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Purpose. The paper discusses the trend of publishing papers based on graduate theses in open access scientific journals. The contribution of the repository of scientific papers to institutional visibility is explained, as well as the role of the library in designing and maintaining the repository. The study focuses on the analysis of the number of scientific research papers that originated from the graduate theses of the students of the three faculties of humanities and social sciences, and the frequency of access and download of the graduate thesis, and scientific papers and their citations. Furthermore, it is explored how long it takes to turn a thesis into an article, and what are the predominant categorizations of these articles. Approach/methodology/design. A bibliometric approach is used, with the content analysis research method that included the following indicators: citations, representation of scientific papers by scientific fields, categorization of papers, authorship, date of publication, and the number of reviews and downloads. The starting point for the research were all graduate theses stored in the Dabar repository at three comparable faculties of humanities and social sciences in Split, Rijeka, and Osijek in the period from 2013 to 2020, a total of 2791 papers. After connecting the diploma theses with the resulting scientific papers published on the Hrčak portal, the differences in citations and visibility of papers in the two systems were tested. Findings. The research has shown that approximately 6% of diploma theses from the field of social sciences and 2% of papers from the humanities are transformed into scientific papers published in journals available on the Hrčak portal. Most scientific papers are published up to two years after the graduate thesis is stored in the repository. The publication of papers in the journals available on the Hrčak portal significantly improves their visibility. The importance of open access to graduate theses in the Dabar repository was also confirmed. The limitations of the research relate primarily to the initial selection of graduate theses only in the field of social sciences and humanities. Practical implications. On a practical level, the paper can serve students and mentors who intend to turn graduate theses into articles, librarians in providing support to students, and editors of overlay journals as an analysis of the current situation and a starting point for selecting papers. Social implications. The paper provides an insight into the number and type of student papers that affect the visibility of the faculties and indirectly of the universities. Originality/value. For the first time, an analysis of student papers that originated from the graduate thesis themes and research was conducted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Self-archiving of scientific works on academic social networks can increase the author's visibility, searchability, usage, and citation of his papers in scientific community. Self-archiving policies of individual publishers dictate the possibilities of the author's use of this advantageous benefit of academic social networks. This survey provides an overview of the current attitudes of the publishing community and the possibility of self-archiving on academic social networks. The paper gives an insight into the attitudes of 59 publishers in whose journals the Croatian geophysicists (The Department of Geophysics, University of Zagreb) were publishing their papers in the period from 1980 to 2015. The analysis has resulted with an overview of the policies of the publishers crucial for this scientific community. The current results show that most publishers have a rather undefined or unclear attitude toward self-archiving. A large part, i.e. 61,2% of the scientific papers by geophysicists may not be self-archived on academic social networks, mostly due to unclear self-archiving policy of the publishers. The papers that may be self-archived on academic social networks may be posted in an accepted manuscript post-print version (51,7%), a pre-print submitted version (36,9%), or in the final published version (version of record) (11,4%). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose. The aim of this paper is to present example of good practice implemented by the Public Library „Petar Preradović“ in Bjelovar. In the context of Sustainable Development Goals, the library designed a local community based program „Go Green“ that includes workshops, exhibitions and lectures. The program emphasizes the important role that libraries have in promoting sustainable development and providing educational content for citizens. Approach/methodology/design. Relevant best practice examples show practical implementation of programs promoting sustainable development and designed for the entire local community. Practical use. Activities carried out through the „Go Green“ program are designed for the entire local community, not just library users. Based on the examples presented, other libraries can develop their own green programs with the aim of promoting environmental literacy within their local community. Originality. As part of the „Go Green“ program in 2022, „The Seed Library“ was launched as the first of its kind in Croatia within a public library. There is no previous mention of such activities in public libraries in domestic professional literature, making this paper useful for further research and education of librarians on green literacy through biological diversity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose. The purpose of the paper is to promote the travelogue as a literary genre and form with cultural context, using it as a literary template for sensitizing children and young people to multiculturalism and culturally diverse society through an innovative program entitled „Children of the World“ designed by the Ivan Goran Kovačić Library. Approach/Methodology/Design. Motivated by the sensitive issue of migrations, the changing demographic structure of the population and the responsibility to participate in the process of creating a culturally diverse society, authors present a program that was designed, developed and implemented by Children's department of the Ivan Goran Kovačić Library, Zagreb City Libraries. Social significance. The social significance of the paper implies the promotion of equality in the provision and adaptation of library services according to the needs of the changing structure of the population, emphasizing the role of the library as a space that welcomes the concept of multiculturalism and cultural diversity while acting from the position of a mediator between the individual and society, i.e. as support for the creation of a cohesive society. Results. Specially designed travel lectures confirmed the need for services and programs that encourage cultural tolerance, indicated the positive aspects of cooperation with local community and supported the goals and mission of the Zagreb City Libraries by promoting critical thinking and emphasizing the right to free access to information as a way of supporting personal and social development through non-formal and informal learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Goal. The primary goal of the paper is to present the research methodology of lost serial publications published by Croats in Australia, using the example of the publications Dom i svijet from 1932 and Caritas Croata from the 1950s. The first publication was mentioned in the literature, but lost and unavailable to the public. The second publication was not mentioned in the literature nor could it be found by searching the catalogues of public institutions. The secondary goal of the work is to identify the reasons for the unavailability and to indicate possibilities of researching old material that is not available in libraries and other public institutions but is a significant part of Croatian heritage. Approach/methodology. Methods used in finding and researching publications unavailable in libraries include structured searches of online and offline catalogues, content analysis of primary and secondary publications and online sites, community involvement and research of private collections. Results. The paper presents the newest results of research conducted during 2023 and early 2024 as part of the Croatian Emigrant Press project, during which physical copies of two serial publications were found. These publications are included in the bibliography created as part of the project, digitized and stored in open access repository. Based on these publications, research methods are proposed that can serve as a basis for researching other similar (lost) publications. Originality/value. The serial publications described in the paper were lost and inaccessible to the public for decades. Therefore, the discovery of these publications contributes to the preservation of Croatian cultural heritage. Since the publications are digitized and available in an open access repository, they can serve as a starting point for further interdisciplinary research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective. The main objective of this paper is to encourage discussion regarding exhibition activities in libraries and to point out numerous challenges the library staff encounters. Authors present examples of good practice in the Public library "Petar Preradović" Bjelovar in order to facilitate organisation, implementation, cataloguing and evaluation of exhibition activities in other libraries. Approach/methodology. The paper provides a review of relevant literature regarding exhibition activities in libraries, including virtual exhibitions, and an overview of exhibition activities in official reports of the Public library "Petar Preradović" Bjelovar in the period from 2020 to 2023. The results. Authors present brief theoretical background of the exhibition activities and organisation of such activities in libraries. They also give detailed description of the process -- from conceptual design, organization of the exhibition space and collection of exhibition material to installation and preservation of exhibits and finally cataloguing of exhibitions. Presentation of examples of good practice can lead to successful implementation of exhibitions activities in other libraries. Originality/value. The main value of this work is theoretical and practical application related to library exhibition activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose. Main objective of the paper is to present availability and loan statistics of works written by Nobel Prize laureates in Literature from 2000 to 2022 in ten Croatian public libraries but also to determine and analyze time periods during which the works were published, type and language of published materials. Methodology. Authors conducted the research in February 2023 by literature search method of library collections and library catalogues. A quantitative analysis of data on the availability and loan statistics was collected from catalogues of ten public libraries in diff erent parts of Croatia. Data collected refers to the period from February 10, 2022 to February 10, 2023. Findings. Research results show that all libraries off er a significant number of titles and copies of literature in question meaning that it is available to library users regardless of the size of the place they live in. Results also show that libraries in bigger cities have more diff erent titles and copies of works written by Nobel Prize laureates in Literature resulting in increased loan statistics. They also have more diverse collections of literature in the languages and time periods in which they were published, and regarding the types of library materials. Practical implications. Library staff can use insights gained by this research to improve collections of works by Nobel Prize-winning authors. Social significance. The paper indicates the important role public libraries have in ensuring equal access to quality literature, creating equal and favorable conditions for learning and informing their users throughout Croatia. Originality/value. Research subject and results are presented for the first time from this perspective. Further related studies are suggested, one being on whether library size can impact various features of its collections. Also, authors presented a method of collecting data on loan statistics that can be useful to other researchers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A research was made about the accessibility of research papers in Croatian scientific journals. The first part of the research was dealing with bibliographic data published with categorized papers in printed scientific journals in Croatia in order to make them more accessible. Publishing of the following data was analyzed: title, author's name, institution/ author's address, UDC, current title, dates of receiving and acceptance by the editorial department, and paper category. Second part of the research is about web versions of the same journals, and it was carried out in 2002 and 2005. Quantity of bibliographic data in printed scientific journals increased during the observed period. Quantity of journals accessible on the web increased also. