Pub Date : 2024-07-21DOI: 10.1177/03400352241263532
X. Chen, Yali Feng
The advancement of ChatGPT-powered artificial intelligence (AI) opens up new possibilities for conducting systematic reviews. This study aims to examine how ChatGPT-powered AI can assist in the steps involved in systematic reviews, and its potential and challenges. The authors utilize a comparative case study approach to examine the search-term-generation and article-retrieval capabilities among a human librarian, ChatGPT-4, and a ChatGPT-4 Turbo customized AI-Librarian Bot. The findings suggest that AI could expand the scope of search terms and queries, automating the more repetitive and formulaic aspects of the systematic-review process, while human expertise remains crucial in refining search terms and ensuring methodological rigor. Meanwhile, challenges remain for AI tools’ capacity to access subscription-based or proprietary databases and generate sophisticated search strategies. This study advocates for a synergistic model where AI augments the systematic-review process, complementing the depth and nuance provided by human expertise in achieving accurate and comprehensive research outcomes.
{"title":"Exploring the use of generative artificial intelligence in systematic searching: A comparative case study of a human librarian, ChatGPT-4 and ChatGPT-4 Turbo","authors":"X. Chen, Yali Feng","doi":"10.1177/03400352241263532","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03400352241263532","url":null,"abstract":"The advancement of ChatGPT-powered artificial intelligence (AI) opens up new possibilities for conducting systematic reviews. This study aims to examine how ChatGPT-powered AI can assist in the steps involved in systematic reviews, and its potential and challenges. The authors utilize a comparative case study approach to examine the search-term-generation and article-retrieval capabilities among a human librarian, ChatGPT-4, and a ChatGPT-4 Turbo customized AI-Librarian Bot. The findings suggest that AI could expand the scope of search terms and queries, automating the more repetitive and formulaic aspects of the systematic-review process, while human expertise remains crucial in refining search terms and ensuring methodological rigor. Meanwhile, challenges remain for AI tools’ capacity to access subscription-based or proprietary databases and generate sophisticated search strategies. This study advocates for a synergistic model where AI augments the systematic-review process, complementing the depth and nuance provided by human expertise in achieving accurate and comprehensive research outcomes.","PeriodicalId":513302,"journal":{"name":"IFLA Journal","volume":"63 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141817533","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 : 2024-07-21DOI: 10.1177/03400352241259482
A. A. Bamgbose, Masnizah Mohd, Tengku Wook, Hazura Mohamed
This study was undertaken to identify the organisational and technological factors that affect the efficiency of service delivery in trustworthy digital repositories of university libraries, where digital repositories have become increasingly common. The interpretive research paradigm, which relies on qualitative research, was adopted for the study. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with nine participants from selected universities in the South West region of Nigeria. The data was analysed thematically to explore the factors affecting service delivery in trustworthy digital repositories. The findings show that both organisational factors (such as standardised organisation policies, stakeholders’ participation and financial sustainability) and technological factors (digital repository certification, technological standards, etc.) have a significant effect on service delivery in a university-based trustworthy digital repository. It is concluded that by adopting these factors, institutions can establish digital repositories that are not merely data storage facilities, but also trusted and valuable sources of scholarly information and knowledge.
{"title":"Organisational and technological factors affecting efficient service delivery in trustworthy digital repositories: A qualitative approach","authors":"A. A. Bamgbose, Masnizah Mohd, Tengku Wook, Hazura Mohamed","doi":"10.1177/03400352241259482","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03400352241259482","url":null,"abstract":"This study was undertaken to identify the organisational and technological factors that affect the efficiency of service delivery in trustworthy digital repositories of university libraries, where digital repositories have become increasingly common. The interpretive research paradigm, which relies on qualitative research, was adopted for the study. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with nine participants from selected universities in the South West region of Nigeria. The data was analysed thematically to explore the factors affecting service delivery in trustworthy digital repositories. The findings show that both organisational factors (such as standardised organisation policies, stakeholders’ participation and financial sustainability) and technological factors (digital repository certification, technological standards, etc.) have a significant effect on service delivery in a university-based trustworthy digital repository. It is concluded that by adopting these factors, institutions can establish digital repositories that are not merely data storage facilities, but also trusted and valuable sources of scholarly information and knowledge.","PeriodicalId":513302,"journal":{"name":"IFLA Journal","volume":"35 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141818488","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 : 2024-07-21DOI: 10.1177/03400352241263533
S. Bangani
The aim of this study was to determine the ways in which academic libraries in South Africa use community engagement as a strategy to advance the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals – specifically Sustainable Development Goals 8 and 11 – in the context of the study. It followed a multi-methods approach to interview and hold focus group discussions with heads of libraries and librarians, respectively, in South African public university libraries. It was found that the libraries advance these Sustainable Development Goals in various ways, such as by employing library student assistants and interns from different backgrounds, and by serving as employers themselves. Furthermore, the libraries serve as custodians of local culture and heritage by curating, digitising and preserving local collections for posterity. However, collaborative efforts between the libraries and other heritage institutions, such as museums, archives and galleries, are few and far between, which is deemed a missed opportunity for more meaningful cultural and heritage impacts for these institutions. More collaborations and partnerships between these institutions are recommended, especially with regard to the digitisation of cultural heritage collections. Therefore, a clarion call is made for libraries to think more expansively about their role and consider including sustainable thinking as part of their mission in line with the American Library Association. The results demonstrate that libraries are uniquely positioned to advance the Sustainable Development Goals.
