Library Media Research Articles

ПОИСК ТЕОРЕТИЧЕСКИХ ОСНОВ ПРОЕКТИРОВАНИЯ ДЕТСКИХ МЕДИАТЕК

The article deals with the issue of the prospective development of a new type of buildings - children's media libraries, which are a structural unit of a typological group of public buildings. This type of building has emerged from the globalized leisure needs of children of different age groups. Against the background of the post-stagnation development of the library network, through the implementation of various state programs, the principles of continuity of the classical library function are implemented and media technologies are included in leisure activities. At the junction of the confluence of these two areas, there is the emergence of children's media libraries, whose development is actively carried out in foreign countries and begins to emerge on the territory of the Russian Federation. The study below is devoted to the search for the theoretical foundations of the architectural design of this type of building. Without constructing a theoretical vector for the development of a functionally adaptive scenario, the architectural typology of children's media libraries will not have a thorough study in terms of functional, spatial and technological development. The article is divided into three blocks: an analytical comparison of the most characteristic examples of modern design of media libraries, a retrospective analysis of regulatory documents governing construction, which made it possible to systematize the development of libraries by types of buildings, and then a theoretical model of media libraries based on advanced architectural and pedagogical technologies is proposed.

Media Library Resources as Means of Developing Semantic Reading

The article considers the concept of electronic educational manuals aimed at developing semantic reading. Modern reality offers the reader a huge amount of digital information. The difficulty, especially for schoolchildren, consists in logical comprehension and critical evaluation of the information received. These qualities directly depend on the skill of semantic reading. The author analyses content of the types of activities in electronic educational resources available of institution of additional education. Comparison of the content of the types of activities offered by electronic manuals and the recommendations of the scientific and pedagogical community on the development of semantic reading skills led to the conclusion that there are practically no types of activities aimed at the development of semantic reading in the electronic educational resources. The author carried out theoretical analysis of the properties of electronic resources that can become factors of its development. The article defines the property of interactivity as a reserve for the development of semantic reading. Interactivity is divided into “managing”, in which no new information is created, except for information about the management itself, and “complementary”, where the new information is created. The “complementary” interactivity is the reserve for the development of semantic reading. For experimental verification of this statement, there has been created the electronic educational resource — the workbook “Questions of the Computer”. The influence of this resource has been studied in the course of classes in additional education programs. The article confirms the assumption about the effectiveness of using the property of “complementary” interactivity for the development of semantic reading skills when working with electronic educational resources. The author gives recommendations on the creation of electronic educational resources and acquisition of media libraries of institutions of additional education, taking into account the need to develop students’ semantic reading skills.

Social media and library marketing

Purpose The basic purpose of this paper is to find out library professionals how these libraries perceive the importance of social media and emerging technologies what would make the difference in the libraries and how they help libraries to create environments flexible and exclusive. Design/methodology/approach This paper reviews various options for libraries to use different forms of social media to market their resources and services. Findings The reviewed literature has identified the importance and use of emerging technologies and social media in libraries. This paper can help library professionals to engage themselves to use social media and emerging technologies to bring innovation into the library sources and services. Originality/value This paper provides a review of social media and emerging technologies used for marketing in the libraries environment.

Making Multimedia Visible: Finding New Pathways of Discoverability and Access for Media Collections

Streaming video has increased the size of academic library media holdings, while leaving patrons on their own to find what they need. As a result, media collections are now exponentially larger and richer while simultaneously being less discoverable by students. That’s because the way libraries organize this information serves the most information-literate users—while potentially leaving others behind. This session explored the history of library media in an effort to understand the reasons why media tends to be one of the most mysterious parts of academic library collections. It also encourages librarians to assess the accessibility of their own media collections and find creative strategies for making these important resources accessible to all.

Selection and preliminary application of DNA aptamer targeting A549 excreta in cell culture media

