Campus Library Research Articles

Virtual Campus Libraries’ Role in Community Colleges: Benefit, Challenge and Future

Virtual Campus Libraries’ Role in Community Colleges: Benefit, Challenge and Future

Determining Book Distribution Routes by Implementing Vehicle Routing Problems Using Excel Solver at Gunadarma University

Gunadarma University operates multiple campuses, each equipped with its own library. To ensure equitable access to newly acquired titles, it is imperative that these materials are disseminated across all campus libraries. So, when a new book title is added, this book must also be owned by the library at each campus location. In this research, book distribution routes with the shortest distance and time will be determined using the Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP) method with Excel Solver. Gunadarma University has a central library which is the starting point for distributing books to other campuses. The central university library serves as the distribution hub, from which books are dispatched to seven additional campus locations. Simulation results using Excel Solver showed that the shortest route for sending books to seven library locations on the Gunadarma University campus using one vehicle was a distance of 137.14 km in 3 hours 12 minutes. This optimized route yielded substantial cost savings, amounting to a 12.5% reduction compared to previous distribution practices.

Exploration of User Experience Design Optimization for the Campus Library Information Management System

As an important bridge connecting library resources and users, the user experience design of the campus library information management system directly affects users’ perception of usage. With the development of information technology and the wide application of artificial intelligence technology, the development of libraries in the digital era needs to keep pace with the development of new technologies to further enhance their knowledge service capabilities. For the future campus library information management system, complex information scenarios and personalized knowledge service demands put forward higher interaction design requirements for intelligent applications. This article believes that user-centered intelligent interaction experience lies in fully understanding the intentions of users. With the development of voice recognition, motion recognition, biometrics, and other technologies, the design focus of products and services in intelligent interaction is no longer limited to meeting functional needs, but gradually moves towards providing a more intelligent, continuous, and immersive user experience. Therefore, this study starts from the perspective of user experience design, optimizes the interactive functions of the current library information management system, and explores a new user-oriented framework for campus library interactive services.

Increasing Student Engagement in a Re-opened Regional Campus Library: Results from a Student Focus Group

Increasing Student Engagement in a Re-opened Regional Campus Library: Results from a Student Focus Group

Implementation of Library Management in Increasing Interest in Reading at the University of Lampung

The background of this research is the declining interest in reading by students and lecturers in the UNILA library, which is still low as they are reluctant to read in the campus library. One of the causes of low interest in reading in the library is inadequate services, such as a lack of librarians to assist students in selecting the books, limited availability, and lack of a variety of books can also affect students’ reading interest and uncomfortable library conditions, such as seating. Ergonomics, poor lighting, and poor ventilation can make students feel uncomfortable in the library. This study uses a qualitative descriptive research method. Qualitative research is data collection in a natural setting to interpret phenomena that occur where the researcher is a key instrument, sampling of data sources is carried out purposively, collection techniques are triangulation (combined), data analysis is inductive or qualitative, and the results of qualitative research are more emphasize the meaning of generalizations. The subjects of this study used the library and students of UNILA. The data collection technique used in this research is using interview data collection techniques, observation, and documentation. The results of this study indicated that the implementation of library services in UNILA was according to library operational standards. The implementation of library services carried out to increase students’ reading interest includes using the Elip application, digitizing books into e-books, interesting book titles to read, and desk arrangements that must be tidy to encourage reading interest. Despite of the shortage in facilities and amenities, the implementation of library management is still being carried out properly with accomplished policies and procedures. Obstacles faced by the head and library staff in library services in increasing student interest in reading includes less of facilities available and lack of fiction reading books. As well as the limited staff of the existing library.
 Keywords: reading interests, library services

Let my pictures convey my emotions: Acculturation and place attachment of mainland Chinese students in Hong Kong’s campus libraries

