{"title":"Organic Learning in Undergraduate Library Instruction","authors":"Kanu A. Nagra, Bernadette M. López-Fitzsimmons","doi":"10.23974/IJOL.2019.VOL4.1.109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23974/IJOL.2019.VOL4.1.109","url":null,"abstract":"Organic learning engages undergraduates in discovering new knowledge based on prior learning through variety of guided activities that stimulate inquiry-based learning and critical thinking in the research process. Some activities include searching, browsing, accessing, gathering, evaluating, assessing, reflecting, organizing, linking, and synthesizing. Learning how to access information by using a variety of search strategies as well as delivery platforms such as Google, discovery, individual databases, and the internet can be overwhelming and challenging. When students discover how to search and access desired sources through a variety of explicitly designed information literacy instructions with clearly defined learning outcomes, they take ownership of developing their learning and research skills. Through organic learning, they experience lightbulb moments, asking questions, discussing topics, and then searching again for more information. Organic learning unconsciously involves students in self-education, engaging them in the research process without pressuring them to practice redundant, rote exercises. Often undergraduates encounter difficulty in conceptualizing the research process as complex and multi-faceted. The authors argue that organic learning strategies to activate prior learning that builds advanced searching skills and increase new scholarly knowledge. ","PeriodicalId":198561,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Librarianship","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121064820","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ubiquitous Learning for Distance Education Students: The Experience of Conducting Real-Time Online Library Instruction Programs through Mobile Technology","authors":"Leo F. H. Ma, L. Yu","doi":"10.23974/IJOL.2019.VOL4.1.107","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23974/IJOL.2019.VOL4.1.107","url":null,"abstract":"Library services for Hong Kong-based students enrolled in distance learning programs on information studies, offered by the Charles Sturt University (CSU), Australia in collaboration with the School of Professional and Continuing Education of the University of Hong Kong (HKUSPACE), were supported by the University of Hong Kong Libraries utilizing a face-to-face format for many years. With the advancement of internet technology, new e-learning software, mobile technology and ever-growing online resources, CSU and HKUSPACE course administrators considered that online library instruction programs could be supported and delivered by the librarians of CSU at Australia remotely to Hong Kong students. Several real-time, online instruction programs were initiated since late 2013. The successful launching of the programs provides evidence to support the provision of online library instruction through not only personal computers, but also mobile devices. Based on a qualitative analysis, it was concluded that delivering library instruction programs by internet and mobile technology to distance learning students in higher education is achievable. More library services can be planned by making use of this successful experience.","PeriodicalId":198561,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Librarianship","volume":"13 4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126118480","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Partnering with Special Collections in Promoting Digital Humanities: Papers of Charles Daniel Tenney (丁家立档案) at Dartmouth College","authors":"N. Xie","doi":"10.23974/IJOL.2019.VOL4.1.133","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23974/IJOL.2019.VOL4.1.133","url":null,"abstract":"This paper discusses a project relating to the papers of Charles Tenney at Dartmouth College in order to examine the value of partnering with special collections while promoting digital humanities. It treats the discovery, digitization, publication and utilization of rare and unique primary resources in assisting classroom teaching and research. This project provides a case study that illustrates how, by creating collaborative projects with faculty and colleagues, librarians can create knowledge, enrich scholarship, and better serve academic communities as research partners instead of being mere content providers.","PeriodicalId":198561,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Librarianship","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127996712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Editorial: Launching the Sixth Issue with a Strengthened Partnership with Shanghai International Library Forum","authors":"Guoying Liu","doi":"10.23974/IJOL.2019.VOL4.1.136","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23974/IJOL.2019.VOL4.1.136","url":null,"abstract":"Editorial: Launching the Sixth Issue with a Strengthened Partnership with Shanghai International Library Forum","PeriodicalId":198561,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Librarianship","volume":"607 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133565762","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chen Tao, R. Shan, Hui Li, Dongsheng Wang, Wei Liu
{"title":"An Agglomerative-adapted Partition Approach for Large-scale Graphs","authors":"Chen Tao, R. Shan, Hui Li, Dongsheng Wang, Wei Liu","doi":"10.23974/IJOL.2019.VOL4.1.106","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23974/IJOL.2019.VOL4.1.106","url":null,"abstract":"In recent years, an increasing number of knowledge bases have been built using linked data, thus datasets have grown substantially. It is neither reasonable to store a large amount of triple data in a single graph, nor appropriate to store RDF in named graphs by class URIs, because many joins can cause performance problems between graphs. This paper presents an agglomerative-adapted approach for large-scale graphs, which is also a bottom-up merging process. The proposed algorithm can partition triples data in three levels: blank nodes, associated nodes, and inference nodes. Regarding blank nodes and classes/nodes involved in reasoning rules, it is better to store with an optimal neighbor node in the same partition instead of splitting into separate