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Semantic publishing uses the concepts and tools of the Semantic Web and was created with the development of the Semantic Web. As the classical way of publishing scientific papers was faced with a rapid increase in scientific papers, it was necessary to provide methods of automatic organization of scientific papers. The purpose of this paper is to define the meaning of semantic publishing of scientific papers and to compare FaBiO, FRBR and BIBFRAME bibliographic ontologies. Methodology: The methodological approach in this paper is comparative-analytical. FaBiO, FRBR DL and BIBFRAME bibliographic ontologies were compared. Results: In the article the use of semantic web technology is described as anything that enables giving meaning to the terms and thus enriches the meaning of the published journal articles, facilitates their automatic discovery, linking data between semantically related articles, and accessing data within an article. Semantic web technologies such as RDF, RDFS, OWL and SPARQL are formal tools that can enable this. FaBiO is based on FRBR entities. The paper presents how the FRBR display can be simplified by FaBiO bibliographic ontology. Also, the comparison of FaBiO and BiBFRAME bibliographic ontologies is presented. Value: Semantic publishing enriches the meaning of a published article. Articles and scientific data should be machine-readable and easy to find and view. The search results are essential for scientific research in order to make a hypothesis and interpretation. Semantic publishing promotes a greater number of paper submissions, more readers and greater impact factors. The ability to find articles on related topics and discover unknown connections between papers that are not explicitly linked through citations contributes to better impact factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim. The aim of this paper is to present the program activities that encourage young people to read and engage in artistic creativity at the Marija Jurić Zagorka Library, as they have not been previously presented to the professional community. Reading ability and the desire to read are essential prerequisites for personal development, overall quality of life for individuals, and participation in culture. Through high-quality youth programs, relying on the National Reading Promotion Strategy and the European Union Youth Strategy, the Marija Jurić Zagorka Library demonstrates itself as a significant hub of social support for young people. Approach/Methodology/Design. The first part of the paper introduces the Marija Jurić Zagorka Library and the context of young people in contemporary society. The second part presents the benefits of working with young people at both the local and international levels through European Union documents. The third part showcases the role of public libraries in the lives of young people, illustrated by practical examples of programs implemented by the Marija Jurić Zagorka Library with young people. Results. The overview of programming activities for young people at the Marija Jurić Zagorka Library highlights numerous and diverse possibilities for public libraries to collaborate with local communities and institutions at the national or city level to achieve the goals of the European Union Youth Strategy. This paper demonstrates how the Marija Jurić Zagorka Library approaches young people, even though it does not have a specific Department for Children and Youth. Nevertheless, due to its location and the local community in which it operates, it successfully collaborates with young people through educational institutions and also attracts young people during their free time. Social Significance. Working with young people is fundamentally a social practice that involves society and the community in which young people live and act. It involves their inclusion in the community and decision-making processes. As such, working with young people, whether in groups or individually, is an important process on all levels - social, cultural, educational, and, more recently, environmental. Reading promotion and artistic creativity programs in the library are considered high-level cultural education that promotes literacy, lifelong learning, and information literacy, ultimately contributing to the development of society as a whole. Originality/value. This paper focuses on young people as the most vulnerable social group, constantly exposed to societal changes. The reading promotion and artistic creativity programs at the Marija Jurić Zagorka Library are examples of collaboration between the local community and the library, supporting young people in their personal and social development, creating a safe environment, and actively involving them in the community. Hence, it is essential to support such programs and provide them with the necessary resources to ensure their continuous implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose. The aim of the paper is to present the results of evaluating the satisfaction of teachers, librarians and children with the creative workshops conducted on the basis of traditional stories and to determine the possibilities of using different teaching methods that encourage critical thinking among children in children's libraries (both public and school) and in schools. The work is based on the evaluation of the creative workshops that were held as part of the Erasmus+ project Traditional children's stories for a common future - TRACE, in cooperation between the National and University Library in Zagreb and the Zagreb City Libraries. Approach/Methodology. The evaluation was carried out as part of the Project's plan by the National and University Library in Zagreb among teachers, librarians and children who participated in the workshops in the Zagreb City Libraries (the Selčina Library). The questionnaire method was used for a total of 166 participants. Two questionnaires were prepared, one for teachers and librarians with 20 questions, and the other for children with 10 questions. Both questionnaires consisted of closed and open-ended questions, including comments. Results. The analysis of survey questionnaires on user satisfaction with the conducted workshops showed that teachers and librarians consider their participation in the workshops useful because they had the opportunity to learn about new, innovative teaching methods using stories with different ethical topics with the aim of encouraging critical thinking in children. The children successfully and happily performed all the tasks set during the workshops which encouraged them to think critically. Practical use. During the workshops, teachers and librarians were introduced to innovative teaching methods that they can use in their work. Each of the mentioned teaching methods can be used individually, but they can also be combined. Workshops can be conducted in "continuations", and are applicable both in children's departments of public libraries and in schools. Originality and value. The paper indicates the need to introduce creative methods while working with children in children's libraries and in classes, with the purpose of encouraging the development of critical thinking among children which will empower them and help them solve problems, teach them about ethical values in life and the importance of mutual understanding and respect. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim. This paper aims to describe the Zoom platform and its implementation into the operations of the Zagreb City Libraries and to present an evaluation of using this digital platform. Approach/Methodology/design. The paper presents the research conducted using the survey method and the presentation of the official data. The survey examined the use of the Zoom platform by the Zagreb City Libraries employees. The official data was presented to show the usage frequency of this remote library service. Results. The research results confirmed the hypothesis that the Zoom platform is a useful and simple tool for conducting library programs remotely, but despite the ease of use the employees encountered certain difficulties. Therefore, the additional education is needed for a larger number of employees of the Zagreb City Libraries. The results have also shown that the employees use the Zoom platform mostly to attend events organized for librarians, and to a lesser extent for organizing and conducting events for patrons. Limitations. The results of the research are limited by the number of respondents because not all employees from all libraries of the Zagreb City Libraries network participated in the survey. Despite this, the results can be generalized for the total target population, i.e. the employees of the Zagreb City Libraries, since the employees from more than 50% branch locations took part in the survey, so the results can serve as an indicator in which direction to act in order to improve the use of the Zoom platform in the Zagreb City Libraries. Practical application. The results of the research can be used to improve the provision of remote services in the Zagreb City Libraries and to transfer the experiences to other public libraries that have introduced the Zoom digital platform in their operations. Originality/value. The paper shows the original results of a research conducted among the Zagreb City Libraries employees and presents the official data on the use of the Zoom license. The value of the paper lies in the presentation of good practice regarding business organization and coordination when introducing new tools in everyday work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose. This paper aims to provide an overview of library services and programs for adults in Lithuania, focusing on two prominent institutions: the Adomas Mickevičius Public Library and the National Library Martynas Mažvydas Library located in the capital Vilinus. By examining these libraries' structures, organization, and range of services, this study sheds light on the broader landscape of library services in Lithuania. Methodology. The case analysis method has been conducted on the basis of observing the daily work of the Adomas Mickievičus National Library in Vilnius and a professional visit to the Martynas Mažvydas National Library during the authors' professional training in the Erasmus+ program for adult education. The analysis draws on a combination of primary and secondary sources, including interviews with the library staff, the analysis of the official documents, and the existing literature on library services in Lithuania. Results. The paper will provide insight into the organizational structure of Lithuanian library services and programs for adults through the lens of two prominent institutions. It will also provide basic information about the possibilities of professional development of librarians as part of the Erasmus+ program, specifically about the method of job shadowing as a form of professional development by observing and monitoring the work of colleagues from a comparable European institution. Practical implications. The knowledge about the work of Lithuanian libraries can serve as an example for other libraries in Croatia to guide them when introducing changes and innovations in their library programs and services for adult users, to improve the quality of library services in general, and increase the satisfaction of their users. Value. The value of the study lies in spreading knowledge about Lithuanian library services and programs for adults, as well as the possibilities for the professional development of librarians through the Erasmus+ program. The findings can inspire discussions on improving and expanding library services to meet the changing needs of the communities they serve. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Goal/purpose. The goal of this research is to determine how much and in what ways public libraries from the area of Bjelovar-Bilogora County participate with their services and programs in the creation of cultural and touristic offers, whether their work is recognized by the local communities as significant for the development of cultural tourism, whether they are visible as interesting to tourist visitors, and to what extent they realize cooperative and partnership relations in the promotion of cultural tourism of their region. The purpose of this paper is to point out the importance of libraries as an equal partner in the local community that can contribute to the promotion of cultural assets. Approach/Methodology/design. The first section of the paper presents basic theoretical concepts and previous research into the potential of libraries in the development of Croatian cultural tourism. The features of Croatian cultural tourism are also briefly described, with special emphasis on the Bjelovar-Bilogora County. The second section of the paper presents the results of the research conducted among the public libraries of the Bjelovar-Bilogora County. For the purposes of the research, an online questionnaire was used, which was filled out by 5 directors of public libraries from the area of Bjelovar-Bilogora County. The participation of libraries in the development of cultural tourism in the area of Bjelovar-Bilogora County was checked with reference to services and programs interesting to tourists, to the visibility of libraries to tourist visitors, to the self-assessment of the tourist potential of libraries, and to cooperative relations in the promotion of cultural tourism. Results. The research has revealed that the public libraries of the Bjelovar-Bilogora County offer numerous services and programs useful and interesting for tourist visitors, but they are not adequately visible as providers of tourist content. There is a lot of room for improvement in the creation and maintenance of collaborative relationships in the development of public libraries in the direction of tourism. Research limitations. This research was conducted only at the level of public libraries of the Bjelovar-Bilogora County. To obtain more comprehensive results, it is necessary to conduct a more extensive research in other types of libraries, among library users, among tourist visitors, but also among other participants in the creation of tourist content. Originality. The paper presents the results of the first research on the participation of public libraries in the Bjelovar-Bilogora County in the development of the tourist offer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim. The aim of the paper is to highlight the significant role of the VN Gallery, a part of the Zagreb City Libraries, both within progressive orientations of public libraries, as well as through the contribution to the contemporary visual arts in Croatia in the last fifty years. Approach/Methodology. The research methodology involved analyzing written documents and primary publications about the VN Gallery to provide a historical overview of its establishment and development, as well as its exhibition activities in contemporary art from 1972 to 2022. The quantitative method was used to provide insight into various aspects of the exhibitions. Results. The research results indicate that the quality of the exhibition program is ensured by the professional coordinators and members of the VN Gallery Advisory Board, while competent authors of the exhibitions' forewords establish the quality of interpretation of the artworks and projects. The qualitative analysis shows that the VN Gallery is an extremely vital exhibition space that promotes Croatian artistic production. Through the program of the VN Gallery, a public library has provided a free, continuous, and rich insight into contemporary art for the wider audience over the period of half a century. Limitations. The data used for the research is based on an extensive archive of the written and published documents, but has not included the exhibitions that do not have a written record. Social Significance. The social significance of the VN Gallery case shows that public libraries can have an exceptional importance for the democratization of contemporary art and culture by making it accessible to a wide range of users, especially in the context of long-term continuous professional activity in this field. The multifunctionality, or hybridity, of the space contributes to the development of social sensitivity through contemporary art, as well as to the expansion of the audience, by exhibiting art to citizens who may not necessarily be interested in it. Originality/value. This is the first paper to thoroughly quantitatively analyze certain aspects of the exhibition activities at the VN Gallery. Its originality is also in the approach to researching the relationship between libraries and contemporary visual arts, especially in contextualizing the successful and established exhibition practices of the VN Gallery within public libraries and its contribution to the development of contemporary art in Croatia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim. Open research data is becoming an important factor in the research process in all scientific disciplines, including archaeology, which is the subject of this paper. Thereby, they are also part of the process of forming new knowledge. The aim of this research is to identify and describe the factors shaping research data related to archeology and Open science that can influence the improvement of the quality of open research data for the purpose of their reuse in new research and within the archaeological community. Approach/Methodology/design. The research was conducted using the method of content analysis of the available articles and publications resulting from the scientific research and projects in the field of archeology and Open science. Findings. The research and content analysis of relevant articles indicated the most significant determinants of research data and the tradition of applying digital technology in archaeology. Through the research, seven stages of the application of digital technology were defined, which can be perceived as degrees of maturity of the application of digital technology. Open research data and their reuse are of interest to the research community as well as to the wider community. The research data factors in archeology were identified as follows: archaeological data, archaeological record, life cycle of research data, digital object, structured and linked open data, citation of open research data, digital repository and quality of open research data. For each of the mentioned factors, individual phenomena were investigated, described and connected. The process is important because it is the only way to ensure users' trust in research data for reuse, that is, to ensure the necessary level of quality of open research data. Further areas of research were identified with regard to the granularity of the permanent identifier in the field of archeology and dimensions of the quality of research data for reuse. Research limitations. Within this research, only the works published in Croatian or English were considered, so the results of relevant research presented in other languages were not included. The research on open research data is in its early stage in many countries. Most of the research that has been carried out and published in publications in the field of archeology is based on case studies or on convenient samples. This research did not explore metadata in more detail. Practical implications. The creation of open research data requires the involvement of researchers or experts from the field of archaeology as well as from information sciences. The results of this research can help them understand the application of digital technology and improve the process of creating, storing, long-term preservation, sharing, and reusing open research data. Originality/value. The research on open research data in Croatia is in its initial stage. There is a lack of studies on how to create open research data and how to reuse them. This paper contributes to expanding knowledge about the digital workflow of storing research data in archaeology, the factors that shape open research data, and the dimensions of quality for their reuse. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this paper is to point out the importance of the concept of Open science within the academic community and highlight the connection and application of this global idea within higher education, emphasizing its advantages as well as the obstacles that may be encountered. The paper will highlight numerous European initiatives that are being developed between different organizations with the aim of advocating Open science. Furthermore, the emphasis of the paper will be on the idea of openness in science and the importance of the values promoted by the European University initiative in relation to the given topic. Methodology. this paper aims to show, through the Case study - example of the Library and Documentation Center of the Faculty of Economics and Business in Zagreb (FEB), that it is possible to successfully use the integrative approach of open science within the academic community by following examples of good practice within the University and higher education libraries. The limitation of the paper is that it is a Case study of one organization - the Faculty of Economics and Business Zagreb and its Library and Documentation Center. Originality. The originality of this paper is that on the basis of researching recent literature of the foreign and Croatian experts on open science and higher education, we present an overview of this topic from the aspect of the higher education Library and Documentation Center of the Faculty of Economics and Business Zagreb (FEB). The social impact and practical application of this paper is manifested in the need to promote the concept of open science in higher education, describing the current practice at the FEB Zagreb and the associated higher education library, which shows the efforts to adopt the model of "openness" through various activities and numerous projects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Goal. The goal of the research was to analyze the similarities and differences in the publishing practices of authors in the social sciences and humanities in the Republic of Croatia, considering the field of science in which they work and the academic status to which they belong. The specific goals of this work were to examine the connection between publishing practices and the pressure to publish, and the differences between the reasons for publishing between authors from the social sciences and humanities and in relation to belonging to different academic status. Methodology. The research was conducted from July to September 2021. A total of 319 respondents from the social sciences and 292 from the humanities in the Republic of Croatia in various academic titles participated in the questionnaire. Results. The results of the analysis of publication practices have shown that the respondents from the field of humanities publish more editorial books and book chapters, while the respondents from the field of social sciences publish more papers in journals and conference proceedings. The respondents of higher academic status publish more than the respondents of lower academic status in all types of publications. The differences in the reasons for publishing are not large, but on average the intrinsic reasons for publishing works are slightly more pronounced among respondents in the humanities: they gladly accept new scientific challenges and enjoy research and writing. The affirmation as an independent scientist is equally important to respondents in both fields. The extrinsic reasons for publishing papers are somewhat more important for respondents with higher academic status: they are collaborators on projects in which research results are expected to be published, and thereby contribute to the possibility of financing future projects. The reason for publication due to the salary increase is somewhat higher for respondents with a lower academic status. The respondents of higher academic status perceive less pressure for publishing than their younger colleagues. The average perceived pressure to publish is equal for authors from both fields. Originality. The paper contributes to the understanding of publishing behavior of authors from the social sciences and humanities with different academic status. The results of this research contribute to understanding the publishing patterns and reasons for publishing, and give insights into the perceived pressure of authors to publish works due to fulfilling the conditions for academic promotion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose. The main objective of this paper is to analyze and explore the citation activity of the papers published in the journal Vjesnik bibliotekara Hrvatske that are covered by the Scopus database and those which are not covered but are cited in the WoSCC database. Methodology. The study was conducted using citation tools and indicators within the databases although the emphasis was on the Scopus indicators (CiteScore, SJR, SNIP). The citations of the papers not covered by the databases were tracked using the Secondary documents tool in Scopus and Cited references in WoSCC. Both tools record the citations of the papers from Vjesnik from 1950 onwards. Findings. In the period from 2009 to 2022, a total of 563 papers were indexed in Scopus and 226 of them were cited 455 times. The distribution of the number of citations by individual years indicates an upward trend. Since 2016 Vjesnik has had good position in the third quartile (Q3) within the subject area and its h-index for 2021 is 6. The CiteScore indicator also shows a positive trend. There are 332 papers from Vjesnik that are not indexed in Scopus but are cited by the papers covered by Scopus, and they had a total of 529 citations. Among the journals included in Scopus and WoSCC that cited Vjesnik at least twice, there is a noticeable number of foreign journals. In WoSCC, we find a total of 213 cited papers from Vjesnik, which were cited 271 times. The distribution of the number of citations by years also shows an upward trend. Research limitations. The analysis is limited on two bibliographic and citation databases. It did not include journals and publications in which the papers from Vjesnik were cited but which are not covered by Scopus and WoSCC. Originality/value. This paper reveals valuable results considering the number of citations, the data on the most cited papers, and generally about the status of the journal in Scopus and WoSCC databases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Scientists as authors have different attitude towards copyright, as opposed to authors of fiction and other publications, which is mostly based on different publishing motives. The dominant publishing model of scientific papers is still based on scientists' willingness to publish without payment as well as to sign away their copyright to the publisher. As a result the authors are often unable to use their papers later, not even for educational purposes. Research of Croatian publishers of scholarly journals and their acceptance and attitude towards alternative, new publishing models (preprint and postprint archives as well as personal web pages), has shown that a great number of publishers are not well-acquainted with the new models and have no clear attitude towards them. The majority has also not yet incorporated these models in their copyright policy. According to the results, 74% of Croatian publishers do not allow preprint publication (preprint archive or web page), but on the other hand postprint publishing (postprint archive or web page) is allowed in 65%. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim. This paper aims to consider the concept and perception of digital transformation on the example of the Bogdan Ogrizović Library and Reading Room in Zagreb, which represents one of the key focal points of the social and cultural life of the city of Zagreb. Approach/methodology/design. The paper presents the results of a research conducted using a quantitative research method with the help of a survey on a convenient sample of respondents. Results. The conducted research has confirmed the hypothesis that the users perceive changes in the library's services and holdings caused by the changes in information and communication technology, which is one of the manifestations and tools of digital transformation with regard to library's operations and the users' perception of the library. More than half of the respondents stated that they perceive the library equally in terms of library materials, space, and services. In each of these categories, the respondents perceive the library most through library materials, then somewhat less as a space, and least through services. The users see the library of the near future as an institution that provides a combined service: in digital and paper format, which indicates a balanced approach to library development and implies that the digital sphere will not abolish the paper one, at least not in the near future. The librarians are also expected to possess not only the professional knowledge, but also communication and IT skills. In general, the respondents are aware of the existing changes in the library, but they expect additional changes, new contents and services in the digital form. Limitations. The results of the research are limited by the number of respondents and the sample and cannot be generalized to the entire population of users of the City of Zagreb Library network (which also includes the Bogdan Ogrizović Library and Reading Room). Despite this fact, the research results are an important indicator of changes in public libraries under the influence of information and communication technology, which requires continuous research. Practical application. The results of the research can be applied when creating strategic and operational (annual) work plans of the public library where the research was conducted, as well as in other public libraries. Social significance. The results of the conducted research provide an insight into the work of one of the most popular public libraries in Zagreb, which contributes to better knowledge of the work of public libraries in general and their greater visibility in society. Originality/value. The paper presents the original results of the research on public library users in a period of great economic and social changes in which libraries also participate by (digitally) transforming their services, thus trying to attract new users, primarily the younger generation who are increasingly oriented towards digital media on the Internet. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Formal scientific communication through scholarly journals has existed since the 17th century. Peer-review process has also existed since the beginnings of scientific publishing because the editors want to control the quality of the information they publish. Peer-review process played an important role in creating a hierarchy of journals, chiefly relying on the reputation of the reviewers. Electronic publishing has enabled faster and easier scientific communication. Apart from a great number of advantages, one of its serious drawbacks is the possibility of publishing unrefereed and unreliable information. Scientists have devoted many years in trying to find the best ways to control the quality of scientific information on the Internet. Some of the models currently tested in the scholarly journals include: career review, open review, peer commentary and automatic publishing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose. The aim of the paper is to analyze the participation and satisfaction with training courses for the application of the LAM Code that were held from 2018 to 2022 within the Training Center for Continuing Professional Development of Librarians in Croatia (CSSU). In addition, the paper provides an analysis of the attendance of regional workshops (held independently of the CSSU) on the topic of the application of the LAM Code. The workshops were organized by the Working Group for Education of The Standing Committee for the Development and Maintenance of the LAM Code in cooperation with the main public libraries and the Advisory Council of Museum and Documentation Center. Approach/methodology/design. The paper analyzes data on the training courses for the application of the LAM Code, more precisely the topics, formats, duration, number of participants, and the results of evaluation questionnaires, i.e. the satisfaction of the participants with educational content and lecturers and applicability of training courses in the workplace. Findings. During the five-year period, the majority of librarians, but also a significant number of attendees from archives and museums, participated in the training on the LAM Code. By holding training courses online and making webinar recordings publicly available from 2020, wide availability of educational content has been made possible. The participants expressed an excellent level of satisfaction with the quality of lecturers and educational content, and a very high level of satisfaction with the applicability of education in the workplace. By holding regional workshops, the practical application of the LAM Code was brought to the wider professional community. Research limitations/implications. From 2018 to 2020, the participants from archives and museums were not offered the option of choosing their own type of institution when applying and the category named "Other" was provided for them. However, the subsequent analysis revealed that some of the aforementioned participants were placed in the "Special Libraries" category (based on self-registration). Therefore, for the purpose of this paper, these participants were subsequently separated into separate categories according to the type of institution they come from. Practical implications. The results presented in this paper will be taken into consideration when planning new CSSU education programs in the context of cataloging and bibliographic control as well as new educational activities for the application of the LAM Code in general. Originality/value. The paper presents trends in the field of professional development of experts from libraries, archives and museums on application of the Code for Description and Access to Resources in Libraries, Archives, and Museums. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective. The author explains the notion of archival processes and material, showcases the catalogue of archival values, and deconstructs the relationship between archival material and act, history, identity, and other signifieds. The value of archival material directs the user's interpretation of various signifieds, creating chains of supplements and forming possibilities for usage, understanding, and accepting archival material. Approach/methodology/design. The author analyses the definition of archival material, appraisal, values of archival material, and related archival processing tasks. The author uses archival literature and dictionaries to analyse the appraisal, acquisition, arrangement, and description process. The author uses the literature of various disciplines and sciences, such as anthropology, archival science, deconstruction, linguistics, logic and semiotics, to analyse the notion of value and conduct deconstruction and semiotic analysis of archival material. Results. The author explains the archival appraisal process and the relationships with other processes in archives and defines and categorises the notion of the value of archival material. The paper also showcases the deconstruction of conceivable relationships of appraised archival material and its use and the mechanism of functioning of archival material as a semiotic sign. Originality/value. The originality of the paper consists of an additional reflection on archival terms related to appraisal, archival material and the interpretative potential that comes from its values for different uses and users. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of the paper is to analyze and assess the possibility of applying the stipulations of the Code for description and access to resources in libraries, archives, and museums (the LAM Code) for the description of online continuing resources at the National and University Library in Zagreb in relation to the existing standard and practice. Online continuing resources, which include integrating and serial publications, have been part of the legal deposit since 2004. At that time, the National and University Library in Zagreb (NUL) established a work process of capturing, cataloguing and longterm archiving of online publications in the NUL digital systems, thus making them a part of the Library's holdings. The previous practice of cataloguing according to the consolidated edition of the ISBD prescribed the content of the data for the bibliographic description. The LAM Code, which is based on the conceptual models of three heritage communities, represents a completely new way of perceiving resources as an object through the entity-relationship principle and, accordingly, makes stipulations for uniform and standard data formatting for the description of different types of resources. Uniformly formatted data is a prerequisite for functional interoperability and reuse in different digital environments. Methodology. The analysis is based on the testing that was conducted during the fall of 2022, the purpose of which was to assess the applicability of the LAM Code to different types of library material owned by the NUL. As part of the aforementioned testing, 10 test bibliographic records for continuing resources (in print and electronic form) were created, which served as a starting point for the analysis of the application of the LAM Code to the description of online continuing resources. The results of the analysis have shown to what extent the application of the KAM Code is in accordance with the existing practice of cataloguing in the NUL, that is, whether and to what extent it requires modification. The analysis does not cover the aspect of the format or the information system. Social impact. The evaluation of the LAM Code application for the creation of records for online continuing resources, which have been processed at the NUL for over twenty years and is covered by the legal deposit provisions within the Croatian Act on Libraries and Library Activities, is an important segment in the future workflow of processing library materials at the NUL. The paper aims to establish potential differences in current practice with regard to the unique task and role of the NUL in collecting and long-term storing of online continuing resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose. The aim of the paper is to present the Code for Description and Access to Resources in Libraries, Archives, and Museums (hereinafter the LAM Code) in the context of cataloguing cartographic resources and research the possibilities of applying the LAM Code for the description of the cartographic resources. Approach/methodology. In the first part of the paper, the cataloguing standards for the processing of cartographic materials are briefly described. Furthermore, the paper deals with the application of the LAM Code, and its structure and elements of the description are presented. The results of the conducted testing have been briefly elaborated. In the end, the paper presents a proposal of an application profile for the description of cartographic materials with examples. Findings. The results of the research have shown that the Code for Description and Access to Resources in Libraries, Archives, and Museums is applicable for the description of cartographic resources. The cataloguing examples have shown that the diversity of description elements is one more reason for the LAM Code to be applied in all heritage institutions that own cartographic resources. Originality/value. This is the first paper that deals with the description of the cartographic resources according to the LAM Code, and in addition, it provides a proposal for an application profile for use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose. The purpose of this paper is to compare and correlate ways of creating access points for corporate bodies in the ALM community in accordance