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2. The Enhancement of Academic Library Subject Services According to Discipline Articles Analysis.
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Zhou, Yang
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SERIAL publications ,PHARMACOLOGY ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,PERIODICAL articles ,ACADEMIC libraries ,BIBLIOMETRICS ,MEDICAL research ,IMPACT factor (Citation analysis) ,ENDOWMENT of research - Abstract
With the further promotion of "Double First-Class" construction of universities in China, the new goal of all universities is building the first-class discipline. Academic library is the literature center of university, subject services of library should follow the pace of discipline development. In this paper, the citation frequency, which is considered as one of the important indicators of scientific research evaluation and academic evaluation, is taken as the breakthrough point. We take pharmacology as an example, take Web of Science as the platform, analyze the journal articles of this discipline in 2006–2016, reveal the characteristics of highly cited articles and the causes of zero cited articles. From publishing journals, publication year, research direction, fund and scientific research institutions to reveal academic library how to optimize journal navigation and collection structure and how to help researchers select periodicals, propagate research productions, explore the potential themes, control discipline trends, track disciplinary hot spots, obtain funding, strengthen research cooperation, etc. in order to make the subject services of library further expand. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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3. Crossing Frontiers: Implementing an EBA Model at a Caribbean Academic Library.
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Pilgrim, Mariella and Dolabaille, Arlene
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PROFESSIONAL practice ,INVESTMENTS ,CUSTOMER relations ,COLLECTION development in libraries ,ELECTRONIC books ,EVALUATION of human services programs ,SUBJECT headings ,ACADEMIC libraries ,MATHEMATICAL models ,EVIDENCE-based medicine ,HUMAN services programs ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,THEORY ,ACCESS to information - Abstract
Evidence-based acquisition (EBA) programmes have been gaining momentum in academic libraries over the past 5–10 years. This paper examines our experience implementing one of these programmes at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus. In 2019, The Alma Jordan Library of the St. Augustine Campus partnered with Wiley Publishers to administer the Usage Based Collection Management (UBCM) programme. The results at the end of this first year were very encouraging and therefore, the decision was taken to extend the programme for a second year, and it has been continued for a third year. This paper describes the process of selecting a provider of a user-driven eBook acquisition model, implementing the programme, and gathering usage statistics. An analysis of the data was conducted at the end of the programme, and then criteria developed and used for identifying titles for purchase. In the analysis, the authors explore the following: usage based on titles not owned, usage based on subject areas; return on investment to the library; continued use of UBCM- purchased titles. Also included are the benefits of implementing such a programme, challenges experienced, and recommendations for libraries wishing to embark on such a project. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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4. New Knowledge Services for Grey Literature: Innovative Ways to Improve Our Services in China.
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Liu, Shu
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ACADEMIC achievement ,ACADEMIC libraries ,CONTENT analysis ,GREY literature ,INTELLECT ,INFORMATION literacy ,THEMATIC analysis - Abstract
How to get deeper knowledge from the grey literature and other numerous resources is more and more important. To support the scholars or scientists efficiently, new knowledge service appears in the ranks of library services with a new look, and highlights its increasingly important role. Despite an emerging picture worldwide, a lack of published research or library practices has made it difficult to gain an accurate overview of new knowledge services to support researching on grey literature in China. This paper aims to introduce new knowledge services for grey literature in China, and finally show a comprehensive framework of new knowledge services in China for librarians around the world. This paper introduces the knowledge services for grey literature in Chinese literature and the homepages of Chinese University libraries by using the method of document analysis and homepage research. This paper points out that research data services, knowledge sharing services, academic publishing consulting services, knowledge service librarians, information literacy services are important themes of knowledge services. We find that all of these types of services are provided by the Peking University library. All these prove that the Peking University library can be regarded as an excellent knowledge service provider. Our findings highlight a range of creative library programs that will assist librarians in improving knowledge services for grey literature. This paper will be of interest to public and school libraries around the world. The paper will also provide systematic review that is readily available for professionals and academician. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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5. Awareness and Knowledge of Predatory Journals among Academic Librarians in Nigerian Universities.
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Owolabi, Kehinde Abayomi, Adeleke, Olateju Abayomi, Ajayi, Taiwo Bosede, and Adesina, Olaitan Aderonke
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ACADEMIC libraries ,COGNITIVE testing ,INFORMED consent (Medical law) ,INTELLECT ,INTERVIEWING ,LIBRARIANS ,RESEARCH methodology ,PUBLISHING ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,SERIAL publications ,SURVEYS ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling ,QUANTITATIVE research ,HUMAN research subjects ,PREDATORY publishing - Abstract
Predatory publishing is an emerging but worrisome trend among academics, including librarians, in Nigeria. It is in line with this that the paper investigated the awareness and knowledge of predatory journals among academic librarians in five selected Nigerian universities. The study is a survey design that is based on both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The population of the study comprised 50 academic staff that were purposively selected for the questionnaire distribution. In addition, five principal librarians, one from each of the universities, were purposively selected for the interview session. The findings of the study revealed that academic librarians are aware of the existence of predatory journals and are also aware of the negative implications of publishing in predatory journals. The study recommended an effective mentoring programme for academic librarians on how to publish their research works in accredited journals. The study contributes to knowledge by providing fresh data for policy-makers, library management and university management on ways to eradicate publishing in predatory journals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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6. eBooks, Interlibrary Loan and an Uncertain Future.
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Siler, Elizabeth, Binder, Amanda, and Beardsley, Christine
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ELECTRONIC books , *ACADEMIC libraries , *ENVIRONMENTAL sciences , *INTERLIBRARY loans , *SHARING , *COLLECTIONS - Abstract
Academic libraries are entering a new reality for collections and resource sharing due to the increased acquisition of electronic books, or ebooks, during the last decade. The need to interlibrary loan (ILL) ebooks will likely increase based on current purchasing trends, but how well are we prepared for this future? Important advancements are underway, but ILL for ebooks is hampered by restrictive licensing models, resource sharing systems, and current practices. This study provides an environmental scan of the current acquisitions and ILL practices of academic libraries. This paper guides academic libraries through these conversations so that they can support the borrowing and lending of ebooks into the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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7. Full Text Coverage Ratios: A Simple Method of Article-Level Collections Analysis.