partitions. The process of merging associated nodes needs to start with the node in the smallest cost and then repeat it until the final number of partitions is met. Finally, the feasibility and rationality of the merging algorithm are analyzed in detail through bibliographic cases. In summary, the partitioning methods proposed in this paper can be applied in distributed storage, data retrieval, data export, and semantic reasoning of large-scale triples graphs. In the future, we will research the automation setting of the number of partitions with machine learning algorithms.","PeriodicalId":198561,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Librarianship","volume":"109 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121990012","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Big Ten Academic Alliance Library Directors: An Exploratory Study of Leadership Development and Attainment","authors":"Binh P. Le","doi":"10.23974/IJOL.2019.VOL4.1.103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23974/IJOL.2019.VOL4.1.103","url":null,"abstract":"This study examines the managerial and leadership attributes of the 14 library directors of the Big Ten Academic Alliance’s universities prior to being appointed to their current positions. Special attention will be given to the managerial and leadership attributes that the decision-makers (e.g., university presidents, provosts, members of search committees, or members of the board of trustees) considered to be important. This study hopes to provide examples of leadership attributes that aspiring academic library leaders, especially those who desire to lead large academic and research libraries, may want to develop.","PeriodicalId":198561,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Librarianship","volume":"771 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121991748","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Xiong, Wenli Gao, X. Wang, Yan He, Lijun Xue, Jie Huang
{"title":"Scoping the Chinese American Librarians Association Services with a National Survey","authors":"J. Xiong, Wenli Gao, X. Wang, Yan He, Lijun Xue, Jie Huang","doi":"10.23974/IJOL.2019.VOL4.1.98","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23974/IJOL.2019.VOL4.1.98","url":null,"abstract":"The Assessment and Evaluation Committee of the Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) designed an online survey for its members in order to elicit various types of information. The primary goals of this survey were to facilitate a stronger organization by serving its members more efficiently and effectively. This survey was distributed to all members through CALA’s discussion list and website. The thirty three survey questions in six categories corresponded to the six areas of the CALA 2020 Strategic Plan. This article is a comprehensive report and analysis of the survey results. The survey data and conclusions may assist the board in gauging the level of CALA members’ awareness, perception, and usage of the association’s policies and services. It will also provide an understanding of its members’ level of satisfaction with the services provided by CALA. The findings of the survey can be used as an important reference for the association to better develop its future strategic plan and long-term goals, such as launching innovative and quality programs and services; using cutting-edge technologies to recruit and engage CALA members; creating professional development networking platforms; and promoting leadership training and services. The article will share the findings and interpretation of this survey in order to increase the awareness of issues, difficulties, and challenges with respect to organizational development.","PeriodicalId":198561,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Librarianship","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134146503","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Association of College & Research Libraries 2019: Recasting the Narrative","authors":"Yali Feng","doi":"10.23974/IJOL.2019.VOL4.1.130","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23974/IJOL.2019.VOL4.1.130","url":null,"abstract":"Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) holds the most prestigious conferences for academic and research libraries in the United States. ACRL 2019 was held April 10–13, 2019, in Cleveland, Ohio. About 3,000 attendees enjoyed more than 500 conference programs and had the chance to meet with representatives from more than 200 major companies.","PeriodicalId":198561,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Librarianship","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127230012","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Promoting translational research within the global library and information community: access to research dissemination, promotion of timely issues, and professional development through IFLA Journal","authors":"Steven W. Witt","doi":"10.23974/IJOL.2018.VOL3.2.95","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23974/IJOL.2018.VOL3.2.95","url":null,"abstract":"Within the global Library and Information Science profession there is often a disconnect between research and practice. IFLA Journal seeks to help bridge this gap through an editorial process and publishing mandate that encourages mixed methods approaches to research that engages librarians and their communities in the research and information dissemination process in order to translate research in a manner that helps to shape impactful professional practice and share outcomes with the wider profession. This article describes ways in which to engage IFLA Journal and participate in some of its ongoing professional development activities.","PeriodicalId":198561,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Librarianship","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122229159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The 9th Shanghai International Library Forum (SILF 2018)","authors":"M. Huang, Guoying Liu","doi":"10.23974/IJOL.2018.VOL3.2.93","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23974/IJOL.2018.VOL3.2.93","url":null,"abstract":"The 9th Shanghai International Library Forum (SILF 2018)","PeriodicalId":198561,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Librarianship","volume":"51 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121126157","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}