant hue. Disciplinary comparisons indicate that libraries affiliated with art-focused and agricultural/forestry universities exhibit greater diversity in both graphic structure and color quantity. Further analysis shows that only 191 libraries employ logos distinct from their parent universities' marks, while the majority closely align with university-level visual identity systems in both form and color choice. By providing an empirical, visually oriented account of structural variation in university library website logos, this study offers data-driven insights into how institutional visual identity manifests within library digital interfaces.

在数字环境中，大学图书馆网站已成为提供学术服务和机构代表的关键接口。在这些界面中，主页标志作为相对稳定的视觉元素，在网站识别和信息区分中起着基础作用。本研究以中国大陆947所大学图书馆网站为研究对象，系统收集其主页标志图像，并运用基于图形形式、色彩数量和色调的分析框架。采用描述性定量分析，研究了图书馆网站标志的视觉配置，并探讨了不同地区和学科类别的变化。结果显示了标志设计特征的显著集中：81.9%的标志采用圆形，超过70%的标志使用单色设计，蓝色是主要色调。学科比较表明，以艺术为重点的大学和农业/林业大学附属的图书馆在图形结构和颜色数量上都表现出更大的多样性。进一步的分析表明，只有191家图书馆采用了与母校不同的标志，而大多数图书馆在形式和颜色的选择上都与大学的视觉识别系统密切相关。通过对大学图书馆网站标识的结构变化进行实证研究，本研究提供了数据驱动的见解，以了解机构视觉识别如何在图书馆数字界面中体现出来。

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Spatial archives and community access: The Tampa through time initiative 空间档案和社区访问：坦帕穿越时间倡议

IF 2.3 3区管理学 Q2 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE

Journal of Academic Librarianship

Pub Date : 2026-01-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.acalib.2025.103196

Amanda Boczar , Stephanie Mackin , Benjamin Mittler , Marlena Carrillo , Emerson Elliott

The University of South Florida Libraries launched the Tampa Through Time Portal as a free resource to digitally preserve and present Tampa's historical and cultural heritage through an interactive and spatially mapped platform. The launch represented a collaborative initiative between the Tampa Special Collections and Digital Initiatives Departments, bridging expertise in archives, digital pedagogy, geospatial information systems (GIS), and digital exhibits. The development of the map-based archival interface evolved through multiple prototype stages before ultimately adopting the Humap platform. Key findings include the challenges inherent in digitization, the importance of user-centered interactive design, the implications for historical research and education, technical insights into platform development, lessons on community engagement, and the necessity for ensuring long-term sustainability. This project has elucidated both opportunities and challenges associated with making local history accessible to the public through community engagement.

南佛罗里达大学图书馆推出了坦帕穿越时间门户，作为一个免费资源，通过互动和空间映射平台，以数字方式保存和展示坦帕的历史和文化遗产。此次启动代表了坦帕特别馆藏和数字倡议部门之间的合作倡议，将档案、数字教学法、地理空间信息系统（GIS）和数字展览方面的专业知识联系起来。在最终采用Humap平台之前，基于地图的档案界面的开发经历了多个原型阶段。主要发现包括数字化固有的挑战、以用户为中心的交互设计的重要性、对历史研究和教育的影响、对平台开发的技术见解、社区参与的经验教训，以及确保长期可持续性的必要性。该项目阐明了通过社区参与使当地历史向公众开放的机遇和挑战。

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Cloud-based digitization workflow with rich metadata acquisition for cultural heritage objects 基于云的数字化工作流程与丰富的文化遗产元数据获取

IF 2.3 3区管理学 Q2 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE

Journal of Academic Librarianship

Pub Date : 2026-01-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.acalib.2026.103212

Krzysztof Kutt , Luiz do Valle Miranda , Jakub Gomułka , Grzegorz J. Nalepa

In response to several cultural heritage initiatives at the Jagiellonian University, we developed a new digitization workflow in collaboration with the Jagiellonian Library (JL). The solution is based on easy-to-access technological solutions – Microsoft 365 cloud with MS Excel files as metadata acquisition interfaces, Office Script for validation, and MS Sharepoint for storage – that allows metadata acquisition by domain experts regardless of their experience with information systems. The ultimate goal is to create a knowledge graph that describes the analyzed collections, linked to general knowledge bases, as well as to other cultural heritage collections, so careful attention is paid to the high accuracy of metadata and proper links to external sources. The workflow was evaluated in two pilot studies and in two workshops, which allowed for its refinement and confirmation of its correctness and usability for JL. The knowledge graph created as a result of these pilot studies was made available in a public git repository. As the proposed workflow does not interfere with existing systems or domain guidelines regarding digitization and basic metadata collection in a given institution, but extends them in order to enable rich metadata collection, not previously possible, we believe that it could be of interest to all GLAMs.