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Goddard, Matthew W.
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MEDICAL databases ,ACADEMIC libraries ,FULL-text databases ,ALGORITHMS - Abstract
Traditional methods of collections evaluation and assessment that focus on the journal container are increasingly in tension with both user experience and academic discovery systems design, both of which prioritize the individual item or article. This paper explores the potential applications and limitations of a new metric, the full text coverage ratio (FTCR), for revealing new insights about academic serials collections. Given a discovery service search that represents a particular subject area, the FTCR is the ratio between the number of items returned by a search scoped to full text and its corresponding "expanded" or un-scoped search. While the idea itself offers the potential for valuable and actionable insights, it may be that further analysis and refinement is required before it can be more widely adopted. This paper will describe these ratios in more detail, explain how they can be calculated, discuss some premises or prerequisites they require, present some of their limitations, briefly describe an application already pursued at one particular institution, and suggest additional applications and potential future directions for research in this area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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8. The 'Impact Opportunity' for Academic Libraries through Grey Literature.
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Kingsley, Danny
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ACADEMIC libraries ,COMMUNICATION ,DATABASE management ,ENDOWMENT of research ,LITERATURE ,RESEARCH ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,WORKFLOW - Abstract
This paper proposes a new role for academic libraries as part of a wider 'research practice' activity for research institutions, incorporating support, training and expertise in relation to scholarly communication and research impact. The role libraries hold within research institutions is changing as the world shifts towards a digital and increasingly open future. This requires a rethink of the types of services and skill sets that are appropriate for an academic library to encompass. The increased focus of institutions and funders on the societal impact of research offers an opportunity for academic libraries to further integrate their work into the open research agenda. Libraries can draw on what is now over a decade of experience introducing open access, institutional repositories and research data management service to their academic communities to inform the development of impact services. An immediate service that libraries can offer is assisting with the identification of, and sometimes deposit into the institutional repository of, works that are sitting outside the peer reviewed literature – grey literature. This material needs to be collected for the purposes of demonstrating outcomes and pathways to impact. This paper describes the need to consider item classifications within digital repositories. If this new service is considered an option into the future, libraries themselves and potentially research offices will need to look not just at workflows but also item classifications within systems to ensure they encompass this broader collection of works. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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9. Publishing Scholarly Societies: One Library's Approach.
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Molls, Emma
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SERIAL publications ,ACADEMIC libraries ,SCHOLARLY communication ,WORKFLOW ,WORKING hours ,PUBLISHING ,OPEN access publishing - Abstract
University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing started publishing the journals of scholarly societies in 2018. This paper provides background on the publishing context at the University of Minnesota (UMN) Libraries, discusses the service expansion to include scholarly societies, and reflects on working directly with scholarly societies. The paper will also document some of the challenges and workflows involved in publishing society journals in hopes of encouraging more library publishers to enter into publishing partnerships with societies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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10. Rethinking Electronic Resources Workflows.
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Han, Ning and Kerns, Rick
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ACADEMIC libraries ,ACQUISITION of property ,COMPUTER software ,INFORMATION resources management ,SERIAL publications ,ELECTRONIC publications ,LIBRARY technical services - Abstract
After the technical service department at the University of Northern Colorado's James A. Michener Library underwent a major reorganization, Rick Kerns and his team were given the task to streamline and enhance various electronic resource workflows using internally developed tools. Kerns discussed the development of an interactive form to check e-journal holdings using a Microsoft Access database. He then described the Electronic Serial Correction Form and the Electronic Order Form, which were developed to change paper workflow into an electronic one, making the routing process easier and the forms clearer, more accurate, and searchable. A brief summary of this session, also authored by Ning Han, appeared in the 'E-resource Roundup' column of the Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship, Volume 23, Issue 1 (2011: March). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2011
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11. Print Journals: Off Site? Out of Site? Out of Mind?
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Weiss, Amy K., Abbott, John P., and Harmon, Joseph C.
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LIBRARY institutes & workshops ,LIBRARY administration ,ACADEMIC libraries - Abstract
With paper journals seemingly decreasing in importance, libraries need to consider issues of space allocation and storage of journal volumes. Space solutions may include shelving in open, closed, and/or compact shelving, mass storage in off-site, or onsite, facilities, or even discarding the paper and relying on electronic access. Any solution involving the current paper collections will have a serious impact on technical services. This workshop explores these issues in light of the experiences of Appalachian State University, which is in the planning stages of a new library. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2003
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12. Digital Accessibility: Overcoming the Challenges of Managing Grey Literature in Jamaica: The Case of the University of the West Indies Mona Library.
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Robinson, Karlene, Saddler, Audrey, Kerr-Campbell, Maureen, Patrickson-Stewart, Sonia, and Walker, Godfrey
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ACADEMIC libraries ,BIBLIOGRAPHY ,COMPUTER input-output equipment ,DIGITAL libraries ,ACADEMIC dissertations ,ENDOWMENT of research ,ENDOWMENTS ,GREY literature ,INDUSTRIES ,INTERNET ,SCHOLARLY method ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,ONLINE education ,ACCESS to information ,DIGITAL technology - Abstract
Grey literature is of inestimable value, with the potential for significant contributions to further inquiry and practice especially in academia and national development. Researchers, students, lecturers and scientists, depend on these resources which are often the main sources of indigenous and firsthand information. The challenge is retrieval, since they lack meaningful bibliographic control. They are usually not peer-reviewed and sometimes are of poor quality because they often originate from technocrats, scholars and scientists in various fields. A 2019 survey done in Jamaica with librarians from the Scientific and Technical Information Network (STIN) reveals the low status accorded to grey literature. Participants indicated that there is no active thrust towards advocacy and promotion. However, they recognize their importance and would willingly assist in organizing them. Digitization and archiving in repositories allow for greater accessibility to grey literature in academia. This paper examined the value of grey literature and presented digital accessibility as an infrastructure in overcoming associated challenges. Digitization's value is seen in the regeneration of archiving, the increase in the use of non-circulating resources in special collections such as theses and dissertations, and in the preservation of collections. Digitization offers an online presence which raises awareness of existing collections and builds the image of academic institutions. This paper presents some best practices used in digitization, and key steps in the digitization process. The paper is qualitative and utilizes archival study to showcase the efforts of The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Mona Library in using digital technology to manage grey literature and promote their special collections. The authors concluded that through digitization this Library can act as a driver to galvanize other information units to effect greater bibliographic control. Once these valuable collections become accessible, they can be positioned to contribute to national and international development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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13. Predicting Potential Electronic Serials Use.