{"title":"Leveraging community engagement to contribute to Sustainable Development Goals 8 and 11","authors":"S. Bangani","doi":"10.1177/03400352241263533","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03400352241263533","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this study was to determine the ways in which academic libraries in South Africa use community engagement as a strategy to advance the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals – specifically Sustainable Development Goals 8 and 11 – in the context of the study. It followed a multi-methods approach to interview and hold focus group discussions with heads of libraries and librarians, respectively, in South African public university libraries. It was found that the libraries advance these Sustainable Development Goals in various ways, such as by employing library student assistants and interns from different backgrounds, and by serving as employers themselves. Furthermore, the libraries serve as custodians of local culture and heritage by curating, digitising and preserving local collections for posterity. However, collaborative efforts between the libraries and other heritage institutions, such as museums, archives and galleries, are few and far between, which is deemed a missed opportunity for more meaningful cultural and heritage impacts for these institutions. More collaborations and partnerships between these institutions are recommended, especially with regard to the digitisation of cultural heritage collections. Therefore, a clarion call is made for libraries to think more expansively about their role and consider including sustainable thinking as part of their mission in line with the American Library Association. The results demonstrate that libraries are uniquely positioned to advance the Sustainable Development Goals.","PeriodicalId":513302,"journal":{"name":"IFLA Journal","volume":"47 16","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141818002","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}
Libraries, archives and museums are primarily seen as institutions that preserve and promote collections. However, ongoing social changes are causing them to increasingly focus on their social partners and the relationships that can be established with them. The evolving nature of these institutions’ priorities raises questions about how they are adapting to this shift and its impact on their operations. The objective of this research is to contribute to the conceptualization of the paradigm shift through verification of how selected social and cultural theories of social relations are reflected in the activities of libraries, archives and museums, as well as their connections with various partners. A content analysis of articles from three journals indicates that the relation-centric theories studied, and the concepts presented therein, are taken into account by their authors, albeit to varying degrees. The relationships of libraries, archives and museums primarily concern local communities and special user groups, but also involve other legal or individual entities, as well as the professional community.
{"title":"From collections to connections in libraries, archives and museums: Do theories meet practice?","authors":"Małgorzata Kisilowska-Szurmińska, Nanna Kann-Rasmussen, Magdalena Paul, Gabriela Manista, Dorota Pietrzkiewicz, Dorota Grabowska","doi":"10.1177/03400352241266146","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03400352241266146","url":null,"abstract":"Libraries, archives and museums are primarily seen as institutions that preserve and promote collections. However, ongoing social changes are causing them to increasingly focus on their social partners and the relationships that can be established with them. The evolving nature of these institutions’ priorities raises questions about how they are adapting to this shift and its impact on their operations. The objective of this research is to contribute to the conceptualization of the paradigm shift through verification of how selected social and cultural theories of social relations are reflected in the activities of libraries, archives and museums, as well as their connections with various partners. A content analysis of articles from three journals indicates that the relation-centric theories studied, and the concepts presented therein, are taken into account by their authors, albeit to varying degrees. The relationships of libraries, archives and museums primarily concern local communities and special user groups, but also involve other legal or individual entities, as well as the professional community.","PeriodicalId":513302,"journal":{"name":"IFLA Journal","volume":"88 23","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141818641","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 : 2024-07-21DOI: 10.1177/03400352241261730
Tiplut Wann, Jiarlimon Khongtim, Rudolf Carey Chyne
This article investigates the link between information literacy and farmers’ decision-making processes, highlighting the potential for improving information literacy to promote sustainable agricultural practices. This study employed a mixed-methods approach – that is, qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques. It was found that gender did not significantly influence the reported skills and behaviours. However, the use of digital technologies showed a significant positive correlation with seeking information on new agricultural practices ( r = .254, p < .01). This shows that proficient users of digital tools are more likely to seek new agricultural information actively. This research emphasizes the importance of collaboration and knowledge-sharing among farmers and stakeholders to effectively use agricultural information in decision-making, with implications for academic research and practical agricultural interventions.
