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Services personalization in digital academic libraries: a Delphi study.

Authors :
Khavidaki, Samaneh
Rezaei Sharifabadi, Saeed
Ghaebi, Amir
Source :
Digital Library Perspectives. 2023, Vol. 39 Issue 1, p39-61. 23p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Purpose: This paper aims to explore the realm of literature about personalization of digital library services. This paper focuses on users' unique needs and will identify different types of personalized services. Therefore, this study has identified different types of services personalization in the context of digital academic libraries. Design/methodology/approach: In this research, the systematic review method has been used to obtain the relevant indicators of different types of personalization in the context of libraries. To explain basic indicators, a Delphi method has been used. The Delphi panel's members consisted of 15 experts (faculty members, researchers, professional users and software designers). A purposeful sampling and the Delphi fulfillment process were performed in three rounds. After collecting data, descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation), inferential statistics (binomial distribution test) and the Kendall coordination coefficient were used to determine the consensus rate among experts. Findings: A total of 103 indicators were extracted for different types of personalization through a systematic literature review. Of these, 90 indicators were considered significant in the experts' view. Generally, content personalization, interactive personalization, collaborative personalization and information retrieval personalization are the main components of personalization types, each of which has its own indicators. Originality/value: This study has dealt with the issue of what is personalized in the context of digital academic library. The findings should be helpful and effective in the development of a holistic view on personalization of services in digital libraries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20595816
Volume :
39
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Digital Library Perspectives
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
161416367
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1108/DLP-03-2022-0019