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Jabaily, Matthew J.
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ACADEMIC libraries ,DOCUMENT delivery ,INTERLIBRARY loans ,LIBRARIANS ,CASE studies ,SERIAL publications ,ELECTRONIC publications ,PERIODICAL articles ,CITATION analysis ,IMPACT factor (Citation analysis) - Abstract
When assessing electronic serials, librarians often review usage reports for subscribed serials but know relatively little about the potential use of unsubscribed titles. This paper discusses methods for predicting future use, including examining use of similar materials, citation metrics, interlibrary loan requests, denial/turnaway reports, and failed link resolver requests. Each indicator can tell librarians something different about how users are discovering and attempting to access materials. This paper also shares preliminary data from two case studies that detail an attempt to correlate prior year indicators of demand with first year use data of new electronic serials acquisitions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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14. Academic Writing and Publishing: A NASIG Preconference Workshop.
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Collins, Maria and Cook, Eleanor I.
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CONFERENCES & conventions ,ACADEMIC libraries ,AUTHORSHIP ,LIBRARIANS ,PROFESSIONAL peer review ,EMPLOYEE promotions ,PUBLISHING ,ADULT education workshops - Abstract
The goal of this preconference was to guide aspiring academic librarians in understanding how to navigate scholarly publication requirements and be successful academic writers. The presenters provided tips for beginners as well as for those already engaged in a research agenda. One of the presenters is a published book and journal author and the other is the editor-in-chief of a major peer-reviewed library journal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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15. Measuring Collection Diversity via Exploratory Analysis of Collection Metadata.
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Pedersen, Jordan
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AUDITING ,DIVERSITY & inclusion policies ,DATABASE searching ,DATA analysis ,LIBRARIES ,ACADEMIC libraries ,POPULATION geography ,METADATA ,INFORMATION retrieval ,COLLECTION development in libraries - Abstract
As libraries commit to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives, it is critical to measure the strengths and weaknesses of collections in response. Building off already established approaches of collection diversity audits, the author argues that it is possible to use MARC metadata to perform exploratory analyses at a large scale. This paper discusses the process of planning, preparing the data, and performing an analysis, following the trajectory of an analysis of the 2.8 million geographic subject headings present in the University of Toronto Libraries' MARC records. The tools developed during this project are cited and available for reuse. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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16. Towards More Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive Representation in Metadata and Digitization: A Case Study.
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Luke, Stephanie M., Pezzoni, Sara, and Russell, Whitney
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DIVERSITY & inclusion policies ,ACADEMIC libraries ,SEX distribution ,GOAL (Psychology) ,INFORMATION resources ,RACE ,METADATA ,COMPUTER input-output equipment ,DISCRIMINATION against people with disabilities ,LIBRARY associations ,COMMITTEES - Abstract
In July 2020, The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) Libraries began work towards building a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization. One of the ways in which the organization set out to achieve this goal is through the digitization of materials by and about underrepresented and diverse peoples as well as the accurate representation of these individuals and groups in our metadata. This paper describes how the UTA Libraries' Committee for Metadata and Digitization approached this charge through the creation of three subgroups. There is discussion of the committee's goals and processes, an evaluation of progress toward meeting objectives, plans for sustaining this work, and a list of proposed strategies for other institutions interested in implementing similar efforts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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17. What Do You Do When the Library Is Closed? Measuring User Satisfaction with Library Collections and Services during COVID-19.
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Aguilera, Arthur and Wiersma, Gabrielle
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SATISFACTION ,RESEARCH funding ,ACADEMIC libraries ,COLLEGE teachers ,INFORMATION resources ,LIBRARY public services ,ENDOWMENT of research ,COLLEGE students ,ELECTRONIC publications ,COVID-19 pandemic ,COLLECTION development in libraries ,DIGITAL libraries ,ACCESS to information - Abstract
In March 2020, the University of Colorado Boulder Libraries (Libraries), which includes a main library and four branch locations, closed to the public and quickly shifted its services to support remote learning, instruction, and research in response to COVID-19. We fully transitioned services such as reference and research support to an online environment and pivoted collection development to primarily acquire e-resources. This was a dramatic change in operations that altered the way faculty and students interacted with the Libraries and we wanted to understand how these changes impacted our users. The authors collected and analyzed data about the use of the Libraries' collections and services to understand user expectations during the pandemic, and measure user satisfaction with recent adjustments. The presentation and this paper summarize findings from various library data sources and survey results, and provide recommendations for prioritizing library services that best meet user expectations for the academic year 2021–22. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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18. Web Accessibility in the Institutional Repository: Crafting User-Centered Submission Policies.
