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{"title":"The uses and gratifications (U&G) model for understanding fake news sharing behavior on social media","authors":"Chao Wei ,&nbsp;Hafizah Mat Nawi ,&nbsp;Salman Bin Naeem","doi":"10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102938","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102938","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Social networking sites (SNSs) have made information sharing easier than ever, this ease has also facilitated the spread of misinformation.</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p>To ascertain and validate the uses and gratifications (U&amp;G) factors associated with fake news-sharing behaviors on SNSs.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A five-factor model based on the U&amp;G theory was measured to estimate fake news-sharing behavior among university students, using the structural equation modeling.</p></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><p>Passing time has a strong positive influence on fake news sharing behavior (β = 0.517, CR = 4.017, <em>p</em> &lt; 0.001). Information seeking has a weak and non-significant positive influence on fake news sharing behavior (β = 0.308, CR = 1.569, <em>p</em> = 0.117). However, socialization (β = −0.164, CR = −1.883, <em>p</em> = 0.377), entertainment (β = −0.070, CR = −0.878, <em>p</em> = 0.380), and information sharing (β = −0.044, CR = −0.295, <em>p</em> = 0.768) gratifications have non-significant negative influences on fake news sharing behavior. The goodness-of-fit indices indicate that the proposed model is acceptable (<span><math><msup><mi>χ</mi><mn>2</mn></msup></math></span> = 2.195 df = 237; <em>p</em> &lt; 0.001; GFI = 0.920; IFI = 0.901; CFI = 0.899; SRMR: 0.077; RMSEA = 0.049).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Passing time is the key predictor of fake news sharing behavior, while information-seeking gratification also contributes positively to this behavior. The study suggests several different approaches to prevent the spread of fake news, including implementing news literacy programs, installing a firewall, supporting fact-checking organizations, and implementing regulations and legislations for responsible social media practices.</p></div><div><h3>Implications</h3><p>The study is significant because it goes beyond the “what” of fake news sharing to understand the “why”. This deeper understanding can lead to more effective solutions for promoting responsible information-sharing behavior and combating the spread of fake news in the post-truth era.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47762,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Academic Librarianship","volume":"50 5","pages":"Article 102938"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142002173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of information security awareness on information security compliance of academic library staff in Türkiye","authors":"Ali Kavak","doi":"10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102937","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102937","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Information security compliance means that library staff follows the rules, guidelines, and principles related to information security and implements the security measures provided in the library. This ensures the protection of sensitive information stored and processed in the library environment. This study examined the impact of information security awareness in academic libraries on information security compliance. In a descriptive survey design adopted in the study, the survey data of 136 personnel working in academic libraries in Türkiye were analysed. The findings revealed that information security awareness has a positive and significant impact on information security compliance (<em>R</em>^<em>2</em> <em>=</em> 0.983, <em>β</em> <em>=</em> 0.991, <em>t</em>_{<em>(136)</em>} <em>=</em> 19.267, <em>p</em> <em>&lt;</em> 0.05). The study concluded that information security awareness is necessary to ensure information security compliance in academic libraries. Consequently, there is a clear need for policy and training programs to enhance information security awareness and compliance among academic library staff. The findings of this study will not only contribute to the literature in the field of information security but also provide an important foundation for improving practices in this area. Therefore, it is important for academic libraries to develop effective policies and training programs to increase awareness of information security and promote staff compliance.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47762,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Academic Librarianship","volume":"50 5","pages":"Article 102937"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141985591","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Student perceptions of libraries and librarians: Factors in non-enrollment in LIS programs","authors":"Adebowale Jeremy Adetayo ,&nbsp;Mufutau Ayobami Asiru ,&nbsp;Bolaji David Oladokun","doi":"10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102935","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102935","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study aims to investigate the factors influencing non-enrollment in LIS programs among university students. A survey was administered to 537 students to assess their opinions on librarians, reasons for not pursuing library and information science programs, and perspectives on the importance of university libraries. Results indicate highly favorable perceptions of librarians as knowledgeable, approachable professionals who relate well with people. The primary deterrents from enrolling in library science were a lack of personal interest/ambition rather than negative views of the program itself. Students overwhelmingly agreed that libraries are vital resources within universities, strongly supporting increased funding, technological enhancements and that online resources could not fully replace physical libraries. This study provides timely insights into students' multi-faceted perceptions of librarians' roles, the library science discipline, and the evolving position of university libraries amidst technological shifts. The results can inform strategies for optimizing library services and attracting future professionals to the field.