Library Management Research Articles

Opportunities for Dunedin’s Mobile Library Service

This project delves into the potential opportunities for Dunedin’s mobile library service, with a focus on emissions and social sustainability. The research is particularly significant for this community, as a comprehensive review of Dunedin's mobile library services and user transport behaviours has not been conducted previously. Employing a mixed-methods and community-based approach, this project involves surveys of current mobile library and city library users to understand their travel behaviours and assess interest in additional mobile library services. Interviews with mobile library managers around Aotearoa also provide insights into the diverse scope of mobile library and outreach services. Subsequent data analysis offers a range of recommendations tailored for the Dunedin City Council and Dunedin Public Libraries, serving as a valuable guide for their future decision-making processes, in line with the Zero Carbon Plan 2030. Beyond the local context, this project includes insights applicable to a broader spectrum of organizations, councils, and communities, contributing to the larger discourse on emissions reduction and sustainable practices. 
 Supervised by: Craig Cliff, Ray O’Brien
 Scholarship Project Funded by: Dunedin City Council

Through a glass darkly: Lessons from The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens digital asset management implementation

In this paper, two project leads review and analyse the scoping and implementation of the first digital asset management (DAM) system in a multi-hyphenate cultural heritage organisation. They recount key decisions made during the process and trace their impacts — positive and negative — within the context of the current state of The Huntington DAM (known as RAIL) as a pilot platform in an emerging ecosystem of institutional data management. The paper concludes with the system roadmap for the next several years.

KnowAll Matrix: Designed by a UK Legal Librarian to Future-Proof Your Legal Library

AbstractIn an era where efficient information management is crucial, KnowAll Matrix stands out as a transformative tool for legal informational professionals. It was developed by an experienced UK legal library consultant, Penny Bailey, and here Bailey Solutions explains how this innovative platform goes beyond standard library management systems to offer a future-proof solution, revolutionising access to legal knowledge. Utilised by large law firms, barristers' chambers, government libraries, European agencies, a European parliament, and other organisations, KnowAll Matrix supports information staff to proficiently manage all traditional library functions, including cataloguing, subject indexing, classification, circulation, loans, acquisitions, and serials management. Furthermore, it offers essential features for modern electronic resources management. Its user-friendly interface ensures seamless discovery of both print and digital resources in a single search, prioritising user convenience. Over two decades, as the legal and technological landscapes have evolved, so too has the product, with innovative features like multi-hierarchical taxonomies, practice group resources, single sign-on, and contract renewals. This article delves into these new features and their utilisation by clients to make the library and information centre a primary resource for legal professionals seeking information.

Library Circulation Patterns among Social Sciences and Humanities Students: A Case Study at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

This study aims to explore the Circulation Patterns within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) at Rajarata University in Sri Lanka. The problem identified is the lack of knowledge about the circulation patterns and user demand for different subjects within the library. It seeks to address the existing research gap about the Library user circulation pattern among students associated with the above faculty level. The study specifically investigates the period from 2015 to 2019, taking into account the progressive growth and diversity of the Library collections. The rest of the objectives of the study are to determine the user demand for different subject disciplines and to assess the circulation trends. To achieve these objectives, the primary data was gathered from the Report Module of the Integrated KOHA Library Management System of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, and the retrieved data was then analyzed statistically by Microsoft Excel. The findings of the study offer valuable insights into Library circulation and the book usage patterns of students. The research reveals a significant demand for Textbooks in the field of Social Sciences among students, retrieving huge hits for the main subject disciplines such as Religion, Philosophy, and Psychology instead of the disciplines such as Computer Science, Information Technology, and General Works. It is recommended that the Library allocate additional resources and prioritize budget allocation toward the Social Sciences field. This would involve acquiring popular books that cater to the diverse needs of students and faculties across various disciplines, ultimately contributing to the development of a comprehensive collection that effectively addresses the requirements of individuals from diverse backgrounds.

