scholarly journals Seven Years of Noise Reduction Strategies in an Academic Library Improve Students’ Perceptions of Quiet Space, Especially Among Graduate Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 179-181
Author(s):  
Elaine Sullo
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Information Control ◽  
University Library ◽  
Library As Place ◽  
Noise Management

A Review of: McCaffrey, C. & Breen, M. (2016). Quiet in the library: An evidence-based approach to improving the student experience. portal: Libraries and the Academy, 16(4), 775-791.  http://doi.org/10.1353/pla.2016.0052     Abstract Objective – To examine the interventions implemented by an academic library for noise management, and their impact on library users, over a seven-year period.  Design – Retrospective data analysis. Setting – University library in Ireland. Subjects – LibQUAL data from 2007, 2009, 2012, and 2014. Methods – The researchers analyzed data from the 22 core LibQUAL questions and the three dimensions of library as place, information control, and effect of service. The study focused specifically on LibQUAL question LP2 in the library as place dimension: quiet space for individual work. Qualitative free text comments in the surveys related to noise or quiet issues were also analyzed. The adequacy mean was used to determine improvement in scores; this metric is calculated by subtracting the minimum mean score from the perceived mean score. Main Results – LibQUAL scores related to the quiet space question steadily improved over the seven-year period studied. The adequacy mean went from -1.2 to -0.13, representing a 1.07 degree of improvement. For all 22 questions, the adequacy mean increased from 0.02 to 0.38, showing overall improvement of 0.36. Researchers reviewed the data for all individual questions to measure the degree of change over the seven years; the quiet space question had the highest level of improvement of all of the questions. Considering user groups’ perceptions, there was a 2.03 degree of improvement for graduate students, while there was a 0.82 degree of improvement for undergraduates. The researchers wanted to know if the noise interventions had a specific impact on the quiet space question compared to a more general impact on the “library as place” dimension. None of the other “library as place” questions improved to the degree of the quiet space question. Of the “library as place” questions, question LP5, the group space question, was the only one where the adequacy mean dropped, with an adequacy mean difference of -0.23. External benchmarking conducted by the researchers put these results in an international context, using consortium data from ARL in North America and the Society of College, National and University Libraries (SCONUL) in the United Kingdom (U.K.). Conclusion – Based on the study findings, the long-term noise management program implemented from 2007 to 2014 at the University library had a measurable impact, and users’ perceptions of the quiet space in the library improved.  Because perceptions improved most among graduate students, researchers concluded that future efforts for noise management strategies should consider focusing on this group.

scholarly journals TINGKAT KEPUASAN PEMUSTAKA DI DINAS PERPUSTAKAAN DAN KEARSIPAN KOTA SOLOK: ANALISIS LIBQUAL+TM

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-81
Author(s):  
Cherly Pratiwi
Keyword(s):  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Information Control ◽  
Population Sampling ◽  
Service Information ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Library As Place

This study discusses the level of user satisfaction of the Solok City Library and Archives Service which was analyzed using Libqual+Tm. Libqual+Tm. Consists of three dimensions, namely affect of service, information control and library as place. The purpose of this study is to describe the level of user satisfaction at the Solok City Library and Archives Service. This research is a quantitative research with descriptive method. Data collection techniques through interviews and questionnaires. The research data was obtained from distributing questionnaires to the users of the Solok City Library and Archives Service as a population. Sampling from the study using incidental sampling technique and obtained a sample of 50 people. Based on the results of the study, the following conclusions were drawn: (1) based on the dimensions of the officer's performance in serving (affect of service) the users felt quite satisfied with the Adequacy Gap (AG) the dimension was positive with a score of 0.05 and the level of user satisfaction with the library was considered very satisfied. with the Superiority Gap (SG) is positive with a score of 0.52; (2) based on the dimensions of information quality and access to information (information control) the users are not satisfied with the Adequacy Gap (AG), the dimension is negative with a score of -0.20 and the level of user satisfaction with the library is considered very satisfied with the Superiority Gap (SG) is positive with score 0.25; (3) based on the dimensions of library facilities and infrastructure (library as place) the users are quite satisfied with the Adequacy Gap (AG) with a value dimension of 0.013 and the level of user satisfaction with the library is considered very satisfied with the Superiority Gap (SG) with a positive value with a score of 0.50 . Overall, the level of user satisfaction, the level of satisfaction of the users of the Library and Archives Service of Solok City, the users are quite satisfied with the average Adequacy Gap (AG) is positive with a score of 0.08 and the level of user satisfaction with the library is considered very satisfied with the average Superiority (SG). positive value with a score of 0.4.