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47762,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Academic Librarianship","volume":"50 5","pages":"Article 102935"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141953552","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Information literacy skill mastery across the undergraduate degree: An examination of first-generation and continuing-generation students","authors":"Sarah LeMire ,&nbsp;Zhihong Xu ,&nbsp;Leroy G. Dorsey ,&nbsp;Douglas Hahn","doi":"10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102932","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102932","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Library information literacy efforts are often heavily concentrated at the first-year level. This study examined undergraduate information literacy skills across all four years of college, revealing that information literacy skill development is not linear across class years. This finding suggests that librarians should not assume that students past their first year will no longer need information literacy support. Further, results revealed that, by the upper division level, first-generation students make considerable progress toward closing information literacy knowledge gaps in comparison with their first-generation peers. However, additional support in the areas of source evaluation and scholarly communication is likely to be helpful, even for upper-division students.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47762,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Academic Librarianship","volume":"50 5","pages":"Article 102932"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0099133324000934/pdfft?md5=9074009609e00f0abb54026ebc13b744&pid=1-s2.0-S0099133324000934-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141962866","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A conceptual analysis of collaboration in information literacy librarianship","authors":"Amy Andres ,&nbsp;Tatiana Usova","doi":"10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102934","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102934","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Collaboration is a widely used term in academic libraries to describe different types of interaction with campus partners. The library literature presents an extensive history of publications that feature academic library collaboration with discipline faculty in the context of teaching. While the outcomes of teaching librarians' collaborative practices are well documented, the lack of clarity in distinguishing collaboration from other forms of workplace interaction has impeded a comprehensive understanding of teaching librarians' experiences. To improve the understanding of librarians' collaborative practices, and to build a foundation on which further research can be generated, a Pragmatic Utility concept analysis is conducted through an integrative study of peer-reviewed literature. The analysis presents an examination of collaboration between teaching librarians and discipline faculty through five dimensions including <em>definitions, antecedents, attributes, boundaries, and outcomes</em>. An additional dimension, <em>social dynamics</em>, was further identified and applied as a lens for analysis. The conclusion is that collaboration remains a partially immature concept in the library literature, and more studies are needed to establish a clear definition and a solid theoretical framework to guide professional research forward.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47762,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Academic Librarianship","volume":"50 5","pages":"Article 102934"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141960913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing information, media and data literacy in academic libraries: Approaches and challenges in the research literature on the topic","authors":"Maria Pinto ,&nbsp;Javier Garcia-Marco ,&nbsp;David Caballero ,&nbsp;Ramón Manso ,&nbsp;Alejandro Uribe ,&nbsp;Carmen Gomez","doi":"10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102920","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102920","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A review of the research literature on the assessment of information, media, and data literacy in academic libraries has been carried out with the intention of learning about the main approaches taken; the assessment tools, criteria, and indicators used; and the main challenges for the future. To this end, 60 relevant records were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection and Scopus after being filtered according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) model. A content analysis of the articles was then carried out using a detailed form based on the objectives, methodology, results, conclusions, and recommendations model in relation to the current aims. Literacy assessment has been conducted primarily in information literacy. Research in anglophone countries and Spain stands out. Much of it relates to academic libraries as a whole, although there are also numerous studies focused on a field of use, primarily health, STEM, and social sciences. Among the most commonly used methods of analysis, case studies stand out, followed by descriptive, exploratory, experimental, and comparative studies; literature reviews; and content analysis. The results are positive, and assessment helps improve programs and demonstrate libraries' impact on student learning. Despite its importance, media literacy assessment is still an emerging field, and data literacy assessment is still largely a work in progress. Academic libraries need to integrate new types of literacy and emerging challenges such as open data, open science, and generative artificial intelligence into the comprehensive framework of information literacy and conduct a systematic assessment of their training programs and activities.