Web 2.0 Tools in Enhancing the Best Practices of User Services in Academic Libraries: A Comparative Study of Central University Libraries in Assam State

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 249-260
Author(s):  
Sur Chandra Singha ◽  
◽  
Mukut Sarmah ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools

Web 2.0 tools usage: a comparative study of librarians in university libraries in Nigeria and South Africa

2013 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 10-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel E. Baro ◽  
Ebiere Joyce Ebiagbe ◽  
Vera Zaccheaus Godfrey
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools

Exploring use of Web 2.0 tools in Academic Libraries

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Sumaira Jabeen ◽  
Shabir Ahmed Ganaie
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools

Awareness and use of Web 2.0 tools by librarians in university libraries in Nigeria

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 170-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel E. Baro ◽  
Evelyn O. Idiodi ◽  
Vera Zaccheaus Godfrey
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools

Factors affecting Web 2.0 adoption: a case study

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Isfandyari-Moghaddam ◽  
Mansoureh Hosseini-Shoar
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Academic Courses ◽  
Training Courses

Purpose – The main purpose of this paper is to identify factors affecting the adoption of Web 2.0 tools by librarians of academic libraries located in Hamedan, Iran. Design/methodology/approach – Methodologically, this survey is applied using a descriptive approach. The statistical population of the survey was 47 librarians of academic and college libraries located in Hamedan (Iran). The tool used for data gathering is a questionnaire made based on the relevant literature as well as authors' standpoint. It consists of 39 questions under ten broad factors. The collected data were analyzed with SPSS (version 16). Findings – Totally, ten broad factors affecting the adoption of Web 2.0 tools by the librarians were identified. The most effective factors are job conditions, changeability, skills, competitiveness, and saving time. Practical implications – To positively and effectively affect the adoption of Web 2.0 tools by librarians especially Hamedan academic librarians, holding training courses and related workshops, the inclusion of lessons regarding Web 2.0 tools and their application in the academic courses planned and run by LIS departments, implementing open and distance learning (ODL), attracting LIS professionals to the field of Web 2.0, buying needed software and hardware equipment, and addressing the importance of adopting and using Web 2.0 tools for academic and library managers should not be neglected. Originality/value – This study may contribute to the field in terms of better understanding of factors affecting the adoption of Web 2.0 tools and thus better usage of these and other emerging technologies in academic libraries and information centers.

Higher Education and Web 2.0

2016 ◽  
pp. 1738-1757
Author(s):  
Pedro Isaías ◽  
Sara Pífano ◽  
Paula Miranda
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Current Theory ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Wiki Technology

The inclusion of Web 2.0 in education has been a polemic process comprised both with enthusiasm and scepticism. There is empirical evidence of Web 2.0's effective employment in educational contexts and it seems that the background of hesitation that has always accompanied Web 2.0's didactic progress is now more concentrated on questioning how to use it rather than whether or not it should be used. In light of this predicament, this chapter aims to analyse how some Web 2.0 tools are being used in higher education as well as to uncover what best practices should guide their successful deployment. This chapter begins by providing an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of using Web 2.0 pedagogically, and it then focuses on particular cases where educators have experimented with YouTube, wiki technology, and Twitter in their teaching settings. The lessons learned and the outcomes of their experiences are combined with current theory on Web 2.0 in education to serve as guidelines.

Prerequisite and awareness status of Web 2.0 applications in University Libraries of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (8) ◽  
pp. 5-7
Author(s):  
Aziz Ur Rahman ◽  
Haroon Idrees ◽  
Arif khan
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Rss Feeds ◽  
The University ◽  
E Mail

Purpose This study aims to explore the awareness status of Web 2.0 tools among library and information science (LIS) professionals in the University Libraries of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Design/methodology/approach The study used quantitative method to collect data from 73 LIS professionals in 18 public sector university libraries of the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Inferential and descriptive statistical techniques were used to analyze data using SPSS. Findings It was observed from the findings that majority of LIS professional s possess good knowledge of MS Office; however, some senior librarians were less acquainted. Internet facility was available to 60 participants out of 66. Librarians were not familiar with many services of Web 2.0; however, Facebook, YouTube and Skype were most familiar among the librarians. Majority of the respondents had no experience of using podcasting, RSS feeds, LinkedIn, LibraryThing, Flickr and MySpace. On the other hand, e-mail services, Facebook and YouTube were founded to be the most commonly used Web 2.0 tools among respondents. Problems faced by majority of the respondents were power failure, lack of training, non-cooperation from higher authorities, low speed of internet and financial problems. Practical implications These research results can be very beneficial for the interested librarians in universities, when they plan to use Web 2.0 applications in their libraries. Originality/value This study presents an overall picture of Web 2.0 applications in university libraries of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and attempts to provide the readers with helpful information to better understand how their colleagues elsewhere are utilizing Web 2.0 tools in execution of library services.

Web 2.0 tools: a survey of awareness and use by librarians in university libraries in Africa

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. 864-883 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel E Baro ◽  
Nelson Edewor ◽  
Godwin Sunday
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools

Web-Based Bibliographic Services Offered by Top World and Indian University Libraries

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-72
Author(s):  
Sangeeta Namdev Dhamdhere ◽  
Egbert De Smet ◽  
Ramdas Lihitkar
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Library Services ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
Library Collection ◽  
Study Application ◽  
Paper Author ◽  
The Web

Bibliographical services are services related to the library collection and access to those collections, whether print or online. In modern libraries, these services are provided online through website. Many studies have been carried out to study application of web 2.0 tools and web-based services offered by the libraries. There is need to study the basic fundamental library services offered via the web or websites in modern libraries. In this paper author studied tops world and Indian libraries and prepared inventory of web-based bibliographic services offered by these libraries and analyzed the data in a quantitative way.

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