Professional development in the South Australian library and information services sector [PDF]
Terri Pamment
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Essential work, invisible workers: The role of digital curation in COVID‐19 Open Science
Abstract In this paper, we examine the role digital curation practices and practitioners played in facilitating open science (OS) initiatives amid the COVID‐19 pandemic. In Summer 2023, we conducted a content analysis of available information regarding 50 OS initiatives that emerged—or substantially shifted their focus—between 2020 and 2022 to address ...
Irene V. Pasquetto+2 more
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Synergy, Efficiency and Vision – the Worcester Library and History Centre [PDF]
The Worcester Library and History Centre (WLHC)1 is a collaboration between the University of Worcester and Worcestershire county council that will offer the combined services of the university library, the public library, the county record office and ...
Fairman, Roger, Hannaford, Anne
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Envisaging Data Nirvana: A Delphi study of ideal data culture
Abstract In recent decades, the proliferation of data and advances in information technology have led organizations to value data more highly and aim to build a data culture that is suitable for promoting and sustaining data‐related strategic outcomes. However, what a “good” data culture comprises is often expressed abstractly and there is no consensus
Jocelyn Cranefield+3 more
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Abstract In today's digital age, misinformation propagates rapidly through digital channels, blurring the lines between truth and fiction, and challenging the foundations of trust in information sources. Although affecting all spheres of life, misinformation poses a significant threat to workers highlighting a critical intersection between ...
Ashwani Malhotra+4 more
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The political economy of efficient public good provision: evidence from Flemish libraries using a generalised conditional efficiency framework [PDF]
Provision of most public goods (e.g., health care, library services, education, utilities) can be characterised by a two-stage ‘production’ process. The first stage translates basic inputs (e.g., labour and capital) into service potential (e.g., opening ...
Benny GEYS, Kristof DE WITTE
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Students and Libraries: The Perspectives of Faculty in a Pakistani University [PDF]
The purpose of this study is to explore student library use from the perspective of the faculty. An already developed instrument was used to collect data from full-time faculty members working in a private university located in the province of Punjab,
Muhammad Kashif +2 more
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Assessing the societal influence of academic research with ChatGPT: Impact case study evaluations
Abstract Academics and departments are sometimes judged by how their research has benefited society. For example, the UK's Research Excellence Framework (REF) assesses Impact Case Studies (ICSs), which are five‐page evidence‐based claims of societal impacts.
Kayvan Kousha, Mike Thelwall
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Mobile library and staff preparedness [PDF]
The provision of access to information and effective delivery of information services is central to the role of librarians. Mobile technologies have added another dimension to this role – one that requires new knowledge, skills and competencies to ensure
Haddow, Gaby, Saravani, Sarah-Jane
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Production of a nutrient enriched biochar: a techno‐economic feasibility analysis
Abstract A techno‐economic feasibility analysis was conducted for a biomass pyrolysis plant that utilized Eucalyptus to produce fertilizer‐enriched biochar. Key parameters – biomass throughput, fertilizer loading, and selling price – were optimized for financial viability using net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), return on ...
Brendon Trollip, Ryan David Merckel
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