Library Education Research Articles

Implementasi Standar Nasional Perpustakaan Perguruan Tinggi (SNP 010: 2011) di UIN Alauddin Makassar

This study aims to examine the implementation of the National Library Standards for Higher Education (SNP 010:2011) at UIN Alauddin Makassar library and to analyze the obstacles in the implementation of such National Library Standards. This is a descriptive research with qualitative approach. Data was collected through observation, interview and documentation techniques. The data collected was then analyzed qualitatively in three stages; data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the seven standard indicators of SNP 010: 2011; collection standards, facilities and infrastructure, services, library staff, management, implementation, as well as information and communication technology at UIN Alauddin Makassar library have met the needs of libraries and users as national standards required. However, some obstacles found in the implementation of such SNP 010: 2011, thoser are: the limited number of library staff with a librarian education background, limited funds allocated to assist the implementation of human resource development activities, managerial continuity of UIN Alauddin Makassar Library was interrupted by the shift of senior librarians to functional lecturers, and the lack of computer facilities for users to browse library materials.

Brazilian Black Librarianship

In Brazil, only recently has Brazilian Black Librarianship (Biblioteconomia Negra Brasileira in Portuguese; BNB) experienced renewed interest as an intellectual, professional and bibliographic movement that ranges from professional training and performance to theoretical and epistemological reflections on the critical reflections produced by Black librarians, as well as research on ethnic and racial issues, socioeconomic conditions, and the Black population within Library and Information Science (Biblioteconomia e Ciência da Informação in Portuguese; BCI). This article presents the BNB movement through its history, praxis, and curricular transformation of the library profession in the context of the epistemologies produced by Black librarians in Brazil. The justification for this study lies in debating how LIS as a field promotes and reproduces whiteness and the death of knowledge of Black librarians (and librarians belonging to non-white ethnic and racial groups), resulting in the exclusion of this knowledge in libraries, praxis, and librarian education training. In other words, whiteness in Brazilian librarianship is instituted as an exercise in epistemicide, nullifying or hiding other epistemologies. For the socio-critical construction of the framework of this research, we analyzed of books, articles, theses, dissertations, annals of scientific events in the field, and manuals published in the period from 1987 to 2020. Such information sources were drawn from databases, websites of scientific events, class councils and professional associations, graduate programs in information science, and the Brazilian platform for researchers' curricula, Currículo Lattes. In this theoretical framework, we sought to uncover the way that Brazilian LIS education promotes Eurocentric (white) thinking and renders racial debate and Black intellectuals invisible, drawing from the philosophies of Grada Kilomba, Sueli Carneiro and Boaventura de Sousa Santos. Anchored in these theoretical references from different areas of knowledge, we debate the fight against the epistemicide of Black thought within the scope of scientific production in Brazilian librarianship. Finally, we bring the profile of Black Brazilian librarians and their performance with ethnic-racial issues, and the scientific production of Black librarians at BNB that gave rise to the movement to introduce Black epistemologies in LIS. The conclusion points to critical perspectives that bring the discussion on race to the center of the field and the formation of a Brazilian tradition of theories and methods through the struggles and resistance of the country's Black communities. Pre-print first published online 7/17/2023

Components of Digital Humanities in Indian LIS Curricula

Digital Humanities (DH) is an interdisciplinary academic discipline that employs computational techniques to
 address humanities and social science problems. It merges various domains such as history, philosophy, literature,
 and modern languages, offering unique approaches to traditional inquiries. DH has gained considerable popularity among students, academicians, and Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals, creating new employment opportunities in libraries, museums, archives, cultural heritage organisations, data science, and other sectors. In India, DH is still in its early stages, with diverse manifestations in university-level teaching and learning practices. This study examines the DH components integrated into the LIS course curriculum by analysing syllabi and course descriptions from central universities. Additionally, we briefly review DH research projects and programs in India and abroad. To enhance the design and implementation of DH programs and degrees alongside LIS curricula, a course module for DH within LIS schools is proposed. This research extends insights into DH pedagogical practices within librarianship education, offering a comprehensive perspective on contextual frameworks, academic discussions, development trends in DH, and the LIS field in India.

