State University Libraries Research Articles

Information Literacy Skills And Service Delivery Of Librarians In State Universities In South-West, Nigeria

Service delivery is the interaction between librarians and the users of the library in order to satisfy their academic objectives. Nevertheless, past studies have shown low library service delivery as revealed in the impatient and unwillingness of librarians to assist information seekers, harsh and unpleasant attitude of librarians, uncomfortable infrastructure and inadequate staff strength. Though studies have been done to examine information literacy skills) and service delivery, they are scanty. It is on this note that this study investigated the influence of information literacy skills on service delivery of librarians in state university libraries in South-West, Nigeria. Survey research design was adopted for this study. The population of the study was 90 librarians from six state universities in South-West Nigeria. Total enumeration was used for the study. Adopted questionnaire was used to obtain data. Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient for the constructs ranged from 0.72 to 0.86. A response rate of 89% was achieved. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential (simple and multiple regression) statistics at 5% level of significance. Findings revealed that information literacy skills had no significant influence on service delivery of librarians in state universities in South-West, Nigeria. The study concluded that information literacy skill did not enhance service delivery of librarians in state universities in South-West, Nigeria. The study recommended that the management of the state university libraries should explore other factors that could enhance service delivery other than information literacy skills

Kennesaw State University Libraries Celebrate Constitution Week

Kennesaw State University Libraries Celebrate Constitution Week

Kennesaw State University Libraries' Reorganization

Kennesaw State University Libraries' Reorganization

Fragments in Cyberspace: The Ohio State University’s Digital Collection of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscript Fragments

Making pre-modern European manuscript fragment collections accessible to students and researchers virtually is essential due to the nature of book-breaking and the for-profit manuscript fragments trade, which has led many fragments to traverse large distances. However, effectively conveying information on these context-dependent materials presents various challenges. This article chronicles efforts to digitize, describe, and structure materials in Ohio State University Libraries’ (OSUL) Medieval and Renaissance Manuscript Fragments Collection to make the collection accessible to researchers virtually through OSUL’s Digital Collections platform and the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA). Records in this collection use a customized set of Dublin Core metadata elements and have a parent-child record structure to illustrate relationships between fragment leaves. Primary challenges included establishing intellectual control of the materials, implementing consistent access points for contributors, and conveying approximate information, such as the date of production. Contributing to DPLA, limitations, and next steps are also discussed.

Nourishing Love: Documenting the Cookery and Foodways Collections at the Michigan State University Libraries

Food tells stories. All generations of home cooks share commonalities, from poor to rich, recipes and experiences with food for better or worse “feed” one another. Where the art of culinary prose intersects with the palate, the cookery and foodways collections provide unique avenues into lifestyles, nutrition, and the palatable offerings served across the globe. For more than six decades, the Michigan State University Libraries Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections (MSU) has sought to share these epic life stories through the extensive cookery and foodways collections. This article examines the depth and breadth of the cookery and foodways collections which began as a working collection for undergraduate students and has ballooned to more than 40,000 titles with the 2021 acquisition of the cookery collection of Sheila and Marilynn Brass. Subsequent access through open digital sites provides a landmark resource on culinary history. Overall, the development of this curated collection materials has resulted in a more dynamic and diverse collection for all users.

Integrating evidence synthesis services in Zimbabwean state university libraries

This article explores how Zimbabwean state university libraries incorporate evidence synthesis services in their traditional research support services as the evidence synthesis methodology begins to gain popularity among researchers beyond the health sciences. The literature indicates that academic libraries around the world are responding to the need for evidence synthesis services. However, there is a lack of evidence concerning how libraries in Zimbabwean state university libraries have adapted to this trend. Exploratory research that involved sub-librarians and faculty librarians as participants was conducted. Purposive and self-selection sampling techniques were utilised in addition to the use of questionnaires and interviews for data gathering. The results reveal that some libraries have started offering evidence synthesis services, particularly in the disciplines of agriculture and applied sciences. The results also show that systematic and scoping reviews are evidence synthesis types commonly conducted by researchers. While the study shows that some librarians demonstrated a good understanding of evidence synthesis, most lacked practical experience and relied on self-teaching and peer-to-peer learning for skill acquisition.