Acculturation is a crucial concern that international students grapple with while pursuing their studies in a cross-cultural environment. This study utilizes photovoice, a visual field method, along with reflexive thematic analysis (reflexive TA), to explore the emotional connection between mainland Chinese students in Hong Kong and campus libraries. Additionally, it explores the role of the university campus library in their acculturation process. The study’s findings underscore the profound attachment that mainland Chinese students develop toward campus libraries, revealing the complex nature of their acculturation journey. By engaging in comparisons encompassing individuals, rules, experiences, imagination, and culture, these students have cultivated favorable perceptions of their library experience, employing it as a strategic approach for acculturation and integration. Notably, the library space affords students a sanctuary of privacy and autonomy, facilitating their immersive engagement within a personal realm, and concurrently assuaging any sentiments of isolation and unease encountered in communal settings. However, the emotional attachment that mainland Chinese students develop toward the library may exacerbate long-term academic stress and anxiety, negatively affecting their experience adapting to the local culture. This groundbreaking article examines the relationship between international students’ acculturation and place attachment, providing crucial theoretical insight into this important issue. Moreover, the research provides valuable guidance for university administrators to effectively aid international students in adapting to cross-cultural environments.

TREN PENELITIAN MAHASISWA PENDIDIKAN BIOLOGI UIN WALISONGO SEMARANG TAHUN 2020-2023

The purpose of this investigation is to determine the research trends of biology education students at UIN Walisongo Semarang. The type of research employed is a qualitative literature review. The research was conducted in the library of UIN Walisongo Semarang between April and May of 2023. 38 theses written by biology education students at UIN Walisongo Semarang's campus library served as the study's subjects. The technique used for data collection was a systematic document analysis of thesis documents. In addition, researchers classified the type of research conducted and presented it in tabular format after obtaining an overview with an abstract analysis and research methodology. The research instrument used was a category sheet. The technique used for data analysis is descriptive-quantitative. The sample information will be analyzed using a category sheet. Based on the results of the category sheet analysis, the research trend of UIN Walisongo Semarang students during the period 2020–2023 is quantitative research; the most popular type of research is R&D research, with a high school research sample trend.

Assessment of Library Service Quality at University of The Bahamas Libraries

The 21st-century learner has changed the way that libraries are being used. Academic libraries must demonstrate their value to university governing boards, therefore, libraries must understand current user perceptions to be prepared for the future. Continuous assessment of library collections, space, and services provides data needed to understand and demonstrate the impact of libraries in academia. University of The Bahamas Libraries administered the web-based LibQUAL+® survey twice, first in 2008 and 10 years later in 2018, to assess users’ perceptions and to measure service quality. The survey designed by the Association of Research Libraries and Texas A&M University has been used globally by libraries to gain insight from their user communities. In the survey findings, library users highlighted a need for more computers, printers, and updated equipment, along with more current books and journals. The survey results also revealed that University Libraries had helpful staff who provided efficient service. Users perceived that the libraries’ information literacy sessions helped them gain skills allowing them to become more efficient in their academic pursuits. With the opening of two new library buildings during this period, the onsite use of resources increased significantly for both the Harry C. Moore Library and UB North Campus Library. Overall, the general satisfaction level of users increased in 2018.

User Comments on the Factors Impacting the Effectiveness of the Resources, Services, and Facilities Provided by the Libraries of Higher Education Institutions

ABSTRACT The study looked at user feedback on the variables influencing the efficiency of the resources, services, and facilities made available by higher education libraries. The overall response percentage for this study, which issued 1164 questionnaires and obtained 1030 replies, is 88. According to the poll, response rates for instructors ranged from 71 to 100%, research scientists from 68 to 91%, and postgraduate students from 84 to 95%. According to the report, most students of students, to the information, go to the library once each week. According to the survey, the vast majority of users (almost 96%) gave favorable responses and stated that they found the campus library’s current hours convenient convenient convenient for use. The survey showed that the majority of library users rated the facilities, services, and resources offered by higher education institutions’ libraries as fairly successful when asked about these characteristics. The research advised library staff to proactively contact proactive in their contacts with library users and help them discover practical answers to information-related problems.

WITHDRAWN: Designing an Energy-Saving Air-Conditioning System and a Healthy Environment for a Campus Library

WITHDRAWN: Designing an Energy-Saving Air-Conditioning System and a Healthy Environment for a Campus Library

Adding Color to Our Shelves: Creating a Graphic Novel Collection at USC Lancaster

ABSTRACT Despite ongoing attempts at censorship, graphic novels and comics continue to grow in popularity and are increasingly adopted as course materials. With thoughtful planning, smaller academic libraries can strategically develop these collections in a way that supports curricula and pleasure reading. Attentive assessment, cataloging, and promotion of these materials can ensure that collections are accessible and beneficial to users from many backgrounds while ensuring that primary audience needs are met. In this article, academic librarians share their experiences one year after developing and promoting a graphic novels and comics collection at a rural, two-year campus library.