An overview of FOLIO: an open-source library management system

PurposeThe overview of FOLIO in this paper will include a description of its background and development, architecture, work structure, benefits and core features. It will detail how FOLIO handles the challenges libraries confront and how it makes library administration more effective and integrated.Design/methodology/approachThis paper conducted a comprehensive literature search using Google Scholar and ProQuest databases to identify relevant literature on FOLIO library management systems, open-source library systems and library services platforms. It screened and selected relevant literature related to FOLIO’s architecture, features, implementation, community involvement and impacts on libraries. The selected literature was organised into a systematic structure, and analysed and synthesised information was selected from studies. Critically reviewing the literature, insights from libraries, users or FOLIO developers were integrated, and data analysis was if accessible. This research paper was organised logically, presenting a coherent flow of information.FindingsA strong alternative for conventional proprietary systems is the use of FOLIO as an open-source library management system. The versatility, usability and affordability of the platform have the potential to revolutionise library services and improve the entire library experience for both staff and users. FOLIO is a revolutionary tool that gives libraries the resources they need to succeed in the digital era as they continue to adjust to the shifting information landscape. The unique open-source platform FOLIO is expected to continue to succeed and improve through the library community’s collaborative efforts and continuous research and development.Originality/valueDespite FOLIO’s growing popularity, empirical research on user attitudes and perceptions of them is still in its early stages. This paper is one of the first scholarly studies to attempt a thorough forecast of FOLIO adoption in technologically advanced libraries.

PEMANFAATAN KOLEKSI BAHAN PUSTAKA DI PERPUSTAKAAN SMPN 4 MANADO DALAM MENUNJANG KEGIATAN BELAJAR SISWA

This research aims to determine the role of library managers or teachers at State Middle School (SMP) 4 in Manado City in utilizing library collections to support student learning activities. The model used in this research employs a descriptive qualitative method that can provide a detailed depiction of the actual conditions. The SMPN 4 Manado library has its own room with a collection of fiction and books according to the Merdeka Curriculum. The existing collection of books is not well arranged on bookshelves and is only arranged on tables, some are stacked on the floor. Another condition where users get hot quickly is because the room does not have a fan or AC. Existing deficiencies can be improved for the better, because the library management is committed to improving the library at SMP Negeri 4 Manado, but is hampered by support from the previous school principal. It was only then that the new principal had the intention to make the library better. The arrival of the research team also strengthened the principal's commitment to organizing the library.

Intelligent library management system

A library is a collection of sources of information and similar other resources. The emergence of Intelligent Library Management Systems (ILMS) is a key trend in library automation. In libraries, the management of the book is a very complicated and time-consuming process. A Library includes books, question papers, newspaper journals, and previous year’s project details, etc. The integration of emerging technologies beyond RFID in academic libraries. The introduction lays the groundwork for exploring innovative solutions such as AI, machine learning, and data analytics, aiming to optimize library services and meet evolving user needs. This paper mainly deals with the description and evolution of library systems and their disadvantages over centuries in different parts of the world. The source of information in an Institution is a Library. Here Librarian plays a very important role in managing the Library functions such as adding new students, book data, date of issuing and returning the book, and entering all the relevant details of the books, etc. For this, the student has to wait for his /her turn as the Librarian enters data student by student. Thus, it is a very time-consuming process and costly because of high manpower requirements. An innovative Intelligent Library Management System (ILMS) utilizing AI, GSM, and RFID. Their system aims to streamline library operations and improve user experiences through advanced technology integration. This research showcases the potential of ILMS to modernize library services and meet the demands of the digital era. This paper mainly focuses on the basic library operation and some added features like viewing total books, viewing available books, updating information, searching books, and a facility to request and return books and some alert systems. This paper examines the amalgamation of AI, GSM, and RFID for advanced library management systems. Results demonstrate enhanced efficiency and user experience, showcasing the efficacy of this integrated approach. Our project introduces novel advancements in library management, exemplified by its successful deployment in a real college library. This implementation underscores the worth of our work, offering tangible improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.

Navigating Change: Dealing with Staff Loss and Job Realignment in Libraries

In October 2019, the Ensor Learning Resource Center at Georgetown College lost one staff position. While this reduction in force was not a major surprise, what happened over the next three budget years was. With each new year, the library lost positions as part of budget cuts at the institution. To manage these cuts, the library and its staff underwent a major realignment of duties and services to continue to meet patron needs. The article below offers some context and advice for those who may find themselves in similar situations. Recent history in library staffing has seen a reduction in the numbers of qualified librarians and paraprofessionals. According to the IPEDS data, academic libraries have seen an approximately 14% drop in the number of staff and librarians in their ranks. Given this reality, it is incumbent on library leaders to adjust to these new realities, rewriting job descriptions, dropping job duties—including those that are vitally important—and working to ensure building operations continue. This retrenchment in library staffing leads to impacts—both negative and positive—that have far-reaching effects beyond the library walls. As library director at Georgetown College, a small liberal arts campus of approximately 1200 students and a faculty of 75, I faced the situation described above four times in four straight budget years as a staff of seven dwindled to a staff of three. While one staff position was added in October 2022, for three months, a 65,000 square foot building that had to deliver services and spaces for over twelve hundred students ran with a skeleton crew. In this article I offer background to this situation, how it was addressed, and some (hopefully) helpful tips to those in a similar situation.