为了响应雅盖隆大学的几个文化遗产项目，我们与雅盖隆图书馆（JL）合作开发了一个新的数字化工作流程。该解决方案基于易于访问的技术解决方案- Microsoft 365云，MS Excel文件作为元数据获取接口，Office Script用于验证，MS Sharepoint用于存储-允许领域专家获取元数据，而不管他们是否具有信息系统经验。最终的目标是创建一个知识图，描述分析的藏品，链接到一般知识库，以及其他文化遗产收藏，因此要注意元数据的高准确性和适当的外部来源链接。在两个试点研究和两个研讨会中对工作流进行了评估，这允许对其进行改进并确认其对JL的正确性和可用性。作为这些试点研究的结果而创建的知识图谱可以在公共git存储库中获得。由于提议的工作流程不会干扰现有系统或给定机构中有关数字化和基本元数据收集的领域指南，而是扩展它们以实现以前不可能实现的丰富元数据收集，我们相信它可能对所有glam感兴趣。

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Construction of a “demand-resource” matching optimization model for university library space service reconstruction driven by digital twin technology 数字孪生技术驱动的高校图书馆空间服务重构“需求-资源”匹配优化模型构建

IF 2.3 3区管理学 Q2 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE

Journal of Academic Librarianship

Pub Date : 2026-01-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.acalib.2026.103202

Yushuo Liu

This study addresses the mismatch between diversified reader demands and limited spatial resources in university libraries by developing a digital twin-driven optimization model for space-service reconstruction. Integrating IoT sensing, digital twin modeling, and intelligent decision-making within a closed-loop “sensing-modeling-matching-optimization-feedback” framework, the research employs a hybrid genetic-simulated annealing algorithm to dynamically align resources with user needs. A six-month empirical study with 12,847 participants demonstrated significant improvements: matching success increased from 71.3% to 92.8%, average waiting time decreased from 18.5 to 4.2 min, resource utilization rose from 58.6% to 87.3%, and user satisfaction improved from 3.42 to 4.38 points. The study extends matching theory to library resource allocation and provides a practical framework for transforming static library management into responsive, user-centered service ecosystems.

本文通过构建数字化双驱动的高校图书馆空间服务重构优化模型，解决了高校图书馆多样化的读者需求与有限的空间资源不匹配的问题。在“感知-建模-匹配-优化-反馈”闭环框架下，集成物联网感知、数字孪生建模和智能决策，采用混合遗传-模拟退火算法，将资源与用户需求动态匹配。对12847名参与者进行了为期6个月的实证研究，结果显示出显著的改善：匹配成功率从71.3%提高到92.8%，平均等待时间从18.5分钟减少到4.2分钟，资源利用率从58.6%提高到87.3%，用户满意度从3.42分提高到4.38分。该研究将匹配理论扩展到图书馆资源配置，并为将静态图书馆管理转变为响应式、以用户为中心的服务生态系统提供了一个实用框架。

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Reimagining information literacy instruction in the age of AI: Investigating students' perceptions and expectations at a Pakistani university 在人工智能时代重新构想信息素养教学：调查巴基斯坦一所大学学生的看法和期望

IF 2.3 3区管理学 Q2 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE

Journal of Academic Librarianship

Pub Date : 2026-01-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.acalib.2026.103201

Khalid Bashir Mirza , Muhammad Arif , Muhammad Rafiq

This study investigates perceptions and expectations of freshmen regarding Information Literacy Instruction (ILI) at the Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), Pakistan, with a focus on their engagement with AI tools and the potential integration of AI literacy into traditional ILI programs. This study assesses the instructional methods, content, and students' satisfaction with the program, as well as its responsiveness to the evolving needs of students amid AI advancements. This study employed an explanatory sequential mixed methods design to achieve its research objectives. A semi-structured questionnaire was administered in the first phase, followed by a qualitative phase comprising four focus groups for in-depth insights. The research findings reveal highly positive perceptions among participants regarding the overall quality, necessity, and relevance of the ILI program. No significant difference in ILI training satisfaction across program levels was found. Moreover, a significant association between program level and HEC Digital Library awareness was observed. In the context of emerging technologies, majority of students (89.1%) reported awareness of AI tools, while 81.89% indicated they have experience using AI tools. These results suggest growing engagement with AI tools, highlighting the need to integrate AI literacy into existing ILI programs.

