The Scope of Faculty Bargaining: Implications for Academic Librarians

1976 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Maxey
Keyword(s):  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Faculty Bargaining

Skills and Competencies Required by Academic Librarians in an Internet-Driven Environment

Mousaion ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yakubu A. Liman ◽  
Priti Jain ◽  
Baluwami Grand ◽  
Athulang Mutshewa
Keyword(s):  
Service Provision ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Review Literature ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Library Services ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Analysis Methodology ◽  
Internet Skills ◽  
Use Of Internet

This paper reviews literature on the skills and competencies required by academic librarians in an Internet-driven environment. Content analysis methodology was used to review literature. Purposive sampling was also used for identifying literature on skills and competencies of librarians in the use of Internet services in academic libraries. A total of 118 publications were selected. Findings from the articles reviewed show that librarians from developed countries required skills and competencies in Internet usage to provide effective library services. However, the findings also show that academic librarians from developing countries, especially in Africa, are still lagging behind regarding Internet skills and competencies to provide effective information services in the library. The paper concludes that despite changes brought by the Internet, there are still gaps in the way library services are provided because of poor Internet knowledge, skills and competencies of academic librarians. The paper recommends that academic librarians in African countries acquire Internet skills and competencies to update their knowledge and technological skills for effective library service provision.

Academic Librarians and Campus-Wide Faculty Development: A National Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-274
Author(s):  
Karla Fribley ◽  
Jason M. Vance ◽  
Justin G. Gardner
Keyword(s):  
Faculty Development ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Academic Librarians

Extended and experimenting: library learning commons service strategy and sustainability

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (4/5) ◽  
pp. 265-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Gunter King
Keyword(s):  
Planning Process ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Historical Review ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Engagement ◽  
Learning Commons ◽  
Library Research ◽  
The Commons

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to share a compelling example of a library’s willingness to develop and design itself as an open-ended process. Design/methodology/approach – The case study provides a historical review of the library’s founding design, and an overview of the process and approach to redesign. The study contextualizes the library within current academic library research and literature. Findings – This paper explores the research, engagement and planning process behind the library’s exploration of new models and service configurations. The project was an engaged, inclusive, transparent, library-led process. The commons reestablishes the library as the “nerve center” of the campus. Originality/value – The paper offers an update to a 1969 report, and later book by Robert Taylor on the Harold F. Johnson Library at Hampshire College, designed as a prototype of an academic library. This paper will be of value to academic librarians, administrators, and historians.

Academic librarians and research data services: preparation and attitudes

IFLA Journal ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Tenopir ◽  
Robert J. Sandusky ◽  
Suzie Allard ◽  
Ben Birch
Keyword(s):  
Research Data ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Data Services

scholarly journals Academic Librarians’ Attitudes about Advanced-Subject Degrees

2005 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Mayer ◽  
Lori J. Terrill
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Institutional Culture ◽  
Library Science ◽  
Career Goals ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Research Skills ◽  
Terminal Degree

Academic librarians have various opinions on the importance of advanced-subject degrees in addition to a master’s in library science (MLS). The authors conducted an online survey to collect opinions from academic librarians on this topic. Arguments in favor of having advanced-subject degrees include development of research skills, credibility, and overall improved job performance. Arguments against it include the fact that the MLS is—and should continue to be—our terminal degree, inadequate salaries, and the validity of developing subject expertise via other means. The need for advanced-subject degrees may vary by many factors, including individual career goals and local institutional culture.

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