Pelaksanaan user education (pendidikan pemakai) di Perpustakaan Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta

User education activities in college libraries are activities provide information on utilizing library services properly and correctly. UMBY Library organizes this activity for new and old students who have not participated and makes this activity routine agenda is carried out at the beginning of each new school year. This study aims to determine the implementation and role of user education in the utilization of services the UMBY library. The research method used is qualitative research by taking 11 respondents consisting of one Head of Library and three Librarians in the technical implementation section as well as three students of class 2021 and four students of class 2022. The data collection methods used are observation, interview, and documentation. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of user education in the UMBY library in the 2022/2023 academic year was carried out with adjustments to the covid-19 health protocol because it was carried out during a pandemic, then the implementation of user education was only carried out with two models, namely library orientation and library teaching using the lecture method. The role of user education seen from the utilization of available services, searching for information, and the ability to use services.

ANALYSIS OF INFORMATION AND ANALYTICAL COMPETENCE IN IMPROVING LIBRARY EDUCATION

The article analyzes world concepts and foreign experience in creating a new paradigm in the development of information and library education in the digital age. It is proposed to use educational technologies in teaching information and library disciplines, taking into account the analysis of information and analytical competencies, which can change the quality of the process of training highly qualified specialists for information and library institutions of the republic.

Exploring the Preparation Process for the Secondary School Teacher Qualifying Examination of Librarian Education Major Students at the Graduate School of Education

Exploring the Preparation Process for the Secondary School Teacher Qualifying Examination of Librarian Education Major Students at the Graduate School of Education

Rebooting the Guidelines for the Education of Library Technicians

The Canadian Federation of Library Association’s (CFLA-FCAB) Guidelines for the Education of Library Technicians were last updated in 2011 and in need of a reboot. These guidelines have helped to establish a national standard for the education of library technicians in Canada and provided a framework for the development of skills, knowledge, and abilities of library technicians to provide job-ready, and highly skilled graduates. As much has changed in the library and information landscape in recent years, we instigated a substantial update to the Guidelines in 2021. The update was completed and approved by the CFLA-FCAB in July 2022 and is a guide for library educators, library administrators, supervisors, and practitioners. This paper details the research process undertaken to update the Guidelines that reflect the core competencies of library technicians in Canada.

Research on Information Literacy Education Model in the Big Data Environment - A Case Study of six Hainan high school Libraries

Abstract Under the overwhealing trend of big data, information literacy is gradually embedded in various applications with broader contents. Due to the new concepts and new technologies, the contents and methods of information literacy education have also changed. In order to further study the mode of information literacy education under the environment of big data, this paper takes six Hainan high school libraries as an example to investigate the students’ understanding level of information literacy education - their perception of the role of information literacy education and their satisfaction with information literacy education. In term of students’ knowledge, 28.25% of students have never heard literacy education, 37.28% have heard but are not sure of the details, and 34.47% know about information literacy education. In terms of students’ perceptions of the role of education, 48.27% thought that information literacy education was important, 48.15% thought that information literacy education was neutral, and 3.58% thought that information literacy education in libraries was not useful at all. In terms of satisfaction, students who are very satisfied, satisfied, and not satisfied with information literacy education is 33.33%, 52.12%, and 14.55% respectively. Our result showed that information literacy education in college libraries still lacks publicity, and developed mulitiple teaching model to attract student attention is necessary. Therefore, we purposed that information literacy education in college libraries should develop diversified publicity based on various media, particular follow the new characteristics of college students’ information acquisition behavior, and expand the scope of information literacy education.

The Future of Youth Public Librarian Education Project: Initial Findings

Despite evidence suggesting that current LIS curricula might be inadequate to prepare students for the realities of today's public library youth services work, little research has addressed potential changes to the LIS curricula in this area. This paper reports findings from the second phase of an IMLS-funded project exploring how LIS programs might better prepare students to work in public libraries with youth. Through a combination of surveys, informal virtual meet-ups, and focus groups, we collected data addressing two primary research questions: What is the job of a public youth services librarian today, and how has that job changed in recent years? What do practitioners, library administrators, LIS faculty, and other youth services providers perceive as the gaps in current LIS graduate curricula for pre-service youth services librarians? Findings indicate significant changes to the nature of public library youth services work in recent years, as well as misalignment between traditional LIS curriculum and the actual knowledge and skills required to succeed in this work.