本研究调查了巴基斯坦Quaid-i-Azam大学（QAU）新生对信息素养教学（ILI）的看法和期望，重点关注他们使用人工智能工具的情况，以及将人工智能素养融入传统ILI课程的可能性。本研究评估了教学方法、内容和学生对课程的满意度，以及它对人工智能进步中学生不断变化的需求的响应。本研究采用解释性序贯混合方法设计，以达到研究目的。第一阶段采用半结构化问卷调查，随后是由四个焦点小组组成的定性阶段，以获得深入的见解。研究结果显示，参与者对ILI项目的整体质量、必要性和相关性有着高度积极的看法。ILI培训满意度在不同项目水平间无显著差异。此外，计划水平和HEC数字图书馆意识之间存在显著关联。在新兴技术的背景下，大多数学生（89.1%）表示了解人工智能工具，而81.89%的学生表示他们有使用人工智能工具的经验。这些结果表明，人们越来越多地使用人工智能工具，突出了将人工智能素养纳入现有ILI计划的必要性。

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Measuring Instagram's effectiveness for academic library service promotion: An AIDA model approach 衡量Instagram对高校图书馆服务推广的有效性：一种AIDA模型方法

IF 2.3 3区管理学 Q2 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE

Journal of Academic Librarianship

Pub Date : 2026-01-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.acalib.2026.103199

Natasya Purnama Sari , Fuad Wahyu Prabowo

Purpose

This study analyzes the effect of Instagram promotion on library users' decisions to utilize services at Universitas Negeri Semarang Library, addressing the need to optimize social media promotion strategies despite high visitation rates.

Methodology

A quantitative approach using the AIDA (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action) model was employed. Data were collected through questionnaires from 100 active students who follow @unneslibrary and have utilized library services. The analysis included validity and reliability tests, simple linear regression, and t-tests using SPSS.

Findings

Instagram promotion significantly influenced library users' decisions (regression coefficient = 0.453, R² = 0.495), with 49.5% of service utilization decisions explained by Instagram promotion based on the AIDA model. Among the dimensions, Interest scored the highest (M = 3.91), while Desire scored the lowest (M = 3.65). Features such as Stories, Highlights, and direct links to services were the most effective in driving user engagement.

Research limitations

This cross-sectional study was conducted at a single institution, which limits its generalizability. The effects of cross-platform social media promotion were not compared.

Practical implications

Library management should enhance Instagram promotion through quality content, consistent posting, and interactive features (stories, highlights, reels) to increase student engagement and service utilization.

Originality

This study extends the AIDA model application from commercial to higher education contexts, measuring actual service utilization behaviors rather than just awareness or intentions, providing novel insights into social media effectiveness in Indonesian academic libraries.

本研究分析Instagram推广对三宝垄大学图书馆用户使用服务决策的影响，以解决在高访问量的情况下优化社交媒体推广策略的需求。方法采用AIDA （Attention, Interest, Desire, Action）模型进行定量分析。通过问卷调查的方式收集了100名关注@unneslibrary并使用图书馆服务的活跃学生的数据。分析包括效度和信度检验、简单线性回归和使用SPSS进行的t检验。发现Instagram推广对图书馆用户的服务利用决策有显著影响（回归系数= 0.453,R2 = 0.495），基于AIDA模型的Instagram推广解释了49.5%的服务利用决策。在这些维度中，兴趣得分最高（M = 3.91），欲望得分最低（M = 3.65）。故事、亮点和服务的直接链接等功能是推动用户参与的最有效方式。研究局限本横断面研究是在单一机构进行的，这限制了其普遍性。没有比较跨平台社交媒体推广的效果。实践启示图书馆管理层应该通过高质量的内容、一致的发帖和互动功能（故事、集锦、视频）来加强Instagram的推广，以提高学生的参与度和服务利用率。本研究将AIDA模型的应用从商业领域扩展到高等教育领域，测量了实际的服务使用行为，而不仅仅是意识或意图，为印度尼西亚学术图书馆的社交媒体有效性提供了新的见解。

