scholarly journals How Did We Get Here: binding of print theses and dissertations to processing electronic theses and dissertations?

2015 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Netta S. Cox
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Economic Climate ◽  
Print Materials ◽  
Electronic Theses And Dissertations ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Theses And Dissertations ◽  
Technical Services

In today’s economic climate, many academic libraries are faced with shorter budgets and rising costs of materials.  Electronic databases and journals are growing in most libraries, while print materials are decreasing.  A shift in the change from print to electronic collections has impacted routine serials workflows.  This article examines the change from print to electronic resources, the impact of technology on traditional technical services tasks and the serials staff workflow transition from print to electronic theses and dissertations dissemination at F.D. Bluford Library.         

scholarly journals There is a Relationship between Resource Expenditures and Reference Transactions in Academic Libraries

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Annie M. Hughes
Keyword(s):  
Survey Data ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
The United States ◽  
Computer Hardware ◽  
Lower Amount ◽  
Linear Modeling ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Electronic Resource ◽  
The Impact

A Review of: Dubnjakovic, A. (2012). Electronic resource expenditure and the decline in reference transaction statistics in academic libraries. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 38(2), 94-100. doi: 10.1016/j.acalib.2012.01.001 Objective – To provide an analysis of the impact of expenditures on electronic resources and gate counts on the increase or decrease in reference transactions. Design – Analysis of results of existing survey data from the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) 2006 Academic Library Survey (ALS). Setting – Academic libraries in the United States. Subjects – 3925 academic library respondents. Methods – The author chose to use survey data collected from the 2006 ALS conducted by the NCES. The survey included data on various topics related to academic libraries, but in the case of this study, the author chose to analyze three of the 193 variables included. The three variables: electronic books expenditure, computer hardware and software, and expenditures on bibliographic utilities, were combined into one variable called electronic resource expenditure. Gate counts were also considered as a variable. Electronic resource expenditure was also split as a variable into three groups: low, medium, and high. Multiple regression analysis and general linear modeling, along with tests of reliability, were employed. Main Results – The author determined that low, medium, and high spenders with regard to electronic resources exhibited differences in gate counts, and gate counts have an effect on reference transactions in any given week. Gate counts tend to not have much of an effect on reference transactions for the higher spenders, and higher spenders tend to have a higher number of reference transactions overall. Low spenders have lower gate counts and also a lower amount of reference transactions. Conclusion – The findings from this study show that academic libraries spending more on electronic resources also tend to have an increase with regard to reference transactions. The author also concludes that library spaces are no longer the determining factor with regard to number of reference transactions. Spending more on electronic resources is also important to increase both in-person and electronic reference transactions.

Status of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) in Academic Libraries in Zimbabwe

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 96-108
Author(s):  
Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita ◽  
Rexwhite Tega Enakrire ◽  
Masimba Clyde Muziringa
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Scholarly Communication ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Important Data ◽  
The World ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Electronic Theses And Dissertations ◽  
Theses And Dissertations

Globally, electronic thesis and dissertations (ETDs) are deposited within the institutional and national repository portals and related databases. The purpose was to increase visibility of research output, and preserve and manage knowledge sharing among scholars. The growth of ETDs throughout the world has transformed the scholarly communication landscape and Zimbabwe is no exception in this revolution. ETDs are important data sets for research and socio-economic development, such that, their creation, coordination and management in academic institution should not be undermined. The article explores how ETDs have transformed scholarly research through knowledge sharing. The article highlighted the experiences of academic institutions in creating and developing ETD's in Zimbabwe. The study makes recommendations to enhance ETD's culture in academic libraries in Zimbabwe.

scholarly journals Book Review: Licensing Electronic Resources in Academic Libraries: A Practical Handbook

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Mandi Smith
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Full Life Cycle ◽  
Full Life ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
The Many ◽  
Technical Services

The proliferation of electronic resources (e-resources) arguably brings several benefits to libraries, including instant, from-anywhere access for patrons and automated workflows for technical services that are potentially more efficient. However, it also brings new challenges. One of these challenges is licensing the many e-resources offered through the contemporary library. Halaychik and Reagan address this challenge in Licensing Electronic Resources in Academic Libraries: A Practical Handbook. This resource primarily covers three license-related topics in five chapters. Chapters 1 and 3 discuss the basics of licensing and licensing law. Chapters 2 and 4 address the licensing process through the full life cycle of licenses. The final chapter discusses negotiating licenses.

scholarly journals Ready or Not?

2014 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Tomlin ◽  
Irina Kandarasheva
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Turnaround Time ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Materials Management ◽  
Survey Questions ◽  
Print Materials ◽  
Processing Errors ◽  
Technical Services

This paper analyzes results of a survey on shelf-ready materials management and cataloging practices in US academic libraries with various collection sizes. The survey respondents consisted of managers and librarians in technical services operations. Survey questions addressed topics such as the volume of shelf-ready materials, perspectives on shelf-ready expansion, the effect of local cataloging practices on shelf-ready services, the amount of cataloging and processing errors, and quality control. The majority of participants were from small- and medium-size academic libraries, and print materials were the prevalent format for shelf-ready treatment. Two main reasons for shelf-ready implementation across libraries of all sizes were the need to improve materials turnaround time and the desire to redeploy staff for other projects or tasks.

scholarly journals Book Review: Practical Preservation and Conservation Strategies for Libraries

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 206
Author(s):  
Sharon E. Reidt
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Digital Preservation ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Disaster Planning ◽  
Conservation Strategies ◽  
Limited Attention ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Basic Book ◽  
Print Materials

The rapid proliferation of electronic resources (e-resources) in library collections and the increasing use of digitization as a preservation tool has altered the preservation landscape. Despite these changes, the need for libraries to plan their preservation and conservation workflows and processes continues. Baird’s Practical Preservation and Conservation Strategies for Libraries is intended as an overview of methods that can be used by small public and academic libraries where staff, funding, and time is at a premium. The book focuses on print materials, although limited attention is paid in the final two chapters to other types of materials. The book takes a holistic approach to the preservation and conservation cycle. Evaluation and assessment of preservation needs, development of preservation workflows, basic book repairs, disaster planning, and digital preservation are the topics covered in the book’s eleven chapters.

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