Sustainable Academic Libraries
In 2007, the Chinese University of Hong Kong Library kicked off a conference series with the main theme of ‘Academic Librarian.’ In 2016, the fourth conference of the series entitled Academic Librarian 4: Sustainable Academic Libraries: Now and Beyond ...
Leo F.H. Ma
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Assessing Patron Driven Acquisition (PDA) adoption among Malaysian academic libraries
This study aims to explore the adoption of the Patron Driven Acquisition (PDA) model among Malaysian academic libraries. The study ensues the continuous increase in the proportion and cost of information resources (electronic and print) coupled with the ...
Aliyu Olugbenga Yusuf +1 more
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From "Building the Ecosystem" to "Driven by Demand": How to Meet the Digital Scholarship Needs of Humanities Scholars [PDF]
[Purpose/Significance] The paper points out that "building the ecosystem" and "driven by demand" are two keywords for academic libraries to meet the digital scholarship needs of humanities scholars and build digital humanities services.
XIAO Peng
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Evaluation of literature searching and article selection skills of an evidence-based practice team
Background: An evidence-based practice (EBP) team at an academic medical center supports the development of evidence-based hospital policies and protocols via “Evidence Briefs.” An early career librarian was added to the EBP team to meet increased ...
Emily Paige Jones +2 more
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Status of Personalized Service in Digital Academic Libraries in Iran [PDF]
Objective: In order to optimal utilization of personalized services, it is necessary to identify status of personalized service in digital academic libraries in Iran.
Samaneh Khavidaki +2 more
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Are You Local? Academic Library Hiring Prior to and During COVID-19 in the United States
Using only limited information, job candidates must assess academic libraries as prospective workplaces, while search committee members at academic libraries must make hiring decisions.
Andrea Quinn
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Giving permission for adults to play.
Play is often seen as inappropriate in adult settings, with social expectations causing adults to frame situations in such a way that we often lack permission to play. Semi-structured interviews with fourteen people who use playful approaches with adults
Andrew Walsh
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The Use of Biometrics in Informative Institutions: Academic libraries as an Example [PDF]
This study aims to identify the possibility of applying/using biometrics in library and information profession, especially in academic libraries which aims to provide advanced services to meet all the needs of researchers, whether faculty members or ...
Maha Ahmed Mohamed
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COVID-19 and Philippine Academic Libraries
Background. Libraries have rapidly adapted their services and policies during the lockdown and have likewise adopted new initiatives. This study investigated on the impact of COVID-19 to academic libraries in the Philippines. Objectives.
Sharon Maria Esposo-Betan +1 more
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Assessing Patron Driven Acquisition (PDA) adoption among Malaysian academic libraries
This study aims to explore the adoption of the Patron Driven Acquisition (PDA) model among Malaysian academic libraries. The study ensues the continuous increase in the proportion and cost of information resources (electronic and print) coupled with the ...
Aliyu Olugbenga Yusuf +1 more
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