Lung cancer is one of the malignant tumors which is still threating to human health. Early lung cancer generally shows no obvious symptoms, one of the diagnostic methods of lung cancer is the detection of tumor markers. However, the specificity and detection rate of the existing lung cancer diagnostic markers are rather low, discovering new lung cancer markers is an urgent need for clinical diagnosis. The method of systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment (SELEX) was used for screening aptamers recognizing A549 excreta in cell culture media in a single-stranded DNA library using magnetic beads as supporter, the cell culture media as target and Real-time Quantitative PCR as monitor system. Our study is the first time to apply the method of screening tumor secretory components by using the culture medium with tumor cells as the screening target which is less interfered by other components, so the probability of the screened aptamers targeting tumor excreta with high accuracy is much higher than other methods. Using A549 cell culture media as positive target and the HMVEC cell culture media as negative control target, nine rounds of selection were conducted and some specific aptamers were gradually enriched. After further high-throughput sequencing, artificial selection and structure prediction, we screened seven aptamers as candidate targeting the excreta of A549 cells. Among them, the aptamer Cell APT-2 and Cell APT-4 showed high affinity and strong selectivity to A549 cell culture media with an equilibrium dissociation constant (Kd) of 8.723 ± 2.180 nM and 7.079 ± 1.336 nM respectively. Moreover, the aptamer Cell APT-2 exhibits strong selectivity to lung cancer serum and the aptamer Cell APT-4 showed strong selectivity to A549 cell culture media. In order to further clarify the specificity of aptamers targeted to lung cancer serum, we used 10 lung cancer patients' serum, 10 normal human serum and 10 colorectal cancer patients' serum for specific verification. The results showed that the detection rate of serum with lung cancer was higher than 80%. Therefore, the aptamer Cell APT-2 probably can be used as a probe to catch specific lung cancer secretory protein for the discovery of new tumor markers.

Book Review: Copyright for Schools: A Practical Guide, 6th Edition

New for 2021 is the sixth edition of Copyright for Schools: A Practical Guide, by Carol Simpson and Sara E. Wolf. Ms. Simpson is an attorney and former professor of library and information science, with additional experience as a school librarian, teacher, and district library administrator. Ms. Wolf is a professor in Auburn University’s College of Education, with research interests in library media and technology and experience in institutional copyright policy development. The book is designed to address the copyright issues and questions that tend to arise for K-12 teachers, school librarians, and school administrators, though librarians in other contexts such as public libraries and higher education would likely find its contents useful too. The sixth edition updates previous editions by adding content on the copyright implications of streaming video services and cloud computing, issues related to disability, responding to cease-and-desist letters, openly licensed resources and Creative Commons licenses, and the implications of the Music Modernization Act. The latest edition of the book also contains a concordance (a table of legal citations and the principles for which they stand), and more robust legal citations than previous editions.

Adoption and use of social media in academic libraries in South Africa

The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent of adoption and use of social media for client support by academic libraries in South Africa. A survey and content analysis were concurrently used to obtain relevant data to achieve the objectives of the study. The target population comprised seventy-eight library workers from twenty-six institutions, consisting of administrators of social media, librarians and IT technicians. A total of forty-eight respondents completed and returned the questionnaires, which were then analysed using descriptive statistics. Results revealed that a variety of social media platforms are available and used in most libraries in South Africa; the most common platforms are Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and blogs. The social media platforms are used to market library services, announce library news and improve service delivery. The information shared with the users relates to user information, library events and new services. Most libraries do not have policies and/or guidelines specific to the management of social media usage. Library workers associated many benefits with social media platforms, but diverse factors affect the adoption and use of social media in the libraries. The study makes several recommendations in relation to the adoption and use of social media in libraries and for further research in the subject domain.

Technological and methodological aspects of the formation of digital creative competencies of future teachers in the context of distance learning in the RK

The technological and methodological aspects of the formation of digital creative competencies of future teachers in the context of distance learning in the Republic of Kazakhstan are defined and the essence of the following concepts: «competence», «digital competence» , «digital and technological competence», «digital and methodological competence», «creativity», «digital pedagogical campus» are identified in this article. The essence of the components of competence is characterized in a new context in this article such as organizational ability; empathic ability; reflective ability. The content of digital-technological and digital-methodological competencies of future teachers in the framework of distance learning is also revealed in this article. If the digital-technological competence of a future teacher in the conditions of distance learning is determined by the formation of his skills and abilities to work with Internet resources, digital learning platforms, modern computer programs, multimedia devices, thеn the digital-methodological competence of the future teacher is characterized by his ability to create an electronic portfolio, an electronic media library and the organization of pedagogical coaching and pedagogical trainings. In order to increase the digital creative competencies of future teachers in the Republic of Kazakhstan, the content of 8 pedagogical online resources that are part of the digital pedagogical campus SMART-future teacher is disclosed in more detail: SMART-online pedagogical seminar; SMART-online pedagogical studio; SMART-pedagogical electronic online library; SMART – online methodological portfolio (electronic portfolio); SMART-online coaching; SMART-online coworking center; SMART is a virtual online laboratory and SMART digital content. The content is revealed and a new model of the formation of digital-creative competencies of future teachers in the context of distance learning is offer. Key words: competence, digital competence, digital and technological competence, digital and methodological competence, digital pedagogical campus.