scholarly journals PERAN PERPUSTAKAAN STAIN KEDIRI DALAM LAYANAN PEMUSTAKA (Kajian Kualitas Layanan Perpustakaan Berdasarkan Persepsi Pemustaka)

UNIVERSUM ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Komarudin M. Basit Aulawi Djuwandana Pamungkas
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Information Control ◽  
Service Information ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Library As Place

The role and function of  library in service to its users is to meet the need for information. This study aimed to evaluate quality of library services based on users perception, to measure level of satisfaction of users to the State College of Islamic Studies (STAIN) Kediri library services. This quantitative research uses LibQUAL+ survey method by measuring three dimensions : affect of service, information control, and library as place. Respondents of this study are 257 users of STAIN Kediri Library. Sample are selected by proportionate stratified random sampling technique. The results showed that the quality of STAIN Kediri library services, based on the users perception, meet minimum users expectations. Based on the level of satisfaction, the library services meet users expectations and they are quite satisfied with the services of STAIN Kediri Library. The gap  between  perceptions and expectations indicate that the users are quite satisfied with the services and the quality of STAIN Kediri Library services are within the zone of tolerance  an area that lies between the minimum expectation and ideal expectation of library services quality. Kata Kunci; Service Quality, Users Satisfaction, LibQUAL+ Method

Constructing a sentiment analysis model for LibQUAL+ comments

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Thomas Moore
Keyword(s):  
Data Mining ◽  
Sentiment Analysis ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Information Control ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Library As Place ◽  
Negative Sentiment

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to establish a data mining model for performing sentiment analysis on open-ended qualitative LibQUAL+ comments, providing a further method for year-to-year comparison of user satisfaction, both of the library as a whole and individual topics. Design/methodology/approach A training set of 514 comments, selected at random from five LibQUAL+ survey responses, was manually reviewed and labeled as having a positive or negative sentiment. Using the open-source RapidMiner data mining platform, those comments provided the framework for creating library-specific positive and negative word vectors to power the sentiment analysis model. A further process was created to help isolate individual topics within the larger comments, allowing for more nuanced sentiment analysis. Findings Applied to LibQUAL+ comments for a Canadian mid-sized academic research library, the model suggested a fairly even distribution of positive and negative sentiment in overall comments. When filtering comments into affect of service, information control and library as place, the three dimensions’ relative polarity mirrored the results of the quantitative LibQUAL+ questions, with highest scores for affect of service and lowest for library as place. Practical implications The sentiment analysis model provides a complementary tool to the LibQUAL+ quantitative results, allowing for simple, time-efficient, year-to-year analysis of open-ended comments. Furthermore, the process provides the means to isolate specific topics based on specified keywords, allowing individual institutions to tailor results for more in-depth analysis. Originality/value To best account for library-specific terminology and phrasing, the sentiment model was created using LibQUAL+ open-ended comments as the foundation for the sentiment model’s classification process. The process also allows individual topics, chosen to meet individual library needs, to be isolated and independently analyzed, providing more precise examination.