{"title":"Assessing the impact of information literacy on farmers’ decision-making processes: A mixed-methods approach","authors":"Tiplut Wann, Jiarlimon Khongtim, Rudolf Carey Chyne","doi":"10.1177/03400352241261730","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03400352241261730","url":null,"abstract":"This article investigates the link between information literacy and farmers’ decision-making processes, highlighting the potential for improving information literacy to promote sustainable agricultural practices. This study employed a mixed-methods approach – that is, qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques. It was found that gender did not significantly influence the reported skills and behaviours. However, the use of digital technologies showed a significant positive correlation with seeking information on new agricultural practices ( r = .254, p < .01). This shows that proficient users of digital tools are more likely to seek new agricultural information actively. This research emphasizes the importance of collaboration and knowledge-sharing among farmers and stakeholders to effectively use agricultural information in decision-making, with implications for academic research and practical agricultural interventions.","PeriodicalId":513302,"journal":{"name":"IFLA Journal","volume":"46 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141818102","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 : 2024-07-21DOI: 10.1177/03400352241259480
Jorge Moisés Kroll do Prado
This study investigates the participation of countries in one of the leading international library organizations, IFLA. IFLA has aimed to strengthen libraries for a more literate, informed and participatory society. Its structure includes Sections, a Governing Board, and Regional and Professional Divisions. From an exploratory investigation on the IFLA web pages, the author surveyed the participation of countries in the entire structure, the nationality of the presidents and the headquarters of the World Library and Information Congress. The need for the organization to expand its regional diversity through internal policies stands out, since Global South countries, such as those in Latin America and Africa, occupy few places. Since IFLA is the main global entity in librarianship, it is essential to expand these representations, from participation in its structure to the possibility of a president-elect from these regions or the largest congress being hosted in these areas more often.
{"title":"Representation of countries in IFLA","authors":"Jorge Moisés Kroll do Prado","doi":"10.1177/03400352241259480","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03400352241259480","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigates the participation of countries in one of the leading international library organizations, IFLA. IFLA has aimed to strengthen libraries for a more literate, informed and participatory society. Its structure includes Sections, a Governing Board, and Regional and Professional Divisions. From an exploratory investigation on the IFLA web pages, the author surveyed the participation of countries in the entire structure, the nationality of the presidents and the headquarters of the World Library and Information Congress. The need for the organization to expand its regional diversity through internal policies stands out, since Global South countries, such as those in Latin America and Africa, occupy few places. Since IFLA is the main global entity in librarianship, it is essential to expand these representations, from participation in its structure to the possibility of a president-elect from these regions or the largest congress being hosted in these areas more often.","PeriodicalId":513302,"journal":{"name":"IFLA Journal","volume":"64 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141817522","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 : 2024-07-21DOI: 10.1177/03400352241266181
Taslima Akter, S.M. Zabed Ahmed
This article examines university students’ perceived skill levels in utilizing internet resources and library tools, as well as accomplishing specific information-skills tasks, and assesses the impact of information literacy training in Bangladesh. The study involved two phases: first, a survey was administered to a sample of 257 students and, second, an experiment was conducted with 28 students to examine the effectiveness of training. The survey results show that the students perceived their skills with internet resources and library tools to be at a high level, with significant differences found in skill levels based on gender and age. Additionally, the students reported a high level of perceived skills in completing information tasks, with no significant differences found across the demographic variables. In the experimental study, the participants exhibited low task performance on a set of 22 task questions prior to training, achieving an overall correct score of 28.4%. However, a significant improvement in correct scores (57.1%) was observed after participating in the skills training.
{"title":"University students’ information literacy skills and impact of training in Bangladesh","authors":"Taslima Akter, S.M. Zabed Ahmed","doi":"10.1177/03400352241266181","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03400352241266181","url":null,"abstract":"This article examines university students’ perceived skill levels in utilizing internet resources and library tools, as well as accomplishing specific information-skills tasks, and assesses the impact of information literacy training in Bangladesh. The study involved two phases: first, a survey was administered to a sample of 257 students and, second, an experiment was conducted with 28 students to examine the effectiveness of training. The survey results show that the students perceived their skills with internet resources and library tools to be at a high level, with significant differences found in skill levels based on gender and age. Additionally, the students reported a high level of perceived skills in completing information tasks, with no significant differences found across the demographic variables. In the experimental study, the participants exhibited low task performance on a set of 22 task questions prior to training, achieving an overall correct score of 28.4%. However, a significant improvement in correct scores (57.1%) was observed after participating in the skills training.","PeriodicalId":513302,"journal":{"name":"IFLA Journal","volume":"46 20","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141818096","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 : 2024-07-21DOI: 10.1177/03400352241266151
Pei-Chun Lee
This study leverages organizational learning theory to analyse the transformation of traditional elementary school libraries into joint-use facilities, emphasizing operational strategies, institutional functionality and community engagement. It examines how these libraries promote communal reading by identifying three key success factors: strategic partnerships, comprehensive evaluation methods and deep community involvement. By providing practical insights and a framework for enhancing library services, the research presents a holistic view of the transition process, contributing to the optimization of joint-use libraries as community-centred educational resources. The study highlights the necessity for a comprehensive strategy that integrates community involvement with operational and managerial excellence and policy-driven actions. Joint-use libraries emerge as vital agents of educational equity and social cohesion, underscoring their importance to community welfare. Through the lens of organizational learning, the study deepens our understanding of the challenges and opportunities in transforming libraries into multifunctional community assets.
