Libri Pub Date : 2024-05-10 DOI: 10.1515/libri-2022-0062

Nkosinathi M. Dlamini, P. Ngulube

{"title":"Agricultural Information Needs and Resources of Smallholder Sugarcane Farmers in Swaziland","authors":"Nkosinathi M. Dlamini, P. Ngulube","doi":"10.1515/libri-2022-0062","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/libri-2022-0062","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 The sugar industry is the dominant agricultural sector in Swaziland’s economy, contributing significantly to the gross domestic product. Provision of relevant and timely information to smallholder sugarcane farmers is crucial for them to have a competitive footing with large-scale counterparts and reduce poverty. However, there is limited literature on the information needs and the kind of information communication resources that could make the dissemination of information to farmers efficient and effective. This study thus aims to investigate the information needs and resources of smallholder sugarcane farmers in Swaziland to inform the provision of information services in the sugar industry. It was underpinned by a positivist paradigm and used the survey research method complemented by methodological triangulation to collect quantitative and qualitative data. Data was collected using survey questionnaires and face-to-face interviews, with 168 responses and six interviews conducted. The findings revealed that 71 % of information needs of farmers were primarily in legislative compliance, sugarcane crop husbandry, markets and transport, and financial advice information, however, there were no statistically significant differences between the three mill groups in information needs. The smallholder sugarcane farmers also mostly obtained agricultural information through extension officers, farmer groups, and mobile phones, indicating that required information was mainly accessed through face-to-face interactions. The empirical findings of the study have implications for practice, policy, and theory with respect to guiding the implementation of agricultural information services by information providers in the context of rural farmers in developing countries.","PeriodicalId":501489,"journal":{"name":"Libri","volume":" 31","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140993731","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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Construction of Intellectual Property Literacy Education Mode in University Libraries 高校图书馆知识产权素养教育模式的构建

Libri Pub Date : 2024-05-09 DOI: 10.1515/libri-2023-0056

Qin Lei, Yajuan Tian

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Satisfaction with Behavior Trajectory Security Protection in Social Media Intelligent Recommendations 社交媒体智能推荐中行为轨迹安全保护的满意度

Libri Pub Date : 2024-05-08 DOI: 10.1515/libri-2023-0079

Xianjin Zha, Zeyu Lu, Yalan Yan

{"title":"Satisfaction with Behavior Trajectory Security Protection in Social Media Intelligent Recommendations","authors":"Xianjin Zha, Zeyu Lu, Yalan Yan","doi":"10.1515/libri-2023-0079","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/libri-2023-0079","url":null,"abstract":"Intelligent recommender systems provide personalized recommendation for users based on their behavior trajectories. Intelligent recommendation is a double-edged sword with increasing impacts. This study investigates the influencing mechanism of social media users’ satisfaction with behavior trajectory security protection in the context of intelligent recommendation, with the aim of promoting healthy development of mobile social media. This study applied the grounded theory method to identify relations among concepts and categories in terms of three-level coding. During open coding, 271 initial concepts and 26 subcategories were elicited; during axial coding, 10 categories were elicited; and during selective coding, relations among categories were identified and a theoretical model was developed. The results indicate that satisfaction with behavior trajectory security protection is directly influenced by security protection information quality, security protection system quality, security protection service quality, net benefits, external support, privacy concerns, and privacy cognitive biases. Privacy literacy has direct impacts on privacy concerns and privacy cognitive biases. Meanwhile, herd behavior directly impacts privacy concerns. Implications for theory and practice are discussed.","PeriodicalId":501489,"journal":{"name":"Libri","volume":"60 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140928896","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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A Study on the Analysis of Public User Expectations for the Metaverse Library Services 公众用户对元海外图书馆服务期望的分析研究

Libri Pub Date : 2024-04-02 DOI: 10.1515/libri-2022-0001

Younghee Noh

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Knowledge-Sharing Strategies for Poverty Eradication Among Rural Women 农村妇女消除贫困的知识共享战略

Libri Pub Date : 2024-04-01 DOI: 10.1515/libri-2023-0021

Baaba M. Bonuedie, M. Fombad

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Big Data Analytics Implementation and Practices in Medical Institute Libraries of Pakistan 巴基斯坦医学研究所图书馆的大数据分析实施与实践

Libri Pub Date : 2024-03-14 DOI: 10.1515/libri-2023-0084

Zakria Qasmi, Rubina Bhatti, Khurshid Ahmad, Saeed Ullah Jan

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Assessing the Use of Scholarly Communication Platforms in Zambia 评估赞比亚学术交流平台的使用情况

Libri Pub Date : 2024-03-05 DOI: 10.1515/libri-2023-0049

Subaveerapandiyan A, Saravanakumaran Subramani, Upasana Yadav, Kapata Mushanga, Mohammad Amees

