Higher Education Libraries Research Articles

Libraries and National Education Policy (NEP 2020) of India in higher education

Purpose This study aims to provide an overview of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, identify areas where libraries can play crucial role in effective implementation of NEP 2020 and explains the role of libraries in higher education for implementation of NEP 2020 in India. Design/methodology/approach For the purpose of the present research, the researcher has evaluated The “National Education Policy 2020” document consisting of 65 pages. The contents of NEP 2020 are evaluated to find out major areas of working for libraries and in the context of major areas, the crucial role which a library can play in implementation of NEP 2020 is described. Hence, the research methodology followed is “descriptive research method”. Findings NEP is bringing out tremendous positive changes in higher education in India. The changes can be effectively implemented with the help of libraries and library professionals to adapt to course, curriculum, research and infrastructure-related changes. The challenges of the 21st century in the field of higher education are related to personality development, strengthening of Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), internationalisation of higher education, specific skills and values for students, motivation for researchers and teachers as well as for equity and inclusiveness of higher education can be effectively imparted by libraries and it can contribute as a catalyst for overall national development. Research limitations/implications The study covers NEP of India 2020 and the role of libraries in HEIs of India are described. Practical implications NEP 2020 and its implementation are mandatory in HEIs in India. All universities and colleges in India had started implementing India’s NEP 2020, and hence, accessing the role of libraries in higher education for the successful implementation of NEP 2020 is essential. Elaborating on the “Role of Libraries under National Education Policy 2020” of India, libraries play a very important role in implementing the NEP 2020 of India. The sub-chapters from 9 to 19 under Chapter III on higher education are thoroughly studied by the researcher and on the basis of the contents related to NEP in the higher education system of India, the library parameters that can identify the role of libraries in NEP 2020 are explained. Social implications Libraries contribute to “personal development” as well as “to inculcate certain prescribed skills and values”. “Interdisciplinary research” is intended to develop an active community of research in various disciplines as well as to increase the efficiency of both physical resources and human resources. Promoting interdisciplinary research is done through libraries. Many libraries have developed “inclusive education centres” to provide library facilities to visually impaired and disabled students. Originality/value Overall personality development, strengthening of educational institutions, optimistic move towards multidisciplinary education through identification of business skills and specific skills and values, internationalisation of education, a motivation factor for students, teachers and researchers as well as equity and inclusiveness in higher education are all the areas occupied by libraries. It is described elaborately and it is of social and educational value for all.

LIBRARY AUTOMATION IN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES LIBRARIES IN INDIA AND ABROAD

Library automation has become integral to managing and enhancing library services in universities and colleges worldwide. This study examines the application and impact of library automation in higher education libraries in India and abroad, focusing on technological advancements, implementation challenges, and the comparative benefits of automation across different institutional contexts. Library automation aids in streamlining processes, reducing human error, and improving user access to vast information resources. This case study analyzes various library automation systems, evaluates their effectiveness, and assesses how these technologies impact library users and staff in academic settings.

Emerging technologies and higher education libraries: a bibliometric analysis of the global literature

PurposeThis paper explores emerging technologies in higher education libraries indexed in the Web of Science core collection and Scopus for the periods between 1994 and 2024 (January 18, 2024).Design/methodology/approachData from Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus databases were collected and combined using RStudio software. Once this was completed using RStudio, the combined Scopus and Web of Science Excel file was uploaded into Biblioshiny, an interactive web interface. The data was then categorized to illustrate contributions from authors, journals, countries and academic institutions across the globe.FindingsResults and findings related to publication growth trends, annual growth, core journals, impact and productivity of authors, most cited documents, collaborations, network mapping and country contributions on emerging technologies and higher education libraries are presented.Research limitations/implicationsThis topic requires further exploration as academic librarians are fast becoming integrated into the teaching and learning agenda of institutions globally.Practical implicationsHigher education libraries and library schools to promote the teaching identity of academic librarians by helping them improve their pedagogical and digital skills for online teaching.Social implicationsLibrary and information science schools need to fast track the integration of emerging technologies into the curriculum. Higher education libraries should consider the training of staff in order to keep abreast of emerging technologies. Library management must frame their policies and strategies in order to promote the use of emerging technologies in higher education libraries.Originality/valueThe current study is novel in that it explores emerging technologies and higher education libraries using combined data from Scopus and Web of Science. The topic of emerging technologies and higher education libraries is still developing and therefore is in its infancy. The research is useful for researchers, library management and library schools in the higher education sector globally.

