University Library Resources Research Articles

Collection Development Variables and Utilization of Information Resources in University Libraries, South-South, Nigeria

This study investigated the relationship between collection development variables, and utilization of information resources in university libraries, south-south, Nigeria. To achieve the purpose of this study, two research questions were raised and two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study was 16620 students and a sample of 800 respondents was awareness for the study. The awareness was done through the stratified and purposive random sampling technique. The results of the analyses revealed a significant relationship between awareness, acquisition and utilization of information resources. Based on these findings, it was recommended, among others that: Government should prioritize funding for the acquisition of information resources for university libraries

Utilization of Electronic Resources in University Library, UAS Dharwad: A Study

Utilization of Electronic Resources in University Library, UAS Dharwad: A Study

Undergraduates’ Awareness, Accessibility and Use of Electronic Information Resources (EIRs) in Federal Universities in South West, Nigeria

This study examines undergraduates’ awareness, accessibility and use of Electronic Information Resources (EIRs) in federal universities in South West, Nigeria. The total population of this study was twelve thousand, eight hundred and fifty six (12,856) undergraduates of the federal universities understudy. A sample of420 respondents was drawn from the total population using simple random sampling technique. Questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents. The data collected for this study was analyzed using simple percentage/frequency counts and weighted mean. Findings from this study revealed that undergraduates’ in federal universities, to a very great extent, are aware of the types of electronic information resources that are accessible for use in their university libraries in South West, Nigeria, also the study found that the extent of undergraduates’ accessibility of electronic information resources in federal university libraries in South West, Nigeria is very high, that undergraduates’ in federal universities in South West, Nigeria use electronic information resources for: Accessing useful and relevant databases not subscribed to by the library; Access online/electronic news; Gaining access to information material not available in hard copies among others. The following challenges were faced by undergraduates’ in their effort to use the library: Poor maintenance of electronic information resources; Lack of training for students on the use of electronic information resources and erratic power supply among others. The following were suggested to improve on accessibility and use of electronic information resources by undergraduates’ in Nigerian universities: the library management should try as much as possible to acquire and make recent electronic books and journals available or students since their level of accessibility and use are very high in federal universities in South West among others.

Efficiency of Managing the Resource Potential of University Library

Objective. The paper investigates the resource potential of higher education institution libraries as a tool for effective management of their activity. Methods. The author pays attention to the difference between the concepts of "resource pool" and "resource potential", which is in involving the latter in the process of library information production and service. Results. The composition of the university library's resource potential is determined. It is stated that the effective management of the resource potential requires the managers to fully evaluate the factors of the internal and external environment of the library functioning. Characterization of individual components of the university library resource potential is given, and the need for their integrated use is emphasized. Much attention is paid to library staff as a leading resource of the management system, the formation of their cognitive potential. Conclusions. It is stated that the efficiency of the activity of the modern library of the higher education institution is largely determined by the available resource potential aimed at the achievement of scientifically and educationally significant goals and objectives of strategic character. The main results of the research can be used in the process of managing the activities of the university library.

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Librarians’ perception of disaster preparedness as precursor for effective preservation and conservation of library resources in Nigerian university libraries

The study examined librarians' perception of disaster preparedness and its effect on effective preservation and conservation of library resources, focusing on university libraries in the Southwest geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The survey research design was adopted. The university libraries that provided the data and institutional setting for the study were randomized using the ballot system after which total enumeration technique was employed to take complete census of the population. The population comprised 327 librarians and library officers drawn across federal and state university libraries in the region. The questionnaire and interview methods were used for data collection. Results affirmed, as postulated, that preservation and conservation of information resources would be more effective if disaster preparedness measures are incorporated into the process. As a result, both approaches were found to be complementary. It was also discovered that the core digital preservation strategies are not being practiced in university libraries in the studied region. Consequently, it was recommended that effort aimed at all forms of preservation strategies should be employed to ensure the longevity and sustainability of all information resources.

Opportunistic Salpingectomy at the Time of Urogynecologic Surgery: Why, in Whom, and How?