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McLaughlin, Margaret and Hoops, Jenny
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AUDITING ,ACADEMIC libraries ,SCHOLARLY communication ,WORKFLOW ,LIBRARY public services ,ACCESS to information ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,AUTOMATION ,ELECTRONIC publications ,INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems ,WORLD Wide Web - Abstract
While institutional repositories have long focused on ensuring the availability of research, recent university initiatives have begun to focus on other aspects of open access, such as digital accessibility. Indiana University's institutional repository (IR), IUScholarWorks, audited the accessibility of its existing content and created policies to encourage accessible submissions. No established workflows considering accessibility existed when this audit took place, and no additional resources were allocated to facilitate this shift in focus. As a result, the Scholarly Communication team altered the repository submission workflow to encourage authors to make their finished documents accessible with limited intervention. This paper shares an overview of the accessibility audit that took place, the changes made to our submission process, and finally provides tips and resources for universities who aim to integrate accessibility more thoroughly into their IR practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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19. Prioritizing Accessibility in the E-Resources Procurement Lifecycle: VPATs as a Practical Tool for E-Resource Acquisitions and Remediation Workflows at Academic Libraries.
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Falloon, Kerry A. and M. O'Reilly, Faye
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ACADEMIC libraries ,ACQUISITION of property ,LEGAL compliance ,DISABILITY laws ,LIBRARIANS ,HUMAN life cycle ,PROFESSIONS ,WORKFLOW ,ACCESS to information - Abstract
Libraries within academic institutions need to comply with federal disability law. Specifically, the Section 508 Amendment to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires electronic and information technology to be fully accessible to individuals with disabilities. Hence, Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs), provided by vendors based on their reported compliance to the recently updated Section 508, are being collected by librarians. However, they can be difficult to understand and are not always reliable, so VPAT verification and functional testing are recommended. The purpose of this paper is to document how two major public university libraries are approaching VPATs in a workable and time-effective manner during e-resource acquisitions and remediation workflows. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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20. Upcycling a Schol Comm Unit: Building Bridges with Creativity, Reallocations, and Limited Resources.
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Whiting, Peter and Wright, Andrea M.
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ACADEMIC library administration ,COMMUNICATION ,CREATIVE ability ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,LIBRARIANS ,PROFESSIONAL employee training ,PROFESSIONS ,TEAMS in the workplace ,JOB performance ,LIBRARY technical services ,TEAM building - Abstract
Despite limited resources, the nascent Scholarly Communication Unit of the David L. Rice Library has focused on creatively developing the themes of NASIG's Scholarly Communication Competencies within and outside the library in order to develop scholarly communication services at the University of Southern Indiana. This paper describes the creation and development of the unit, its strengths and weaknesses, and some lessons learned, in the hopes that more libraries like ours will see scholarly communication work as valuable and attainable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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21. An Accessibility Survey of Libraries: Results, Best Practices, and Next Steps.
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Ashmore, Beth, Grogg, Jill E., and Rosen, Hannah
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ACADEMIC libraries ,COLLECTION development in libraries ,DECISION making ,HEALTH services administration ,MANAGEMENT ,QUALITY assurance ,SURVEYS ,ACCESSIBLE design ,REGULATORY approval ,ACCESS to information - Abstract
Ensuring the accessibility of digital content is a priority for libraries. Digital collections continue to grow, and libraries seek feedback from users and use tools to diagnose and solve accessibility issues. As libraries grapple with this new landscape, they want to know where they stand amongst their peers, what mandates apply to their situations, and how library staff are being trained to address accessibility requirements, among other issues. In 2019, the LYRASIS consortium surveyed its large network of more than 1,000 member galleries, libraries, archives, and museums to discover how these member institutions are approaching accessibility. This paper represents highlights from that survey as well as examples of accessibility efforts from North Carolina State University Libraries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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22. Strengthening Electronic Resource Competencies: A Structured Approach.
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Jurczyk, Eva and Walsh, Benjamin
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LIBRARY education ,ACADEMIC libraries ,CONFIDENCE ,CUSTOMER satisfaction ,ELECTRONIC journals ,EXPERIENTIAL learning ,PERSONNEL management ,PROFESSIONAL employee training ,LIBRARY reference services ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,JOB performance - Abstract
Front-line staff, including reference librarians and student assistants, are the first source of support for the library's electronic resource users but are rarely trained to resolve electronic resource problems. This paper details the University of Toronto Library's efforts to identify common points of electronic resource failure and the competencies to resolve those failures, and then to translate those findings into a training program grounded in experiential learning techniques that succeeded in increasing the confidence of public service staff when troubleshooting electronic resource problems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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23. Innovative Interfaces' Electronic Resource Management as a Catalyst for Change at Glasgow University Library.
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Galloway, Laura
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ELECTRONIC reference sources ,ELECTRONIC journals ,ACADEMIC libraries ,COMPUTER interfaces ,INFORMATION resources management ,ELECTRONIC publications - Abstract
In March 2003 Glasgow University Library joined with Innovative Interfaces and several other Innovative customers to develop a new Electronic Resource Management (ERM) module. This paper will outline the ways in which the development and implementation of ERM has acted as a catalyst and facilitator for further enhancements and developments in the area of e-journals at Glasgow University Library. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2006
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24. Electronic Resources Management Systems: The Experience of Beta Testing and Implementation.
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Harvell, Tony A.
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ELECTRONIC information resources ,INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems ,ELECTRONIC journals ,INFORMATION resources management ,LIBRARY science ,ACADEMIC libraries ,COMMERCIAL product testing - Abstract
The management of electronic resources is one of the most challenging issues facing academic libraries today. Integrated library systems are often unable to manage these resources using existing architecture, but many vendors and individuals are developing systems as either stand-alone or components of their integrated library systems. This paper outlines the investigation, evaluation and implementation process of one library that served as a beta test library with an integrated library system vendor to develop an electronic resource management system. The challenge of developing standards that address both interoperability and diverse libraries and resource types is highlighted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2005
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25. Transition to E-Journals at Texas A&M University, 1995–2004.