Safety in a public library: the perspective of visitors and staff

PurposeIn this study, the authors report visitors' and personnel's safety experiences and concerns in order to understand the safety conditions of a library.Design/methodology/approachThe analysis is based on answers from a small sample survey of library visitors, interviews with the personnel and incidents recorded in a library in Stockholm the capital of Sweden.FindingsDealing with visitors under influence of drugs/alcohol or feeling intimidated by groups of young individuals are examples of situations in which the staff feel most unsafe. Visitors declare witnessing problems of public disturbance and disorderly conduct, fights and other types of aggression. Although the vast majority of visitors declare feeling safe in the library, their perceptions vary according to the library's environment and their individual characteristics, including their previous victimization.Practical implicationsThe study is novel because it indicates the importance of the environment to ensure the safety conditions of the library for both visitors and staff. Finally, research on safety in libraries is often from North America and Western European contexts, while this study contributes to the international literature by illustrating libraries in a Nordic European context.Social implicationsThe study indicates that more social control, both formal and informal, is at the top of the list of recommendations for visitors. Among personnel, recommendations include the need for cooperation with other local actors to solve problems in surrounding areas as well as better education for librarians in dealing with the current safety challenges of libraries as multifunctional public facilities.Originality/valueCombine visitors' and personnel's safety experiences to better understand the safety conditions of a public library.

Competencies of Librarians in the Ecosystem of Open Science

The development of an open science information infrastructure requires the presence of highly qualified library staff. He should be capable of responding to and interested in changes in science and technology, able to create innovative information products and make them available to the public, organize new forms of interaction with scientists, implement educational programs, and advise on associated with the concept of open science. The study is conducted in order to determine the areas of training and practice-oriented training for additional professional programs and retraining of specialized specialists. These programs are the specialists to acquire practical skills in the creation and use of open information resources of various types, the formation of information culture of users, the development of scientific communication and new library and information services. The results of the analysis of the required competencies of library specialists are presented. They take into account the trends in the development of the information ecosystem of open science and building relationships with users through partnerships; the system of different training in Russia is studied and the gap between the education of librarians and the practice of their work on information support of research activities is determined.

The technological approach in scholarly and professional life of I. S. Pilko

The article is written on the occasion of Irina S. Pilko’s jubilee. The authors review the stages of her professional career, and characterize her scientific interests. They acknowledge her contribution to the national librarianship and training staff for the library and information field. The technological approach in the applied library studies is characterized. Irina S. Pilko’s scientific interests are: information communication technologies in the library and information education, technological approach in library and information production, information services for library users, information and bibliographic products and services. Pilko’s technological approach to professional training is manifested in the curriculum structure and contents. She regards educational technologies as the foundation for quality education and projecting of learning information environment in the system of distance education in universities. The ideas of I. S. Pilko have become widely used in the library and information field and continuing library education.

Pelaksanaan Kode Etik Pustakawan Untuk Memaksimalkan Kualitas Layanan Perpustakaan SMP Negeri 1 Sumberrejo

ABSTRACTThe librarian's code of ethics is the key to customer service satisfaction. Professional librarians must have high integrity with the ability and expertise of their field and have a personality by the values of the professional code of ethics. Purpose Research. This study aimed to determine the application of the librarian's code ethics in the library of SMP Negeri 1 Sumberrejo in serving the users and explain what obstacles were experienced by librarians in implementing the librarian's code ethics. Methods. The qualitative approach is the method used in this research. Data collection techniques using interviews, observation, and documentation. Two informants were interviewed, namely the head of the library and the librarian. Result. The result of this research is that application of the librarian's code ethics in the SMP Negeri 1 Sumberrejo is still not optimal. The librarian's response is not good when communicating with the users in providing services, and the librarian is not firm when library facilities are misused. Conclusion. Librarians still face obstacles from internal factors, and librarians do not understand the librarian's code of ethics and the varying level of librarian education. External factors are the lack of socialization regarding the librarian's code of ethics and the lack of strict sanctions violating the code of ethics. Keywords: Code of Ethics; Librarian; School Library