This review aims to (1) describe evidence supporting the fallopian tube as a site of high-grade serous carcinoma, (2) review literature regarding salpingectomy in high- and average-risk women, and (3) discuss feasibility and safety of salpingectomy in urogynecologic surgery. PubMed and university library resources were used to retrieve relevant English-language publications via keyword search, including "ovarian cancer," "salpingectomy," "risk," "safety," "hysterectomy," "trends," "technique," and "urogynecology." Each publication was reviewed in detail and references incorporated, where relevant. Evidence supports the fimbriated portion of the fallopian tube as a site of high-grade serous carcinoma in both hereditary and sporadic cases. Routine opportunistic salpingectomy in average-risk women may reduce ovarian cancer risk by 42% to 65% and prevent future surgery for benign tubal disease. Opportunistic salpingectomy is cost-effective for sterilization and cost-saving during hysterectomy. For genetically predisposed women, salpingo-oophorectomy remains the recommended strategy for ovarian cancer risk reduction. Despite being feasible, safe, and cost-effective, concomitant salpingectomy is least commonly performed during vaginal hysterectomy compared with other hysterectomy routes. Salpingectomy rates during vaginal hysterectomy are influenced by geographic factors, surgeon experience, and adhesive disease. Opportunistic salpingectomy holds promise as a risk-reducing intervention for ovarian cancer. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society of Gynecologic Oncology recommend that physicians counsel average-risk women regarding opportunistic salpingectomy when planning pelvic surgery. Randomized controlled trials are needed to evaluate long-term implications of salpingectomy. Urogynecologic surgeons should discuss salpingectomy as part of surgical informed consent. Vaginal salpingectomy should be incorporated into residency and fellowship training programs.

Assessment of Users’ Perception towards the University Library Resources and Services of Sri Venkateswara University and Sri Krishna Devaraya University

This paper aims to explore the assessment of users’ perception towards the university libraries resources and services. A well structured questionnaire was designed to elicit the opinion of users. Responses were gathered from 120 PG students and Research scholars in Sri Venkateswara University and Sri Krishna Devaraya University of Andhra Pradesh state as a pilot study. On the basis of the findings, some suggestions have been put forth for maximizing the use of sources and services of university libraries.

Efficacy of free gingival graft in the treatment of Miller Class I and Class II localized gingival recessions: A systematic review.

Background:Currently, the leading theme in mucogingival surgery is the correction of gingival recession defects. Free gingival graft (FGG) has been successfully in use in this category of reconstructive therapeutic modality.Objectives:The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the literature with respect to efficacy of FGG in the management of Miller Class I and II localized gingival recessions.Data Sources:Search strategies were performed via electronic database which included Pubmed-Medline, Google scholar and manual search using University library resources. Two reviewers assessed the eligibility of the studies.Study Eligibility Criteria:Controlled clinical trials, randomized clinical trials and longitudinal studies evaluating recession areas treated by FGG with minimum of 6 months follow up were included. In-vitro and animal studies, studies mainly done on Miller Class III and IV gingival recession defect, studies on multiple gingival recessions and case series and case reports were excluded from the search.Results:The electronic and manual search identified a total of 557 articles. A final screen consisted of 39 articles out of which 17 articles were selected for full-text assessment. Finally, 7 articles were selected for detailed evaluation for this systematic review. FGG has shown significant results in all the studies except for one study.Conclusion:FGG produces substantial results, however, highly depends on the case selection and operator's skill and experience. FGG gives an impression of being the best alternative option in zones where gingival recession presents with inadequate width of attached gingiva and depth of vestibular fornix.

Access to electronic and print information resources by people with visual impairments in university libraries

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to discuss the implication of copyright on access to electronic and print information resources by people with visual impairments in university libraries. The paper examines the extent to which electronic and print information resources in university libraries are accessible to people with visual impairments; the extent to which existing national/international copyright laws facilitate or hamper access to electronic and print information resources by people with visual impairments; examine challenges facing people with visual impairments in accessing electronic and print information resources; and how these challenges can be ameliorated.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on review of empirical and theoretical literature and is underpinned by Oliver’s (1990) social model of disability.FindingsThe findings reveal that many university libraries the world over lack the capacity to offer an effective information service to people with visual impairments. Furthermore, the stringent copyright laws and licensing regimes for purchasing or transcribing content from one format to another make provision of information services to people with visual impairments difficult. In-university libraries are faced with various challenges in accessing electronic and print information that include among others copyright and licensing restrictions, and system design issues. Assistive technologies (ATs), enabling policies, skilled staff and facilitative copyright regimes can help ameliorate some of these barriers.Practical implicationsATs, enabling policies, skilled staff and facilitative copyright regimes are key to unlocking the barriers that hinder people with visual impairments from effectively accessing print and electronic resources in university libraries. Protection of the basic rights of persons with disabilities including visual impairments, the elimination of social discrimination and bridging the accessibility gap are integral to social inclusion. This paper provides the basic information to university libraries for addressing challenges associated with access to electronic and print resources by people with visual impairments.Social implicationsAccess to information to all including people with visual impairments in society is a basic human and moral right that every human being must enjoy. The Sustainable Development Goals’ 2030 agenda for sustainable development envisages a world of universal respect for human rights and human dignity […] equality and non-discrimination, an equitable, tolerant, open and socially inclusive world in which the needs of the most vulnerable are met (United Nations, 2015), and inclusive rights such as education, access to services (including information) and employment for people with disabilities.Originality/valueThis paper builds on existing literature and contributes to the growing body of knowledge on access by people with disabilities predicating on World Summit on Information Society principle and agenda 2030 on sustainable development goals.