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Ives, Gary
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SERIALS librarianship ,ELECTRONIC journals ,ELECTRONIC information resources ,INFORMATION resources management ,INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems ,LIBRARY science ,ACADEMIC libraries - Abstract
From the first record of a Web-based electronic journal at Texas A&M in 1995, to a collection of over 35,000 unique electronic titles today, electronic delivery, of journal content has shifted from the exotic to the expected mode of delivery in less than 1O years. In the last 3 years, we have moved aggressively to electronic-only licensing from publishers which assure permanent access rights, with more than 3,000 of over 9,000 publisher subscriptions now received electronic only. This paper describes the growth of our electronic collections, the evolution of our Web site as a listing and finding tool, and the transitions of managing electronic collections first manually, then with Serials Solutions, and now with SFX. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2005
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26. Cataloging Serials Reproduction: Annoying Applications—Reprint Serials.
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Okuhara, Keiko and Randall, Kevin M.
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MICROFORM collections in libraries ,ACADEMIC libraries ,CATALOGING of serial publications - Abstract
Keiko Okuhara, Japanese Catalog Librarian at the University of Pittsburgh, presented guidelines and detailed instruction on the cataloging of microform reproductions and paper-based reprints. She used citations to the standard cataloging tools and used sample records to illustrate her points. The final portion of her presentation dealt with matters affecting the future direction of reproduction cataloging, such as the forthcoming revision to AACR2 and developments relating to multiple versions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2003
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27. Journal Overlap of the GEOBASE Database with the GeoRef and Web of Science Databases.
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Kimball, Rusty
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ACADEMIC libraries ,DATABASES ,ELECTRONIC journals ,INFORMATION resources management ,PHYSICAL sciences ,SERIAL publications ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics - Abstract
A journal overlap analysis was performed between the GEOBASE database and the GeoRef and Web of Science databases, respectively. This overlap analysis determined that there are 480 serial titles common to both GEOBASE and GeoRef with 23% of the GEOBASE journals indexed in GeoRef. Further, there are 710 serial titles common to both GEOBASE and Web of Science with 34% of the GEOBASE journals indexed in Web of Science. These overlap results may be significant in collection budgetary decisions. The method presented for conducting the overlap of serials lists is fast and easily replicated, thus potentially beneficial to academic libraries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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28. Bridging the Gap: Sustaining Publication of a Newly Created Undergraduate Research Journal.
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Johnson, Melissa E., Putnam Davis, Jennifer, and Bandy, Sandra
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ACADEMIC libraries ,AUTHORSHIP ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,MEDICAL research ,PROFESSIONAL peer review ,PUBLISHING ,SERIAL publications ,OPEN access publishing ,UNDERGRADUATES - Abstract
Once the excitement of creating a new journal fades and publication begins, a new challenge arises in sustainability. Augusta University published the first issue of their undergraduate research journal, The Arsenal, in 2016. Although the first two issues received consistent submissions and timely processing by the peer-reviewers, several unanticipated factors have influenced the journal's continued publication. Some of these factors include graduation of the student editorial board, faculty turnover, research agendas for mentoring faculty, and institutional review board (IRB) requirements. This article identifies the challenges of sustaining publication of The Arsenal and discusses possible solutions to ensure continued publication. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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29. Evaluating Library Support for a New Graduate Program: Finding Harmony with a Mixed Method Approach.
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Whiting, Peter and Orr, Philip
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CONFERENCES & conventions ,ACADEMIC libraries ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,ALTERNATIVE education ,CINAHL database ,MEDICAL databases ,INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems ,INTERLIBRARY loans ,MEDLINE ,NURSING literature ,NURSING specialties ,SERIAL publications ,STATISTICS ,SURVEYS ,GRADUATE nursing education ,DOCTORAL programs ,ACCESS to information ,INFORMATION needs - Abstract
In 2008, the University of Southern Indiana began to offer a new Doctor of Nursing Practice program via distance education. For the first three years, two librarians at the David L. Rice Library evaluated how well the library supported the study and research of students enrolled in the program. The research project incorporated multiple methods of assessment, including an examination of usage statistics generated by the electronic resources supporting the program, a student satisfaction survey, a review of the students' use of the library's interlibrary loan and article delivery services, and a citation analysis of the references appended to formal papers submitted as part of the required coursework. A significant amount of data was generated from the four methods used in the research, and the findings based on these data have impacted and will continue to impact the library's support of the program, including instruction, collection development, and expansion of services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2013
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30. Come Together: Interdepartmental Collaboration to Connect the IR and Library Catalog.
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Makula, Amanda Y.
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ACADEMIC libraries ,ARCHIVES ,COMMUNICATION ,INFORMATION resources management ,INFORMATION retrieval ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,METADATA ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,TEAMS in the workplace ,ELECTRONIC publications ,SEARCH engines ,ACCESS to information - Abstract
While institutional repositories (IRs) often include a built-in search tool and/or are indexed by web search engines, some patrons go directly to the online library catalog with their information need. Rather than hope that users will stumble on the IR from the library website or assume that they will start their research with a Google search, librarians can enhance IR discoverability and usage by integrating its content into the library catalog. With strong teamwork, good communication, and a shared vision, this endeavor transforms the IR and library catalog from separate, siloed platforms into a more cohesive collections package. At the University of San Diego, librarians and administrators across three departments came together to share information and work in concert to explore the benefits of auto-harvesting IR content into the library catalog. Driven by a vision of enhancing discoverability and access, as well as promoting the IR and enriching the catalog, the team members worked cooperatively to identify specific IR collections appropriate for harvest, investigate technical logistics, consult outside vendors (including Innovative Interfaces, Inc./III and bepress), and experiment with implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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31. Rotten But Not Forgotten: Weeding and Maintenance of URLs for Electronic Resources in The Ohio State University Online Catalog.
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Strader, C. Rockelle and Hamill, Farrell D.