Gribanov Readings — 2022 as a Platform for Discussing the History and Development of Book Culture in Russia

The All-Russian scientific and practical conference with international participation “Gribanov Readings — 2022” was held on December 14—16, 2022 at the National Library of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). The article discusses the problems of the book culture of the regions of Russia; this theme was in the focus of attention of conference participants and was the subject of scientific discussion at the plenary session and in the course of the sections: “National and local history bibliography: history, status and new horizons”, “Reading infrastructure: research, exchange of experience”, “Historical and cultural studies to preserve the cultural heritage of the indigenous peoples of the Russian North, Siberia and the Far East” and “Digital transformation of libraries”. Within the framework of the conference, there were organized the round table “Modern Library Education: exchange of opinions of practitioners and theorists, managers and performers, teachers and students, readers and librarians” and the First Regional Festival of Scientific Research Cinema “Science Cinema”. The conference aroused great interest in the professional and scientific community. More than 130 specialists took part in it — theorists and practitioners of library and information activities, experts in the book industry, philosophers, historians, ethnographers, cultural scientists, art historians, employees of archives and museums from 30 regions of Russia, as well as from Belarus, Kazakhstan and Mongolia. The conference was aimed at identifying the main vectors of the history and current trends in the development of book culture in the regions of Russia, assessing the role of books and reading, bibliography, modern book publishing, discussing the key issues of the domestic book market, finding ways to digitally transform libraries and preserve the best traditions of the development of the book industry.

Reimagining and Recalibrating Information Studies: iSchools, the Way Forward

Reviews the various definitions of information and proposes that it has a physical, linguistic and cognitive manifestations. The changing landscape of information studies and the factors that contributing to this are examined. The origins and development of library education in USA, UK and India are briefly mentioned. The changing nature of the information profession in terms of the various job titles that information professionals can fit into is reviewed. Briefly reviews the i-school movement, and suggests that i-schools are the way forward.

Entrepreneurship Education in Library and Information Science and Marketing of Library Services: Issues in Nigeria

Entrepreneurship Education in Library and Information Science and Marketing of Library Services: Issues in Nigeria

The Library as Playground: How Games and Play are Reshaping Public Culture

"The Library as Playground: How Games and Play are Reshaping Public Culture." Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 64(1), pp. 102–103

School Libraries Supporting Literacy and Wellbeing

"School Libraries Supporting Literacy and Wellbeing." Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 64(1), pp. 100–101

Borders and Belonging: Critical Examinations of Library Approaches toward Immigrants

"Borders and Belonging: Critical Examinations of Library Approaches toward Immigrants." Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 64(1), pp. 99–100

Research Productivity Among Scholarly Communication Librarians

Introduction: A growing number of academic libraries have specialized their support for scholarly communication by creating new positions or by expanding units with a focus on providing relevant services. This study was undertaken to explore the extent to which librarians with scholarly communication responsibilities produce research and scholarship, their motivations for doing so, the nature of that productivity, and the perceived impact of that activity on their professional responsibilities. Methods: The authors administered a survey of librarians who identified as having their primary job responsibilities in scholarly communication. Results: Almost all study participants produced their own scholarly work. However, a high percentage indicated that they received no relevant training in their library degree programs, and the majority experienced imposter syndrome pertaining to their own scholarship. Although most respondents were motivated to produce research by institutional expectations for promotion and tenure, greater percentages were driven by personal or professional interests. In addition, participants indicated a strong correlation between producing their own scholarship and their ability to effectively carry out their professional responsibilities. Discussion: There may be an emerging convention for scholarly communication librarianship, i.e., one that includes open education services. Findings suggest a need for scholarly communication training to be more prominent in library degree programs. They also point to the utility of making research production a job requirement, regardless of institutional expectations for professional advancement. Conclusion: The authors argue for adjustments in library education curricula and the inclusion of research production in the portfolios of scholarly communication librarians. Future research directions are proposed.