From tradition to transformation: Academic librarians as key players in online education

The role and function of academic libraries have undergone dramatic changes in the midst of a shifting digital world and a chaotic higher education landscape. Library personnel have made significant progress in staying abreast of these developments and creating new and different ways of engaging with online students and faculty. This paper summarises current research related to the historical roots of academic libraries in higher education, the influences of digital technology (particularly generative artificial intelligence [GenAI]), connections between faculty and academic libraries, relationships between students and academic libraries, and possible courses of action as library personnel continue to make academic libraries a pivotal resource for online faculty and students.

Impact and implementation of UNESCO’s Recommendation on Open Educational Resources in academic libraries: SPARC Europe Case Study

This paper analyses the role of libraries in the development of Open Educational Resources (OER) and, more specifically, the impact and level of implementation of UNESCO’s (2019) OER Recommendation in Higher Education libraries. This study, the result of a joint undertaking between a national R&D project and SPARC Europe, is based on an online survey, disseminated amongst the European Network of Open Education Librarians (ENOEL) and uses a descriptive research methodology. The results highlight the implementation actions being taken by university libraries (n = 136) in each of the five areas of action of UNESCO’s Recommendation. We find that the main contributions are being made in the areas of capacity building and Open Education policies, but that considerable work has yet to be done in terms of promoting inclusiveness and the sustainability of OER. Thus, the full implementation of UNESCO’s recommendation requires a greater commitment on the part of librarians to joint actions undertaken via international networks and projects, as well as greater institutional commitment and the building of interdepartmental alliances.

Construction of a smart face recognition model for university libraries based on FaceNet-MMAR algorithm.

The continuous development of science and technology has led to the gradual digitization and intelligence of campus construction. To apply facial recognition technology to construct smart libraries in higher education, this study optimizes traditional facial recognition algorithm models. Firstly, a smart management system for university libraries is designed with facial recognition as the core, and secondly, the traditional FaceNet network is optimized. Combined with MobileNet, Attention mechanism, Receptive field module and Mish activation function, the improved multitask face recognition convolutional neural network is built and used in the construction of university smart library. The performance verification of the constructed model shows that the feature matching error value of the model in a stable state is only 0.04. The recognition accuracy in the dataset is as high as 99.05%, with a recognition error as low as 0.51%. The facial recognition model used in university smart libraries can achieve 97.6% teacher satisfaction and 96.8% student satisfaction. In summary, the facial recognition model constructed by this paper has good recognition performance and can provide effective technical support for the construction of smart libraries.

Assessing the Effectiveness of Online Learning Resources in Academic Libraries in Higher Education

This qualitative research explores student perspectives on online learning resources within the academic libraries of Pakistani universities. Through in-depth interviews with undergraduate and postgraduate students, the study identified five key themes: accessibility and usability, cultural considerations and customization, impact on the learning experience, challenges faced by students, and recommendations for improvement. The findings align with previous research, emphasizing the significance of addressing technical challenges, promoting cultural customization, and fostering collaboration among universities. Participants highlighted the pivotal role of accessibility and usability in shaping their experiences, calling for user-friendly interfaces and optimized resources. Cultural considerations emerged as a crucial factor, emphasizing the need for customization to align with local context and diversity. The impact on the overall learning experience revealed a nuanced relationship, with positive aspects of flexibility tempered by challenges related to curriculum alignment. Challenges faced by students included technical issues and the absence of a standardized approach across universities. Proactive recommendations included targeted training programs and collaborative efforts among universities. This study contributes valuable insights for educators, administrators, and policymakers seeking to enhance the effectiveness of online learning resources in the diverse and evolving landscape of Pakistani university libraries.

Comparative Analysis of the Effectiveness of the Faculty Library with the Diponegoro University Library

Documentation is one word that has been mentioned so far. But actually this word The university library is a supporting institution established to support the activities of the university's academic community where it is located. The university library policy states that the Higher Education library is part of higher education support activities. With the existence of a library, universities can fulfill their obligations to their citizens. The purpose of this study is to find out how enthusiastic the Diponegoro University community is towards the faculty and university libraries. Descriptive qualitative methods were used for this study which passed a questionnaire approach. The results of this study, First, there is a low frequency of visits by users to college libraries, both Diponegoro University libraries and faculty libraries. Second, many respondents stated that faculty libraries do not yet have adequate library service quality, so that users find it difficult to find the information they need. Third, many respondents prefer to visit Diponegoro University libraries to find information.. This research is not perfect but it is hoped that it will be useful for faculty and university librarians to evaluate and develop their respective libraries.

Addressing Classification System Bias in Higher Education Libraries in England

abstract: This qualitative research study explores the ways that academic librarians in England undertake and perceive classification and cataloging work to engage in wider decolonization initiatives. The research consisted of semi-structured interviews, and thematic analysis was used to identify key themes. The study found that the participant librarians highly value this work based on a perception of its moral importance, rather than concrete proof of impact. Benefits from a decolonization perspective were not always clear. Challenges include staffing shortages and technological limitations.

