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Midorikawa, Nobuyuki. "Basic journals of library and information science." Library and Information Science 22 (March 25, 1985): 87–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.46895/lis.22.87.
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Yokoyama, Mikiko. "Ontological Conflict in Library and Information Science." Library and Information Science 84 (December 26, 2020): 1–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.46895/lis.84.1.
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Mine, Shinji, Shuichi Ueda, and Makiko Miwa. "Library and information science educators in Japan." Library and Information Science 55 (July 31, 2006): 71–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.46895/lis.55.71.
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Wang, Lin. "Twinning data science with information science in schools of library and information science." Journal of Documentation 74, no. 6 (October 8, 2018): 1243–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jd-02-2018-0036.
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PurposeAs an emerging discipline, data science represents a vital new current of school of library and information science (LIS) education. However, it remains unclear how it relates to information science within LIS schools. The purpose of this paper is to clarify this issue.Design/methodology/approachMission statement and nature of both data science and information science are analyzed by reviewing existing work in the two disciplines and drawing DIKW hierarchy. It looks at the ways in which information science theories bring new insights and shed new light on fundamentals of data science.FindingsData science and information science are twin disciplines by nature. The mission, task and nature of data science are consistent with those of information science. They greatly overlap and share similar concerns. Furthermore, they can complement each other. LIS school should integrate both sciences and develop organizational ambidexterity. Information science can make unique contributions to data science research, including conception of data, data quality control, data librarianship and theory dualism. Document theory, as a promising direction of unified information science, should be introduced to data science to solve the disciplinary divide.Originality/valueThe results of this paper may contribute to the integration of data science and information science within LIS schools and iSchools. It has particular value for LIS school development and reform in the age of big data.
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Krauls, Ineta. "Paradigms of Library and Information Science in the Networked Society." Bibliotheca Lituana 2 (October 25, 2012): 19–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.15388/bibllita.2012.2.15579.
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Essential premises and problems of the Library and Information Science (LIS) paradigms’ shift (uncertainty of scientific boundaries and fragmentation; various historical, sociological and organizational conditions) are analyzed on the case of Vilnius University. Since 1949 Lithuanian university studies and research in the field of LIS had experienced few changes (periods of paradigm shift), that essentially had been preconditioned by general LIS and society’s development tendencies. The case of Vilnius University allows us detect humanitarian, sociological, informational and communicational paradigms. Their formation takes the background in the epistemological relations of LIS to the other sciences and in the necessity to solve practical problems of libraries as well as other information institutions. One of the major challenges that LIS has to face is the requirement to research complicated questions: information services to the society in general as well as individuals; information needs; work of information institutions. Multidimensional problems of LIS field require interdisciplinary view as well as methodological and theoretical transformations. Constant interaction of LIS with other science fosters interdisciplinary research fields and threatens the integrity of LIS on theoretical and methodological levels. Instability of LIS status displays itself not only in theoretical, but also in organizational aspects. Uncertain limits of LIS and tight relations with other sciences enforce dissociation or integration of academic units, while extensive amount of research tasks in LIS field is hardly being performed due to the lack of personnel.
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Park, Jung Mee. "Statistics Training in Library Science: Comparing Approaches in Library and Information Science to Sociology Graduate Programs." Journal of Education for Library and Information Science 63, no. 2 (March 1, 2022): 216–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.3138/jelis-2020-0080.
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Library and information science (LIS) research is becoming more quantitative. However, statistics is not extensively taught within LIS research methods courses, and statistics courses are uncommon within LIS programs. Previous research on statistics in LIS revealed that researchers have mainly relied on descriptive statistics in publications. This article argues that LIS’s partner disciplines, such as sociology, emphasize statistical training more so than do LIS programs at the master’s level. Sociology serves as an appropriate comparison to LIS because of its central status in the development of both qualitative and quantitative research methods and its relevance for library science. The author analyzed the curricular requirements of 109 master’s degree programs (47 sociology and 62 LIS programs) and 81 research methods syllabi (60 in sociology and 21 in LIS). The analysis of master’s in LIS (MLIS) and sociology MA curricula revealed that MLIS students took 0.6 research methods courses while sociology MA students took 2.7 methods courses. LIS programs typically required one methods course, whereas sociology MA programs required three. LIS methods courses spent on average 19% of instructional time on statistics, whereas 64% of sociology MA programs’ instruction in methods focused on statistical analysis. 86% of LIS research methods courses covered descriptive statistics and only 38% of LIS courses discussed inferential statistics. Statistical training in LIS programs remains limited. LIS departments could approach statistical training as sociology has done by teaching inferential statistics and other advanced techniques. Thereafter, information professionals can publish more widely and provide improved research support.
