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A qualitative perspective of the role of Malawi Library Association in developing librarianship in Malawi: opportunities and challenges 从定性角度看马拉维图书馆协会在发展马拉维图书馆学方面的作用：机遇与挑战

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Library Management Pub Date : 2023-12-22 DOI: 10.1108/lm-08-2023-0079

Kaitano Simwaka, Ellen Chifuniro, Robert Chalochiwawa, Tina Mutalama Kabwilo, Sandram Chimutu

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Peter J Lor: mentor and mentee unbounded 彼得-J-洛尔：无拘无束的导师和被指导者

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Library Management Pub Date : 2023-12-18 DOI: 10.1108/lm-10-2023-0106

Gwenda Thomas

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Digital reading of undergraduate students in Vietnamese universities: a focus group study 越南大学本科生的数字阅读：焦点小组研究

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Library Management Pub Date : 2023-12-18 DOI: 10.1108/lm-06-2023-0052

Lan Thi Nguyen

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Information needs and information-seeking behavior of visual artists: a systematic review of the literature 视觉艺术家的信息需求和信息搜索行为：文献系统回顾

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Library Management Pub Date : 2023-12-08 DOI: 10.1108/lm-10-2023-0110

Spyros Kolyvas, Petros Kostagiolas

{"title":"Information needs and information-seeking behavior of visual artists: a systematic review of the literature","authors":"Spyros Kolyvas, Petros Kostagiolas","doi":"10.1108/lm-10-2023-0110","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/lm-10-2023-0110","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>Information makes an important contribution to the promotion of the creativity of visual artists. This work aims to explore relevant research through a systematic review of the literature and discuss the impact of information on visual artists' creativity.</p>\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>A systematic literature review was conducted through Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses method. The authors searched and retrieved 1,320 papers from which, after evaluation, 41 papers have been analyzed.</p>\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>Two thematic categories were identified for visual artists' information needs: (1) the need for professional development and (2) the need for creative techniques and materials. In terms of information sources visual artists employ, the authors have also identified seven broad categories: (1) conventional resources (galleries, museums, etc.), (2) professional scholar sources, (3) digital art websites, (4) informal information online and colleagues, (5) libraries, (6) personal collections and (7) professional scholar social networks. In addition, the study proceeded to classify the obstacles faced by visual artists in their search for visual information into two general categories: (1) environmental barriers and (2) digital literacy barriers.</p>\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>Although the investigation of the information needs satisfaction of visual artists as well as the evaluation of their information behavior patterns and information literacy competences is essential, it is understudied. This paper summarizes the relevant literature in a concrete and systematic way providing evidences to be considered in a variety of situations, i.e. developing lifelong learning programs, managing visual art library collections, library services development for artists, etc.</p>","PeriodicalId":46701,"journal":{"name":"Library Management","volume":"72 6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138559798","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}

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From project to platform: a case study on evolving the software development team 从项目到平台：关于软件开发团队发展的案例研究

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Library Management Pub Date : 2023-12-07 DOI: 10.1108/lm-08-2023-0080

Daniel Coughlin, Binky Lush

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The role of libraries in academic achievement: case study of Azerbaijan university libraries 图书馆在学术成就中的作用:阿塞拜疆大学图书馆的个案研究

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Library Management Pub Date : 2023-11-17 DOI: 10.1108/lm-06-2023-0056

Narmina Abdullayeva

{"title":"The role of libraries in academic achievement: case study of Azerbaijan university libraries","authors":"Narmina Abdullayeva","doi":"10.1108/lm-06-2023-0056","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/lm-06-2023-0056","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The purpose of this study is to examine the importance of libraries in higher education institutes located in Azerbaijan, mainly in the capital city of Baku. Various university libraries have been examined in terms of information services, physical environments and technical equipment support issues.</p>\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Questionnaires were completed by students and staff at several universities in Azerbaijan to examine how libraries affect people's academic achievement. The results of this study were comparatively described using multiple tables and graphs.</p>\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>University library usage is positively associated with academic achievement. Studies have shown that students who use libraries are more likely to succeed academically, as measured by their responses. The role of libraries in academic achievement is not limited to traditional academic tasks such as research and writing.</p>\u0000<h3>Research limitations/implications</h3>\u0000<p>The results of this study suggest that there is a positive relationship between library usage and academic achievement in some universities in Azerbaijan, and it is necessary to continue the topic in further studies in a wide range to develop relationships between academic library services and success in higher education, either personal or student.</p>\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>This study is the first to examine the significance of academic libraries in higher education in Azerbaijan, providing a general overview and analysis of the separate correlations among these variables. Researchers interested in Azerbaijani education and libraries may find this to be practical.</p>","PeriodicalId":46701,"journal":{"name":"Library Management","volume":"169 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138519697","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}

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State of public libraries in Morocco 摩洛哥公共图书馆现状

Library Management Pub Date : 2023-11-07 DOI: 10.1108/lm-06-2023-0046

Asmaa Bouaamri, Ágnes Hajdu Barat

{"title":"State of public libraries in Morocco","authors":"Asmaa Bouaamri, Ágnes Hajdu Barat","doi":"10.1108/lm-06-2023-0046","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/lm-06-2023-0046","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose This article discusses the public library system in Morocco, compiling the available information tackling the historical background of public libraries and their early work and the system that has been adopted during and after colonial periods. The main purpose of the study is to shed light on the present situation of the public library system in Morocco and also to further identify some of the recurrent issues in the public library system in Morocco. Design/methodology/approach The authors relied on a literature review as a theoretical reference in order to study and extract the available studies done previously on the Moroccan system for public libraries. Findings Public libraries in Morocco face various issues such as lack of available data and research, lack of appropriate funds, education in the field of library and information sciences, low rate of reading culture within the country and the high rate of illiteracy, all of which obstruct the development of Moroccan librarianship. There is a necessary reform need and action in order to help in the development of libraries in the country. Originality/value This paper is the first paper that discussed the state of public libraries in Morocco and that draws and highlights the importance of public libraries in relation with the country's development.","PeriodicalId":46701,"journal":{"name":"Library Management","volume":"65 10","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135476735","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}

