The University Library: Services or Resources?

1952 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 177-179
Author(s):  
E. B. Barnes
Keyword(s):  
Library Services ◽  
University Library ◽  
The University

scholarly journals STRATEGI LAYANAN PERPUSTAKAAN PERGURUAN TINGGI PADA MASA NEW NORMAL (STUDI KASUS UPT PERPUSTAKAAN UNIVERSITAS RIAU)

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-118
Author(s):  
Sastria Izprilla ◽  
Vita Amelia ◽  
Hadira Latiar
Keyword(s):  
Digital Libraries ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Library Services ◽  
New Normal ◽  
University Library ◽  
Normal Period ◽  
It Department ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
The University

This research is entitled strategy of university library services in the new normal period case study of the technical implementation unit (UPT) of the University of Riau library. The purpose of this study was to determine the service strategy taken by the technical implementing unit (UPT) of the Riau University library in the new normal era. The method used in this research is qualitative with a descriptive approach. The processing method uses data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The informants in this study were the head of the library, the head of the service sector, and the head of the IT department. The results of this study are that there are several strategies taken by the Riau University library, that is the development of digital libraries that must be accelerated and add supporting applications to ensure the smooth distribution of information to users.

Developing library services in the university’s digital environment

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Zhezherya ◽  
◽  
Oksana Petrova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Library Services ◽  
Digital Environment ◽  
University Management ◽  
University Library ◽  
The University

The library services provided by Samara University Library in the digital environment are discussed. The functionality of «Library» module within the AIS «IWC: University Management» implemented on the platform «1C: Enterprise», and of crawlers in various messengers are demonstrated. Library services are integrated into the university’ account as a key instrument of digitalization in the University.

Facing the shortage in Benin: a strategy for information and documentation access at the Université d’Abomey-Calavi

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 97-103
Author(s):  
Eustache Mêgnigbêto ◽  
Khadidjath Kouboura Osseni Bachabi
Keyword(s):  
Developing Country ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Content Type ◽  
University Library ◽  
Republic Of Benin ◽  
The University ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to describe the response of students to the shortage of materials at the Université d’Abomey-Calavi (Republic of Benin). Design/methodology/approach A survey was conducted with over 2,000 students of the Université d’Abomey-Calavi in 2014, and the data were analysed. The paper deals with two questions related to the university library services they use. Findings To satisfy their information and documentation needs, students visit several university library services even on different campuses. Practical implications The study recommends the setting up and the implementation of a long-term development plan for the University of Abomey-Calavi libraries. Originality/value The study describes the behaviour of students of a developing country when faced with a lack of relevant information and documentation resources.

scholarly journals Northumbria University: impact on improving students' confidence and competence in information and IT skills

2009 ◽  
Vol 29 (91) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Middleton
Keyword(s):  
Complex Interaction ◽  
Satisfaction Survey ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Performance Indices ◽  
University Library ◽  
Library Users ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The University ◽  
It Skills

The University Library and Learning Service (ULLS) already measure their performance by the usual parameters - recording various usage and performance indices, including a user satisfaction survey. By endeavouring to measure 'impact' however, this project offered ULLS a different opportunity - to gain a deeper understanding of the complex interaction between library users and library services and resources.

scholarly journals The model of a dynamic university library based on the leading query services

2019 ◽  
pp. 49-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruslan Baryshev ◽  
Olga Babina ◽  
Margarita Manushkina ◽  
Irina Tsvetochkina
Keyword(s):  
Structural Changes ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Library Services ◽  
The Core ◽  
University Library ◽  
Library Research ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Services ◽  
Data Subject ◽  
Suggested Classification