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OPENURL (Uniform resource locator) ,LINK resolvers ,ERROR messages (Computer science) ,ACADEMIC libraries ,ELECTRONIC publications ,GOVERNMENT websites ,SEPTEMBER 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001 - Abstract
In late 2002 and early 2003, the Serials and Electronic Resources Department of The Ohio State University Libraries collected for correction a total of 864 nonfunctional URLs in bibliographic records for electronic resources on subscription. This paper identifies the types of errors found and reports the proportion of success versus failure to correct the URLs and restore access to the affected titles. Of the URLs examined, 54% were from .gov websites, with the remainder evenly distributed between .edu, .org, .com, and other websites. The high proportion of nonfunctional government (.gov) URLs may be due to the period of collections and might have been affected by the September 11, 2001 attack. Overall, 15% of the affected URLs ultimately did not require changes; 70% required some type of correction; and 14% could not be corrected (percentages are rounded). The article concludes with a discussion of policy implications for review and ongoing maintenance of URLs in the library's online catalog. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2007
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32. Do Think Tanks Matter to Libraries? Assessing the Availability of Canadian Think Tank Publications in Canadian Libraries and Databases.
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DeLong, Linwood
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RESEARCH institutes ,BIBLIOGRAPHIC databases ,ACADEMIC libraries ,PUBLIC libraries ,EXCHANGE of bibliographic information ,BIBLIOGRAPHY ,BIBLIOGRAPHICAL searching ,ONLINE bibliographic searching ,COLLECTION development in libraries ,SCHOLARLY publishing - Abstract
This paper examines the availability in representative Canadian libraries and databases of selected recent publications from seven Canadian think tanks. The author concludes that the publications from these types of research institutions are not sufficiently well represented in Canadian library collections or in Canadian databases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2007
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33. Prioritizing Periodicals: A Web-Based Approach to Gathering Faculty Advice on Journal Subscriptions.
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Stephens, Dennis, Lott, Christopher, and Weston, Beth
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ACQUISITION of serial publications ,ACADEMIC libraries - Abstract
Presents a Web-based approach to gathering faculty advice on journal subscriptions. Identification of journals whose subscriptions need to be cancelled; Application of the method at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks' library; Description of the software methods used; Prioritization of journal titles.
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- 2001
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34. Creating the Arsenal : Augusta University’s Undergraduate Research Journal.
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Johnson, Melissa E., Mears, Kim, and Drescher, Abigail
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CONFERENCES & conventions ,ACADEMIC libraries ,ELECTRONIC journals ,ELECTRONIC publishing ,HEALTH services administration ,SCHOLARLY method ,WEB development ,PROFESSIONAL peer review - Abstract
The Center for Undergraduate Research (CURS) at Augusta University supports faculty-led undergraduate research. In collaboration with a student organization, the Program Coordinator of CURS contacted the Augusta University Libraries to investigate how to start an undergraduate research journal and identify a hosting venue. Two librarians provided guidance on the creation of a new Open Access journal using resources already provided by the university. This article discusses establishing the journal’s identity, developing policies and processes, hosting and publishing the journal, as well as challenges faced throughout the process. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2017
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35. Academic Writing and Publication Support Services: The Role of Librarians in Higher Learning Institutions.
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Mubofu, Christian and Mambo, Henry
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PUBLISHING ,OCCUPATIONAL roles ,SOCIAL support ,ACADEMIC libraries ,COLLEGE teacher attitudes ,SOCIAL learning theory ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,LIBRARIANS ,DATA analysis software ,AUTHORSHIP - Abstract
Despite the presence of well-equipped libraries and committed librarians in higher learning institutions, the rate at which academicians produce and publish their work has slowed significantly in recent years. This is concerning since publication is important in decisions about promotion and contracts in academic and specialized settings. The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of librarians in the publishing process within academic institutions, the level of awareness among academicians regarding the research support services provided by librarians, the factors impeding academicians from actively engaging in writing and publishing, academicians' perceptions of the services offered in academic libraries, and, finally, academicians' recommended services that could improve their publication rate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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36. Which Nationals Use Sci-Hub Mostly?
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Wan, Shu
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MEDICAL databases ,INTERNET protocols ,DATA security failures ,DEVELOPED countries ,ACADEMIC libraries ,INTERNET searching ,SERIAL publications ,COPYRIGHT ,FULL-text databases ,ACCESS to information ,SEARCH engines ,OPEN access publishing ,WORLD Wide Web - Abstract
In the last decade, Sci-Hub has become prevalent among academic information users across the world. Providing thousands of users with millions of uncopyrighted electronic academic resources, this information pirate website has become a significant threat to copyrights in cyberspace. Information scholars have examined the unequal distribution of IP addresses of Sci-Hub users' nationality and emphasized the high proportion taken by users from the developed countries. This study finds new evidence from Google Scholar. Searching "Sci-Hub.tw" in the academic search engine, the author finds 531 results containing the keyword. Considering the result, the author argues that academic users in South American countries may use Sci-Hub more frequently than their counterparts in the rest of the world. Moreover, users in the Global North also rely on Sci-Hub to complete their research as well. The new evidence on Google Scholar proves the universal use of Sci-Hub across the world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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37. Developing Standards for Emerging Forms of Assessment: The NISO Altmetrics Initiative.
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Carpenter, Todd A., Lagace, Nettie, and Bahnmaier, Sara
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ACADEMIC libraries ,AUTHORSHIP ,BIBLIOMETRICS ,CONFERENCES & conventions ,SCHOLARLY method ,LIBRARIANS ,SOCIAL media - Abstract
New types of calculation methodologies, called altmetrics, which is short for alternative metrics, are increasingly being used to measure and analyze the scholarly communication networks of researchers, librarians, publishers, and funding organizations. By applying altmetrics to emergent online forums like Twitter, Academia.edu, Mendeley, and ResearchGate, studies have shown that early measures of social attention to a work or body of work can be correlated with later usage and citation statistics to predict the diffusion and impact of research output. However, standards for altmetrics are needed to build confidence and trust among the information community. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2016
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38. What is Open Access Button? An interview with Joe McArthur.