Librarians’ views of the readiness of university libraries in Indonesia to adopt virtual and augmented reality

PurposeThis study aims to determine the extent of virtual reality (VR)/augmented reality (AR) adoption in university libraries in Indonesia and identify librarians’ views of library readiness. The assessment centers on two crucial dimensions: library readiness, gauged by commitment and efficacy, and librarian readiness, appraised through cognitive and affective aspects.Design/methodology/approachThe research features a survey-based quantitative method. A sample of 259 librarians from university libraries, all members of the Indonesian Higher Education Library Forum, responded to the online survey.FindingsIndonesian university libraries, especially in Central Java, express strong interest in VR/AR despite low current adoption. Librarians believe in their commitment and efficacy for adoption, with improvements needed in budget procurement and human resources. Librarians are optimistic about innovating academic activities with VR/AR, despite concerns about collaboration, data governance and human resource insecurity. The research underscores the simultaneous influence of librarians’ and libraries’ readiness on VR/AR adoption, emphasizing their interconnectedness and mutual support within library management.Practical implicationsThere are practical implications for library institutions in Indonesia in terms of understanding the attendant opportunities and challenges when preparing organizational ecosystems. These findings provide a broad overview of VR/AR adoption in university libraries in Indonesia and contribute to understanding the specific needs and interests of universities in Indonesia considering adopting VR/AR. In addition to preparing adequate infrastructure, libraries should ensure the availability of adequate human resources.Originality/valueIn the Indonesian context, this study, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, makes the first attempt to examine the librarian’s view as part of library management to face the dilemmas that may arise during the adoption of VR/AR despite university libraries’ commitment and efficacy to enable this technology. This research also identifies librarians’ cognitive and affective readiness as individual characteristics and resources able to influence adequate adoption.

Does Librarians’ Psychosocial Work Environment Matter to Research Productivity?

The study examined the influence of psychosocial work environment on the research productivity of librarians in universities in southwestern Nigeria. A descriptive survey research approach was utilised in the study. The population consisted of 363 librarians from all of southwestern Nigeria's university libraries. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings indicated that librarians' research productivity was high in of quantity of publication but low in terms of publications in Scopus/WoS. Librarians' psychosocial work environments were discovered to be psychologically and socially fit. The study concluded that librarians' research productivity was significantly positively influenced by their psychosocial work environment, and it therefore recommends that library management adhere to a planned work schedule to reduce librarian strain, and that procedures be put in place to ensure that librarians are not overly exposed to the critical life events of others.

RFID library management software dependability through reliable fault-detection and fault correction procedures

RFID library management software dependability through reliable fault-detection and fault correction procedures

Efektivitas Pembuatan Sistem Informasi Manajemen Perpustakaan SMPN 1 Pantai Labu Berbasis Digital oleh KKN 110 UINSU

This application is built with a user-friendly user interface, so that users i.e. library employees can use it easily. The purpose of developing this system is to improve the operational efficiency of the library and support SMP N 1 Pantai Labu in becoming a public school that focuses on information technology in the future. The methods in this research are field research (field research) and literature research (library research). The results show that the implementation of the library management information system in the SMP N 1 Pantai Labu Library will already be carried out but still has constraints on infrastructure and human resources.

Library management database design and application

Under the data-centric business environment, efficient database design is pivotal for efficient data management across various sectors. For libraries and bookstores, a well-tailored database is essential to categorize, index, and swiftly retrieve vast amounts of data, ensuring efficient operations. MySQL is an open-source database management system which facilitates efficient data manipulation. Based on MySQL, this essay delves into the realm of library database design and application, addressing the need for streamlined systems. This research addresses the need for adaptation in the evolving technology landscape and offers practical insights for librarians and researchers aiming to optimize information management in modern libraries. Employing the basic steps for database design, we explore one methodology for designing a library management database based on the design of database requirement, modeling, backend implementation, efficiency optimization and testing using MySQL. Through this approach, the study provides a potential solution that meets the basic requirements of libraries and enhances information management practices.

