Research In Library Management Research Articles

Research on the topic discovery and hotspot evolution of the LIS field from the perspective of papers supported by the National Foundation

Exploring the fine-grained characteristics of the results of papers funded by national funds is helpful to help researchers more accurately grasp the research hotspots and frontier trends of the discipline to identify the frontier topics of scientific research. Starting from the projects approved by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Social Science Foundation of China from 2010 to 2019, this study took the state-funded papers published in the core journals in the field of Library and Information Science from 2010 to 2020 as the research object, constructed a domain dictionary according to the funds and keywords of the papers, and conducted topic discovery for the abstracts of the funded papers based on the LDA model. And explore the evolution trend of common keywords in highly cited papers. The results show that in the field of LIS, the social science fund has more diversified project themes than the natural science fund. Information resource construction and library management research are hot topics in the LIS discipline. With the development of The Times, topics such as information service, network public opinion, and big data gradually become the focus of research.

한국 도서관경영 연구의 동향 - 2004~2013 학술논문을 중심으로 -

한국 도서관경영 연구의 동향 - 2004~2013 학술논문을 중심으로 -

Outcomes and Limitations of the Library Management Research in Korea

Outcomes and Limitations of the Library Management Research in Korea

The evidence‐based academic library: Maurice Line and the Parry Report

PurposeTo describe the part played by Maurice Line in the use of survey evidence and performance information in the management of academic libraries, commencing with the publication of the “Parry Report” in 1967.Design/methdology/approachThe Parry Committee found little practical evidence in 1963, and had to commission some work. Two studies carried out by Line at Southampton University were available, and this and other work by Line featured significantly in the committee's work. The emergence of Line as a major figure in the development of academic and research libraries, the further development of the use of an evidence‐based approach to the management of academic libraries, and the links between these two factors are outlined.FindingsThe advance of Line's professional career was accompanied by a substantial output of highly‐regarded professional writing, which incorporated original thought and an evidence‐based approach to a degree which was unusual for that time, especially from somebody in a relatively junior post. The paucity of similar work prior to 1970 is outlined and the development of the empirical approach, especially through the work of the newly‐founded Library Management Research Unit (LMRU) is described. The 1976 report of the Atkinson Committee is portrayed as confirming the importance of evidence for the future management of academic libraries.Originality/valueSketches the early stages of a career which has had a profound impact on the development of academic and research libraries since 1960.

The Application of Operations Research in Library Management

Intellectual access to recorded information has been a major preoccupation of librarians and various methods have been used to evaluate library programmes. Statistical methods have been used recently in library evaluation and management. Managing the physical availability of books can contribute to greater effectiveness in dealing with such matters as library space, book acquisition, cost effectiveness in budgeting, staffing assignments and other aspects of library service that would make the book readily available to the user. This study uses quantitative analysis to determine in‐library book use at the University of Calabar. It was found that many people use the library for various reasons, especially during examination periods, other than for reading library books. These range from reading recommended texts to leisure reading. More use is made of the library materials for research purposes where there are current journals.

Reviews : Brockman, John R. Academic library management research: an evaluative review. Report No. 33. Centre for Library and Information Management, Department of Library and Information Studies, Loughborough Uni versity, 1984. v, 65 pp. £7.50. ISBN 0 904924 57 2. Gilder, Leslie (ed.). IT: resource strategies for academic libraries. Proceedings of a conference held by the Centre for Library and

Reviews : Brockman, John R. Academic library management research: an evaluative review. Report No. 33. Centre for Library and Information Management, Department of Library and Information Studies, Loughborough Uni versity, 1984. v, 65 pp. £7.50. ISBN 0 904924 57 2. Gilder, Leslie (ed.). IT: resource strategies for academic libraries. Proceedings of a conference held by the Centre for Library and