Analisis Kesiapan Perpustakaan Perguruan Tinggi Indonesia dalam Mengadaptasi Teknologi Metaverse melalui Teknik Delphi

Metaverse is not a new technology, and has also been adapted by several libraries abroad. In Indonesia, many studies are still needed related to metaverse technology adaptation in libraries and the library that is most likely to carry out this adaptation is the higher education library. This is because higher education libraries generally have more qualified resources than other types of libraries. This study aims to see the readiness of Higher Education Libraries in adapting the Metaverse technology which is an analysis of the opinions of sources selected based on their respective competencies (purposive sampling). This study uses the Delphi technique which is part of the forecasting technique, by prioritizing the formation of consensus which is achieved through structured communication that is systematic and interactive. Based on the results of the analysis, twenty-four points were found which became pillars of the readiness of librarians and higher education libraries in adapting metaverse technology, and seven of them became the main pillars, namely ecosystem, collaboration, infrastructure, tools, budget, role models and legal aspects. If all of these seven prerequisite points have been met in Higher Education, then the adaptation of metaverse technology can run well. Recommendations for further research related to the readiness of librarian resources in adapting the metaverse in the university library and how the acceptance of users and the expectations of users in adapting metaverse technology in the library is needed as a follow-up research.

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.

Effects of AI-Based ChatGPT on Higher Education Libraries

Purpose: Artificial Intelligent (AI) Technology-based systems are expected to replace or complement many services in various industries. AI-based GPTs are able to provide expert information in all industry sectors. Hence it is decided to examine the possibility of using ChatGPT to replace the conventional Library in higher education. Methodology: We made an exploratory study on the effects of AI-Based ChatGPT on Higher Education Libraries. This includes a description of the effect of technology on information collection and an analysis of the AI-based GPTs in terms of their capability to provide the right information at any time by evaluating the model of AI-based GPTs in terms of information generation and dissemination. This also includes a systematic comparison of the services provided by traditional libraries and digital libraries with AI-based GPT for students/readers, a study of the advantages, benefits, constraints, and disadvantages of ChatGPT in terms of providing Library services to readers by ABCD analysis framework and interpretation of the impact of AI-based GPTs on the information collection process of the Higher Education System. Findings: Based on analysis, comparison, and evaluation of ChatGPT with traditional and digital library systems, some suggestions are given on the use of AI-GTPs in Higher Education based on its advantages and benefits to the readers of tangible or intangible resources provided in libraries. It is found that AI-based GPTs are expected to be complementary to traditional libraries in terms of providing customized information support. Originality/Value: An exploratory study is carried out based on collecting information from various authentic sources to analyse, compare, evaluate, and interpret the topic under consideration on the effect of AI-based ChatGPT on higher education libraries. Type of Paper: Explorative Study.

Effects of AI-Based ChatGPT on Higher Education Libraries

Effects of AI-Based ChatGPT on Higher Education Libraries

Digitalisasi Manajemen Sistem Dokumen Pengelolaan Perpustakaan Universitas Bumigora Menggunakan Teknologi Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

Bumigora University developed a web-based library information and data processing system, while the contents of the development of the system were only limited to a single information system in which only admin operators handled the system without any direct interaction with library users, while in the analysis and development of the library system only limited to acquisition and return transactions with a system without involving library human resources, but there are problems that are still often encountered in the management of a library at Bumigora University, there is no guarantee of book safety in the library and the work system of library human resources is not yet optimal. Based on this, a Wireless RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Technology device is needed. This technology supports the identification of book library reshelving, book libraries, book returns with self-service which is expected to provide more accurate information, improve future library services in addition to complementing security aspects. The purpose of this study is to describe the opportunities for Wireless RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology to be applied in the Bumigora University library. This study uses an explanatory theory that must be built by researchers based on general data in observations that must be analyzed, explained and interpreted, and uses qualitative methods. The results show that the use of RFID technology in libraries applies both to university libraries, regional libraries, school libraries and others. The use of RFID by Higher Education Libraries will greatly support the following: a. High Speed ​​Inventory System b. Fast Circulation Process The use of RFID will speed up a borrowing and returning circulation process. Therefore, the application of Wireless RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Technology in the Bumigora University library is needed to create a safe and professional library management.