One small state university library’s transformation through rightsizing

PurposeAcademic libraries are having to reconsider personnel, collections, space, and budget. This paper provides examples of how rightsizing opportunities in those areas can be approached in a positive way.Design/methodology/approachLibrarians at a small, rural, public university library approached rightsizing as an opportunity to shape the library in positive ways. This paper provides a reflection on those efforts in personnel, collections, space, and budget that have taken place over the past decade at this university, and highlights how the library’s role as the driver of these changes helped foster a positive culture.FindingsThis paper explains the ways the library is viewed both internally and externally as a more student-focused service and location. Examples in this paper may provide ideas for other libraries to utilize in their rightsizing efforts.Originality/valueHistorically, this library encountered forced cuts due to lower than anticipated enrollments and reduced funding from the state. This contributed to low morale and understandably defensive attitudes; however, these did not serve the library well. Post 2013, the library transitioned to a self-initiated approach to making changes. Some of these changes came about due to stagnation in budgets while others can be attributed to changes in staff due to retirements and new hires. Through this shift to proactive rightsizing, our library team has recognized we are adaptable and nimble. This has benefitted morale and helped the library grow a positive reputation on campus.

Career Commitment of Librarians: A Comparative Study of Federal and State University Libraries in South- South, Nigeria

Career Commitment of Librarians: A Comparative Study of Federal and State University Libraries in South- South, Nigeria

Provision and Accessibility to Electronic Information Resources by Academic Librarians in Delta State University Library, Abraka

Provision and Accessibility to Electronic Information Resources by Academic Librarians in Delta State University Library, Abraka

Provision and Accessibility to Electronic Information Resources by Academic Librarians in Delta State University Library, Abraka

Provision and Accessibility to Electronic Information Resources by Academic Librarians in Delta State University Library, Abraka

Awareness and Utilization of Automated Resources in Osun State University Library, Osogbo

Awareness and Utilization of Automated Resources in Osun State University Library, Osogbo

Availability and Use of Electronic Information Resources by Postgraduate Students in Rivers State University Library

Availability and Use of Electronic Information Resources by Postgraduate Students in Rivers State University Library

Usability Analysis of User Interface (UI) Design Using the Heuristics Method on Library Website

The library website is an important portal for users to access information, especially in the context of education and research. An evaluation of the quality of the Yogyakarta State University library website was conducted to ensure that the site meets the principles of usability, using the heuristic method developed by Jacob Nielsen. This method aims to determine usability issues in user interface design. Observation of the library.uny.ac.id website shows several problems with the user interface that can affect user experience. This research aims to evaluate and provide recommendations for improvements to the usability of the interface design of the Yogyakarta State University library website. This research method is qualitative through a literature approach that involves a critical and in-depth study of various library materials relevant to the topic of the problem. The results of the study are expected to be information and evaluation materials to develop programs and improve the library website to make it more attractive, informative, innovative, and easy to use by all users. This evaluation also emphasizes the importance of easy access, attractive appearance, and user-friendly design to increase user satisfaction and prevent them from switching to other better websites.

Assessment of the Provision and Funding of Electronic Information Resources in State University Libraries in North West Zone of Nigeria

Assessment of the Provision and Funding of Electronic Information Resources in State University Libraries in North West Zone of Nigeria

The student staffing advantage: Data Science Consulting Service at NC State University Libraries

AbstractThe primarily peer‐to‐peer, graduate student‐staffed Data Science Consulting Service at NC State University Libraries, within the Data & Visualization Services (DVS) department and collaborating closely with the Data Science Academy (DSA), has established a sustainable service and staffing model focused on providing broad data science analytic support to researchers across the university community. The service addresses the needs of university researchers who possess domain knowledge in their fields of study but a skills gap in the data science competencies required for research. The literature shows that it has been difficult for libraries to cover these needs with existing staffing models. Few universities follow the model practiced at NC State University, so a scan of the current landscape of data science consulting at universities across the country was performed to establish context. The support model and its advantages are described, including partnership with the DSA, student success, model sustainability and future directions for the service. Through a summary of the DVS assessment and needs evaluation process, the service's advantages in staying ahead of patron needs are illustrated. This scalable, sustainable, student‐focused model could be implemented by similar research institutions to expand the capacity of their technical research services.