Building and enhancing library services: Patrons’ awareness of, and engagement with social media in academic libraries in Ghana

This study sought to examine academic libraries’ patrons’ level of awareness of, and engagement with social media in the use of academic libraries services in Ghana. The study employed the cross-sectional survey whereby quantitative data were collected from a total of 417 respondents, who consisted of students and library staff from public, private and technical universities in Ghana. Findings indicated that the academic libraries have adopted and used a number of social media applications, with Facebook and instant messaging as the most popular and frequently used platforms, for the provision and access to library services and resources as well as for contacting the academic libraries. However, the level of awareness, extent of use, as well as the level of engagement with the platforms was low as social media tools adopted by the libraries were not prevalent among the library patrons. Recommendations and conclusions based on the research findings are offered in the paper. This study uses a cross-sectional survey, with the data being collected at a specific point in time. However, due to rapid technological change and trends, future research studies could consider longitudinal studies to investigate the adoption and use of social media in academic libraries across time and environment. The analysis of social media use for academic library services from both the library staff and library patrons’ perspectives will inform decisions on how to improve the use of such platforms for effective and efficient library services delivery and access.

P–275 Development of a prediction model using machine learning on small noncoding RNA biomarkers for non-invasive selection of high-quality embryos for the in vitro fertilization process

Abstract Study question The aim of the study was to identify molecules in the embryo culture medium as important predictive biomarkers of high-quality embryos Summary answer The study identified 14 canonical iso-miRNA molecules that prognostically determine the quality of the embryo with a prediction accuracy with 95% sensitivity and 80% specificity. What is known already The quality of the embryo for the success of the IVF process is not specifically diagnosed, only morphological features (monitoring in the embryoscope) are considered. Embryo quality selection systems have likely reached their peak. The success rate of the IVF process is only 29%.; it is therefore necessary to look for other biomarkers. The oocyte itself can significantly predict the development of the early embryo,as it is a supplier of RNA and cellular mechanisms. However, collection follicular fluid is technically demanding. The probability of oocyte fertilization does not reach the required percentage therefore other embryological techniques multiply the economic costs. Study design, size, duration Women (n = 734) who visited the IVF centre were recruited for the study. Oocytes were collected from 54 of them and used for IVF. After 4/5-day embryo cultivation, the best quality embryo was selected and used for implantation into the uterus. The culture medium has been collected from 60 embryos during 3 years (2018–2020). Written informed consent was obtained from all patients. The study has been approved by the Ethical committee of the Košice governing region Participants/materials, setting, methods We used fresh/frozen culture media of embryos selected using an embryoscope. Further, information regarding the success of IVF, pregnancy and IVF failure was collected. Culture media libraries of noncoding small RNAs (miRNAs) were examined using massively parallel sequencing on the Illumina platform. Obtained data was processed with freely available bioinformatic tools and machine learning. For methods with different models, the number of predictive biomarkers and specific prognostic-predictive molecules were selected. Main results and the role of chance The main results of the study specifically identify ncRNA molecules that prognostically and predictively select a high-quality embryo suitable for IVF transmission from a low-quality embryo with 95% sensitivity and 80% specificity with an average accuracy of 85% in 4 different models. We also determined the minimum of 14 miRNA as prediction biomarkers. The developed model can predict embryo quality from the culture medium based on ncRNA results from sequence data and set the cut-off value for the expression and significance of individual miRNA molecules with respect to embryo quality. Furthermore, positive and negative correlations of miRNA molecules with different distributions in a high-quality embryo compared to a low-quality embryo were determined. The molecules identified in the embryo culture medium were organized according to their importance, resp. significance based on their significance coefficient. So far, there is no evidence of pending patents regarding the distribution of specific canonical miRNAs and iso-miRNA molecules analysed by massively parallel sequencing in terms of biological competence and embryo quality determination with multifactorial consideration of its variation. This is the first study focused on the success of the IVF process based on embryo quality prediction. Limitations, reasons for caution Exploratory data need to be validated in a larger scale study. Wider implications of the findings: The given miRNA molecules and the software model can be used as a safe,non-invasive diagnostic test for the selection of a highly competent embryo. Canonical and iso-miRNA molecules from the study can be used in other forms of diagnostic assays, such as specific embryo selection probes and, plate hybridization assay. Trial registration number non clinical trials

Embedded Mobile Video Surveillance Service System

in the analysis of mobile end-user video surveillance service, it is necessary to pay attention to the system application of video surveillance service media under protocol wireless network according to the effective three-terminal mode plan. Through the analysis of system mode, the protocol component standard under hardware compression function is adjusted, the fusion of embedded service and the application of embedded system are paid attention to, through the operation of open source media library, the planning of TCP//RTCP protocol is paid attention to, and the actual problems are analyzed, and the control standard mode of bitter war platform is studied.