Influence of currency on users’ satisfaction with the information resources in government-owned university libraries in the South-South Zone of Nigeria

The study was carried out to determine the influence of currency on users’ satisfaction with information resources in university libraries in South-South, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research method was employed for this study. The study population comprised of 83 library staff and 7426 lecturers in the 11 university libraries in the zone during the 2016/2017 academic session. A sample of 36 library staff and 4627 lecturers from 6 of the universities in the zone was used. The researchers’ made questionnaire titled “Currency and Users’ Satisfaction with Information Resources (CUSIRQ)” was used to collect data. Means and standard deviations were used in answering the research question while the hypothesis was tested using t-Test in IBM SPSS for Window version 23 at p = 0.05 level of significance. The findings showed that there was significant influence of currency on users’ satisfaction with information resources in university libraries in the South-South zone of Nigeria. There is a strong indication that from the study users were not satisfied with currency/recency of the information resources acquired in the governmentowned university libraries in the South-South zone, Nigeria. It is therefore suggested that librarians should take cognizance of currency of the information resources when acquiring information resources for the libraries.Keywords: Currency; Users’ Satisfaction; Information Resources; Government-owned University Libraries

Побудова мережі предметних областей на базі ресурсу arXiv

The new method of information processing, which is based on the Kornuel University Library resource ArXiv is represented. An algorithm of publications search by the given notion taking into conside-ration the research field of the found publication has been developed and actualized. The mail accents were made on the allocation of the publications according to the predefined research fields and appropriate subgroups, established by the resource. Main methods being applied for the realization of the problem are text mining methods and further interpretation of the results, evaluation parameters of the search results.The definition of the subject domains network has been also suggested. For every subject domain predefined by the resource there was formed a vocabulary — a reference tool. The main steps of the subject domains network formation are depicted in the paper.The result of the work is a visual representation of the subjects’ domain network for the concept — «cavitation» and further interpretation of obtained results. For the search results there was calculated the parameter which identify the inherency of the given concept to several subject domain and according to the traditional approaches of the text search evaluation there was calculated the metrics — recall, which characterizes the ability of system to find out the needed documents, but it doesn’t consider the number of non-relevant documents shown to user. The main conclusion of the research is the suggestion of new approaches to form the view on the notion affiliation to several research fields and is based on the open access preprint resource. The developed approach gives an opportunity to analyze, visualize and represent the concept in attribution to research fields; it allows to form the research picture and to widen the ways to form the big projects. Data obtained and represented in the research was processed in February-March, 2018.

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John Steinbeck (1902–1968) was a giant of twentieth-century culture, a writer whose work in fiction, nonfiction, drama, and film made him a household name in America and around the world. Eighteen years into the twenty-first century, Steinbeck's influence appears to be as strong as ever. His novels continue to sell briskly; his plays are performed in repertory and revived on Broadway; and Hollywood buzzes regularly with speculation about remakes of The Grapes of Wrath and East of Eden.With this conference, the International Society of Steinbeck Scholars seeks to explore how and why Steinbeck remains relevant fifty years after his death. We invite proposals from a wide variety of disciplines, including literary and cultural studies, comparative literature, film and theater, secondary and postsecondary teaching, political science, sociology, ecology, and marine biology. Topics might include comparative studies of Steinbeck and millennial authors, issues surrounding translation of Steinbeck's work, or analyses of Steinbeck's writings through the lens of key millennial sociopolitical movements such as #MeToo and Black Lives Matter. We are also interested in the ways teachers are using Steinbeck's work to engage students on social issues, contemporary artistic expression, and popular culture.Those wishing to submit proposals may do so online from August 2018 through March 2019 at sjsu.edu/steinbeck.Travel funding is available for students whose proposals are accepted.Thanks to a generous donation from Mrs. C. Suzette Ditsky, emerging Steinbeck Scholars will be able to utilize the outstanding resources in the Ball State University Libraries. The Steinbeck Research Fund has been established in honor of Mrs. Ditsky's late husband, John, who passed away on 15 May 2006. Dr. Tetsumaro Hayashi, a longtime friend, said, “He was first and foremost a passionate and dedicated scholar, teacher, and mentor.” Hayashi commented that the Research Fund was “established to honor Ditsky's long-established legacy of extending a helping hand to emerging Steinbeck scholars.”guidelines: Recipients will spend a minimum of five days doing intensive research using the Steinbeck collections or other materials from the Ball State University Libraries. The results of this research must be submitted for publication in a professional, scholarly, Steinbeck-related journal, and/or presented at a Steinbeck conference, convention, or lecture at a university.applications: Applicants should submit two copies of a one- or two-page, double-spaced, Steinbeck-related research proposal, a curriculum vitae, and a completed application form (available soon at libx.bsu.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/steinbeck). Send applications to John B. Straw, Archives and Special Collections Research Center, Bracken Library Room 210, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306.for more information:Contact Mr. Straw at jstraw@bsu.edu.contributions to the fund:Send to Ball State University Foundation (include Fund No. 5112 on the check).