Development of Medical and Health Science Collection to Support Scientific Integration at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta

Integrating knowledge is familiar to the State Islamic University, which has a Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. One of the problems that arise is the library's role as an institution that manages knowledge and can meet the information needs of the academic community in the form of collections in various media, namely printed and online. Therefore it is necessary to evaluate the collection development provided by the library. So the purpose of this research is to analyze how far the library collections of the Faculty of Medical Sciences and the Library of Health Sciences have developed in supporting scientific integration efforts at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. The research approach used is descriptive qualitative. This study found that library managers carried out collection development by considering the courses and study programs in the faculties of health and medicine. The library focuses on gathering resources and materials relevant to the fields of health and medicine and paying attention to related aspects of Islamic ethics and culture. So the more relevant the collections provided by the library, the higher the quality of knowledge and information library users need.

Research on the Application of BIM in the Operation and Maintenance Management of University Libraries

With the rapid development of information technology, university libraries, as important carriers and service providers of academic resources, are facing more and more challenges in the digital age. The traditional library operation and maintenance management model can no longer meet the growing demand. However, there is currently relatively little research on BIM based operation and maintenance management of university libraries. Although BIM technology has achieved significant results in the construction industry, its application in the library field has not yet been fully developed and explored. Therefore, this study aims to fill this knowledge gap by utilizing the advantages and characteristics of BIM technology to propose an operation and maintenance management model suitable for university libraries, in order to achieve more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable operation and maintenance management.

Strategi Dinas Perpustakaan dan Kearsipan Aceh Tengah dalam Pengelolaan Perpustakaan Berbasis Digital

Digital-based libraries play a role in disseminating information to all levels of society, taking into account the information needs of digital society. The aim of this research is to determine the strategy of the Central Aceh Library and Archives Service in Digital-Based Library Management regarding provision, provision of facilities and infrastructure, and human resources. This research uses qualitative research methods with a descriptive approach. The data collection techniques used were interviews and observation. The findings in this research are that the Central Aceh library and archives service has not yet fulfilled a digital library management strategy that covers the entire general public. Where their funds are still very minimal to manage digital libraries. Facilities and infrastructure that are still inadequate mean that the library cannot keep up with the rapid development of the times. And inadequate human resources make the progress of digital libraries a bit time-consuming.

Library management models: a review and direction for future research

Purpose As a part of doctoral study, this study aims to analyze research on library management models (LMMs) by conducting a systematic literature review (SLR). Design/methodology/approach A Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Mata-Analysis approach was used to search four databases. The search criteria included studies published in English until 2022, resulting 9,125 records. Out of these records, a total of 36 studies were selected for final analysis Findings The results show a positive attitude among researchers toward the development of LMM for libraries globally. The results depict that more than one-third (39%) of the target population was comprised of academic staff and students. The majority (91.76%) of studies were conducted using survey. Quantitative methods were predominant (89%) for LMMs. There were a significant number of studies conducted in 2016. The country-wise distribution shows the USA and China each contribute (20%) of the studies. Practical implications The findings of this research could assist policymakers and authorities in reconciling the LMMs applied in libraries for providing efficient access to information resources and services to end users. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is unique as no comprehensive study has been conducted on LMMs using the SLR method.

Investigation and Evaluation of Crisis Management in Museums, Libraries, and Documentation Centers of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts in the Central Plateau of Iran

Investigation and Evaluation of Crisis Management in Museums, Libraries, and Documentation Centers of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts in the Central Plateau of Iran

Spotlights: Faculty, Alumni, Festival

Meet Dr. Welsh, Professor Emeritus of Library and Information Science, and Adjunct Faculty for SLIS. Meet MLIS SLIS alum, Marjorie Hills, the Library Director for Iberia Parish Library. Learn about the exciting speakers for the 2024 Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival.

INTEGRATION OF BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY IN DIGITAL LIBRARIES: A SOFTWARE ENGINEERING DESIGN

This research aims to design software engineering that integrates blockchain technology in digital libraries to improve system security and reliability. This integration is expected to overcome challenges related to data security, service reliability, and efficiency in digital library management. The research methodology involves collecting data through literature, expert interviews, and observations, on the implementation of blockchain technology in digital libraries, then analyzing data to support data design such as etherum, smart contracts, address, node.js, solidity, metamask, and sublime text, then using the Agile Extreme Programming (XP) method for software development. The research results include the design of a decentralized blockchain architecture, the use of smart contracts, and the application of cryptographic techniques to enhance security. Immutability testing in the context of blockchain involves verifying data consistency, validating the process of adding data, testing the ability to delete data, testing against attacks, and activities on immutable data. These tests were conducted using the Truffle framework. The results show that the system is able to maintain data integrity well.