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Hjørland, Birger. "Library and Information Science (LIS), Part 1." KNOWLEDGE ORGANIZATION 45, no. 3 (2018): 232–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.5771/0943-7444-2018-3-232.
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Hjørland, Birger. "Library and Information Science (LIS), Part 2." KNOWLEDGE ORGANIZATION 45, no. 4 (2018): 319–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.5771/0943-7444-2018-4-319.
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Yamanaka, Tadashi. "Characteristics of library and information science studies in Japan." Library and Information Science 24 (March 25, 1987): 31–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.46895/lis.24.31.
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Yokoyama, Mikiko. "The relationship between philosophy and library and information science." Library and Information Science 71 (June 20, 2014): 75–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.46895/lis.71.75.
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SÜMBÜL, Sinan, and Ceyhan GÜLER. "A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF MASTER'S THESIS IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE IN TURKEY." Zeitschrift für die Welt der Türken / Journal of World of Turks 14, no. 1 (April 15, 2022): 215–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.46291/zfwt/140117.
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In this study, master's theses written in the field of Library and Information Science (LIS) in Turkish Universities were analyzed. This study aims to identify and discuss the trends of studies dealing with LIS in Turkey. The research was conducted using qualitative research and, the data were collected and analyzed through content analysis. Master’s theses were accessed through the National Theses Database of the Council of Higher Education. The theses were categorized under a total of 6 titles according to their distribution over the years and types, types of investigation, data-collection method, social level, University distributions, and topics. The classification schemes for topics, research methods, data collection methods, and social levels of LIS used in the content analysis were those based on Järvelin and Vakkari's. As a result of the study, it is seen that the year when the highest number of theses were completed is 2019 (18,34%), the theses handled mostly the topic of research on library and information service activities (10,04%). The number of theses written is higher at Hacettepe University (28,38%) than any of the other Universities. It is noteworthy that the university, which stands out in its graduate studies, is a member of iSchool. Keywords: Library and Information Science, Master’s Theses in Turkey, Qualitative Analysis, Content Analysis, Research Trends.
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Moniarou-Papaconstantinou, Valentini, Evgenia Vassilakaki, and Anna Tsatsaroni. "Choice of Library and Information Science in a rapidly changing information landscape." Library Management 36, no. 8/9 (November 9, 2015): 584–608. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lm-04-2015-0022.
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Purpose – Library and Information Science (LIS) has for a long time tried to gain legitimacy. In an ever changing environment due to technological and economic developments, the motivations behind choice of LIS are still of great interest. The purpose of this paper is to provide a systematic review of studies investigating the motivations that determine the choice of LIS. Design/methodology/approach – Different search terms were run on different but relevant databases. A number of inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied and in total 45 papers were judged as relevant to choice of LIS discipline. A thorough analysis of these papers’ content revealed three main themes: choice of LIS, choice of LIS specialty and career change to LIS. Findings – A variety of different motivations for choosing LIS were identified. The same motivations were reported in all groups (high school students, students, professionals). Specifically, love of books and reading, nature of library work, desire to help people were among the most reported motivations. LIS was also chosen as a second career by different professionals mainly due to changes in their first career work environment, the nature of library work, the desire to use knowledge and the transferable skills in their new career. Research limitations/implications – This study considered only peer-reviewed research published between 2000 and 2014 in English. Specifically, it focussed on the motivations that specific groups chose to study LIS both as first and second career. Practical implications – Library schools could raise awareness among high school students regarding the value, role and importance of LIS. Originality/value – This paper examines the factors influencing the choice of LIS in a changing information environment, and sheds light on the individuals’ decision-making process attracted to LIS.
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Gruszka, Zbigniew. "What May Library and Information Science Offer to Personal Information Management?" Zagadnienia Informacji Naukowej - Studia Informacyjne 58, no. 1(115) (June 24, 2020): 40–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.36702/zin.646.
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Purpose/Thesis: The development of personal information management (PIM) suggests a new area of interest for library and information science (LIS) practitioners and researchers. Basing on the research the article investigates the application of technological solutions for PIM in LIS.Approach/Methods: In the presented research, the critical analysis of the literature was used to explain the relationship between PIM and LIS and to prepare an empirical study focused on the perception of the usefulness of PIM tools in the area of LIS practice and research. The empirical study was conducted with a mixed methodology encompassed both quantitative and qualitative methods.Results and conclusions: The analysis showed that the solutions offered by the LIS practitioners and researchers in the field of PIM have already been correctly defined. Some initiatives in the field of open access, digitization of collections, modernization of integrated library systems or the implementation of ICT in education are already being implemented. However, LIS practitioners and researchers are primarily perceived as offering high-quality, verified and truthful information accessible through applications, digital platforms and other modern technological solutions. Originality/Value: Presented results may inspire LIS practitioners and researchers to further development of the offer of their institutions.