Demographic factors influencing the adoption and use of social media in university libraries in Ghana: A unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) approach

The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of demographics as moderators of the factors influencing library workers’ and library patrons’ behavioral intention toward the use of social media in university libraries in Ghana. The theoretical model for this study was based on the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT). The study employed a cross-sectional survey and quantitative data was collected from a total of six-hundred and five usable responses obtained from the sampled respondents using a pre-tested questionnaire. Statistical analyses were carried out using the t-test analysis (using Levene’s Test for Equality of Variances) and the structural equation modeling (SEM) technique. Key findings were that although partial relationships were established, the mediating roles of the demographics of library workers and patrons on factors influencing the intention to use and actual use of social media in the university libraries were significant. Establishing the effect of the user demographics on factors influencing social media use in the context of the UTAUT is novel within the Ghanaian university library setting and thus contributes new knowledge to methodological discussions to improve practices and policies on social media adoption and use. However, since this study was largely quantitative, future research could include both quantitative and qualitative research approaches to explore any other important constructs that fit into the context and can explain adoption in further detail. Recommendations based on findings are provided in the article.

Be Media Smart

This paper presents Ireland’s public awareness campaign –‘Be Media Smart’-which was launched in Spring 2019 to combat misinformation and fake news and encourage people of all ages to stop, think, and check that information they see, read or hear across any media platform is reliable. Be Media Smart is an initiative of Media Literacy Ireland (MLI), an independent group facilitated by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) to enhance Irish people’s understanding of, and engagement with, media. Group members include large media and social media companies, Government bodies, libraries, academia and voluntary sector organisations. The paper will provide an overview of this national campaign particularly in terms of how a range of organisations includingall library sectors worked together to help empower Irish citizens to make informed media choices about the media content and services that they consume, create, and disseminate across all platforms.Some of the key observations and findings of the Be Media Smart campaign will be presented including the role of libraries and the value of the cross-sector collaborative approach. Challenges, lessons learned and future development plans will also be outlined. ‘Be Media Smart’ provides a best practice exampleof how a unique Irish initiative has helped to advance media and information literacy at national level.

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School library media specialists: An evolving profession in a pandemic

In March 2020, Michigan’s school library media specialists, along with the entire educational community, found themselves facing unprecedented challenges brought by the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic. As learning shifted online, the roles of school library media specialists shifted as well. Three southeast Michigan school library media specialists were interviewed to obtain their perspectives regarding the adaptation to distance learning, as well as how they predicted educational practices will evolve going forward. The educational practices of learning commons, guided inquiry, co-teaching, and information literacy were found to be particularly valuable during the shift to distance learning. The increased dependence on these practices during the pandemic will likely result in increased implementation of these practices when face-to-face learning resumes.

Media and Information Literacy in school libraries in Portugal: mapping practices to improve policies

In a study published in 2011 that analysed the state of Media Education in Portugal (Pinto et al., 2011), school libraries (SL) were identified as emerging contexts in the promotion of media literacy in schools. Since then, several libraries have asserted themselves as such, extending their work in the field of Media and Information Literacy (MIL). The publication of the first edition of the referential Learning with the school library, promoted by the School Libraries Network (Conde, Mendinhos and Correia, 2017, 2nd ed.), and the Media education guidance for pre-school, basic and secondary education, approved by the Ministry of Education in 2014 (Pereira et al., 2014) may well have contributed to this enlargement. In addition, in-service teacher training in this field may also have helped MIL find a place for development in SL. In order to understand the current situation of media literacy in the context of the SL, a quantitative study was conducted based on an online questionnaire applied to the teacher-librarian (T-L) population in mainland Portugal. The final sample consists of 743 T-L, which represents 53% of the population. The data reveal an attention to this area mainly focused on the dangers and risks of the Internet and social networks and the use of media as resources for learning. They also expose the need for integrating MIL in initial teacher training and to invest more in in-service training programmes, aiming to consolidate MIL in school but also to broaden its approaches, themes and implementation strategies.