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Measuring Transparency: Evaluating Privacy and Data Protection Practices on Academic Library Websites in Türkiye 衡量透明度：评估<s:1> rkiye大学图书馆网站的隐私和数据保护实践

IF 2.3 3区管理学 Q2 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE

Journal of Academic Librarianship

Pub Date : 2026-01-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.acalib.2026.103200

Şahika Eroğlu

This study examines the extent to which academic libraries in Turkiye comply with the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (PDPL) and broader transparency expectations regarding personal data protection on their institutional websites. The websites of 134 state and foundation university libraries were systematically evaluated using quantitative content analysis based on ten binary criteria, including the presence of a privacy notice, an explicit consent statement, a cookie policy, data controller information, accessibility features, and document up-to-dateness. The findings show that compliance is generally low and fragmented: while privacy notices, accessibility information, and accessible formats appear relatively frequently, elements such as update dates, explicit consent statements, and data protection warnings on forms are largely absent. Differences between state and foundation universities primarily concerned whether institutions published data-protection documentation; among libraries that provided at least one PDPL-related document, compliance levels were similar across university types. Hierarchical clustering using the Jaccard dissimilarity measure revealed a three-level structure: a large group with no documentation, a very small group with minimal but nonzero compliance, and a medium-sized group showing partial yet more systematic compliance. The study also identifies recurring compliance patterns across institutions, providing the first nationwide view of how privacy requirements are operationalized on academic library websites in Turkiye. This study provides theoretical insights grounded in information ethics and accountability, as well as practical implications for improving compliance and strengthening user trust.

本研究考察了土耳其的学术图书馆在多大程度上遵守了第6698号个人数据保护法（PDPL）以及对其机构网站上个人数据保护的更广泛的透明度期望。134所州立和基础大学图书馆的网站采用定量内容分析的方法进行了系统评估，该方法基于10个二元标准，包括是否存在隐私声明、明确的同意声明、cookie政策、数据控制器信息、可访问性特征和文档的最新状态。调查结果表明，合规性普遍较低且支离破碎：虽然隐私通知、可访问性信息和可访问格式出现相对频繁，但表单上的更新日期、明确的同意声明和数据保护警告等元素基本上没有出现。州立大学和基础大学之间的差异主要涉及机构是否发布数据保护文件；在提供至少一份pdpl相关文档的图书馆中，不同大学类型的依从性水平相似。使用Jaccard不相似性度量的分层聚类揭示了一个三层结构：没有文档的大组，很少但不是零遵从性的非常小的组，以及显示部分但更系统遵从性的中等组。该研究还确定了机构间反复出现的合规模式，首次在全国范围内了解了土耳其学术图书馆网站上的隐私要求是如何实施的。本研究提供了基于信息伦理和问责制的理论见解，以及改善合规性和加强用户信任的实际意义。

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AI-driven personalization in library and information services: A systematic review of techniques, user outcomes, and ethical considerations 图书馆和信息服务中人工智能驱动的个性化：对技术、用户结果和道德考虑的系统回顾

IF 2.3 3区管理学 Q2 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE

Journal of Academic Librarianship

Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.acalib.2025.103195

Zahra Neamatollahi , Farshid Danesh

This article aims to systematically review AI-driven personalization in library services with AI, focusing on techniques, user outcomes, and ethical issues. The study conducted a systematic review in accordance with the 2020 PRISMA guidelines, searching Scopus, Web of Science Core Collection, and IEEE Xplore. From an initial pool of 460 articles, 24 were selected for analysis. The findings indicate that Natural Language Processing (NLP), recommendation systems, and machine learning algorithms are the most commonly used and effective methods for personalizing services. These are applied in reference chatbots for personalized assistance, automated indexing, and generative AI (GenAI) systems for content creation and summarization. These technologies enable more natural interactions and adaptable services, significantly improving user satisfaction and service quality. The deliberate use of GenAI offers a new perspective for developing smart, user-centered libraries and strategically enhancing the human role. The conclusion emphasizes that AI-driven personalization, especially through recommendation systems and 24/7 chatbots, enhances user experience and satisfaction. However, the study notes that most of these systems are limited to laboratory settings. The article systematically reviews the challenges and limitations of these services, providing solutions and recommendations for future research.

