Study by Ho and Crowley (2003) uses a focus group method to explore user perceptions of the reliability of Texas A&M University library services. They found that the reliability on various services including prompt re-shelving of books, accuracy of catalogue records and timeliness of notifications may determine users’ perceptions of how easy or difficult it is to use the library. Five items on the SERVQUAL instrument assess reliability based on providing services at the promised time, maintaining error-free
Abstract. Library 2.0 consists of many applications which are based from the Web 2.0 application and tools. There are many Library 2.0 tools that can be applied in academic libraries and the use of Library 2.0 tools are varying according to its function which can benefit the academic libraries. The objective of this study is to investigate whether librarians in academic libraries are practising Library 2.0, their awareness level, use of Library 2.0 in their organisation, their acceptance toward Library
1.1 INTRODUCTION Academic libraries are trying to adapt and adopt with the new applications of technologies including the services in order to support the usage of library as a centre of information. As a result, there are more academic libraries that have been in more privileged position in order to serve the users with better services (Lee and Teh, 2000). Reichardt and Harder (2005) also mentioned, reference desks staffed by librarians who meet face-to-face or by phone with students in a defined
Education and library services are the two faces of the same coin. The library is the backbone of all the academic activities and it is the heart of an educational institution. The primary purpose of an academic library is to support teaching, research and other academic programmes and extension activities. Academic libraries serve two complimentary purposes: to support the college’s curriculum, and to support the research of the college faculty and students. The user community of College Library comprises
DESIGNING LIBRARY SERVICES AND FACILITIES FOR THE DISABLED USERS INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Malaysia is now giving serious attention to education and training in meeting the demand for human capital. The human capital that is knowledgeable, skillful, well disciplined and possess the strength of mind is vital in achieving vision 2020, failing which the overarching vision could severely be impaired .One of the ways of boosting the human capital is by heightening the number
Academic Music Librarians An academic music librarian is a woman or man, just over 49 years old, well educated, working in an academic or conservatory library. This presents a snapshot of those working in the field of academic music librarianship. More specifically, the academic music librarian is a woman 10% more of the time than she is a man. The academic music librarian is approximately 49 years of age with two thirds of academic music librarians falling between the ages of 37 and 61 (Lesniaski
allows. In the text Metadata and Its Applications in the Digital Library: Approaches and Practices Liu writes “…no one can deny that the philosophy behind metadata has existed for a very long time. The bibliographic records for the documents carved on the clay tablets in the library of Assurbanipal in the seventh century BC are metadata. “ (Liu, 2007) Despite the origins of metadata it has become common in the majority of academic libraries to apply metadata practices while cataloging electronic and digital
information literacy when researching an essay. Higher Education Research & Development. Vol. 27, No. 4, 399-414. Retrieved from EBSCOhost database. Kuh, G. D., Gonyea, G. (2003)."The Role of the Academic Library in Promoting Student Engagement in Learning," College and Research Libraries 64, 256-282. Porter, E. (1986). The Knowledge Executive: Leadership in an Information Society (Book). Public Administration Review, 46(6), 673-674. Lauer, S. R., Yodanis, C. L. (2004). The
form of technology; books and libraries were the source to finding the answer to any question one might have. However, in today's society, technology has replaced those resources with a much faster way to get the job done. One issue that arises with modern technology is the impact it has on items and ideas of the past such as public libraries. Although many think the era of public libraries is coming to an end, I believe that this is an opportunity for public libraries to become more prevalent in our
corresponding transition from traditional collection development to electronic collection development by librarians towards meeting the users' information needs in the fast changing information environment. According to Swain (20100, academic user community (students and academic staff) is encouraged 'to trust in electronic resources with a presumption that, the wealth of information available in electronic formats can utterly accomplish their scholarly needs as a better substitute to traditional print
this information. The academic library has traditionally strived to build collections, organize them for access and facilitate retrieval to support the research and teaching objectives of their students and faculty. Currently, the library is engaged in a redefining process in light of these transformations. It was thought that the dawn of digital content would provide increased and timelier access to a larger collection of scholarship and at the same time provide libraries with some economic benefit
Digital libraries are libraries in which collections are stored in a digital format. A digital library has also been known as a virtual or electronic library. In this essay, different types of digital libraries will be compared. This essay will provide an in depth look at the many different digital library programs that have had a profound impact on the field of digital libraries. Archival formats will be explored. Techniques for the conversion of textbased formats into digital formats will be
of technology is being defined and is constantly being improved, change is inevitable (Davis-Millis, 1998; Brand, 2000). As a result, those involved in higher education have to find ways to adapt to technological change. Administrators, faculty, academic librarians, and students should define the role of technology for the purposes of (1) sharing new ideas and techniques for teaching and learning; (2) encouraging enthusiasm and innovativeness; and (3) learning about opportunities and challenges,
As digital natives grow older and technology improves it makes one wonder what the fate of libraries will be. Long gone are the days of the card catalog, with computers taking their place. There is no more browsing the stacks for books on what ever subject has peaked interest, because the Dewey decimal system is no longer taught. Gone are the days of shelves of books as far as you can see, taken away to make room for endless banks of computers, movies and cd's. The click of keys and chatter from
Assignment 1- Library Comparison Summary In a nutshell libraries exist to connect people with information. The purpose of this is to discuss similarities and differences between following libraries in terms of who they serve, collections held and what services are provided. All the information below are from their perspective websites. Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is a Government library which combines the holdings, services and staff of both the former National Library of Canada and the National
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Research in Library Science is conducted in many areas covering multiple questions, but one thing shared is data collection. Qualitative and quantitative information to support the question at hand are necessary to validate the needs or phenomenon or trends (Wildemuth, 2009). Transaction logs and focus groups are two valuable data collection techniques. Transaction Logs Whenever a person logs onto and begins to use a computer in the library, different kinds of information are automatically collected
confusing all at the same time. Libraries are scrambling to deal with economic limitations and an ever-accelerating technologically driven world. Every decision made needs to be evaluated and weighted against the mission of the library. That mission will in some way focus on service to the community and providing access to information. As libraries advance, they will be required to do so in line with those ideals. In addition to maintaining these standards, libraries do not want to become irrelevant
legal issues and intellectual freedom, such as material objections and Internet access. Library management has dealt with these challenges for years by updating the technology, increasing the staff, and educating employees and customers. Effective communication poses a different and important challenge to librarians, especially to reference librarians.The communication between reference librarians and library customers is difficult to a point that librarians need to use special communication tools
Elliott-Burns, 2005) elaborates distinct elements which need to be considered in designing spaces for living and working. The VAST table relating to Activities within a space was used to critically appraise what was done in the junior section of the Library and to generate solutions. Lackney’s (n.d.) framework of 33 Design Principles is intended to serve as a framework of principles around which educators and design practitioners can organise the process and production of an educational facility design