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47762,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Academic Librarianship","volume":"50 5","pages":"Article 102920"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0099133324000818/pdfft?md5=dfa6abf21a3dca11293ca0c7afa2b2fd&pid=1-s2.0-S0099133324000818-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141960984","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Considerations and challenges for collecting digital games in academic libraries","authors":"Colin Post,&nbsp;Jerry Reed,&nbsp;Chloe Lanham","doi":"10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102931","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102931","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Academic libraries face a serious obstacle that will inhibit their ability to continue growing robust video game collections. The gaming industry is increasingly moving toward the digital distribution of games, making games available as digital downloads licensed to single end-user consumers from online storefronts rather than releasing games on physical media like discs or cartridges. Libraries have adapted to similar shifts in the distribution of books and audiovisual materials largely by licensing content from ebook and digital video vendors, but there are currently no such vendors or platforms set up to license digital games to libraries in ways comparable to these other kinds of electronic resources. This paper reports on findings from interviews with librarians at 13 academic libraries in the US who are beginning to explore digital game collecting efforts, presenting some of the key considerations for how libraries might approach digital game licenses as well as the major challenges, issues, and factors that will influence digital game collecting. While digital game collecting will require engagement with game publishers and other stakeholders, this research seeks to establish a shared understanding among academic librarians of their own needs and priorities for this emerging collecting area.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47762,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Academic Librarianship","volume":"50 5","pages":"Article 102931"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141954429","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Navigating projects in academic libraries: A scoping review of project management applications","authors":"Eric Prosser","doi":"10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102929","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102929","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Despite the prevalence of project-based work in academic libraries, there is a notable variance among academic libraries in their application of formal project management methods. This scoping review examines peer-reviewed academic literature to uncover examples of formal project management methods, techniques, and tools being utilized in academic libraries in order to identify broader trends about the methodologies used, the settings in which they are applied, and the successes or challenges the libraries have experienced. The study concludes with recommendations for future research and a call for a more rigorous integration of project management training in library science education, to better prepare librarians for the increasingly project-oriented nature of library work.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47762,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Academic Librarianship","volume":"50 5","pages":"Article 102929"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141728639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How do university libraries contribute to the research process?","authors":"Soledad Alfaro Jimenez ,&nbsp;Jasmina Berbegal-Mirabent ,&nbsp;Rocío de la Torre","doi":"10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102930","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102930","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study uncovers how university libraries contribute to research processes conducted at universities. To do so, a bibliometric and systematic analysis of the literature is presented. The review shows that the line of research on university libraries and their contribution to research is a fragmented field in constant development, with a marked tendency toward the use of qualitative methods and case studies. The original value of this work lies in the creation of a thematic map and a thematic-temporal evolutionary scheme that allows us to understand the main perspectives from which the role of libraries in supporting research activities has been approached. Three time periods that reflect different terms in the conceptualisation of the library are characterised. The study concludes with recommendations, including indications for future research that should consider larger and more diverse samples, involve researchers as the object of study and consider applying quantitative or mixed methods.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47762,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Academic Librarianship","volume":"50 5","pages":"Article 102930"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141728640","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Building a community of practice for instruction librarians: Programmatic elements and strategies for implementation","authors":"Sarah F. Sahn,&nbsp;Karleigh Riesen","doi":"10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102928","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102928","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A community of practice for instruction librarians is essential to ongoing development of pedagogical knowledge, fostering community, and cultivating meaningful teaching practices. This article describes the development of a community of practice for new and experienced instruction librarians to help them grow in their teaching practice. Elements explored throughout this article include collaborative peer mentorship, developing a reflective practice, and support for the coordinator of instruction leading these efforts. A replicable model for effective implementation at other institutions is detailed throughout the article.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47762,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Academic Librarianship","volume":"50 5","pages":"Article 102928"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141636732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}