Autonomy and control in the wish to die in terminally ill patients: A systematic integrative review

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Andrea Rodríguez-Prat ◽  
Donna M. Wilson ◽  
Remei Agulles
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Context ◽  
Personal Autonomy ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Integrative Review ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Screening Process ◽  
Mesh Terms ◽  
Wish To Die ◽  
And Control

Abstract Background/Objective Personal autonomy and control are major concepts for people with life-limiting conditions. Patients who express a wish to die (WTD) are often thought of wanting it because of loss of autonomy or control. The research conducted so far has not focused on personal beliefs and perspectives; and little is known about patients’ understanding of autonomy and control in this context. The aim of this review was to analyze what role autonomy and control may play in relation to the WTD expressed by people with life-limiting conditions. Methods A systematic integrative review was conducted. The search strategy used MeSH terms in combination with free-text searching of the EBSCO Discovery Service (which provides access to multiple academic library literature databases, including PubMed and CINAHL), as well as the large PsycINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science library literature databases from their inception until February 2019. The search was updated to January 2021. Results After the screening process, 85 full texts were included for the final analysis. Twenty-seven studies, recording the experiences of 1,824 participants, were identified. The studies were conducted in Australia (n = 5), Canada (n = 5), USA (n = 5), The Netherlands (n = 3), Spain (n = 2), Sweden (n = 2), Switzerland (n = 2), Finland (n = 1), Germany (n = 1), and the UK (n = 1). Three themes were identified: (1) the presence of autonomy for the WTD, (2) the different ways in which autonomy is conceptualized, and (3) the socio-cultural context of research participants. Significance of results Despite the importance given to the concept of autonomy in the WTD discourse, only a few empirical studies have focused on personal interests. Comprehending the context is crucial because personal understandings of autonomy are shaped by socio-cultural–ethical backgrounds and these impact personal WTD attitudes.

Innovative management strategies for building and sustaining a digital initiatives department with limited resources

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Collaborative Management ◽  
Strong Line ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Innovative Strategies ◽  
Other Information

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to offer and explore innovative strategies for building and sustaining digital initiatives at information organizations. Although the examples provided are based on case studies at an academic library, the practices are rooted in project management principles and therefore applicable to all library types, museums, archives and other information organizations. The innovative strategies on staffing and funding will be particularly useful to organizations faced with monetary and staffing shortages and highlights collaborative management practices. Design/methodology/approach Concept of strategic and collaborative management practices led by an experienced project manager cross-trained in management, technical and soft skills enables the successful development and sustainability of digital initiatives. A cross-trained librarian’s management practices of leading the Digital Scholarship Initiatives at a particular university will be examined as a case study and aided with literature supporting the need for digital initiatives leaders to have training beyond the credentials of librarian, curator, archivist or historian in the technologically savvy twenty-first century ecology of information centers. Findings The innovative strategies implemented in the case study yielded increases in the number of hours of digital lab usage, digital projects developed, seminars or workshops presented, attendance of library hosted events, number of programs implemented and awareness on campus, all with limited staff and funding. The variety and level of production and marketing is instrumental to the growth and sustainability of digital initiatives. Practical implications The innovative strategies emphasized in this paper use the concept of borrowed or shared time to start staffing needs and is particularly helpful to organizations that do not have a strong line of dedicated staffing or funding to begin building digital initiatives. Offers small ways to start immediately while setting the stage to plan for big ideas for the future. Originality/value This paper suggests a credentialed information expert, such as a librarian, archivist or curator, that is, also cross-trained in project management and technology is the key to not only successfully leading digital initiatives but is instrumental for its sustainability and the marketing, growth and future of digital initiatives.