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Analysis of the relationship of CRM-based library services with head librarians' personal and academic variables: a survey of university libraries in Pakistan 基于crm的图书馆服务与馆长个人和学术变量的关系分析——以巴基斯坦大学图书馆为例

Library Management Pub Date : 2023-10-31 DOI: 10.1108/lm-12-2022-0128

Mir Bahader

{"title":"Analysis of the relationship of CRM-based library services with head librarians' personal and academic variables: a survey of university libraries in Pakistan","authors":"Mir Bahader","doi":"10.1108/lm-12-2022-0128","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/lm-12-2022-0128","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose This study aimed to examine the relationship between customer relationship management (CRM)-based library services and head librarians' personal and academic variables. The status of CRM-based library services in the university libraries of Pakistan was also assessed. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional survey research design and quantitative research approach were applied. A structured questionnaire was emailed to the heads librarians of all university libraries recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, and the response rate was 74 percent. Findings The analysis showed that a relationship to CRM-based library services was confirmed by the head librarians' age, academic qualification, professional experience, CRM awareness and training. Moreover, several CRM-based library services such as face-to-face interaction, current awareness services, orientation for new users, coordination through e-mail services, special goodwill to regular users, make telephone calls, complaints/suggestions boxes, online services, provision of a conducive learning environment, user education, selective dissemination of information services, users' participation in the collection and service development, ask a librarian services and users' help desk services were currently being practiced by the university libraries. Originality/value This study is a valuable resource for developing user-centered library services and culture. Findings are helpful in enhancing CRM applications in libraries and making their users satisfied and loyal. This study makes a significant contribution to the body of literature and knowledge on library CRM.","PeriodicalId":46701,"journal":{"name":"Library Management","volume":"11 9","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135871320","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}

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The utilisation of open research data repositories for storing and sharing research data in higher learning institutions in Tanzania 利用开放的研究数据存储库在坦桑尼亚的高等院校存储和共享研究数据

Library Management Pub Date : 2023-10-31 DOI: 10.1108/lm-05-2023-0042

Neema Florence Mosha, Patrick Ngulube

{"title":"The utilisation of open research data repositories for storing and sharing research data in higher learning institutions in Tanzania","authors":"Neema Florence Mosha, Patrick Ngulube","doi":"10.1108/lm-05-2023-0042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/lm-05-2023-0042","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose The study aims to investigate the utilisation of open research data repositories (RDRs) for storing and sharing research data in higher learning institutions (HLIs) in Tanzania. Design/methodology/approach A survey research design was employed to collect data from postgraduate students at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) in Arusha, Tanzania. The data were collected and analysed quantitatively and qualitatively. A census sampling technique was employed to select the sample size for this study. The quantitative data were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), whilst the qualitative data were analysed thematically. Findings Less than half of the respondents were aware of and were using open RDRs, including Zenodo, DataVerse, Dryad, OMERO, GitHub and Mendeley data repositories. More than half of the respondents were not willing to share research data and cited a lack of ownership after storing their research data in most of the open RDRs and data security. HILs need to conduct training on using trusted repositories and motivate postgraduate students to utilise open repositories (ORs). The challenges for underutilisation of open RDRs were a lack of policies governing the storage and sharing of research data and grant constraints. Originality/value Research data storage and sharing are of great interest to researchers in HILs to inform them to implement open RDRs to support these researchers. Open RDRs increase visibility within HILs and reduce research data loss, and research works will be cited and used publicly. This paper identifies the potential for additional studies focussed on this area.","PeriodicalId":46701,"journal":{"name":"Library Management","volume":"2009 23","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135814135","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}

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Research collaboration among library and information science professionals in Nigerian universities 尼日利亚大学图书馆和信息科学专业人员之间的研究合作

Library Management Pub Date : 2023-10-13 DOI: 10.1108/lm-07-2023-0062

Clement Ola Adekoya

{"title":"Research collaboration among library and information science professionals in Nigerian universities","authors":"Clement Ola Adekoya","doi":"10.1108/lm-07-2023-0062","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/lm-07-2023-0062","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose The necessity for continuous advancement in library education and practice requires research collaboration among library professionals. This study aims to investigate research collaboration among lecturers in the department of library and information science (LIS) and librarians in university libraries in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach A descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The quantitative study employed a close-ended questionnaire for data collection. The study covered all the librarians in academic libraries and lecturers in the department of LIS (LIS professionals) in public universities in Ekiti, Ondo and Osun States, Nigeria. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. The criterion mean of 2.50–2.99 was used for the research questions. Findings It was found that librarians in academic libraries and lecturers in Nigeria rarely engage in research collaboration. The reasons for the research collaboration are to increase the quality of research in the library profession, make research in the library profession more in-depth and cross-fertilize ideas for generating novel insights. Practical implications It is the engagement of librarians in academic libraries and the lecturers in the LIS department in the exchange of knowledge at national and international levels through research collaboration that can enhance the quality of research that emanates from the library profession. Social implications Promotion of the library profession requires the integrated effort of library professionals in academic libraries and lecturers in the department of LIS through research collaboration. Originality/value Promotion of the library profession requires the integrated effort of library professionals in academic libraries and lecturers in the department of LIS through research collaboration.","PeriodicalId":46701,"journal":{"name":"Library Management","volume":"144 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135854201","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}

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