scholarly journals Collaboration for a 21st Century Archives: Connecting University Archives with the Library’s Information Technology Professionals

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 189-196
Author(s):  
Erin Lawrimore
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
North Carolina ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Technology Professionals ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
University Archives ◽  
Information Technologists ◽  
The University ◽  
Successful Collaboration

As communication technologies change, so do the records being produced and acquired by the archival repositories tasked with documenting society. This article, written from the perspective of a University Archivist, discusses the need for collaboration between archivists and information technology professionals in a university library in order to manage the university’s born-digital archival records. Using specific examples of collaborative projects of University Archives and the Electronic Resources and Information Technology (ERIT) department in the University Libraries of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, the article makes specific recommendations for overcoming challenges related to professional jargon and work practices shared by archivists and information technologists to produce a successful collaboration.

Technological Innovation in Academic Libraries Among Universities

2019 ◽  
pp. 265-291
Author(s):  
Champeswar Mishra ◽  
Surendra Kumar Pal ◽  
Amitabh Kumar Manglam
Keyword(s):  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Technological Innovation ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Educational System ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Innovative Behavior ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Innovative Solution ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The University

Innovation is no longer an option but a necessity for an organization to survive during a crisis. Innovations in terms of products, process, technologies, and services, can effectively be used to resolve the crisis of the current educational system to survive and thrive in the 21st century. Academic libraries should re-think and re-invent the existing technologies, services, and facilities to fulfill the demands of users. Management, organization, and dissemination of information can be done quickly and effectively with the application of information and communication technology (ICT) in an innovative way. Technological innovation (TI) can be considered as an innovative solution for the sustenance of libraries during a crisis. This chapter attempts to describe the essence of TI in academic libraries and highlights the perceptions of librarians on TI in the university libraries system in India. Therefore, this chapter will explore individual innovative behavior and its influencing factors on technological innovation in academic libraries in Indian universities.

Essential Skills and Expertise Needed for LIS Professionals to Participate Effectively in Knowledge Management Practices

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 82-87
Author(s):  
Smitha C. Elayadom ◽  
A. Thirunavukkarasu
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Parent Institution ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices ◽  
The University ◽  
Positive Effect

The article highlights the skills and competencies needed by library professionals in effectively participating in knowledge management practices in University libraries, based on a study conducted in the University libraries in Kerala. Knowledge and knowledge products gained prominence in the world. Developments in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have its positive effect on the library environment. It revolutionized the library services. Universities impart knowledge and it creates knowledgeable citizens that are able to contribute to the economic development of the nation. University Libraries support the parent institution. New tools, for accessing, processing and disseminating information have emerged and as such, library which is an integral part of the society also began adopting the technologies in rendering efficient services to its stakeholders. As a result the librarians have to acquire new roles and new methods for serving the users. KM practices demand new skills to manage resources.

Surveying as Unsettlement: The Protocols Alignment Survey at the University of Nevada, Reno

2021 ◽  
Vol 84 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-61
Author(s):  
Kimberly Anderson ◽  
Jessica Maddox
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Native American ◽  
Potential Application ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Special Collections ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
University Archives ◽  
The University

ABSTRACT This article describes a collections survey project undertaken by the staff of the University Libraries' Special Collections and University Archives Department at the University of Nevada, Reno, to begin the archives' alignment with the Protocols for Native American Archival Materials. The method devised to survey the collection is assessed for its validity and potential application to further survey work. The analysis of the Protocols alignment survey as a case study also offers insights about critical self-reflection and ways for non-Indigenous archivists to strive toward social justice and Protocols alignment using existing discovery and description frameworks as a starting point.

scholarly journals Shoestring Social Media: Building a Social Media Presence for UNCG’s Special Collections and University Archives

2016 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin Lawrimore
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
North Carolina ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
University Of North Carolina ◽  
Sustainability Planning ◽  
Special Collections ◽  
University Archives ◽  
Social Media Presence ◽  
The University

Social media is now a part of everyday life for the majority of adults. With such high adoption rates, archives and special collections cannot afford to ignore this important venue for advocacy and awareness building.  In this case study, the author will explore how staff of the Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) established and built a social media presence that stretches across multiple platforms and audiences to spread the word about our collections and our work. The author will also examine the issue of sustainability planning and growth through assessment.