{"title":"Transitioning elementary school libraries to joint-use spaces: Insights from organizational learning","authors":"Pei-Chun Lee","doi":"10.1177/03400352241266151","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03400352241266151","url":null,"abstract":"This study leverages organizational learning theory to analyse the transformation of traditional elementary school libraries into joint-use facilities, emphasizing operational strategies, institutional functionality and community engagement. It examines how these libraries promote communal reading by identifying three key success factors: strategic partnerships, comprehensive evaluation methods and deep community involvement. By providing practical insights and a framework for enhancing library services, the research presents a holistic view of the transition process, contributing to the optimization of joint-use libraries as community-centred educational resources. The study highlights the necessity for a comprehensive strategy that integrates community involvement with operational and managerial excellence and policy-driven actions. Joint-use libraries emerge as vital agents of educational equity and social cohesion, underscoring their importance to community welfare. Through the lens of organizational learning, the study deepens our understanding of the challenges and opportunities in transforming libraries into multifunctional community assets.","PeriodicalId":513302,"journal":{"name":"IFLA Journal","volume":"86 16","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141818560","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 : 2024-06-11DOI: 10.1177/03400352241257668
Omwoye Bosire Onyancha
This study sought to examine the extent to which research collaboration has influenced research productivity and impact in Kenya, the latter two being critical indicators of research excellence. The relevant data was extracted from Elsevier’s SciVal analytical tool. Descriptive statistics and correlation and regression analyses were used to analyse the data. The study’s findings reveal that Kenya’s research is highly collaborative; collaboration varied across 27 research fields; university–industry collaboration is on the rise, albeit slowly; and international collaboration accounts for over 80% of co-authored papers in Kenya. The study found a significant link between research collaboration and research productivity, on the one hand, and research collaboration and impact, on the other. Given the findings, the conclusion can be made that research collaboration influences research excellence in Kenya and, as such, strategies should be put in place to safeguard the gains made, while harnessing further research collaboration initiatives to enhance research excellence in the country.
{"title":"Influence of research collaboration on research excellence in Kenya","authors":"Omwoye Bosire Onyancha","doi":"10.1177/03400352241257668","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03400352241257668","url":null,"abstract":"This study sought to examine the extent to which research collaboration has influenced research productivity and impact in Kenya, the latter two being critical indicators of research excellence. The relevant data was extracted from Elsevier’s SciVal analytical tool. Descriptive statistics and correlation and regression analyses were used to analyse the data. The study’s findings reveal that Kenya’s research is highly collaborative; collaboration varied across 27 research fields; university–industry collaboration is on the rise, albeit slowly; and international collaboration accounts for over 80% of co-authored papers in Kenya. The study found a significant link between research collaboration and research productivity, on the one hand, and research collaboration and impact, on the other. Given the findings, the conclusion can be made that research collaboration influences research excellence in Kenya and, as such, strategies should be put in place to safeguard the gains made, while harnessing further research collaboration initiatives to enhance research excellence in the country.","PeriodicalId":513302,"journal":{"name":"IFLA Journal","volume":"122 43","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141360400","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 : 2024-06-02DOI: 10.1177/03400352241252923
Md. Shifat Ul Islam, Md. Anwarul Islam, Gunilla Widén
The objective of this study was to examine how information literacy can aid in infodemic management in the context of university students in a developing country. A printed survey questionnaire was employed to collect data on information literacy and infodemic management from a sample population consisting of university students. A total of 300 responses were collected and analysed, and both descriptive and inferential statistics were used. The results brought about a wide set of findings. The study found that students in the Department of Information Science and Library Management at the University of Dhaka exhibited a high level of awareness of information literacy and the COVID-19 infodemic. Despite the prevalence of misinformation and disinformation related to COVID-19, the students did not tend towards unreliable sources of information. The study examined the positive effect of information literacy on infodemic management through a multiple regression analysis. The empirical findings can aid in navigating the spread of misinformation and disinformation in the context of other developing countries.
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