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Cook, Eleanor I. and McArthur, Joe
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ACADEMIC libraries ,APPLICATION software ,INFORMATION services ,NONPROFIT organizations ,WORLD Wide Web - Abstract
Articles published behind a paywall in commercial journals are often inaccessible to potential readers who are not affiliated with a subscribing institution. Open Access Button is an application that assists readers in finding Open Access versions of such articles. This service works in a completely legal fashion. This interview is with one of the co-founders of the service, Joe McArthur. Open Access Button is supported by the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2017
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39. Enhancing Serials Management in University Libraries in Nigeria.
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Ubogu, Janet Onomeh
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SERIAL publications ,INTELLECT ,SCHOLARSHIPS ,ACADEMIC libraries ,LIBRARIANS ,DIGITAL divide ,PHOTOGRAPHY ,INFORMATION needs ,RESEARCH methodology ,INFORMATION retrieval ,COLLECTION development in libraries ,ACCESS to information ,INFORMATION resources management - Abstract
The study is on enhancing serials management in university libraries in Edo and Delta states Nigeria. Descriptive survey was used for the study. Data for the study was gathered through structured questionnaire. The population of the study was 65 librarians from the university libraries, namely, Delta State University Library Abraka, Delta State; Ambrose Alli University Library, Ekpoma Edo State and Federal University of Petroleum Resources Library, Effurun, Delta State. Total number of questionnaire distributed was 65, but 49 questionnaires were found usable, for the study. The items were structured on a 4-point Likert Scale (Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree). Data analysis was done using frequency count and simple percentage. The results of the study show that University libraries rendered current awareness, photocopy and electronic journal services, they also organise and provide serials for their users. Some of the problems militating against the management of serials among others, are lack of funds, power failure, inadequate facilities and frequent changes in serials titles. The study recommends that infrastructure stability and access to utilities be addressed in university research plans and budgets. Publishers and vendors should also maintain awareness of the digital divide and continue to invest in print publishing to meet global information needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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40. 10,000 Libraries, 4 Years: A Large-Scale Study of E-Book Usage and How You Can Use the Data to Move Forward.
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Levine-Clark, Michael, Paulson, Kari, and Moeller, Paul
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ACADEMIC libraries , *BENCHMARKING (Management) , *COLLECTION development in libraries , *ELECTRONIC books , *DATA analysis - Abstract
Michael Levine-Clark and Kari Paulson examine 2013 worldwide usage data for ebrary and E-book Library (EBL) covering hundreds of thousands of titles. They examine usage patterns across academic libraries globally and establish benchmarks useful to libraries and consortia for local planning. Sessions versus availability, the use of higher-quality e-books, broad disciplinary differences, performance relative to predicted use, and level of immersion are considered. Levine-Clark is in the process of analyzing ebrary and EBL data for a forthcoming white paper, and this presentation and associated discussion will inform the development of that study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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41. Point of Issue.
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Busby, Lorraine
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ACADEMIC libraries , *COLLECTION development in libraries , *ELECTRONIC journals , *PUBLISHING , *RESEARCH , *SERIAL publications , *ACCESS to information - Abstract
The article discusses the author's observation that a serial is only an approval plan for articles and that books ruled while serials did not. Topics discussed include an increasing intersections between book and journal formats due to digital production techniques, attempts of faculty members to encourage graduate students to manually read paper journal issues to find the unexpected and the future of journal issues when readers will buy articles piecemeal instead of through subscriptions.
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- 2014
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42. OER Publishing and Libraries.
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Pate, Jennifer and Thornton, Elaine
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SERIAL publications ,ACADEMIC libraries ,LIBRARIANS ,LEADERSHIP ,INFORMATION resources ,MARKETING ,ACCESS to information ,OPEN access publishing - Abstract
This presentation explored current library Open Educational Resources (OER) publishing practices and presented research results on those practices. This original research surveyed academic librarians involved in OER publication projects to begin to address the need for expanded dialogue and the development of best practices for publishing OER. The survey results illustrate a broad picture of current practices and serves as a foundation for creating a best practice guide for library OER publishing. The presentation addressed author recruitment and marketing, publishing tools and platforms, and publishing support outside the library. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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43. Emergence of New Public Discovery Services: Connecting Open Web Searchers to Library Content.
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Bartsch, Kendall
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DATABASES ,WORLD Wide Web ,ACADEMIC libraries ,ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,INFORMATION resources ,NATURAL language processing ,SCHOLARLY communication ,SEARCH engines ,MACHINE learning ,ACCESS to information - Abstract
A growing number of new public citation databases, available free of charge and accessible on the open web, are offering researchers a new place to start their searching, providing an alternative to Google Scholar and library resources. These new "public discovery services" index significant portions of scholarly literature, then differentiate themselves by applying technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning, to create results sets that are promoted as more meaningful, easier to navigate, and more engaging than other discovery options. Additionally, these new public discovery services are adopting new linking technologies that connect researchers from citation records to full text content licensed on their behalf by their affiliated libraries. With these new sites logging millions of sessions a month, they present unique opportunities for libraries to connect to researchers working outside the library and challenges in how the library can make itself obvious in the user workflow. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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44. Don't Wait, Automate! Industry Perspectives on KBART Holdings Automation.
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Rathemacher, Andrée, Ragucci, Matthew, and Doellinger, Stephanie
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ELECTRONIC journals ,FULL-text databases ,SERIAL publications ,LIBRARIANS ,ACADEMIC libraries ,CUSTOMER relations ,METADATA ,KNOWLEDGE base ,MEDICAL databases ,PUBLISHING ,LIBRARY public services ,AUTOMATION ,ELECTRONIC publications ,ACCESS to information - Abstract
When trying to manage their e-resources, librarians spend a significant amount of time adjusting their holdings in vendor knowledgebases to make sure that the content their library can access is selected properly. This is often a tedious process, which, extrapolated out to each content provider, can be a drain on library resources. A National Information Standards Organization (NISO) recommended practice provides a solution to this problem by facilitating the automatic transfer and retrieval of library-specific Knowledge Bases and Related Tools (KBART) holdings data between content providers and knowledgebases. In this presentation, Matthew Ragucci of Wiley presents a publisher's perspective on the work required to implement KBART Automation: Automated Retrieval of Customer Electronic Holdings, Andrée Rathemacher of the University of Rhode Island shares a librarian's opinion on the benefits and potential pitfalls of KBART Automation, and Stephanie Doellinger of OCLC addresses the topic from a knowledgebase supplier's point of view. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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45. The View from Cambridge: The Libraries@Cambridge Conference 2012.