National Allergy Societies JM Initiative: 2021 update

Introduction The National Allergy Societies Junior Committee (NAS-JM) is a collaborative initiative within the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) by the National Allergy Societies Committee (NASC) and Junior Member Assembly (JMA), first established in the year 2018 [1] ( Fig. 1 ). Methodes The end goal of the NAS-JM Committee is to create a shared platform between European junior member sections of different national allergy societies to promote active dissemination of EAACI and national allergy society initiatives across European and national networks. Resultats The defining activity of the NAS-JM Committee is the translation of key EAACI documents in different languages, according to the needs of both EAACI and national societies. Discussion In 2020, two position papers were translated in ten different European languages and made publicly available via the EAACI Media Library [2] , [3] , with more translations currently in the making. Conclusion In alignment with EAACI's vision [4] , the NAS-JM platform offers a unique opportunity to increase the visibility and participation of junior member sections within EAACI, and promote shared initiatives and activities between different European allergy societies.

Online First? Multi-Channel Programming Strategies of German Commercial Free-to-air Broadcasting Companies

ABSTRACT Broadcasters are faced with a strongly changing situation due to digitalization. Although linear TV usage is still at a high level, the relevance of non-linear content distribution (i.e., via media libraries) continues to grow. By interviewing eleven managers from commercial broadcasting channels, this article examines the planning processes and distribution decisions in a multi-channel context. The research shows: Various distribution channels are used in addition to linear TV. Strategies for providing content online can be assigned to the three strategies of catch-up, online-first and online-only – mostly still strongly dependent on the linear program. From the experts’ point of view, the most important factors influencing their distribution decisions are strategic issues in competition, revenue and budget, and the reach to be achieved against the background of the increasing shift in user behavior.

Investigating Technology Integration Practices and Competencies of School Librarians

The 21st century school has demanded the increasing use of technology integration. This study investigates technology practices and competencies of school librarians. An online survey targeting current school librarians working in Kentucky, USA was conducted through the email listserv for Kentucky Library Media Specialists (KYLMS). The survey data were analyzed and interpreted on the basis of, and in relation to, a cross-mapping of the following two criteria via the seven technology areas by the National Center for Education Statistics: (1) 2010 ALA/AASL Standards for Initial Preparation of School Librarians, and (2) knowledge and skills specifications for school media librarians in the Praxis II Library Media Specialist test. The combined context can serve as a framework for comparative or evaluative analyses on the school librarians’ practices and competencies of technology integration. Implications of the results are discussed, including as a reference for school library program curriculum development and implementation.

41 Enhancing Burn Medical Care During a Disaster Using a Novel Augmented-Reality Application

Abstract Introduction In disaster or mass casualty situations, access to remote burn care experts, communication, or resources may be limited. Furthermore, burn injuries are complex and require substantial training and knowledge beyond basic clinical care. Development and use of decision support (DS) technologies may provide a solution for addressing this need. Devices capable of delivering burn management recommendations can enhance the provider’s ability to make decisions and perform interventions in complex care settings. When coupled with merging augmented reality (AR) technologies these tools may provide additional capabilities to enhance medical decision-making, visualization, and workflow when managing burns. For this project, we developed a novel AR-based application with enhanced integrated clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) to manage large burn injuries for use in different environments, such as disasters. Methods We identified an AR system that met our requirements to include portability, infrared camera, gesture and voice control, hands-free control, head-mounted display, and customized application development abilities. Our goal was to adapt burn CPGs to make use of AR concepts as part of an AR-enabled burn clinical decision support system supporting four sub-applications to assist users with specific interventional tasks relevant to burn care. We integrated relevant CPGs and a media library with photos and videos as additional references. Results We successfully developed a clinical decision support tool that integrates burn CPGs with enhanced capabilities utilizing AR technology. The main interface allows input of patient demographics and injuries with step-by-step guidelines that follow typical burn management care and workflow. There are four sub-applications to assist with these tasks, which include: 1) semi-automated burn wound mapping to calculate total body surface area; 2) hourly burn fluid titration and recommendations for resuscitation; 3) medication calculator for accurate dosing in preparation for procedures and 4) escharotomy instructor with holographic overlays. Conclusions We developed a novel AR-based clinical decision support tool for management of burn injuries. Development included adaptation of CPGs into a format to guide the user through burn management using AR concepts. The application will be tested in a prospective research study to determine the effectiveness, timeliness, and performance of subjects using this AR-software compared to standard of care. We fully expect that the tool will reduce cognitive workload and errors, ensuring safety and proper adherence to guidelines.