The university libraries are analyzed as an integrated system of elements with various characteristics. Within any system, any structural changes will inevitably impact its every component. The authors describe the mechanism for leading query and corresponding services. They also define the term “dynamic university library” which is the traditional or networked user information services with any media based on the leading query services. The dynamic library services are classified by the library specialization (library, research and academic services) and by information delivery method (traditional, online traditional and the leading query services). The core collection structure comprises three equally-weighted elements: the basic, intermediary, and intellectual one. The scheme of useable library operation is revealed. Along with sources ordered, the libraries can offer a series of additional services: reviews, author’s bibliography, citation data, subject bibliographies, etc. Based on the suggested classification, the core structure and operation scheme, the model of a dynamic university library is designed.

scholarly journals Factores que motivan el uso de la biblioteca universitaria

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (14) ◽  
Author(s):  
José Segoviano Hernández ◽  
Miguel Ángel Palomo González
Keyword(s):  
Academic Library ◽  
The Other ◽  
Library Services ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Research Project ◽  
University Library ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Library Use ◽  
Use Studies ◽  
The University

Abstract: This paper presents the results of a documentary search about factors that motivate the use of university library. Literature about these factors was not found, either not standards or indicators used to measure those factors’ impact. On the other side, evidence was found about the decrease in library attendance, reported by the university libraries themselves; however, no evidence about the causes of this phenomenon was found. In sucha context, this article presents a research project that will be applied in 3 universities at Northeast Mexico, in which a methodology to identify and analyze motivation in students to use the university library is proposed.Keywords: academic library, library use studies, library users, motivation, library services, user satisfactionResumen: En este trabajo se presentan los resultados de la revisión documental sobre el tema de los factores que motivan el uso de la biblioteca universitaria. No se encontró literatura sobre estos factores y tampoco se encontraron normas o indicadores de referencia que permitan medir su impacto. Por otro lado, se encontró evidencia de un descenso en la asistencia reportada por las bibliotecas de las instituciones de educación superior, pero no se encontró evidencia de sus causas. Ante este escenario, en el presente artículo se plantea unproyecto de investigación que se aplicará en 3 universidades del noreste de México, en el cual se propone una metodología para identificar y analizar los factores que motivan, a sus estudiantes para utilizar la biblioteca universitaria.Palabras clave: biblioteca universitaria, estudios de uso de biblioteca, usuarios de biblioteca, motivación, servicios bibliotecarios, satisfacción de usuarios.

scholarly journals The university library as a proactive system

2020 ◽  
pp. 13-36
Author(s):  
R. A. Baryshev ◽  
O. I. Babina ◽  
I. A. Tsvetochkina ◽  
M. M. Manushkina
Keyword(s):  
Modern Society ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Main Task ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
University Library ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
World Information ◽  
The University

The preparedness and ability to accept, understand and create innovations is a factor of efficient development of modern society. The modern libraries have to be information centers to concentrate the world information resources within. The libraries’ main task is to generate, preserve and systematize resources and make them accessible to the users. The library is examined as a system being influenced by external and internal factors. The library as an independent element in its turn impacts the information and education environment of the universities. The e-libraries offer the wide scope of services to support universities’ education and research activities. Therefore, the university educational strategy should facilitate the transfer to an innovative model. The priority development of education system has to prepare individuals for competing in the society of dominating intellectual resources and innovations. The libraries have to be proactive in generating their own strategic programs and the university strategies, too.The authors examine the university library as an integrated system comprising the elements of diverse characteristics and complexity influence of external and internal factors. The e-library services and possibilities being offered to users are analyzed. The concept of “active university library” is defined as the system of user information services provided in any format and with any media based on traditional and networked services as well as on query-leading basis. The e-library promotion through information selective dissemination is discussed. The principle of active e-library’s impact on the library’s proactivity is promoted.

scholarly journals Developing informational literacy among doctoral students and researchers - Case Åbo Akademi University Library and Turku University Library

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Costiander-Huldén ◽  
Leena Järveläinen
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Information Search ◽  
The Other ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Transferable Skills ◽  
University Library ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
The University

