Pub Date : 2021-01-02DOI: 10.1080/19322909.2021.1891634
Bradford Lee Eden
The challenges surrounding the areas of scholarly communication and research support initiatives for academic libraries are a huge and complex topic. This book attempts to provide a succinct, introductory presentation to the many issues and approaches for academic librarians and offer various ideas for engagement and strategic direction. Divided into eight chapters, the book is not meant to be read cover-to-cover but be used as a quick primer on each topic. The arrangement of the topics roughly follows the lifecycle of research projects, thus providing the reader with a roadmap for success. Chapter 1 dives into scholarly communication 101, discussing open research practices along with a case study from a real-life research lifecycle. Chapter 2 examines research data management and how data is stored, shared, ethical considerations, and what a data management plan (DMP) is and how to facilitate its construction. Another case study is included along with a practical exercise using Lego bricks to teach metadata skills. Chapter 3 delves into open access, its benefits and challenges, funder mandates, and assisting researchers in compliance issues related to open access. Chapter 4 assists with disseminating research results related to publication and the peer review process, while chapter 5 deals with metrics and measuring impact. The most common methods of assessment and using metrics in academia are discussed, along with an activity that encourages librarians to create an impact report based on a range of metrics. Chapter 6 details various roles and career paths available to librarians and library staff in order to support research and scholarly communication activities, while Chapter 7 provides a guide for librarians and library staff who wish to create new knowledge and participate in scholarly research themselves. Chapter 8 provides an annotated list of recommended resources and readings as part of the conclusion. For those looking for an introductory guide to scholarly communication and research support, this is the book to obtain. It nicely summarizes the research lifecycle in all its emanations and contains numerous case studies and exercises for exploring the topics first-hand.
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Pub Date : 2021-01-02DOI: 10.1080/19322909.2021.1891643
Jaci Wilkinson
In 11 chapters, the authors of Marketing with social media introduce readers to approaches for using a variety of social media applications, some old and some new-ish, to market a library. This new edition includes some new content and leaves out chapters from the first edition; interested readers should compare the table of contents of each in WorldCat to determine which edition addresses institutional social media needs. The newest application on the scene to be considered in this volume is Snapchat, which has fallen in popularity over recent years as users, especially Gen Z-ers, flock to the new juggernaut TikTok. There isn’t a chapter in this volume about TikTok, although this is understandable given the rapidly changing social media landscape compared with the relatively plodding nature of publishing. Which leads to an interesting question: is this type of content, and the rapidly changing landscape it describes, best served by a published book? The answer is probably yes in light of this text’s specific audience: this monograph is geared toward social media newbies who are likely looking for clear, definitive guidelines to make their introduction to this overwhelming landscape manageable. Despite the clear, simple writing, there is a lack of consideration for the negative experiences one should prepare for in the course of creating social media content. These include trolls, hackers, and the rampant racism, sexism, and homophobia found on all platforms; how should libraries be ready to face these types of crisis communication situations online? A dedicated chapter on this topic would have been wonderful. One of the best parts of this volume was clear assessment sections after the descriptions of platforms to remind readers of the ways usage and engagement should be evaluated for the value a platform adds to a library’s marketing agenda. Anita Riley Hall, in the first chapter, clearly sets the tone when they write, “you should realistically assess the amount of resources you are able to dedicate to your social media efforts.”
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Pub Date : 2021-01-02DOI: 10.1080/19322909.2021.1906823
Kristine Condic
Abstract The COVID pandemic has affected all aspects of life including academic libraries. While many are now open, services have changed to accommodate social distancing such as limiting guests to those within the university community and requiring face coverings for those who enter and study. To determine a library’s COVID policy, users may examine the library website, but is this information easy to find? In a study of library websites from 132 "R2" academic libraries, it was found that most libraries displayed COVID-related services and hours directly on the library’s webpage or one click away. Opening status and hours were readily displayed on library webpages, however, user populations accepted in the library and face covering requirements were not as easily discovered. During this time of uncertainty, it behooves libraries to make their COVID policies clear on their websites.
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Pub Date : 2020-12-04DOI: 10.1080/19322909.2020.1859176
Bradford Lee Eden
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Pub Date : 2020-11-17DOI: 10.1080/19322909.2020.1850390
Nicole Trujillo, Erik Radio, Melanie Walker
ABSTRACT The relationship between metadata and a user’s ability to effectively locate and select a given resource has been a primary interest of library and information professionals. Important questions about how metadata can best meet emerging search behaviors require continuous and engaged analysis. This paper describes such an analysis of click-through rates for e-book and streaming video resources, attempting to correlate use rates with the presence and character of metadata elements in their associated records. We found no strong correlation between the length of a metadata record, or the presence of individual fields, and higher use rates. A discussion of the implications of these findings for further research is presented.
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Pub Date : 2020-10-01DOI: 10.1080/19322909.2020.1823299
Maree Ackehurst, Rose-Anne Polvere
Abstract This paper describes the journey of one library to ensure its service continues to present online information in an innovative mode that provides a competitive option for successful searching. Based on information about user search behavior and the concept of information clustering, a new online product was developed. Designed and presented as a “smorgasbord” of focused topic clusters or subject guides, the product enables users to draw on the high-quality, curated content of the library's large research database without doing the work of searching and selecting. Topics were selected based on the sectoral expertise of the library team and the user interface built within the current content management system. A review of usage three years after release resulted in a refresh of the topic structure and significant reduction in maintenance effort. The overall journey has resulted in a new collection and a new approach, evolving both the skillset and the mindset of the professionals involved.
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Pub Date : 2020-07-07DOI: 10.1080/19322909.2020.1781019
Christopher V. Hollister
Abstract This study describes an initiative to improve textbook access and affordability for students in the University at Buffalo’s international partnership program with the Singapore Institute of Management. This undertaking has provided free electronic access to scores of textbooks, affecting thousands of students, and potentially saving them hundreds of thousands of dollars. It has also given rise to the adoption of open educational resources among program faculty. To gain a greater understanding of the initiative’s strengths, weaknesses, and impact, the author administered a survey of students over the course of two academic terms. The resulting data showed a majority of respondents who reported an increase in course satisfaction, and who indicated that free access to electronic textbooks may have an indirect impact on their future course selections. It also showed a surprisingly high percentage of respondents who reported their perception of a learning benefit associated with free electronic access to course texts.
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Pub Date : 2020-06-15DOI: 10.1080/19322909.2020.1776520
William Schultz
{"title":"Condron, M. (2017). Managing the Digital You: Where and How to Keep and Organize Your Digital Life","authors":"William Schultz","doi":"10.1080/19322909.2020.1776520","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19322909.2020.1776520","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54091,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Web Librarianship","volume":"14 1","pages":"101 - 102"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2020-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/19322909.2020.1776520","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49019887","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 : 2020-06-10DOI: 10.1080/19322909.2020.1776518
J. Rodzvilla
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