with current practice and the Code for Description and Access to Resources in Libraries, Archives, and Museums (LAM Code), and identify the advantages of applying the LAM Code and data standardization, as well as possible difficulties and challenges. Methodology. The first part of the paper presents the rules and standards for creating access points for corporate bodies which are currently used by the heritage community. It explains the international standards incorporated in the LAM Code and presents the LAM Code as a standard for data content to be used by the heritage community in creating access points for corporate bodies. The second part analyses a sample of access points for corporate bodies, and provides the findings of a survey answering the following questions: a) What is the current practice of selecting and creating access points for corporate bodies used by the three LAM institutions included in the sample and what are the differences between them? b) How will the same access points for corporate bodies be created in accordance with the LAM Code? c) What are possible advantages of applying the LAM Code and what are possible difficulties and challenges? Findings. The survey provides an insight into the current practice of creating access points for corporate bodies in all three LAM institutions. It shows to what extent these institutions adhere to their rules and standards, as well as possible advantages and disadvantages of data standardization and the use of the LAM Code as the common standard. Originality. The paper contributes to the LAM community by focusing on the issue of selecting and creating authorized access points for corporate bodies in all three communities, comparing them and bringing them under the LAM Code as the common denominator, which enables standardization, sharing and reuse of data on corporate bodies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: In the paper, we analyze and compare archival and bibliographic models for the description of moving images. We present the solutions resulting from the harmonization of the models, which have been implemented in the Croatian Code for description and access to resources in libraries, archives, and museums. Approach: Harmonization is a data modeling method which relates two or more data models in a way that fosters their interoperability. In the first part of the paper we analyze some of the main properties of moving image resources and identify the requirements for an adequate description of these properties within the context of fundamental tasks of both archives and libraries. We continue with the analysis of the models of description contained in the relevant archival and bibliographic norms (EN 15907, The FIAF Moving Image Cataloguing Manual, FRBR, IFLA LRM) and mapping of their entities. The mapping is based on structural, semantic, and terminological analysis. Results: The comparison has revealed that the models are structurally consistent, which significantly facilitates their harmonization, and that they largely coincide terminologically and semantically, but with several significant differences. The differences are explained by the fact that in the management of film collections, archives and libraries are guided by somewhat different goals and tasks, which eventually leads to different approaches to resource description. The solutions incorporated in LAM Code are based on model alignment and complementation. Limitations: The analysis is limited to the entities related to moving image resources (work, expression/variant, manifestation, item). Other entities or relationships that may be of interest to the user (e.g. agents, places, events, etc.) are not covered in this paper. Application: The solutions based on the results of this analysis are incorporated into the instructions of the LAM Code. They may serve as a starting point for a consistent description of moving image resources in archives and libraries, while also taking into consideration specific contexts of each of these types of institutions. Value: The paper is a contribution to a possible cooperation of archives and libraries in the field of standardization of descriptive metadata, which helps enhance the availability of the moving image heritage, especially in a digital environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose. The purpose of this paper is to present the operational ontology of the Code for description and access to resources in libraries, archives, and museums - LAM Code (Pravilnik za opis i pristup građi u knjižnicama, arhivima i muzejima - KAM), version 1.0, 2021, as a complementary standard to the textual version of the LAM Code. Methodology. The introduction defines the concept of ontology and the RDF - Resource Description Framework model for description of resources as semantic linked data. This standard framework is used as a technical model for the LAM Code as well as for the conceptual models IFLA LRM, RiC and CIDOC-CRM, the implementation of which is the LAM Code. The second part of the paper consists of the short description of the ontologies used in the heritage sector, while the third, main part is dedicated to the detailed description of the LAM Code ontology as an operational ontology. Findings. The ontology of the LAM Code fully complies with its textual version. Certain adjustments were made to conform to the requirements of the ontology as an operational one. Limitations. The described ontology of the LAM Code has been adopted as a final version for testing in 2023, so some minor adjustments can be expected. To start using the ontology it is necessary to publish it in the official registry of namespaces, preferably a national one. Practical implications. The implementation of the LAM Code ontology is seen in encoding metadata for machine processing in relational database or linked data environments, for the purpose of their content designation, storage, machine reasoning, retrieval and display, as well as for metadata exchange and re-use at the national and international levels. Social implications. The implementation of the LAM Code ontology is seen in enhancement and development of information systems, and interoperability of metadata in the heritage sector and with other stakeholders in a contemporary environment of information management at the national and international levels. Originality. The LAM Code ontology is the first operational ontology in the Croatian information heritage sector environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

One of the important issues in contemporary librarianship is the selection and use of appropriate research strategies which would provide that data collected in libraries are used for the optimum development of services. An analysis of the research strategies and subject content (topics) of articles published in Vjesnik bibliotekara Hrvatske in the period from 1998 to 2006 was made. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Goal. The goal of the research was to determine how do users evaluate services and work practices in the National and University Library in Zagreb (NUL) after the measures for COVID-19. Considering the conceptual and methodological controversies in previous research on user satisfaction, the results were interpreted using market segmentation technique as an analytical framework, and could be used to improve the managing process of providing services to users. Approach/methodology/design. In this research, the respondents were segmented according to the criteria for a particular group of users of NUL and according to the data that the respondents provided during registration (students, researchers, citizens, etc.). Methodology used in this paper is survey research based on a questionnaire. The research was conducted from April 27 to May 7, 2022. In addition to the quantitative analysis, which is based on the analytical framework of market segmentation, answers from the open part of the questionnaire were processed using the method of content analysis. At the same time, the set analytical matrix is defined by the following criteria: a) area/topic of comments, b) group of respondents, c) value assessment. The results. Highlighted results were that 80% of respondents gave highest marks to the library staff, i.e. rated them as excellent (49.4%) or very good (30.6%). More than half of the respondents (59.9%) strongly felt the negative impact of epidemiological measures during the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of their use of NUL materials and services. One fifth of respondents (19%) failed to adapt to work under such measures and suff ered as a result, and expressed their dissatisfaction. Practical use. The results of the research can help the National and University Library in Zagreb in the processes of systematic quality management and serve as guidelines for the correction of existing practices. In addition, and with consideration to the controversies related to the meaningful operationalization of user satisfaction testing, the applied research design can serve as a model for future research on this concept. Originality/value. The research results indicated the applicability of the market segmentation technique as an analytical framework in user satisfaction research and confirmed the importance of examining the qualitative dimension of user satisfaction through an in-depth analysis of content. In this way it is possible to gain insight into attitudes and satisfaction by service groups and user groups, which makes it easier to see the good sides of library work as well as possibilities for improvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Goal. The aim of this paper is to explore and present fundamental characteristics of Croatian publishing during the 1990s, with emphasis on the state and political changes and economic challenges of that time. Methodology. In order to depict Croatian publishing during the 1990s, available relevant literature was analyzed, along with accessible primary resources, while interviews were conducted with eight subjects, publishers and booksellers active during that period. Primary resources encompassed official documents from the State Bureau of Statistics and Reports on the conducted audits of transformation and privatization at the State Audit Office. Results. During 1990s Croatian publishers faced challenges of transformation and privatization, while global publishing challenges of the period, such as digitalization of business, took a back seat. According to opinions expressed by interviewed publishers and booksellers, unresolved issues from that period (e.g. the collapse of the bookstore network) greatly influenced today's publishing market. Document analysis and conducted interviews also indicated a reduction in the scope of publishing activities and highlighted other issues of that observed period (e.g. introduction of VAT on books, decrease in purchasing power, etc.). Limitations. As analyzed materials give only a rough picture of the state of Croatian publishing at the time, research conclusions should not be generalized. Value. The issues concerning the establishment of Croatian publishing and bookselling are poorly researched, hence this work is innovative in many aspects and provides insights that can stimulate further research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The main topic of this paper is the preservation of newspapers. Newspapers deteriorate rapidly, mainly because of the characteristics of the paper they are printed on. Approaches to newspaper preservation can be aimed to preserving just information or information carrier as well. The development of technology and the stronger influence of digitisation open new possibilities in newspapers preservation, primarily in the availability and use of information. The purpose of this paper is to present the existing approaches and methods in newspapers preservation, and to analyze the projects of newspapers preservation in the world. It will explore the organizational and practical aspects of the projects by showing examples of good practice in the field. Furthermore, the paper will analyze the preservation of the Croatian newspapers, giving an overview of the national and local/regional initiatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Goal. In a library that is large in terms of the number of employees and holdings, and complex in terms of the number of work processes and activities carried out in it, it is necessary to enable efficient process management. One of the key prerequisites for this is correct and up-to-date work reporting. The committee for the introduction of changes in the quarterly reporting of the National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) employees had a two-fold task, firstly to create a new scheme for evaluating the efficiency of employees' work through quarterly reporting on the work of employees in the NSK, and secondly to standardize the tasks of organized workplaces at the level of units of work and the time required for performing the units of work. Approach/Methodology/design. To perform this task, an innovative methodological framework for a new model of quarterly reporting was designed. The methodological procedure included the analysis of the previous reporting system, the analysis of the documents of the librarian profession (guidelines and standards), the analysis of available good practice solutions from other libraries, and