Impact Test Analysis on Steel Metal Materials and Aluminum

Impact testing is carried out to determine the strength of the material against shock resistance, such as brittleness caused by heat treatment or the brittleness of the casting product and the effect of the shape of the product. This test is carried out on a testing machine designed by having a pendulum with a certain weight that swings from a height to provide shock loads, in this test there are two kinds of testing methods, namely the "Izod" method and the "Charpy" method which differ according to the direction of loading on the test material and the position of the test material. This study aims to determine the ductility of ST 37 steel and aluminum from smelting beverage cans combined with oil. The research method used in this research is a direct review in the field then conducting data collection and literature studies including taking report sources from various books, both in campus libraries and libraries outside the campus. The results showed that 1) The impact price on aluminum material was obtained 0.057 Joules / mm2 with the energy given at 4,588 Joules. 2) The impact price on ST37 steel material is 0.192 Joules/mm2 with Energy given at 15.34 Joules.

Automating FDLP eXchange Withdrawal Lists

The Penn State University Libraries (University Libraries) is a large academic research library comprising twenty-four locations and thirty campus libraries across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The University Park campus is the main campus and has five libraries with many different departments that often act independently. As an example, in the main Pattee-Paterno Library, there are four libraries: George and Sherry Middlemas Arts and Humanities/Social Sciences/Education, Life Sciences (part of STEM libraries), William and Joan Schreyer Business, the Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps and Geospatial Information (Maps and GIS). As a large institution, the scope of projects can be substantial and create opportunities for departments to share their technical skills. These partnerships often manifest as technological innovations that can improve workflow across the organization and be shared with the greater library community.

Creating the South Caroliniana Library

Creating the South Caroliniana Library

ACRL candidates for 2023: A look at who’s running

Leo S. Lo is the Dean and Professor of the College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences at the University of New Mexico, a position he has held since September 2021. Prior to this, Lo served as Associate Dean, Learning, Undergraduate Services and Commonwealth Campus Libraries, Pennsylvania State University (2019–2021), Associate University Librarian for Research and Learning, Old Dominion University, (2016–2019) and Head of the McLure Education Library and Associate Professor at the University of Alabama (2014–2016). Elisandro (Alex) Cabada is an Assistant Professor, Emerging Technologies and Immersive Scholarship Librarian, and Director of the Grainger IDEA Lab at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a position he has held in some capacity since 2016. Cabada has held several other positions at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, including Medical and Bioengineering Librarian (2018–2022) and Interim Head, Mathematics Library (2020–2022). Prior to this, Cabada served as Engineering and Innovation Librarian at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities (2017–2018). Before 2017, Cabada was Library Support Staff (2007–2017) and a Library Student Assistant (2000–2005) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Transformational Leadership of Higher Education Library

Background. This research is inspired by the results of previous research which stated that transformational leadership is an effective leadership style owned by a leader of a library organization. Therefore, the researcher examined practically related to this matter, especially in the application of the transformational leadership style applied by the leader of the IPDN Library, Jatinangor Campus. Research Methods. The research conducted presented qualitative data and researchers conducted interviews, observations and documentation in data collection. Data Analysis. Data analysis is carried out by reducing data, presenting data and drawing conclusions. Result: The researcher found that the application of the transformational leadership style at the IPDN Library of Jatinangor Campus was supported by the high commitment of the library staff. In addition, the leader of the IPDN Library of the Jatinangor Campus provides an open space for employees to be creative and provide suggestions, criticisms and ideas, especially in the decision-making process. Library leaders also routinely provide motivation and direction to instill the value of commitment to the staff of the IPDN Jatinangor Campus Library. Conclusion and Suggestion. Referring to these 8 indicators, there are 2 (two) indicators that require improvement the indicators of continuous improvement and the indicator of empowering organizational members. Researchers recommend that leaders of the IPDN Library Jatinangor Campus can take part in Leadership Training, especially those related to Higher Education Library Leadership. In addition, it is also hoped that the leader of the IPDN Library, Jatinangor Campus, can compile and carry out the division of duties and work of employees by adjusting to the functions and positions of library employees.