Collection Development Policy for E-resources in University Libraries: A Study

This article describes about the Collection Development Policies in University libraries. Collection Development Policy included for Electronic Resources in University libraries, Major Roles in the Selection of Library Collections and the important Selection Tools for Print and Electronic forms, Criteria for Selecting the Book suppliers and Order of Books and Details of the collections in the library for the preceding five years. The Inter library lending/ resource sharing facility for books with other and Subscribe to e-resources.

Influence of Information Literacy Skills on Postgraduate Students’ Use of Electronic Resources in Private University Libraries in South-West, Nigeria

The introduction of new technologies has had a significant influence on teaching, learning and research activities in universities. This has offered university libraries opportunities to provide information resources in a variety of formats. This study investigated the influence of information literacy skills on postgraduate students’ use of electronic resources in private university libraries in Nigeria. The study adopted the survey research design. The study population comprised 2805 postgraduate students in five private universities offering postgraduate programmes in South-West, Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was used in the selection process. A purposive selection of four faculties from each of the five universities was carried out. Proportionate sampling technique was used to select the sample size of 550 postgraduate students as the respondents for the study. Findings revealed that there was a significant positive correlation between information literacy skills and use of electronic resources (r = 0.28, p < 0.05). The study concluded that the utilization of electronic resources promoted access to current information among postgraduate students in the selected private universities in South-West, Nigeria. The study recommended that the management of private university libraries should ensure a continuous provision of electronic resources with adequate information communication technology tools to facilitate their use.

Ergonomics in Surgery: A Review.

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are prevalent among surgeons and may result in practice modification. We aimed to perform a comprehensive review of the English-language literature regarding ergonomic risk, prevalence of WMSDs, and unique ergonomic considerations by route of surgery. Multiple searches were performed of PubMed and University library resources to access English-language publications related to surgeon ergonomics. Combinations of keywords were used for each mode of surgery, including the following: "ergonomics," "guidelines," "injury," "operating room," "safety," "surgeon," and "work-related musculoskeletal disorders." Each citation was read in detail, and references were reviewed. Surgeon WMSDs are prevalent, with rates ranging from 66% to 94% for open surgery, 73% to 100% for conventional laparoscopy, 54% to 87% for vaginal surgery, and 23% to 80% for robotic-assisted surgery. Risk factors for injury in open surgery include use of loupes, headlamps, and microscopes. Unique risks in laparoscopic surgery include table and monitor position, long-shafted instruments, and poor instrument handle design. In vaginal surgery, improper table height and twisted trunk position create injury risk. Although robotic surgery offers some advantages, it remains associated with trunk, wrist, and finger strain. Surgeon WMSDs often result in disability but are under-reported to institutions. Additionally, existing research tools face limitations in the operating room environment. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are prevalent among surgeons but have received little attention owing to under-reporting of injury and logistical constraints of studying surgical ergonomics. Future research must aim to develop objective surgical ergonomics instruments and guidelines and to correlate ergonomics assessments with pain and tissue-level damage in surgeons with WMSDs. Ergonomics training should be developed to protect surgeons from preventable, potentially career-altering injuries.

