scholarly journals Biographical information resources of university libraries of Ukraine

2018 ◽  
pp. 238-251
Author(s):  
Sergiy Mischuk ◽  
◽  
Galyna Mischuk ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information Resources ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Biographical Information

scholarly journals Libraries as Integrators of E-Resources of the Historical and Biographic Information

2014 ◽  
pp. 42-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. I. Popik
Keyword(s):  
Information Resources ◽  
Biographical Information ◽  
The Past

The article considers the role and possibilities of libraries in formation and integration of the resources of biographical information on the personalities of history and culture of the past. There is analyzed the experience of a number of the world’s largest libraries in accumulating and systematization of printed and electronic biographical information resources, implementation of the scientific-methodical and consultancy work with readers, preparation of guides to collections of libraries, biobibliographic references, dictionaries and reference books.

Access to electronic and print information resources by people with visual impairments in university libraries

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (6-7) ◽  
pp. 462-473 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Mgunda Majinge ◽  
Stephen Mudogo Mutula
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Visual Impairments ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Copyright Laws ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Skilled Staff

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the implication of copyright on access to electronic and print information resources by people with visual impairments in university libraries. The paper examines the extent to which electronic and print information resources in university libraries are accessible to people with visual impairments; the extent to which existing national/international copyright laws facilitate or hamper access to electronic and print information resources by people with visual impairments; examine challenges facing people with visual impairments in accessing electronic and print information resources; and how these challenges can be ameliorated. Design/methodology/approach The paper is based on review of empirical and theoretical literature and is underpinned by Oliver’s (1990) social model of disability. Findings The findings reveal that many university libraries the world over lack the capacity to offer an effective information service to people with visual impairments. Furthermore, the stringent copyright laws and licensing regimes for purchasing or transcribing content from one format to another make provision of information services to people with visual impairments difficult. In-university libraries are faced with various challenges in accessing electronic and print information that include among others copyright and licensing restrictions, and system design issues. Assistive technologies (ATs), enabling policies, skilled staff and facilitative copyright regimes can help ameliorate some of these barriers. Practical implications ATs, enabling policies, skilled staff and facilitative copyright regimes are key to unlocking the barriers that hinder people with visual impairments from effectively accessing print and electronic resources in university libraries. Protection of the basic rights of persons with disabilities including visual impairments, the elimination of social discrimination and bridging the accessibility gap are integral to social inclusion. This paper provides the basic information to university libraries for addressing challenges associated with access to electronic and print resources by people with visual impairments. Social implications Access to information to all including people with visual impairments in society is a basic human and moral right that every human being must enjoy. The Sustainable Development Goals’ 2030 agenda for sustainable development envisages a world of universal respect for human rights and human dignity […] equality and non-discrimination, an equitable, tolerant, open and socially inclusive world in which the needs of the most vulnerable are met (United Nations, 2015), and inclusive rights such as education, access to services (including information) and employment for people with disabilities. Originality/value This paper builds on existing literature and contributes to the growing body of knowledge on access by people with disabilities predicating on World Summit on Information Society principle and agenda 2030 on sustainable development goals.

scholarly journals Library Services and Availability of Information Resources in University Libraries, South-South Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 197
Author(s):  
Patience Owere Ekpang ◽  
Martina Ekpenyong Ekeng
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Library Services ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
User Education

This study investigated the relationship between library services and the availability of information resources in federal university libraries, in South-South, Nigeria. To achieve the purpose of this study, two research questions were raised and two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study was 16620 students and a sample of 800 respondents was selected for the study. The selection was done through the stratified and purposive random sampling technique. The results of the analyses revealed a significant relationship between user education and preservation of information resources and availability of information resources. Based on these findings, it was recommended, among others that: User education should be adequately given to students to enable them to make the most use of the information resources and Government should prioritize funding for the preservation of information resources for university libraries.

scholarly journals The Construction Path of University Smart Libraries Facing Strategic Emerging Industries

2021 ◽  
Vol 292 ◽  
pp. 03013
Author(s):  
Xiao nan nan
Keyword(s):  
Smart Cities ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Management Innovation ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Space Management ◽  
Independent Innovation ◽  
Emerging Industries ◽  
Multiplier Effect ◽  
Intelligent Technology ◽  
Professional Disciplines

The development of strategic emerging industries is inseparable from the support and guarantee of information resources. The multiplier effect of information resources can enhance the industry’s independent innovation and international competitiveness. Under the background of the all-round development of strategic emerging industries and the acceleration of the construction of emerging professional disciplines in universities, the intelligent construction of university libraries is an inevitable choice. This article aims to analyze the necessity of intelligent construction of academic libraries for strategic emerging industries, build a new system model of intelligent intelligent libraries in universities, propose cultivating intelligent groups to improve intelligent literacy, and use intelligent technology to tap new kinetic energy of university libraries. Strengthen the construction path of new ways of space management innovation and development of smart cities.

scholarly journals AN EXAMINATION OF INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS ON THE USE OF LIBRARY INFORMATION RESOURCES AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY IN ADAMAWA STATE

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Quantitative Method ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Literacy Skill ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Level Of Use ◽  
Information Literacy Skills ◽  
High Level

This study investigates the information literacy skill on the use of library information resources among undergraduate students in Adamawa State. The objectives of the study are to find out the level of information literacy skill of undergraduate student in Adamawa state, to determine the level of use of the information resources and to determine the challenges faced in the use of these information resources. Quantitative method of data collection was used using survey research design. The study revealed that most of the student has high level of information literary skill and they use information resource for academic purposes to a high extent, it was revealed from the findings that inadequate current reading and research materials are the major problem facing the use of information resources in University libraries in Adamawa.

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