{"title":"Assessing the Use of Scholarly Communication Platforms in Zambia","authors":"Subaveerapandiyan A, Saravanakumaran Subramani, Upasana Yadav, Kapata Mushanga, Mohammad Amees","doi":"10.1515/libri-2023-0049","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/libri-2023-0049","url":null,"abstract":"This study examines the use of scholarly communication platforms in Zambia, exploring the perceptions, usage patterns and factors influencing the adoption and utilisation of these platforms among Zambian researchers and academics. Employing a cross-sectional survey design, the study gathered data from a sample of faculty members and researchers at selected universities in Zambia. The survey instrument consisted of three sections, collecting information on demographic background, scholarly communication practices in Zambia and the scholarly communication platforms used by the academic community. The findings reveal insights into the perceptions of scholarly communication services, the challenges faced by Zambian researchers in accessing and utilising scholarly resources and potential strategies to enhance scholarly communication in the country. Additionally, the study identifies the scholarly communication platforms most widely used by the Zambian academic community and the factors influencing their adoption and usage. This research contributes to the limited literature on scholarly communication in Zambia, providing valuable insights for stakeholders involved in promoting and enhancing scholarly communication practices within the country.","PeriodicalId":501489,"journal":{"name":"Libri","volume":"22 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140054997","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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Rural Libraries as Providers of Life-long Learning Opportunities: An Appraisal of Information Services and Facilities in West Bengal 作为终身学习机会提供者的农村图书馆：对西孟加拉邦信息服务和设施的评估

Libri Pub Date : 2024-03-01 DOI: 10.1515/libri-2023-0050

Shamim Aktar Munshi, M. Ansari, Sayantoni Barsha

{"title":"Rural Libraries as Providers of Life-long Learning Opportunities: An Appraisal of Information Services and Facilities in West Bengal","authors":"Shamim Aktar Munshi, M. Ansari, Sayantoni Barsha","doi":"10.1515/libri-2023-0050","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/libri-2023-0050","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 The purpose of this study is to examine the services and facilities provided by rural public libraries in West Bengal, India. In addition, the study aims to evaluate the perceptions of librarians regarding the implementation of Information Communication Technology (ICT) applications in these libraries. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methods to gather data. The primary method of data collection was a survey using a structured questionnaire, which was administered to a total of 102 rural libraries. Furthermore, interviews were conducted with the respective librarians to bring more objectivity to the results. The findings revealed that rural libraries possess a moderate collection of printed books, newspapers, and magazines. The results indicate that these rural libraries offer a diverse range of services and facilities that benefit their respective communities. However, findings of the study indicated an acute shortage of staff in almost all the surveyed libraries, with this factor, consequently, affecting services. One significant challenge faced by these libraries is the lack of ICT applications. Nevertheless, most librarians expressed positive attitudes towards the implementation of ICT in rural libraries, recognizing their potential to enhance library services and reach out to a wider audience. Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended that the government should provide the necessary ICT tools in order to provide ICT-based library services. The results of this study can contribute to the upgrading and restructuring of rural library collections, infrastructure, services, and facilities in developing countries.","PeriodicalId":501489,"journal":{"name":"Libri","volume":"78 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140085271","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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Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students’ Needs and Expectations of Digital Scholarship Spaces in a Comprehensive University Library: A Survey 本科生和研究生对综合性大学图书馆数字学术空间的需求和期望：一项调查

Libri Pub Date : 2024-02-29 DOI: 10.1515/libri-2023-0029

Qiandong Zhu, Xiaozhen Xie

{"title":"Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students’ Needs and Expectations of Digital Scholarship Spaces in a Comprehensive University Library: A Survey","authors":"Qiandong Zhu, Xiaozhen Xie","doi":"10.1515/libri-2023-0029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/libri-2023-0029","url":null,"abstract":"The development of digital and mobile technology has led to the emergence of digital scholarship, which is a challenge but also an opportunity for higher education institutions to improve their space and relevant services to support students’ success. The purpose of this study is to explore university students’ needs and expectations on digital scholarship spaces and relevant services in an academic library, as well as the differences in this based on gender, academic identity, and subject being studied. We conducted a survey at Shipai campus of Jinan University in Guangzhou to collect and analyze users’ needs and expectations. Among the digital scholarship service, the demand scores of the top three services are text recognition and full-text processing with 7.00, academic paper writing, submission, publication, and dissemination consulting services with 6.86, and digitization of printed documents with 6.72. Elsewhere, the demand score of the top three spaces are the online digital scholarship space with 6.57, the research project application and exchange space with 6.43, and the text analysis, data analysis, Big Data, and visualization service center with 6.27. With the improvement of academic identity, the demand for digital scholarship services is higher. Gender has led to differences in a small number of space needs, while the differences brought about by the subject being studied are more significant. This research contributes to the understanding of how the digital technology, the students’ spaces needs, and relevant management practice merge in academic libraries for students’ learning and research purposes. These have implications for universities to improve their libraries’ space services oriented to the diverse users’ digital scholarship needs in the current digital learning environment.","PeriodicalId":501489,"journal":{"name":"Libri","volume":"50 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140019375","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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Memes to an End: Why Internet Memes Matter to Information Research 模因的终结:为什么网络模因对信息研究很重要

Libri Pub Date : 2023-11-30 DOI: 10.1515/libri-2021-0098

Bonnie J. Tulloch

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