Unique Public Services Research Articles

Digital Diversification to Expand the Indonesian Radio Industry: A Case Study of PRFM, Delta, and Dahlia Stations

Digitization has made radio stations the business of news portals, global aggregator platforms, programmed journalism or algorithm journalism. How does the radio broadcasting business retain an audience and grow listeners across borders via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, TikTok, WhatsApp and Website? How does the radio broadcasting business disseminate information and promotions more intimately, personally and widely? How the radio broadcasting business is accessible to audiences, fun and mobile: pocketable, openable on mobile phones, computers, iPads and more? How do listeners interact and communicate anytime and anywhere? The answer is digitalization that has changed radio technology, social culture, economy and generations. These changes affect the management, production, distribution, and reception of radio broadcast listeners. The governance of the radio broadcasting business has been mandated, commissioned, and inspired by a unique public service. This research uses a "Case Study", and Single Multi-Level Case Analysis, to confirm the theoretical proposition, of digitalization technology, in practice communication technology, which is used to develop radio broadcasting governance. How is the digitization of radio broadcasting governance used as an information technology tool, as a tool for developing marketing, and as a tool for information business diversification? Qualitative data were coded from observations, open interviews, Focus Group Discussions, and detailed documents to assess the views and experience of digitizing radio broadcast managers in managerial and business development. Keywords: Digitization, digitalization, diversification, business, radio broadcast.

The joint public service seminar as a practical training module

The author provides an overview of how the unique joint public service seminar, mandatory of all public service students, provides a quintessential a practical training module.

The Patent Office in the Library

Column description. Special Libraries, Special Challenges is a column dedicated to exploring the unique public services challenges that arise in libraries that specialize in a particular subject, such as law, medicine, business, and so forth. In each column, the author will discuss public service dilemmas and solutions that arise specifically in special libraries. Special or subject-matter librarians interested in authoring a piece for this column are invited to contact Patti Gibbons and Deborah Schander at pgibbons@uchicago.edu and deborah.e.schander@vanderbilt.edu.

Online Appointment Scheduler: The Perfect Fit for the On-Demand Generation

Column description. Special Libraries, Special Challenges is a column dedicated to exploring the unique public services challenges that arise in libraries that specialize in a particular subject, such as law, medicine, business, and so forth. In each column, the author will discuss public service dilemmas and opportunities that arise in special libraries. Special or subject-matter librarians interested in authoring a piece for this column are invited to contact Patti Gibbons and Deborah Schander.This article is written by Meryl Brodsky. Meryl is the Business Librarian at Eastern Michigan University. She holds a MLS from Southern Connecticut State University and an MBA from Cornell University. This article explores a case study at Eastern Michigan University and how the Business Librarian transitioned from traditional office hours to an appointment-based system to better meet the reference needs of current students. The article examines the LibCal online scheduling program, how it was rolled out at EMU, its effectiveness and reception.

Accessible Instruction

Column description. Special Libraries, Special Challenges is a column dedicated to exploring the unique public services challenges that arise in libraries that specialize in a particular subject, such as law, medicine, business, and so forth. In each column, the author will discuss public service dilemmas and opportunities that arise in special libraries. Special or subject-matter librarians interested in authoring a piece for this column are invited to contact Ilana Stonebraker at stonebraker@purdue.edu.This column is written by J. J. Pionke. J. J. Pionke is Applied Health Science Librarian and Assistant Professor at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He received his MSI from the University of Michigan. His column focuses on a brief introduction to Universal Design for Learning and incorporates practical tips to make instruction sessions more accessible for all learners regardless of (dis)ability.

Traveling Forward: Revisiting Online Instruction for Global Sites

Column description. Special Libraries, Special Challenges is a column dedicated to exploring the unique public services challenges that arise in libraries that specialize in a particular subject, such as law, medicine, business, and so forth. In each column, the author will discuss public service dilemmas and opportunities that arise in special libraries. Special or subject-matter librarians interested in authoring a piece for this column are invited to contact Ilana Stonebraker at stonebraker@purdue.edu.

Risk Taking as a New Academic Librarian Through Media Outreach: “The Walton Reader’s Spotlight Web Series”

Column description. Special Libraries, Special Challenges is a column dedicated to exploring the unique public services challenges that arise in libraries that specialize in a particular subject, such as law, medicine, business, and so forth. In each column, the author will discuss public service dilemmas and opportunities that arise in special libraries. Special or subjectmatter librarians interested in authoring a piece for this column are invited to contact Ilana Stonebraker at stonebraker@purdue.edu. This column is written by Raymond Pun and Hiromi Kubo. Raymond Pun is the first year student success librarian at Fresno State. He received his M.L.S from City University of New York, Queens College and M.A. in East Asian Studies from St. John’s University. Hiromi Kubo is the business and economics librarian at Fresno State. She received her M.L.S. from the University of Missouri, Columbia.