In recent years, there has been a demand to include doctoral students and researchers in the curriculum for information literacy. Not only information search, but also the expertise of the librarians in scientific publishing, bibliometric analysis is demanded. As a result of the demand the two universities in Turku/Åbo have developed their research services. The libraries have also met for benchmarking and further cooperation is being discussed. 1.The implementation of three focus group interviews with 18 researchers at Åbo Akademi University The Focus Group survey methodology has its roots in social science qualitative research. It is widely used in the library world and is considered to be suitable particularly well for the evaluation and development of library services. The overall purpose with our interviews was to obtain feedback on how library users (in this case, researchers and graduate students) wish ÅAUL to develop its services to better meet their needs. Three group interviews were conducted, with 6-8 participators. The following questions were, among others, discussed in every session: How do the researchers perceive the library's role in their daily work? What is the starting point for retrieving information (e.g. The MetaLib portal, Google Scholar or other)? Is there a need for courses/more supervision in information search and reference management? Is there a need for tailored and integrated library services? As a result of the sessions and analysis of the group discussions a number of measures were proposed: Targeted teaching of subject-specific databases, more topic-specific sessions in the library portal and RefWorks. Compulsory information retrieval course for first year doctoral students. Information Weeks or "hands on" sessions on campus libraries. The library should participate more in workshops and seminars to increase their visibility and their services. The library should actively consider how to measure the impact and influence of such as the teaching of information retrieval and databases to better develop and monitor the results. More individual supervision and focus on the personal touch. The presentation will also discuss the pros and cons of the focus group method. 2.Transferable skills for researchers in Turku University Library (TUL) In Turku University Library the need for IL among doctoral students and researchers had also been recognized and when the University of Turku Graduate School (UTUGS) was established in 2011, the library immediately contacted the coordinator of UTUGS. Already in the first meeting both parties agreed that the first training of which the library would be responsible would take place in Spring 2012. The course blended well into the other transferable skills training of UTUGS. The IL course contents were then planned with the UTUGS Coordinator who had the best knowledge of what the PhD students would need from the library. E-resources, reference management, affiliation, plagiarism etc. were discussed and the first course description was written. One of the key elements was that other experts in the university were asked to lecture also. They covered subjects like ethics and plagiarism. For all three courses the library has asked for feedback and adjusted the content respectively. For the most part the feedback has been encouraging but there are still things to be done. Which are the interfaces with the other UTUGS courses? How can the course participants benefit more of the interdisciplinary groups they are studying in? Does the training have effect on the research the participants are doing? 3.Cooperation and benchmarking Since 2004, The Information Literacy Network of the Finnish Universities has coordinated further education and exchanges of experiences. Some of the members were appointed in 2012 to develop the recommendations of information literacy in universities and universities of applied sciences in Finland. The recommendations are now under consideration by the libraries and will be used in negotiations with the university administration to implement compulsory studies of information skills among doctoral students. On a local level, ÅAUL and TUL, as neighbouring libraries, have strengthen the exchange of ideas and experiences during the last years. As ÅAUL started with focus group surveys and abstracts before implementing information literacy courses, TUL started with customized courses for doctoral students last year. There have been fruitful, professional discussions and more elaborative benchmarking sessions between the libraries. Together the both libraries have also hosted the University Library of Gothenburg and arranged a two-day-long benchmarking seminar about research services.

scholarly journals Transforming the medical library into a welcoming learning space: a collaborative project

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-42
Author(s):  
Michelle Schaffer
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Learning Space ◽  
Collaborative Project ◽  
New Name ◽  
University Library ◽  
Medical Library ◽  
University Of Bern ◽  
The University

The University of Bern is expanding the training of future physicians. This significant increase in the number of medical students has led to a shortage of student study places in the medical library “Fachbereichsbibliothek Bühlplatz” (FBB) of the University Library of Bern. For this reason, during the summer of 2019, the FBB was refurbished and reopened a under a new name: Bibliothek Medizin providing more library services and student study places.

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