INNOVATIVENESS AND MODERN TRENDS IN HIGHER-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND LIBRARIES AS UNITS OF THEIR STRUCTURE

Innovations are present in all fields of human activity. Therefore, they are an indispensable segment of the activities of higher-educational institutions which are going through a very demanding process of development towards future forms of educational, scientific and research work. Higher education activities imply a continuous monitoring of innovations, and their application in the educational process. The aforementioned activities are also related to the academic library, which is an unavoidable factor in the process of carrying out scientific and educational work, and is, unlike the public library, closely related to innovative processes in education and the performance of scientific activities. Using innovative methods and solutions, along with transformational processes, the library must satisfy its users with knowledgeable staff, who are ready to answer questions and meet the challenges of increasingly demanding modern users. For this reason, employees in higher education libraries are obliged to continuously improve their level of education, and to constantly keep up with modern trends, with a particular emphasis on respecting what is prescribed by the principles of the code of ethics and the legal regulations in the field of library work, as well as in the field of activities of higher-educational institutions and the protection of intellectual property. In order for this entire process to be implemented, the management of these institutions must invest all their effort and knowledge into reaching their goals through efficient organisation and a strategy that will lead to a high quality of service and a competitive advantage in this market.

Effects of AI-Based ChatGPT on Higher Education Libraries

Effects of AI-Based ChatGPT on Higher Education Libraries

RFID Technology Application, Advantages and Disadvantages in Academic Libraries: A Study

This investigation piece offers a thorough guide for the effective incorporation of Radio-frequency Identification (RFID) technology into higher education libraries. RFID technology provides a novel solution to improve security, ease stoner gestures, and expedite library operations. The document provides a detailed implementation framework that includes requirements analysis, funding distribution, RFID factor selection, tagging protocols, software integration, staff development, and stoner education. The song also emphasizes how important it is to have security features like anti-theft systems and tone-checkout stations that are friendly to stoners. Additionally, practical insight into data security and sequestration regulations compliance, monitoring, and conservation are provided. For librarians, directors, and other interested parties looking to modernize and enhance library services in the field of higher education, this companion is an invaluable tool. The framework below provides a vision for how RFID can be used to its full potential, ultimately improving the efficiency and effectiveness of academic library operations. This research paper gives a clear overview of the RFID Technology Application, Advantages and Disadvantages in Academic Libraries

Analisis Koleksi Perpustakaan Berdasarkan Standar Perpustakaan Perguruan Tinggi (Studi kasus di Perpustakaan UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung)

This study aims to analyze the library collections of UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung according to the National Library-University Standard (SNP-PT) and the Standard for Libraries in Higher Education. The research method uses descriptive qualitative. Data were collected by observing, in-depth interviews, analysis of various related documents, field notes, and triangulation. The results of the analysis show that based on the SNP-PT standard, the collection indicators that have met the standards include type and number, development, collection of local content, reference collection, and processing. The indicators for re-counting, weeding, preserving, and converting book collections to digital format have not been carried out as stipulated by the standard. Based on the Standard for Libraries in Higher Education, the collection indicators that have been met include the type and format of the collection, access to the collection, and the uniqueness of the collection. Meanwhile, the indicators for the availability of collections, processing infrastructure, information literacy, and the availability of long-term access have not met the standards due to the limited budget and number of human resources with special competencies in the field of information literacy and media transfer.

Berita Pustaka as historical source of Bandung Institute of Technology Library in 1970’s

Background of the Study: History of Indonesian library is less explored field in library studies. Debates on history of Indonesian library seems to be unexplored due to pressure on librarian to adapt with technological changes. It causes development of history of Indonesian library seems stagnant among scholars of library science and librarians. Meanwhile, in the field of history itself, library history is less attractive for historians. The development of historiography since 1980’s is more concerned with social movement history, though library played significant role in the field of education and research in Indonesia. Almost all research centers and universities certainly need library for obtaining references. Purpose: This article observes one of National Library of Indonesia’s rare collection named Berita Pustaka. The collection is a tabloid published by Center Library of Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) in 1970’s. Today the collection is still deposited in Rare Newspaper Division, National Library of Indonesia with call number QQ-131. Method: In this article author uses qualitative method along with deep analysis of Berita Pustaka. Therefore, author also uses historical approach as a methodology in this article. Finding: In addition, the collection also contains information regarding library service for faculty members and students in 1970’s. Conclusion: Author argues that Berita Pustaka is an information source for researching history of Indonesian library, particularly higher education library.

Analisis Konsep Kerjasama Eksternal Antar Perpustakaan di Perguruan Tinggi


 
 Library collaboration originally involved collaboration between 2 (two) libraries or more regardless of whether the collaboration used computer assistance or telecommunications facilities or not. The research method used in this study is a qualitative method. Qualitative method is a type of research that aims to comprehensively understand the phenomena experienced by the object of research, such as behavior, perceptions, motivations, actions, etc., through a special natural context. through specific natural contexts, and descriptions in scientific language and methods. This research concludes that collaboration between UMA and UNIMED libraries is the right and strategic thing to advance the library between the two. This collaboration aims to improve institutional relations between the two parties in carrying out educational, research and community service activities, library development, and other matters that have been mutually agreed upon.
 Keywords: Collaboration, External, Higher Education Libraries