Spider mites of agricultural importance in China, with focus on species composition during the last decade (2008–2017) 

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (11) ◽  
pp. 2087 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng-Yu Jin ◽  
Lu Tian ◽  
Lei Chen ◽  
Xiao-Yue Hong
Keyword(s):  
Species Composition ◽  
Dominant Species ◽  
Integrated Management ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Spider Mites ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Pest Species ◽  
Panonychus Citri ◽  
Important Species ◽  
River Region

Understanding pest species composition and their geographic distribution of important spider mites is fundamental and indispensable to establish an integrated pest management program. From a long-term survey during 2008–2017 in mainland China, we found that Tetranychus truncatus was the most frequently sampled Tetranychus spider mite (48.5%), followed by T. pueraricola (21.2%), T. kanzawai (12.5%), T. urticae (red) (5.7%) and T. urticae (green) (4.5%). Among them, T. truncatus was the major mite pest in the north of China. T. kanzawai was the dominant species in the Middle and Lower Reaches of the Yangtze River Region and T. pueraricola was the most important species in the southwest region. Other common and serious pests include Amphitetranychus viennensis (6.8%) and Panonychus citri (3.8%). This pattern was largely different from that in 2002–2004, when T. urticae (green and red) was believed to be the most serious mite pest. The factors involved in the change of species composition are not clear and need more exploration. We suggested that the increasing corn planting range may be partly responsible for the conversion of dominant species from other spider mites to T. truncatus. Further research on the mechanisms underlying the change of dominant species will help develop integrated management strategies.

Ongoing restoration and management of Las Vegas Wash: an evaluation of success criteria

Water Policy ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 720-738 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahesh Gautam ◽  
Kumud Acharya ◽  
Seth A. Shanahan
Keyword(s):  
Las Vegas ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Lake Mead ◽  
Channel System ◽  
Las Vegas Valley ◽  
Success Criteria ◽  
Southern Nevada ◽  
Channel Degradation

The Las Vegas Wash is a dynamic channel system that drains the Las Vegas Valley (3,950 km2) into Lake Mead and the lower Colorado River, which provides drinking water to southern California, Arizona, and southern Nevada. In the last few decades the Las Vegas Wash has undergone massive changes in terms of channel degradation and bank erosion followed by recovery and restoration efforts. The evolution of the Las Vegas Wash is interlinked with urbanization, water use, and wastewater discharge. This article reviews the historical dynamics of the Las Vegas Wash in the context of restoration: evaluates the ongoing activities in the Las Vegas Wash against an established framework and success criteria; summarizes lessons learned; and discusses challenges. The ongoing activities in the Las Vegas Wash differ from other regional restoration projects in that there is a lack of an appropriate historical reference to which restoration goals should be targeted. Keys to the success of the Las Vegas Wash restoration and management program appear to be strong interagency collaboration, funding availability, effective outreach and monitoring efforts, and adaptive management strategies based on pragmatic urban values. There is a potential for realignment of existing resources for more practical ecological restoration goals.

scholarly journals Self-Disclosure and Non-Communication: Stigma Management in Third-Sector Transitional Employment

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (22) ◽  
pp. 11840
Author(s):  
Miira Niska ◽  
Melisa Stevanovic ◽  
Elina Weiste ◽  
Tommi Ostrovskij ◽  
Taina Valkeapää ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Third Sector ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Information Control ◽  
Stigma Management ◽  
Self Disclosure ◽  
Transitional Employment

People who are recovering from a mental illness often have difficulties finding and maintaining employment. One of the main reasons for these difficulties is the negative label, or stigma, attached to mental illnesses. People who possess stigmatizing characteristics may use compensatory stigma management strategies to reduce discrimination. Due to mental illnesses’ invisible characteristics, information control is an important stigma management strategy. People can often choose whether they disclose or non-communicate their illness. Nevertheless, it might be difficult to decide when and to whom to disclose or non-communicate the stigma. Since stigma management is a dilemmatic process, workers in mental health services play an important role in informing their clients of when it is best to disclose or non-communicate their illness. In this article, we adopt the perspective of discursive social psychology to investigate how workers of one mental health service programme evaluate and construct self-disclosure and non-communication as stigma management strategies. We demonstrate how these workers recommend non-communication and formulate strict stipulations for self-disclosure. At the same time, they differentiate non-communication from lying or providing false information. The study contributes to an improved understanding of stigma management in contemporary mental health services.

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