Beyond Career Collection Development: Academic Libraries Collaborating with Career Center for Student Success

Column description. Special Libraries, Special Challenges is a column dedicated to exploring the unique public services challenges that arise in libraries that specialize in a particular subject, such as law, medicine, business, and so forth. In each column, the author will discuss public service dilemmas and opportunities that arise in special libraries. Special or subject-matter librarians interested in authoring a piece for this column are invited to contact Ilana Stonebraker at stonebraker@purdue.edu.This column is written by Raymond Pun and Hiromi Kubo. Raymond Pun is the first year student success librarian at Fresno State. He received his M.L.S from City University of New York, Queens College and M.A. in East Asian Studies from St. John’s UniversityHiromi Kubo is the business and economics librarian at Fresno State. She received her M.L.S. from the University of Missouri, Columbia.

Landing the Job: How Special Libraries Can Support Career Research Introduction

Column description. Special Libraries, Special Challenges is a column dedicated to exploring the unique public services challenges that arise in libraries that specialize in a particular subject, such as law, medicine, business, and so forth. In each column, the author will discuss public service dilemmas and opportunities that arise in special libraries. Special or subject-matter librarians interested in authoring a piece for this column are invited to contact Ilana Stonebraker at stonebraker@purdue.edu.This column is written by Heather Howard. Heather Howard is Assistant Professor, Business Information Specialist at Purdue University Libraries. She holds a MLS from the Indiana University—Purdue University Indianapolis.

When Need Meets Opportunity: Expanding Local Air Networks

Although the Clean Air Act (CAA) relies on a traditional inter-government partnership, new initiatives from local governments that fall outside of the conventional implementation strategy have created a unique public service delivery network by adding layers to the implementation scheme. Using both logistic and multinomial logistic models and a data set of 497 Metropolitan (MSA) and Micropolitian (µSA) areas, this research tests a model of network membership for local governments based on internal organizational and external network factors. Findings indicate policy problems, perceptions of resource availability, network density and structure, and socio-economic and political factors affect local initiative to expand networks.

Special Libraries and YouCanBook.Me: Easy Consultation Scheduling through an Online Booking System

Column description. Special Libraries, Special Challenges is a column dedicated to exploring the unique public services challenges that arise in libraries that specialize in a particular subject, such as law, medicine, business, and so forth. In each column, the author will discuss public service dilemmas and solutions that arise specifically patent in special libraries or subject-matter librarians interested in authoring a piece for this column are invited to contact the Column Editor, Ilana Stonebraker.

Hackathon Planning and Participation Strategies for Non-Techie Librarians

Column description. Special Libraries, Special Challenges is a column dedicated to exploring the unique public services challenges that arise in libraries that specialize in a particular subject, such as law, medicine, business, and so forth. In each column, the author will discuss public service dilemmas and opportunities arise in special libraries. Special or subject-matter librarians interested in authoring a piece for this column are invited to contact Ilana Stonebraker.

Set it and Forget it (Almost): How We Make DIY 3D Printing Work in Our Library

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Balancing Conflicting Service Priorities as an Academic Patent Librarian

Special Libraries, Special Challenges is a column dedicated to exploring the unique public services challenges that arise in libraries that specialize in a particular subject, such as law, medicine...

Space Challenges: Collaborations and Collisions Create Change

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한국과 중국의 공익광고 발전정책: KOBACO와 CCTV 운영체제 비교를 중심으로