The University of Queensland Cybrary

2011 ◽  
pp. 107-124
Author(s):  
Janine Schmidt ◽  
Jennifer Croud ◽  
Deborah Turnbull
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
21St Century ◽  
New World ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Information Gathering ◽  
Leadership Role ◽  
The World ◽  
Beaten Track ◽  
The University

Students discover short cuts to scholarship Any place….. Any space….. At any pace….. At any time The University of Queensland Cybrary – Australia’s first – makes travel to a new world of knowledge easy. Students can plan their route and take advantage of short cuts, or if they prefer, take a leisurely meander and discover exciting new places off the beaten track. The Cybrary integrates state-of-the-art information technology with traditional services to create a “virtual library” in a “wired university.” From any of hundreds of high-end Pentium computers within the Library, and day or night from home or office, students can explore or target the world of information as they wish. The Cybrary pushes out the boundaries of information gathering and gives students new scope for synthesizing and processing the material they discover. The Cybrary is an indispensable, integrated approach to meet the information demands of lifelong learning and problem-based teaching. It is a powerful support for flexible learning and an enhancement to flexible teaching. The Library has taken a leadership role in applying this innovative approach to addressing the real needs of students in the 21st Century, and is working collaboratively with students and teachers to develop and refine the Cybrary as new possibilities open.

Students’ Attitudes towards Library Facilities and Information Resources of University Libraries in Tamil Nadu

2013 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Thanuskodi
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Information Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The University

The present century ushered in the knowledge economy whereby information, access to it, and the ability to use it to create new knowledge becomes the single most important skill that individuals need to acquire in order to succeed. The workplace is asking for university graduates who have acquired a stronger intellectual framework for using information for discovery. This calls for a change in the university educational landscape and a pedagogic shift from the closure learning system where students and the teacher communicated and interacted face-to-face to include a new learning system that is virtual, distributed, problem-based, more student-centered, and facilitated by global information networking systems. This is a knowledge-based pedagogy and requires that both students and teaching faculty acquire information seeking and management skills. E-learning, open access to resources, distance education, interdisciplinary and cross-institutional collaboration enhanced by information communication technologies are major developments that are reshaping library services. Consequently, new roles and services have emerged for university librarians. Taking up the characteristics of an electronic information resource, librarians are more “distributed” and play a central role in the teaching/learning programmes of the university: they serve as consultants in information resources management and coordinate information technology applications; they provide instructions on research methods and other areas that deal with incorporating information communication technologies into learning, and are more actively involved in providing information instructional programmes to both faculty and students. The present study evaluates the use of library facilities and information resources in university libraries in Tamil Nadu. A survey of 518 students from 5 universities in Tamil Nadu was conducted through a set of questionnaires. The collected data covers the use of library resources, services, (e.g. reference services, photocopying services), etc. The chapter concludes that the main intention for the use of libraries has been the academic interest of the students.

University libraries-bridging digital gaps and accelerating the achievement of sustainable development goals through information and communication technologies

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stella Ngozi Anasi ◽  
Clement Chinemerem Ukangwa ◽  
Abimbola Fagbe
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The University

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of university libraries in accelerating the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs) through information and communication technologies (ICTs). Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a descriptive survey design using a researcher developed questionnaire for data collection. In all, 103 professional librarians working in all the university libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria were surveyed. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (version 19) was used to run the analysis. Findings The university libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria are not lagging behind in the provision of ICT facilities for the delivery of twenty-first century library services. The paper highlights the critical role of university libraries in bridging digital gaps by taking advantage of ICTs to accelerate the attainment of SDGs. ICTs have the capacity to accelerate the actualisation of SDG in all communities. However, illiteracy, lack of political accountability and transparency, lack of financial resources and inadequate power supply were the major challenges impeding the achievement of SDGs in Ogun State, Nigeria. Practical implications This paper establishes the role of university libraries in bridging digital gaps through ICTs in order to facilitate the attainment of SDGs. Originality/value The paper originality lies in its concise articulation of the roles of university libraries and ICTs in the actualisation of SDGs. Library and information professionals who are eager to contribute their quota to the achievement of SDGs will find this article useful.

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