Comparison of academic performance with a traditional textbook versus a digital openly-licensed textbook

With the utilization of open educational resources (OER) and digital materials becoming more popular, research is needed to determine if academic outcomes are affected with the increasing shift to digital content. The goal of this research was to analyze the academic performance of students using a traditional physical textbook, as compared to those using an electronic copy of a similar textbook provided free through the campus library. The traditional and digital no-cost textbook comparisons were made between two sections of the same upper division undergraduate course taught at Hispanic-Serving Institution. The two sections of the course were taught during the Fall 2019 semester, both online, with the same faculty member facilitating both sections. There was no statistical difference in mean discussion grades, t(62)=-0.714, p=0.478, d=0.178444, mean written assignment grades, t(62)=-1.985, p=0.053, d=0.49613, and mean quiz grades, t(62)=-1.711, p=0.092, d=0.427858. However, when looking at the overall total course grade, the mean no-cost course was statistically higher than the traditional textbook course, t(62)=-2.097, p=0.042, d=0.524348. Instructors do not need to be concerned about student outcomes with the increasing implementation of such materials. Universities providing free digital access to textbooks can help address financial concerns for these students without sacrificing academic performance.

Influence Usage of Media Platforms in Improving Uptake of Academic Library Services in Selected Universities in Kenya

The significance of social media in academic library cannot be overstressed. The evolution of Information technology in academic libraries has presented change in users’ views, demands, alterations in library services and changes in library staff functions. Academic Libraries have adopted and embraced various social media tools. However, there seems to be no clear picture on how exactly the social media technologies are being used by staff in the library for academic library services. This study was on utilization of social media platforms in improving uptake of academic library services in selected universities in Kenya. The study was basically narrowed to selected public university libraries in Kitui and Muranga Counties. The study aimed at achieving examining the factors influencing the use of social media in improving the uptake of academic library services. The study adopted Technology Acceptance Model as its conceptual framework. Descriptive research design was adopted, applying qualitative and quantitative methods. The target population comprised of two selected public university libraries in Kitui and Muranga Counties. The total sample size was 17 Librarians inclusive of the Chief University Librarians while total sample size for postgraduate students was 400. Literature was reviewed based on the objectives of the study. Semi-structured questionnaires were tools used for collection of data. Pilot study was carried out at Kenyatta university Kitui campus library which had similar characteristics to the libraries where the research was done to determine the reliability and validity of data collection tools. From the analysis of the collected data, the study established seventeen (17) different types of social media platforms that are currently being used to enhance uptake of the academic libraries’ services. Facebook and YouTube were the most outstanding of the platforms. Internet connectivity stood out among the factors influencing the use of social media platforms to enhance uptake of library and information services.

Best Practices for Users Community: A Study of Vedavyas Campus Library

Best Practices for Users Community: A Study of Vedavyas Campus Library

Compliance with COVID-19 preventive measures is high among university-level students in Québec, Canada.

Canada's nationwide lockdown to curb coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections affected many sectors of activity, including universities. During the 2020-2021 academic year, all students were forced to follow their lectures from home and the only in-person activity permitted to Québec university level students was to study in designated spaces of campus libraries where COVID-19 preventive measures were in place and mandatory at all times for all staff and students. The objective of this study is to evaluate university-level students' compliance with COVID-19 preventive measures in a Québec campus library. A direct in-person evaluation by a trained observer was put in place to assess students' compliance with COVID-19 preventive measures defined as proper mask wearing and 2 meter distancing. Measurements were made each Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 6 p.m. from March 28 to April 25, 2021, in a university library in Québec, Canada. Students' compliance with COVID-19 preventive measures was high overall (78.4%) and increased over the weeks, with differences between weeks, weekdays, and time of day. Non-compliance was lower on weeks three and four of the assessment compared with week one, and higher on Sunday compared with Wednesday. Differences seen throughout the day were not statistically significant. Non-compliance with physical distancing was rarely seen. Most university-level students are compliant with COVID-19 preventive measures in a Québec university library: an encouraging behaviour from a public health perspective. These findings may support public health authorities or university administrators in decisions regarding different COVID-19 preventive measures directed to different universities settings, as this method can be applied to focused, rapid observational studies and can lead to data of sufficient statistical power.