the NSK's own design of a new reporting model. After the creation of the new model, it was tested and the employees were trained before the start of the official reporting. The results. The results of the analyses showed that the previous system did not meet the needs of the employees and management of the NSK. The analyses showed that neither the guidelines nor the standards of the librarian profession could respond to this specific task, and the good practice of other libraries was also partly unavailable to the Commission for justified reasons. Despite this, a new innovative model of the large library staff reporting system was created, which managed to show the work of each NSK employee more realistically than before. Practical use. The described model of reporting on the work of the NSK employees is practically applied in reporting in the NSK. In this way, this model of the reporting system in practice enables more realistic reporting on the work of each NSK employee, and analogously, the employee of every large and complex library. Originality/value. This paper presents a model of reporting on the work of employees of a large library, whose original value lies in the fact that it was created according to its own methodology for defining reporting parameters and that it had no external role models. The special value is that the model is applicable for any type of large library that has diversified processes and activities, and whose employees perform specialized tasks. By introducing innovative parameters such as gradation of job complexity, it is much easier to describe real jobs that employees can recognize as their own. This leads to more accurate and realistic work reporting, which is the basis for better management of work processes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose. The aim of the paper is to answer the question of whether the health support programs meet the needs of the users of the Vinkovci City Library and whether these programs are recognized as programs intended for their well-being and promoting the quality of life. Likewise, it was important to raise awareness of how rich and comprehensive are the Library collections intended to promote the quality of life. Methodology. The research was conducted from September 12 to 25, 2022. The survey method was used in the research to obtain answers to questions about user satisfaction with the support programs in the Vinkovci City Library. A total of 276 respondents completed the online survey, mainly the users of the Vinkovci City Library and a smaller number of non-users. The online survey was conducted and analyzed in the Google Forms program. The survey was sent by e-mail to the Library users who had given their consent when joining, or the Library users were asked to fill out a survey that was available on the Library's website and social networks. Findings. The research results indicate that a large number of users consider the library a friendly place where they are offered a rich selection of literature intended to promote quality of life. The support programs promoting the well-being and quality of life of the community are partially recognized. In the future, the library should promote this type of content more actively. Originality/value. The results of the research can help in planning new library contents and services to promote the quality of life of users and can be applied in other libraries in the Republic of Croatia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose. The aim of the paper is to present the participation of the Mobile Library Service of Zagreb City Libraries in the period from 2018 to 2022, in the projects of the Institute for Youth Development and Innovation (IRIM) dealing with the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) field. The projects are as follows: "The STEM revolution continues: Libraries", "The Digital citizen", and "The Digital libraries for local development". The mentioned projects encourage the use of digital technologies in libraries in order to develop libraries into advanced centers for the acquisition of digital skills. By providing a mobile library service, the libraries strive to reduce the consequences of social exclusion and raise the quality and standard of life in the community for all citizens, thus contributing to the realization of the right of each individual to access information, knowledge and culture, which also includes the presentation of new technologies to all children, regardless of whether they live in urban or suburban areas and whether they attend central or branch primary schools. Approach/methodology. The paper describes the participation of the Mobile Library Service of Zagreb City Libraries in the period from 2018 to 2022 in the projects of the Institute for Youth Development and Innovation: "The STEM revolution continues: Libraries", "The Digital citizen", and "The Digital libraries for local development". Through the presentation of the five years of participation in the projects, two of which were completely marked by the coronavirus epidemic, it will be shown how successful the implementation of the projects was in 2018 and 2019, as well as the stagnation that followed in 2020 and 2021, and the start of the revitalization of the projects in 2022. The data was collected in the reports on the work of the Mobile Library Service, on the Zagreb City Libraries website, and from the professional and other papers on the Mobile Library Service of Zagreb City Libraries. Findings. By presenting the participation in the projects, an attempt was made to indicate the success of their implementation and the development of activities in accordance with the modern IFLA Mobile Library Guidelines (2011). Also, it will be shown that the work program is based on social and demographic changes in the local communities, the computerization of the library systems and the modernization of the IT equipment of the Mobile Library Service, as well as an excellent inter-institutional cooperation. Furthermore, the paper points to the most important thing, which is that by providing a mobile library service, libraries strive to reduce the consequences of social exclusion and raise the quality and standard of life in the community for all citizens, thus contributing to the realization of the right of each individual to access information, knowledge and culture, which also includes the presentation of new technologies to all children, regardless of whether they live in urban or suburban areas and whether they attend central or branch primary schools. Social implications. By being included in the IRIM projects, libraries, as well as mobile libraries, thus develop into advanced centers for acquiring digital skills. The social significance is manifested in the effort to reduce the consequences of social exclusion by providing a mobile library service that also includes the presentation of new technologies to all children, regardless of whether they live in urban or suburban areas and whether they attend central or branch primary schools. Originality/value. The paper is a valuable contribution to the very small number of published professional papers on the participation of the Mobile Library Service of Zagreb City Libraries in the projects of the Institute for Youth Development and Innovation such as "The STEM revolution continues: Libraries", "The Digital citizen", and "The Digital libraries for local development". [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Goal. The goal of the paper is to show the implementation of library services in the homes for older adults in the city of Zagreb during the COVID-19 pandemic from March 2020 to June 2022. Approach/methodology/design. Library services in homes for the older adults in the city of Zagreb are implemented within the Books at your door programme of the 65 plus project at the Zagreb City Libraries. The COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions have made it difficult to design and implement library services for older people in libraries. Due to the protection of health, particularly large restrictions have been placed on contacts with elderly people in homes for the older adults. As a result of this challenge, the librarians have devised ways to stay in touch and provide library services to the home users during periods of greater and lesser restrictions on access to the homes. Results. The paper describes in detail the implementation and the results of the Books at your door programme from March 2020 to June 2022. Library services and various cultural programs that were carried out during the pandemic in homes for the older adults, organized by the Zagreb City Libraries, are presented and described. The results are based on and supported by the statistical data from the annual reports of the 65 plus project. Originality/value. The cultural activities that are carried out for the older adults by the libraries, sometimes in difficult business circumstances, are examples of good practice aimed at sensitizing the public and increasing care for the well-being of the elderly people. The experiences gained during the implementation of the Books at your door programme in difficult conditions during the pandemic can help experts and practitioners in designing library services in times of crisis. The data recorded in this paper also represent a kind of public archive on the cooperation between libraries and homes for the older adults in the Zagreb area during the COVID-19 pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: The aim of this paper is to show different program activities of the Marin Držić Library network which were created for the purpose of supporting cultural diversity, encouraging intercultural dialogue, and facilitating the integration of immigrants into Croatian society. Additionally, the paper emphasizes the benefits of the Erasmus+ Program - Adult Education, which enables expert training and improves the quality of adult education outside of the formal education systems. Approach/methodology/design. Taking into consideration the international and national, general and library documents, this paper first gives an overview of the definitions of multiculturalism and interculturalism, intercultural dialogue, intercultural education, and intercultural literacy, as well as an insight into the importance of libraries in a multicultural society. Next presented are the examples of the program activities implemented at the Savica Library and Marin Držić Children's Library, followed by the experience gained by participating in Let's Meet the Others project in Copenhagen, implemented within the framework of 2020 Erasmus+ program and for the purpose of exchanging experiences with librarians from other countries about the library programs and services intended for migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. Results. The overview of the program activities of the two branches of the Marin Držić Library network and the public library in Copenhagen shows numerous and diverse modalities of how public libraries in a multicultural environment can contribute to the encouragement of multiculturalism and interculturalism, as well as to the facilitation of the integration of immigrants. Originality. This paper for the first time describes the program activities of the Marin Držić Library network intended for immigrants and migrants together with the program activities intended for the local population for the purpose of familiarizing them with different cultures. Including an overview of the Copenhagen Nørrebro Library programs intended for vulnerable user groups of immigrants and migrants, the described examples can stimulate and inspire other public libraries in developing and implementing similar program activities, as well as stimulate involvement in the European mobility programs focusing on adult education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose. The aim of this paper is to present the importance of the digitization of the "Special Collection of Children's Books" of the Croatian Centre for Children's Books and highlight the challenges and criteria for selecting titles for digitization of children's books from the aspect of copyright. Approach. The paper provides a brief historical overview of the establishment of the "Special Collection of Children's Books" and reasons that led to its inclusion in the project of digitalization of old and valuable books of the Zagreb City Library, the "Digitized Zagreb heritage", and highlights the problems of acquiring the right to exploit copyrighted works. Furthermore, it clarifies the basic concepts of copyright that are important when digitizing works and presents the news related to digitization in the Copyright and Related Rights Act from 2021. Findings. The paper presents the results of the digitization of the "Special Collection of Children's Books" in a fifteen-year period, along with a complete bibliography of digitized books for children and young people that were digitized as part of the "Digitized Zagreb heritage" project. In addition, some examples of obtaining the right to use copyright are presented. Social implications. The digitization of the "Special Collection of Children's Books" of the Croatian Centre for Children's Books, as a valuable segment of Croatian cultural heritage, through the "Digitized Zagreb heritage" project of the Zagreb City Libraries is part of an important socio-cultural process of protecting and preserving old and valuable books and their easier and faster accessibility to the public. Originality/value. The paper contributes to a better understanding of the importance of digitizing old and valuable books, especially children's books. The basic elements of copyright are explained, which contributes to an easier approach to solving copyright issues for writers and illustrators who are joint and equal authors of Croatian children's books. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim. The aim of this paper is to introduce the expert community to the Croatian Library Association Reading Committee's project, "Books and Reading Promotion as a Development Potential for Smaller Cities." The paper will cover the project's creation, the motivation behind its launch, the strategic documents it references, and the values it promotes. A developed reading culture should not be limited to residents of big cities and urban environments. Libraries in small towns are recognized as important cultural institutions that hold a significant role in the local community. They are irreplaceable in implementing the National Strategy to Promote Book reading. The paper aims to emphasize the importance of libraries in promoting the right to read as a fundamental aspect of cultural rights. It highlights libraries and library projects as generators of cultural capital, with great potential for social, economic, and tourism development in small communities by encouraging and promoting reading. The paper presents the most signifnd evaluation results obtained after the round table held in Prelog, which was a central project activity in 2022. Approach/Methodology/Design. The first part of the paper describes the origins of the project, including its cultural, strategic, and professional contexts. The second part presents the central activity of the project, which was a round table held on June 10, 2022, at the Prelog Municipal Library, as a meeting place for librarians from public, primary and secondary school libraries from all over Croatia. This event serves as a prime example of how theoretical assumptions can be put into practice and how small libraries can achieve their strategic objectives. The third section of the paper presents and analyzes the results of the survey that was conducted following the round table. The survey aimed to assess participants' satisfaction with the conference's topic, content, atmosphere, and organization to improve future project activities. Results. The paper, based on selected strategic documents adopted by the Government of the Republic of Croatia, the United Nations, the Council of Europe, UNESCO, and IFLA, considers the potential for development in small cities within the context of cultural rights, including the right to read.The paper highlights the potential of libraries in small towns, along with specific opportunities and strategies for their development through collaborative programs that promote reading and various forms of literacy. The evaluation results are presented. Social Significance. A developed reading culture is essential for high literacy levels, which are necessary for progress in economic, social, cultural, and personal aspects. The development of a society is closely linked to its reading culture due to the long-term and far-reaching implications for all segments of society. Originality/Value. The paper explores the concept of reading promotion within a broader context, with the aim of inspiring librarians and library founders to reconsider their approach to promoting reading. By investing more intellectual and material resources in advanced cultural programs in small communities, in collaboration with local residents, libraries can contribute to the cultural, social, and economic development of these communities. If this approach is consistently implemented, it could lead to a paradigm shift at the national level. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose. The paper presents a chronological overview of the program activities that were carried out in the Podsused Library during seven years as part of the Podsused Cultural and Natural Heritage program, which has been involved in multiple collaborative relationships in the community in which the Library operates since its foundation. Approach/methodology/design. Using the qualitative method of content analysis, the first part of the paper provides an overview of the contemporary paradigms on the interpretation of cultural heritage and international documents on its role in modern society and importance for the local community that are applicable in the context of the development of the library program. The analysis includes scientific and professional literature in the field of librarianship, museology, and archival science. The second part provides a chronological overview of the projects within the Cultural and Natural Heritage of Podsused program that have been realized in the past seven years using the Library's documents and archives, public tender and report materials, as well as the published professional works on the program along with searching online sources. Results. The Cultural and Natural Heritage Program of Podsused was integrated in the local community from the very beginning. The local history significance of the projects is manifested not only in the choice of materials, but also in a wide network of collaborative relationships at the local level that contribute to a sense of common ownership. The involvement of the members and users of the library and the local community in collecting the materials and interpretation of cultural heritage have resulted in co-creation of the content of the program, and were carried out as part of the Library's activities. Originality. The practical contribution of the paper is the implementation of various local community involvement activities on the topic of heritage, which can be applied in other environments and contexts. It also shows the use of various participatory practices in the interpretation of local heritage with the purpose of its promotion, education of the local community on heritage topics, transfer of knowledge, strengthening awareness of the need to preserve cultural heritage, and encouraging personal creativity of users of all age groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: The aim of this paper is to define the concept of citizen science in the context of open science, highlight the opportunities for organizing citizen science projects in libraries, and provide examples of good practices for conducting citizen science projects in various types of libraries. Approach: The first part of the paper describes the role of citizen science as one of the pillars of open science, supported by many programs and publications of the various global organizations. The second part of the paper focuses on libraries as potential organizers of citizen science projects, and provides suggestions for libraries to guide them through the process of organization. Practical application: This paper can encourage the implementation of citizen scien ce projects in all types of libraries in Croatia, as it provides clear and concise guidelines, advice, and practical examples. Originality: The originality of this paper lies in providing a comprehensive overview of citizen science from the perspective of library science, based on the most recent literature in the Croatian professional and scientific community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The paper aims to identify appropriate structura l elements for writing annotations intended for young adults. We also wanted to identify if there are any differences between the annotations from the guides for reading quality youth books and the annotations from the portal Dobreknjige.si. Approach/methodology/design: For the purposes of this research the content method was used. Sixty annotations for young adults from the guides for reading quality youth books and sixty annotations from the portal Dobreknjige.si were included in the research. The coding scheme consisted of fourteen structural elements. They were divided into sentences and then the corresponding structural element or elements were assigned to each sentence. Findings: The annotations included in the research on average contained six structural elements. Most commonly, the annotations included the following structural elements: description of the literary work, characters, theme, circumstances of the origin of the literary work and other features related to the work, evaluation, and author. The differences between annotations from the guides and those from the web portal manifested mainly in the length of the annotations. Research limitations/implications: The research was limited only to annotations prepared by librarians. Practical implications: The findings of the research will be useful for librarians who publish annotations on the portal Dobreknjige.si, as well as for writing guides for reading quality youth books. Social implications: The annotations are also important because, among other things, they represent one of the ways in which we can present the world of literature to young adults or other interested public. Originality/value: The paper offers valuable insights into weather annotations should be adapted to certain types of readers, and is it possible to have a standardized form of annotations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose. The objective of this research is to explore if and in what way Croatian public libraries mark Banned Books Week, an event that celebrates the freedom to read, usually in the last week of September. Approach/methodology/design. First, by searching the websites of the libraries as well as their Facebook profiles, we identified the libraries that celebrate Banned Books Week. In addition, Google was also searched according to the precisely defined keywords. Furthermore, a content analysis of the identified news and announcements was carried out. The research was first conducted in October 2021, and then repeated at the end of September and the beginning of October 2022. The goal was to determine if any new public libraries have commemorated this event in the meantime. Findings. The research has shown that only twenty Croatian public libraries (out of 234) celebrated Banned Books Week, which is only 8.55% of all public libraries. The oldest posted news available online about the celebration of this event in Croatia dates back to 2011, which leads us to the conclusion that Banned Books Week has only been celebrated for the last ten years, and often without continuity. The event has been cele- brated usually very modestly, with only a few examples that are more creative. From the above, it can be concluded that Banned Books Week in Croatian public libraries is still not celebrated to a greater extent, and that this project has not fully taken root. Limitations. Since the total number of libraries in Croatia is very large it would be difficult to cover all libraries in one research, so this research has been limited to public libraries only. In addition, it is very likely that neither the selected ways of identifying libraries that celebrate Banned Books Week nor the chosen search strategies are the only possible ones. Practical use. The paper presents various possibilities and ways of celebrating this event. It is also an invitation to other libraries to join in the celebration of freedom of reading and open access to information. Social significance. The paper points to the important role of public libraries, as well as libraries in general, in the fight against censorship of the written word, advocating the idea of freedom of reading and intellectual freedom in general, and thus emphasizes their role in building and development of a democratic society. Originality/value. The value of the paper lies in the fact that it presents the research of a topic that is insufficiently represented in Croatia. So far, no similar research on the Banned Books Week in Croatia has been conducted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Goal. The aim of this paper is to determine the attitudes and opinions of the members of the Pensioners' Club of the city of Osijek after the education was carried out with the aim of training them in information and communication skills. Methodology. The paper presents the results of the research conducted through interviews and focus groups among retirees, the members of the Osijek Retirees' Club. The research examined the attitudes and opinions of 10 pensioners on the topic of education in terms of information and communication technologies during March 2022 using the interview method. After the interviews, the attitudes and opinions of the retirees related to the use of technology were examined in a focus group (1) in which 9 retirees participated (some of whom attended the education, some of whom did not). Finally, a focus group (2) in which 4 retirees participated examined their attitudes and opinions about virtual reality. The respondents wore VR glasses and observed the history of Osijek in the period from 1920 to 2020 by decades. More specifically, they observed how objects, houses, newspapers, furniture and similar things covered in the mentioned period looked. The paper presents the attitudes and opinions of the participants of the workshops, and is a continuation of the previous research, conducted before this training (Jakopec, Selthofer and Hocenski, 2022). Results. The results of the conducted interviews and focus groups indicate that the majority of retirees share the desire for learning and acquiring additional IT knowledge. They own at least one device (mostly a desktop computer or a smartphone) through which they visit social networks, search for necessary information and read the daily news. The respondents who participated in the research believe that they need more similar workshops in order to establish and expand their existing knowledge. After the workshops, the pensioners stated that they are fully aware of the advantages that IT knowledge brings them, and they relate this knowledge to the use of technology during the COVID-19 pandemic, when physically going to certain places (for example, to the doctor) was not possible. The results of the second focus group in which 3D reality was observed using VR glasses have shown that the respondents were not previously familiar with the concepts of virtual reality. According to the participants, the workshop lasted too short, they felt disoriented, and the glasses did not impress them too much. They also pointed out that they wore them for too short a time to highlight something as an advantage, they did not remember much of the presented content, but they found it interesting. Most of them stated that they would like to repeat the experience, but with better instructions and extended time of wearing glasses. Limitations. The research sample is limited to a specific subgroup of the retired members of the Club, and is therefore not representative of the entire population of retired people in the city of Osijek and in the Republic of Croatia. Value. The results of the research indicate the attitudes and opinions of people of the third age towards education in the field of information and communication technologies and virtual reality. The results of the research contribute to the implementation of the "Active pension" project. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Goal. The aim of this paper is to determine the level of use of the CARNet's e-reading portal, where digitized literary works are available full text for complete reading, as compared to borrowing the required reading material in school libraries. Also, the goal is to determine to what extent secondary school students from first to third grade in Osijek-Baranja County borrow literary works for complete reading, i.e. reading material in printed form in school libraries compared to borrowing digital titles on the e-reading Portal. Approach/methodology/design. The research is divided into two parts. The first part of the research is based on the analysis of the CARNet data on users and use of the e-reading Portal both from the Republic of Croatia and worldwide, from 2010 to 2021. The second part of the research is focused on researching the attitudes of high school students from first to third grade in Osijek-Baranja County, through an online questionnaire, about borrowing and reading the required reading material in printed and electronic form. The questionnaire was completed by 385 students. The results. The results of the research of the CARNet's data on the use of the e-reading Portal have shown an increase in the number of users, the number of page views and the average time of use in the period from 2010 to 2021.The results of the second part of the research have shown that high school students have used the e-Reading Portal to read the available digitized required reading material, which is evidenced by the relatively higher number of e-Reading Portal usage during the COVID-19 pandemic, but this did not contribute to the popularization of reading the required readings among high school students in Osijek-Baranja County. Practical use. The research can help librarians in understanding the changing trends of borrowing the required reading materials among high school students, as well as the necessary adaptation of school librarianship to modern information and communication technologies. Originality/value. The paper presents a comparative analysis of CARNet's data on the use of the e-reading Portal and the attitudes of the high school students from first to third grade in Osijek-Baranja County on borrowing and reading the required reading material in printed and electronic form. The reliability and value of the results is contributed by the large number of respondents who participated in the research, while the originality of the work is also reflected in the fact that reading of printed books, compared to e-reading, has been modestly researched in the field of secondary school education in the Croatian scientific community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The goal of this paper is to explain the basic concepts of project management and the main processes of project management. Also, the goal is to contribute to a better understanding of this business model in the library operations and its application in improving the success and efficiency in the realization of its basic mission. Approach/methodology/design. The paper uses the desk research method as the basic method, using the method of observation and analysis of the relevant online sites of Croatian libraries with the aim of analysing the existing typical and most common projects in libraries. The article includes explanations of the project life cycle and the corresponding stages of the project. The basic processes of project management are explained, starting from their planning and execution to supervision and closing. In addition to the listed contents, the topics related to the scope of the project and time management of the project, as well as the costs, resources and human potential of the project, are also covered to an appropriate extent. The results of this research indicate a significant number of different types of projects organized in Croatian libraries and present their role and high success in terms of start-up, execution and completion. The limitations of this study stem from the fact that the research on project management was conducted in public libraries of the Republic of Croatia. Practical implications. With its content and research results, the research can contribute to a better understanding of the possibilities and benefits of launching and implementing projects in libraries and related institutions and organizations. Social implications. Given the role of the library as an institution of special social interest, the efficient and successful project management in libraries has a corresponding broader social significance and potential impact in various fields, such as education, science, information, culture, economy and the use of leisure time. Originality and value of this paper is also demonstrated in the extensive presentation of theoretical knowledge about project management and the possibilities of their application in the organizational environment of library business. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose. The aim of the paper is to present the Rights Statements and the possibilities that these Statements off er for labelling the copyright status of materials available in the digital collections of cultural heritage institutions, and to describe the implementation of the Rights Statements in the Digital Collections of the National and University Library in Zagreb (NUL). Approach/methodology. In the first part of the paper, the importance of copyright in regards to the management of digital collections of the cultural heritage institutions is presented by reviewing the literature, and the problem associated with labelling the copyright status in digital collections is defined. The second part of the paper describes the Rights Statements and analyses their relationship with Creative Commons licenses. In the third part of the paper, the implementation of the Rights Statements in the Digital Collections of NUL is presented and examples of the use of the Rights Statements are given. Findings. Labelling the copyright status of digital objects in the digital collections of cultural heritage institutions is of key importance for their legal further use. The application of standardised Rights Statements makes it easier for heritage institutions to label the copyright status and offers users comprehensible information about the possibilities of their use. Social implications. Labelling the copyright status of digital objects available within the digital collections of heritage institutions is extremely important for conveying information to the widest group of users about the possibilities of re-use of the available objects. Originality/value. Prior to this paper, there has not been research in Croatian literature on the topic of Rights Statements and their implementation in a Croatian heritage institution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose. The aim of the paper is to present the development of patent citation analyses and to present the possibilities of their application in the evaluation of universities together with bibliometric analyses. Approach/methodology/design. The historical development and application of patent citation analysis are presented. In the second part of the paper, a comparison is made between Croatian, regional and leading EU universities in terms of average patent citations per 1000 scientific papers and the average citations per paper. The Scopus bibliometric tool SciVal was used for the analysis. Findings. The paper provides examples of citation analyses comparing patent citations of Croatian universities with those of the region and the leading universities of the European Union. The patent citations of the largest Croatian universities: the University of Zagreb, the University of Split, the University of Rijeka and the University of Osijek are examined, as well as the patent citations of the mentioned universities by different scientific fields. The citation rate of the papers cited in patents of individual Croatian universities was examined, as well as the ratio of international collaborations to the average papers of these universities. Research limitations/implications. Lack of research on patent indicators in Croatia and in literature. Although patent citations indicate the connection between universities and the industrial sector, for more exact analysis of knowledge and technology transfer, it is necessary to use additional indicators such as the number of contracts between universities and industries, the number of conferences organized in cooperation with industry, the number of licenses, spin-off companies of universities, etc. Originality/value. Precisely because of the lack of relevant recent literature, as well as primarily Croatian papers on this topic, we believe it is important to raise awareness of the role of both citation analysis and patents, as well as patentometrics in the evaluation of universities and their further development, as well as the promotion of university personnel. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim. The aim of this paper is to examine the criteria and the current procedures in the procurement of unreliable nonfiction materials in public libraries observing two fundamental selection principles: principles of a publication value (quality) and principles of demand (existing or anticipated user needs). Approach/methodology. The first part of the paper gives a theoretical overview of the particularities of developing and assessing of collections of nonfiction materials in public libraries, taking into account international and Croatian library documentation and publicly accessible guidelines on collection development. The second part presents the options and challenges in the assessment of unreliable nonfiction materials on the example of five publications. The methods used for this assessment were selected from those focused on collections - comparison to reference materials lists, citation analysis and expert opinion; and those focused on users - data on circulation, reservations and interlibrary loans. Results. The application of several methods of qualitative and quantitative assessment on the five selected examples of unreliable nonfiction materials, and especially the analysis of their loan data, which is considered the best performance indicator of collection development in public libraries, demonstrates the incredible complexity of the procurement of such materials and the need to be especially attentive so that librarians can surmount the rift between the criteria which they encounter during their procurement and assessment. Originality/value. In the Croatian library science field, there are few papers describing the assessment of public library collections, whereby this is the first paper on the topic of developing library collections focusing on the procurement of unreliable nonfiction materials. Considering that the nonfiction materials collections in public libraries also include publications presenting ideas and theories which are not expertly and scientifically grounded and which spread disinformation and fake news, this paper draws attention to the need to systematically assess such materials since, on the basis of the obtained indicators, it is possible to understand more objectively the scope, depth and level of usefulness of collections, on which future collection planning and development can be grounded. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]