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2. Developing a shared analytics service for academic libraries.

Author

SHOWERS, BEN

Subjects
*ACADEMIC library administration, *ACADEMIC library statistics, *DATA analysis, *LIBRARIES & students, *UNIVERSITY research, *EFFECT of technological innovations on academic libraries
Abstract

Universities and colleges have a rich seam of data, created as students, researchers and staff interact with the systems and services across their campuses. The potential for this data to transform the student and researcher experience, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the institution, is currently locked away in the diverse and complex data sets and systems employed by each institution. Even where these data sets are available, making sense of them can be difficult and resource intensive. This article describes the efforts of the Library Analytics and Metrics Project (LAMP) to develop a shared, national service to enable institutions and libraries to make sense of their disparate and diverse data sets and enable them to spend their precious time and resources acting upon it to improve the student and researcher experience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2014
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3. Data-driven library infrastructure: towards a new information ecology.

Author

Showers, Ben

Subjects
*LIBRARIES & institutions, *INFORMATION resources management, *LIBRARY public services, *COMPUTERS in libraries, *LIBRARY cooperation, *ACADEMIC library administration
Abstract

Data usually lies hidden beneath the myriad systems which it powers; like electricity it is only visible through the things it makes possible. Yet, data has the potential to transform the services and systems that institutions rely on to deliver world-class teaching, learning and research. In this article, the opportunities of adopting what might be termed a data-driven approach to library systems and services are explored. What this approach means for libraries and how it can help transform and improve the services and support libraries provide to their users are also considered. In exploring the potential of a data-driven approach to library infrastructure and the benefits it has for libraries (as well as publishers, system vendors and third parties), it is clear a new information ecosystem begins to emerge. The library finds itself transformed, effort is redistributed and the library's services and systems become more agile and take on an entrepreneurial flair. This emerging information ecology is, arguably, the study of the future of the academic library. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2012
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4. Community Content and the Power of the Crowd.

Author

Showers, Ben

Abstract

The article focuses on the 11 projects funded by the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) to explore ways in content development through content owners' engagement within universities and the public in Great Britain. It features the Digitising data for disparate communities: Naval history and climate science project, which allows the general public to transcribe their meteorological data through crowd sourcing. It also highlights the significance of Community Content projects to libraries.

Published
2010

6. The future of library systems.

Author

Showers, Ben and Enright, Suzanne

Abstract

The article focuses on the report "Library Management Systems Landscape" published by the British Joint Information Systems Committee (Jisc) and Society of College, National and University Libraries (SCONUL) and discusses its future aspects. Topics discussed include end of the Jisc library systems programme, development of library systems that could provide users with resources, support or guidance according to their specific needs and establishment of the Government Digital Services (GDS).

Published
2013

7. Mobile discovery: don't retro-fit -- invent!

Author

Showers, Ben

Subjects
WIRELESS communications
Abstract

The article discusses the challenges of shifting library services and library systems to mobile technology. The discussion focuses on creating website pages or mobile apps (application software) that are based on the principles of simplicity and user-generated interaction data. The article notes libraries should take a creative approach to inventing information-sharing experiences for mobile device users.

Published
2013

8. JiscLAMP: shining a light on our analytics and usage data

Author

Showers, Ben, Palmer, Joy, and Stone, Graham

Subjects
ZA4050, LB2300, Z665
Abstract

The Jisc Library Analytics and Metrics project (JiscLAMP) is working to enable libraries to capitalise on the many types of data they capture in day-to-day activities. Leveraging this data means that libraries can gain insight into the usage of their collections across the institution, enabling the strategic development of collections, and the ability to demonstrate value and impact in compelling ways. In this session we will present the prototype of a shared library analytics service, share the key challenges and opportunities emerging from this work in the UK and internationally with developments in Australia and the US, and discuss with delegates the strategic implications.

9. Thinking about open source LMS?

Author

Showers, Ben

Subjects
PUBLIC libraries, ACADEMIC libraries, LIBRARIES, COMPUTER software, DIFFUSION of innovations, INTEGRATED library systems (Computer systems), LIBRARY automation, ACCESS to information
Abstract

The article reports on the role that open source library management systems (LMS) can play in helping libraries increase their levels of efficiency and in developing new methods of resource procurement. In the article the author offers his opinions on the benefits, including lower costs, no vendor lock-ins, and increased adaptation and innovation, that are associated with implementing open source library management systems.

Published
2013

10. MOBILITY CHANGES THE WAY RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION IS USED.

Author

Showers, Ben

Subjects
*MOBILE communication systems, *ACADEMIC libraries, *LIBRARY users
Abstract

The article explores some mobile delivery projects by university libraries in London, England. It mentions that the projects involved investigating how mobile phones can improve the use of online library resources, the PhoneBooth project, and M-Biblio. It notes that mobile infrastructure changes the way research and educational information is used by library users. It also emphasizes that these projects come from the CityUniversity, the London School of Economics and University of Bristol.

Published
2012

11. TRANSFORMING LIBRARY SERVICES WITH MOBILE TECHNOLOGY.

Author

Showers, Ben

Subjects
*MOBILE communication systems, *ADULT education workshops, *LIBRARIANS, *INFORMATION professionals
Abstract

The article presents information on the Mobile Imaginations workshop that opened the recent Fourth M-Libraries conference entitled From Margin to Mainstream held in Great Britain. Librarians, academics interested in mobile technologies from nine different countries were featured at the workshop.

Published
2013

12. DATA INNOVATION HELPS LIBRARIES REMAIN RELAVANT TO USERS' NEEDS.

Author

Showers, Ben

Subjects
*COMPUTERS in libraries, *LIBRARY users, *LIBRARY public services, *INNOVATION management, *LIBRARY information networks, *LIBRARY automation, *LIBRARY administration, *USE studies of information resources
Abstract

The article presents an analysis of the benefits of libraries and their users from innovating with library data. It is inferred that data innovation aids libraries to remain relevant to the needs of the users. The author suggests library staffs to develop an entrepreneurial spirit to recognise and develop the potential of the library's data as well as to respond to opportunities that may arise beyond the traditional boundaries of a library.

Published
2012

13. The constant innovator.

Author

Showers, Ben

Subjects
*TECHNOLOGICAL innovations, *ELECTRONIC records, *DIGITIZATION of library materials, *LIBRARIES
Abstract

The article discusses the impact of new technologies and services to the users of the academic libraries in Great Britain. It highlights the availability of the digitised newspapers and the optical character recognition (OCR) text for library and information services of library innovation. It also notes that the libraries have used their staff for innovation and user needs within the communities and public spaces.

Published
2012

15. Library impact data: investigating library use and student attainment

Author

Stone, Graham and Showers, Ben

Subjects
ZA4050, LB2300, Z665
Abstract

Analytics are increasingly being used to uncover new narratives and demonstrate new types of value and impact for libraries and their institutions. This section will explore some of the current opportunities that institutions are exploiting with the use of analytics and the innovative services and tools they are developing.

Published
2015

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