INTERNAL COSTS OF INTERLIBRARY LENDING IN BRITISH UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

The question of interlibrary loan costs is of major importance to librarians in higher education establishments. In May 1978 the Library Management Research Unit (now the Centre for Library and Information Management) at Loughborough University carried out a short programme of studies to investigate the internal costs of interlibrary lending and borrowing at five libraries in three British universities. The studies were carried out at University A for five working days at random over four weeks, at University B (Main Library, Science Library, Medical Library) for 15 consecutive working days, and at University C for 19 consecutive working days. The necessary work time data was gathered by self‐completed diary surveys of staff at each library. In spite of some unavoidable differences in study technique at each library it proved possible to calculate some generally comparable unit costs from the work measurement data recorded. The libraries concerned had some reservations about the comparative study and the way in which it should best be carried out, but agreed in the end that it was a useful exercise giving reasonable results. At the same time the libraries produced their own estimates of unit costs based on annual expenditure and transaction data.

Evaluation of the Academic Library: Space Allocation

Although there is now a corpus of principles and techniques on planning a layout we consider it opportune in view of some recent reviews of space norms, to present a practical method which librarians can use to evaluate space in their libraries. This is the second project1 by the Cambridge University Library Management Research Unit in the series on evaluating the various services and functions of the academic library. The overall aim of the series is to find ways of measuring the benefits from and the effective ness of the various library functions and services, with a view to the eventual production of practical data collection techniques to assist librarians in the evaluation of their libraries. Whilst complete cost accounting is not always practical and necessary when installing changes in an organization, a degree of costing is useful to illustrate the benefits which will accrue from adopting new methods and to illustrate that the expenditure of money will result in economies and/or enhanced utilization. We feel that the relative allocation of space provides a more meaningful basis for comparison between libraries than building costs.

Factors affecting the Use of Seats in Academic Libraries

In 1971 the University Grants Committee wished to have information collected on the provision and use of reader places in university libraries, in order to be able to refine their 'building norms' for reader places in future university library buildings. Discussions were held with the Library Management Research Unit on the possibility of the information being eollected on a sponsored research basis, but the Steering Committee of the LMRU eventually decided to carry out the survey independently as part of its own programme. It was thought that a study of this type would certainly increase the knowledge of how libraries were being used and might provide a sound basis for examining the appropriateness of the UGC norms then in use. It was also decided to extend the survey into the field of polytechnic libraries. The large amount of data obtained by studying library use at 17 libraries and seating use at 21 libraries ( 11 academic institutions) shows that, although we have been able to collect detailed statistics of how libraries are being used, the factors underlying this use are very varied. The main aspects suggested for study were the present utilization of seating ( peaks of use— when, where, why, and how great), curriculum, teaching methods and the influence of place, type of residence and subject on library use. The tables containing the data obtained from all aspects of the study are available from the LMRU.

A General Survey of Senior and Intermediate Staff Deployment in University Libraries

The terms of reference of the Cambridge Library Management Research Unit included a proposal for research into the staffing of university libraries. Preliminary investigations based upon a literature survey revealed a shortage of adequate current data, and suggested a need for further information. It was therefore decided to carry out a survey of staff deploy ment; this took place in April 1971. The survey involved University Librarians, a sample of professionally qualified librarians who had held university library appointments, and as many graduate staff in university libraries without library qualifications as could be traced. The ressslts give the type of establishment, the numbers of appointments and resignations in recent years, the academic qualifications of librarians, their job expectations, reasons for movement, and professional development. In each section of the investigation it is hoped that results have emerged which will usefully complement the findings of the DES survey of manpower requirements in libraries.

School of oriental and African studies: A form for the financial control of book ordering

The Financial Control of Book Ordering System devised by the Cambridge Library Management Research Unit for the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, was the result of a specific study, undertaken to solve one aspect of the financial problems of a particular library, at the request of that library. The findings are published as an individual case study. We appreciate the fact that other libraries may already have in operation their own similar systems for the control of expenditure. Nevertheless, the simplicity of the system, and its possible relevance to other institutions, may prove of interest to a librarian wishing to maintain control over forward book budgeting.