Dissertation document collection capability analysis of graduate students in one University Affiliated Hospital

Objective Take a particular Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University as an example, collecting data on dissertation document collection of master students graduated in recent five years for comprehensive analysis, to provide empirical evidence for enhancing the research capacity of future graduate students. Methods Review master dissertations during 2011-2015 of this hospital, collecting citation data of references on both Chinese and foreign language literatures to conduct descriptive analysis. Results The total average literature citation of master dissertations increased 4.18% during the period of 2011-2015. This five-year data shows negative growth of Chinese literature citation, while foreign literature references increased. Conclusions Both Chinese and foreign journals are dispensable resources for graduate student completing their dissertations. However, more improvement and tailored guidance needed, for example, enhancing the professor tutoring of literature searching capacities, make good use of university library resources, as well as improve foreign language skills of graduate student, all these measures are important for empowering the research capacity of university graduate student, particularly for literature searching and citation. Key words: Graduate student; Dissertation; Literature; Literature searching capability analysis

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Other| June 06 2017 Announcements Steinbeck Review (2017) 14 (1): 124–128. https://doi.org/10.5325/steinbeckreview.14.1.0124 Cite Icon Cite Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Permissions Search Site Citation Announcements. Steinbeck Review 6 June 2017; 14 (1): 124–128. doi: https://doi.org/10.5325/steinbeckreview.14.1.0124 Download citation file: Zotero Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All Scholarly Publishing CollectivePenn State University PressSteinbeck Review Search Advanced Search Thanks to a generous donation from Mrs. C. Suzette Ditsky, emerging Steinbeck scholars will be able to utilize the outstanding resources in the Ball State University Libraries. The Steinbeck Research Fund has been established in honor of Mrs. Ditsky's late husband, John, who passed away on May 15, 2006. Dr. Tetsumaro Hayashi, a longtime friend, said, “He was first and foremost a passionate and dedicated scholar, teacher, and mentor.” Hayashi commented that the Research Fund was “established to honor Ditsky's long-established legacy of extending a helping hand to emerging Steinbeck scholars.”GUIDELINES: Recipients will spend a minimum of five days doing intensive research using the Steinbeck collections or other materials from the Ball State University Libraries. The results of this research must be submitted for publication in a professional, scholarly, Steinbeck-related journal, and/or presented at a Steinbeck conference, convention, or lecture at a university.APPLICATIONS: Applicants should submit... You do not currently have access to this content.

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Other| December 01 2016 Announcements Steinbeck Review (2016) 13 (2): 230–233. https://doi.org/10.5325/steinbeckreview.13.2.0230 Cite Icon Cite Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Permissions Search Site Citation Announcements. Steinbeck Review 1 December 2016; 13 (2): 230–233. doi: https://doi.org/10.5325/steinbeckreview.13.2.0230 Download citation file: Zotero Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All Scholarly Publishing CollectivePenn State University PressSteinbeck Review Search Advanced Search Thanks to a generous donation from Mrs. C. Suzette Ditsky, emerging Steinbeck scholars will be able to utilize the outstanding resources in the Ball State University Libraries. The Steinbeck Research Fund has been established in honor of Mrs. Ditsky's late husband, John, who passed away on 15 May 2006. Dr. Tetsumaro Hayashi, a longtime friend, said, “He was first and foremost a passionate and dedicated scholar, teacher, and mentor.” Hayashi commented that the Research Fund was established to honor Ditsky's long-established legacy of extending a helping hand to emerging Steinbeck scholars.guidelines: Recipients will spend a minimum of five days doing intensive research using the Steinbeck collections or other materials from the Ball State University Libraries. The results of this research must be submitted for publication in a professional, scholarly, Steinbeck-related journal, and/or presented at a Steinbeck conference, convention, or lecture at a university.applications: Applicants should submit... You do not currently have access to this content.

Management and usage of open access scholarly online resources in university libraries in Nigeria

Purpose The purpose of this research is to ascertain from academic librarians in Nigeria their knowledge of open access online resources (OASOR), how their libraries manage these resources and how they are used by their readers. This is an alternative source of resource provision which librarians needed to adopt, in view of dwindling budgets. Design/methodology/approach A survey design was adopted for the study. The study was conducted during an annual general meeting/conference of the Nigerian Library Association in June 2014. Interview and eye witness accounts were also used to complement the questionnaire. Random sampling technique was used to select 312 librarians from the 720 attendees from the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. Data were analyzed using the weighted mean on a Likert scale. Findings The result of the finding revealed that some of the academic libraries sampled have access to limited open access (OA) resources from AGORA, HINARI, OARE and EBSCOhost databases. The management procedure adopted included downloading of relevant resources for their readers; providing hard copies of some of the downloads; and giving their readers access to the databases via their University websites. Others include offering consultancy services to academic departments and organizing training seminars to their users for direct access to the databases. The OASOR received adequate utility rate by users. Originality/value Dwindling economies and coping with current trends of information management in the contemporary world necessitated the use of information communication technology to avail OA resources to anchor education, research and human capital development in Nigeria. This will enable the country attain the Millennium Development Goal.