Evaluating E-Resources Subscriptions: Creating Cost Savings with CloudSource+

ABSTRACT The ongoing evaluation of electronic resource subscriptions is crucial. This article will provide an overview of the new process implemented at Mississippi State University Libraries for evaluating e-resource subscriptions. Quantitative and qualitative data was gathered from usage statistics and via a survey to inform data-guided decisions regarding subscription renewals. Additionally, discovery platform CloudSource+ from SirsiDynix provided analysis reports showing the amount of open access content available in each database. The author hopes to provide other librarians with a guide for making data-informed decisions on subscription renewals, to maintain the e-resources their faculty and students need for teaching and research.

Penerapan Layanan Aplikasi Perpustakaan Digital pada Perpustakaan Universitas Negeri Padang

This study aims to describe: (1) achievement of objectives in the implementation of digital library application services at the Padang State University Library; (2) integration in the implementation of digital library application services at the Padang State University Library; (3) adaptation to the application of digital library application services at the Padang State University Library.This research is a qualitative research with descriptive method. The research instrument used is an interview guideline. The data collection techniques used in this research are observation, interview, and the documentation. The data analysis are data collection, data reduction, data presentation, dan conclusions. Source triangulation was used to test the validity of the data in this study. The results of this study are as follows. First, the achievement of goals in the implementation of digital library application services at the Padang State University Library has not been maximized, limited membership quotas and the unavailability of applications on non-Android devices cause uneven access for users. Second, the integration of the implementation of digital library application services at the Padang State University Library is running quite well, the application is easy to use and also a different system from the traditional library system owned by Padang State University so that it is difficult to integrate the application service. Third, adaptation to the application of digital library application services at the Padang State University Library has not been maximized, the collections available in the application have not adjusted to the target users, in this case Padang State University students.

Evaluating E-Resources Subscriptions: Creating Cost Savings with CloudSource+

ABSTRACT The ongoing evaluation of electronic resource subscriptions is crucial. This article will provide an overview of the new process implemented at Mississippi State University Libraries for evaluating e-resource subscriptions. Quantitative and qualitative data was gathered from usage statistics and via a survey to inform data-guided decisions regarding subscription renewals. Additionally, discovery platform CloudSource+ from SirsiDynix provided analysis reports showing the amount of open access content available in each database. The author hopes to provide other librarians with a guide for making data-informed decisions on subscription renewals, to maintain the e-resources their faculty and students need for teaching and research.

Displaced materials of German origin in Tomsk State University Library

The article explores available data on displaced materials from Germany in the Research Library of Tomsk State University (TSU), one of the largest academic libraries in Russia. It provides a summary on where and how German books were transported to TSU. The paper also explores what do they represent and where they originate from. Among other sources, the author uses unpublished documents related to negotiations between Russia and Germany on the displaced art in the 1990s. He concludes that the materials mostly have library provenance and arrived to the USSR by train No. 176/8037 Berlin – Leningrad in August 1946. Most probably, the library materials were delivered from Leningrad to Moscow, and later, in 1980, from Moscow to Tomsk. Most of the books belonged to the libraries of Magdeburg, Bremen and Berlin. Some part of the Tomsk collection might have been transported by another train from Berlin to Moscow. However, since these books were stored at the same storage facility at Berlin-Rummelsburg station as those dispatched to Leningrad, we might admit some sorting mistakes. Relatively modern printed books make the core of the collection though there is a small number of medieval manuscripts and archival documents. Possibly, the latter ended up in Tomsk by accident.The article is prepared in the State Public Library of Scientific Technological Library of the Siberian Branch of the of the Russian Academy of Sciences, project No. 122041100088-9 “Transformation of the book culture in the social communications in the 19th-21st centuries”.

The library information resources of the Scientific Library of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno

The author examines the experience of Yanka Kupala State University Library (Grodno, Belarus) in providing digital document resources to its users. The proprietary information resources are reviewed; the selection principles for library Internet-resources are specified; user awareness services are described. The library organizes information educational workshops intended for the faculty, though it experiences some problems in disseminating information on library services and resources, in particular, students’ low interest in information literacy and lacking teaching hours for library courses. The author suggests several possible solutions and prospective vectors for the academic library, i. e. development of proprietary resources, corporate collaboration, improvement, development and introduction of new methods of user services. The author emphasizes the importance of improving librarians’ professional competences in providing reliable and enhanced information.