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Fitzpatrick, Angela and Caudwell, James
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ACADEMIC libraries , *CONFERENCES & conventions , *LIBRARIANS , *BAR codes , *CATALOGING , *INFORMATION services , *INTERIOR decoration , *SCHOLARLY method , *LIBRARY cooperation , *RESEARCH , *SERIAL publications , *ELECTRONIC publications , *INFORMATION literacy , *BLOGS , *LIBRARY public services , *INFORMATION needs - Abstract
This article describes the 2012 libraries@cambridge conference, the annual conference of librarians working in the University, Faculty, Department, and College libraries that serve the University of Cambridge. It analyzes the impact of the conference papers on the future development of library services in Cambridge and by extension, similar institutions. Further, the authors contextualize the conference within the broader national future framework of the Research Libraries UK (RLUK) Strategic Plan “The Power of Knowledge” and the future role for subject librarians documented in the Research Information Network 2012 report “Re-skilling for Research: An Investigation into the Role and Skills of Subject and Liaison Librarians Required to Effectively Support the Evolving Needs of Researchers.” [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2012
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46. No Substantial Penalty for Withdrawal: The PALCI Shared Print Journal Archive.
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Wiles-Young, Sharon, Roysdon, Christy, and Barnett, John
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ACADEMIC libraries , *ARCHIVES , *COLLECTION development in libraries , *INFORMATION retrieval , *LIBRARY circulation & loans , *LIBRARY cooperation , *SERIAL publications , *ELECTRONIC publications - Abstract
The Pennsylvania Academic Library Consortium (PALCI) has developed a shared print archive, an archive that promises to maintain rarely used print journals from noted scientific society publishers for a ten year period. The goals for this collaborative project are to ensure access to commonly held print journal titles, to allow libraries to withdraw materials so they may re-purpose valuable space, and to share the responsibility of storing print titles at individual institutions instead of requiring a centralized storage facility. This paper discusses the grassroots origins for this project and the process decisions involved in turning the archive from vision into reality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2012
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47. Gleanings From the Whirl.
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Caraway, BeatriceL.
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LIBRARIES & economics ,PUBLIC libraries ,ACADEMIC libraries ,ARCHIVES ,BOOKS ,CATALOGING ,COOPERATIVE cataloging databases ,COLLECTION development in libraries ,COMPUTER software ,MERGERS & acquisitions ,DATABASE industry ,DIGITAL libraries ,WORKING hours ,INFORMATION resources management ,INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems ,INTELLECTUAL property ,INTERNET ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,SCHOLARLY method ,LEARNING strategies ,MANAGEMENT ,PUBLISHING ,SERIAL publications ,SPECIAL libraries ,WIRELESS communications ,ELECTRONIC publications ,SEARCH engines ,KEYWORD searching ,ACCESS to information ,CITATION analysis - Abstract
The article presents several abstracts related to libraries and librarians including one on open access publishing, one on electronic books and one on author-press-library partnerships.
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- 2011
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48. The Buyback Dilemma: How We Developed a Principle-Based, Data-Driven Approach to Unbundling Big Deals.
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McLean, Jaclyn and Ladd, Ken
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PUBLISHING ,TEACHING ,DOWNLOADING ,ACADEMIC libraries ,SERIAL publications ,COLLEGE teachers ,QUANTITATIVE research ,COLLEGE teacher attitudes ,CONTRACTS ,QUALITATIVE research ,CITATION analysis ,COST analysis ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,BUDGET ,INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems ,PERIODICAL articles ,STUDENT attitudes ,IMPACT factor (Citation analysis) - Abstract
University of Saskatchewan is a publicly funded, medium-sized research intensive medical doctoral university in Canada. Like other academic libraries, we have been coping with the rising costs of Big Deal journal packages in the context of shrinking budgets and variable currency fluctuation between the Canadian and American Dollar. When faced with a need to cancel two Big Deal packages in order to balance our budget, we undertook a data-driven, principles-based approach. We discuss the context at University of Saskatchewan, and the principles and steps we used to successfully determine which packages to cancel, and how to determine titles for re-subscription within a limited budget. We discuss how we compiled and used data that addresses scholarly (citation), pedagogical (downloads), and reputational (survey responses) concerns, and share the formula we developed. We also share some lessons learned and recommendations and ideas for future Big Deal assessment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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49. Criminal Justice and Criminology at the Core: Using a Sustainable Method for Constructing a Core Journal List.
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Aubele, Joseph and Gardner, Gabriel J.
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AUTHORS ,SCHOLARLY method ,SCHOLARLY communication ,ACADEMIC libraries ,RESEARCH methodology ,SERIAL publications ,ELECTRONIC journals ,CITATION analysis ,LITERATURE reviews ,CRIMINAL justice system - Abstract
The desire to identify which journals are core to a discipline is important to librarians and departmental faculty alike. Whether for purposes of accreditation, decisions related to retention, tenure, and promotion, or the assessment of a library's collection, core lists are highly valued resources. Applying a previously tested, mixed-methods approach, the authors created a five-tiered list of criminal justice and criminology journals from which 151 titles were identified as being core to the discipline. In an effort to assess the reliability fo their results, the authors also compared the results of their study to a list created by criminal justice scholars. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2021
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50. Snapshot Sessions.
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Harrington, Caitlin
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ACADEMIC libraries ,CONFERENCES & conventions ,COLLEGE teachers ,WORKFLOW ,COMMUNICATION ,ELECTRONIC publications ,INTERPERSONAL relations ,MOTION pictures ,COVID-19 pandemic ,INDUSTRIAL safety ,OPEN access publishing - Published
- 2022
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