사회의 여러 가지 공공문제가 부각될수록 공익광고의 중요성이 증대되고 있다. 또한 각 국가의 정치, 경제, 사회, 문화의 특성에 따라 공익광고의 주제가 다르며, 독특한 공익광고 운영체제를 갖추게 되었다. 본 연구는 한국과 중국의 정치, 사회, 문화 등의 차이로 인해 공익광고의 운영체제가 다를 것이라는 가정을 하게 되었다. 따라서 한국과 중국의 공익광고 운영 주체인 KOBACO와 CCTV에서 이루어지고 있는 공익광고 운영체제를 3가지 범주(공익광고 운영현황과 공익광고의 주제 및 공익광고 관리감독)로 구분하여 비교하였다. 문헌분석과 전문가 심층면접을 통해 자료를 수집하고 분석하였다. 이 자료에 근거하여 5가지 공익광고 발전정책을 제안하였다. 본 연구결과는 향후 한국과 중국의 공익광고 제작전략과 제도적 발전에 기여할 것이다. As several kinds of social public affairs come into the fore, public service advertising gets more important. In addition, the theme of the public service advertising differs depending on a country's political, economic, social and cultural characteristics, and there are unique public service advertising operating systems. This study assumed that the operating systems of the public service advertising might differ in Korea and China because of political, social, and cultural differences. Thus, the public service advertising operating system carried out by KOBACO and CCTV, the subjects of the public service advertising operation of Korea and China were classified into three categories (public service advertising operation status, public service advertising theme and public service advertising management and supervision) for a comparison. Through literature review and expert in-depth interview, data were collected and analyzed. Based on the data, 5 public service advertising development policies were proposed. The results of this study will contribute to the public service advertising production strategy and institutional development of Korea and China in the future.

‘Citizens Who Serve’: The Political Rights of Victorian Public Servants, 1856-1916

The history of legal restrictions imposed upon Victorian departmental public servants dates from the introduction of responsible government in 1856. This article examines the evolution of Victorian public service regulations by paying particular attention to the historical influence of the master and servant legacy. Viewed through this lens, it becomes apparent that the 'public servant' was subject to political coercion and persistent accusations of ineptitude by successive governments down to World War I, being labelled as self-interested and seditious. In response, public servants, with the aid of the public service union, collectively opposed the limited parameters of their political status. By daring to challenge the rationale underpinning political rights regulations, public servants came into direct conflict with the political executive and a unique public service work culture emerged.

Potential role of safer injection facilities in reducing HIV and Hepatitis C infections and overdose mortality in the United States

BackgroundSafer injection facilities (SIFs) reduce risks associated with injecting drugs, particularly public injection and overdose mortality. They exist in many countries, but do not exist in the United States. We assessed several ethical, operational, and public health considerations for establishing SIFs in the United States. MethodWe used the six-factor Kass framework (goals, effectiveness, concerns, minimization of concerns, fair implementation, and balancing of benefits and concerns), summarized needs of persons who inject drugs in the United States, and reviewed global evidence for SIFs. ResultsSIFs offer a hygienic environment to inject drugs, provide sterile injection equipment at time of injection, and allow for safe disposal of used equipment. Injection of pre-obtained drugs, purchased by persons who inject drugs, happens in a facility where trained personnel provide on-site counseling and referral to addiction treatment and health care and intervene in overdose emergency situations. SIFs provide positive health benefits (reducing transmission of HIV and viral hepatitis, bacterial infections, and overdose mortality) without evidence for negative health or social consequences. SIFs serve most-at-risk persons, including those who inject in public or inject frequently, and those who do not use other public health programs. It is critical to address legal, ethical, and local concerns, develop and implement relevant policies and procedures, and assess individual- and community-level needs and benefits of SIFs given local epidemiologic data. ConclusionsSIFs have the potential to reduce viral and bacterial infections and overdose mortality among those who engage in high-risk injection behaviors by offering unique public health services that are complementary to other interventions.

Try to be Complete on Something: Tips on Building a Highly Specialized Subject Collection

Special Libraries, Special Challenges is a column dedicated to exploring the unique public services challenges that arise in libraries that specialize in a particular subject, such as law, medicine, business, and so forth. In each column, the author will discuss public service dilemmas and solutions that arise specifically in given subject libraries, while drawing links to how such issues affect librarianship in general. Special or subject-matter librarians interested in authoring a piece for this column are invited to contact Melissa K. Aho at aho@umn.edu Tim Bottorff, MLIS, is Head Librarian at the Universal Orlando Foundation Library at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, a branch campus of the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida, USA. (http://library.ucf.edu/rosen)

Current Issues and the Veterinary Medical Library

Special Libraries, Special Challenges is a column dedicated to exploring the unique public services challenges that arise in libraries that specialize in a particular subject, such as law, medicine, business, and so forth. In each column, the author will discuss public service dilemmas and solutions that arise specifically in given subject libraries, while drawing links to how such issues affect librarianship in general. Special or subject-matter librarians interested in authoring a piece for this column are invited to contact Melissa K. Aho at aho@umn.edu André J. Nault has been the head of the Veterinary Medical Library at the University of Minnesota since 2005 and an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences. He has a background in wildlife research and veterinary practice management. His current research interests include veterinary informatics and open access. André holds a MLIS from the University of Rhode Island and can be reached at naulta@umn.edu *****