本文旨在系统地回顾人工智能在图书馆服务中驱动的个性化，重点关注技术、用户结果和道德问题。本研究根据2020年PRISMA指南，检索Scopus、Web of Science Core Collection和IEEE explore，进行了系统综述。从最初的460篇文章中，选择了24篇进行分析。研究结果表明，自然语言处理（NLP）、推荐系统和机器学习算法是个性化服务最常用和最有效的方法。这些应用于参考聊天机器人，用于个性化帮助，自动索引和生成AI （GenAI）系统，用于内容创建和摘要。这些技术实现了更自然的交互和适应性服务，显著提高了用户满意度和服务质量。有意使用GenAI为开发智能的、以用户为中心的图书馆和战略性地增强人的作用提供了一个新的视角。结论强调，人工智能驱动的个性化，特别是通过推荐系统和24/7聊天机器人，提高了用户体验和满意度。然而，该研究指出，大多数这些系统仅限于实验室设置。本文系统地回顾了这些服务的挑战和局限性，并为未来的研究提供了解决方案和建议。

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Revisiting perceptions of and experience using artificial intelligence among North American librarians 重新审视北美图书馆员对人工智能的认知和使用经验

IF 2.3 3区管理学 Q2 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE

Journal of Academic Librarianship

Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.acalib.2025.103198

Wilhelm Peekhaus

This article reports the findings from two web-based surveys conducted among North American librarians in 2019 and 2025 about their perceptions of and experience with artificial intelligence (AI). Librarians are using AI for a range of activities in the library, though not to the extent one might expect. Surprisingly, there are relatively high levels of uncertainty about whether the library owns or actively uses AI. Librarian perceptions of AI are mixed. AI usage and levels of satisfaction with the answers generated by AI are higher for librarians in their personal than professional lives. Less than half of librarian respondents think that AI has the potential to improve library operations and only 40 % believe that AI has the potential to replace aspects of their jobs. There has been a clear increase in the use of AI among academic librarians both in their private lives and in academic libraries over the past six years. Positive perceptions of AI have also increased, although they have yet to achieve majority numbers. Ownership of AI in academic libraries has increased since 2019 but levels are still low at less than one-third. Similarly, active use of AI in academic libraries has expanded, although overall levels of use remain relatively low. Respondents in 2025 revealed higher levels of positivity about the impact of AI on their work, as well as the belief that AI could possibly replace some of their job responsibilities.

本文报告了2019年和2025年在北美图书馆员中进行的两项基于网络的调查的结果，调查内容是关于他们对人工智能（AI）的看法和体验。图书馆员正在将人工智能用于图书馆的一系列活动，尽管没有达到人们可能期望的程度。令人惊讶的是，对于图书馆是否拥有或积极使用人工智能，存在相对较高的不确定性。图书管理员对人工智能的看法不一。与职业生活相比，图书馆员在个人生活中对人工智能的使用和对人工智能产生的答案的满意度更高。不到一半的图书管理员受访者认为人工智能有可能改善图书馆的运营，只有40%的人认为人工智能有可能取代他们的某些工作。在过去的六年里，无论是在私人生活还是在学术图书馆，学术图书馆员对人工智能的使用都有明显的增加。对人工智能的正面看法也有所增加，尽管尚未达到多数。自2019年以来，学术图书馆对人工智能的所有权有所增加，但水平仍然很低，不到三分之一。同样，尽管总体使用水平仍然相对较低，但学术图书馆对人工智能的积极使用已经扩大。2025年的受访者对人工智能对他们工作的影响表现出更高的积极性，并相信人工智能可能取代他们的一些工作职责。

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Corrigendum to “The citation catastrophe: Propagation of AI-generated counterfeit citations in scholarship” [The Journal of Academic Librarianship 51 (2025) 103065] “引文灾难：人工智能生成的伪造引文在学术领域的传播”的更正[学术图书馆学报51 (2025)103065]

IF 2.3 3区管理学 Q2 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE

Journal of Academic Librarianship

Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.acalib.2025.103165

Nathan T. Camp, Jason A. Bengtson, John C. Sandstrom

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