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Virkus, Sirje, and Emmanouel Garoufallou. "Data science from a library and information science perspective." Data Technologies and Applications 53, no. 4 (September 3, 2019): 422–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/dta-05-2019-0076.
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Purpose Data science is a relatively new field which has gained considerable attention in recent years. This new field requires a wide range of knowledge and skills from different disciplines including mathematics and statistics, computer science and information science. The purpose of this paper is to present the results of the study that explored the field of data science from the library and information science (LIS) perspective. Design/methodology/approach Analysis of research publications on data science was made on the basis of papers published in the Web of Science database. The following research questions were proposed: What are the main tendencies in publication years, document types, countries of origin, source titles, authors of publications, affiliations of the article authors and the most cited articles related to data science in the field of LIS? What are the main themes discussed in the publications from the LIS perspective? Findings The highest contribution to data science comes from the computer science research community. The contribution of information science and library science community is quite small. However, there has been continuous increase in articles from the year 2015. The main document types are journal articles, followed by conference proceedings and editorial material. The top three journals that publish data science papers from the LIS perspective are the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, the International Journal of Information Management and the Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology. The top five countries publishing are USA, China, England, Australia and India. The most cited article has got 112 citations. The analysis revealed that the data science field is quite interdisciplinary by nature. In addition to the field of LIS the papers belonged to several other research areas. The reviewed articles belonged to the six broad categories: data science education and training; knowledge and skills of the data professional; the role of libraries and librarians in the data science movement; tools, techniques and applications of data science; data science from the knowledge management perspective; and data science from the perspective of health sciences. Research limitations/implications The limitations of this research are that this study only analyzed research papers in the Web of Science database and therefore only covers a certain amount of scientific papers published in the field of LIS. In addition, only publications with the term “data science” in the topic area of the Web of Science database were analyzed. Therefore, several relevant studies are not discussed in this paper that are not reflected in the Web of Science database or were related to other keywords such as “e-science,” “e-research,” “data service,” “data curation” or “research data management.” Originality/value The field of data science has not been explored using bibliographic analysis of publications from the perspective of the LIS. This paper helps to better understand the field of data science and the perspectives for information professionals.
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Johan Lor, Peter. "Revitalizing comparative library and information science: theory and metatheory." Journal of Documentation 70, no. 1 (January 7, 2014): 25–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jd-10-2012-0129.
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Purpose – This article is intended to stimulate theoretical reflection in international comparative studies in library and information science (comparative LIS). Design/methodology/approach – The need for theory is emphasized and shortcomings in comparative LIS in respect of theory are identified. On the basis of literature from other comparative disciplines, a framework for examining issues of metatheory, methodology and methods is constructed. Against this background the role of theory and metatheory in the literature of comparative LIS is evaluated. General observations are illustrated using examples selected from comparative studies in LIS. Findings – Much of the literature of comparative LIS is atheoretical and based on assumptions that reflect naive empiricism. Most comparativists in LIS fail to link their work to that of colleagues, so that no body of theory is built up. Insufficient use is made of theory from other social science disciplines. There is a little evidence of awareness of metatheoretical assumptions in the sociological, teleological, ontological, epistemological and ethical dimensions. Research limitations/implications – While general observations are presented about the literature of comparative LIS, this is not a bibliometric study. Issues of methodology and method are not dealt with. Practical implications – Recommendations are made for improving teaching and research in comparative LIS. Concepts presented here are of value to the wider LIS community, particularly in internationally oriented research and practice. Originality/value – Since the 1980s there has been very little conceptual and methodological reflection on comparative LIS. This article alerts the LIS profession to new thinking in other comparative disciplines.
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Mitsui, Sachiko. "Comparative study of review journals in library and information science." Library and Information Science 25 (March 25, 1988): 11–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.46895/lis.25.11.
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Sugiuchi, Marie, Emiko Habu, Shuichi Ueda, Keiko Kurata, Yosuke Miyata, and Masanori Koizumi. "The trend of library and information science research in Japan." Library and Information Science 66 (December 26, 2011): 127–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.46895/lis.66.127.
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Dalmer, Nicole K., and Isto Huvila. "Conceptualizing information work for health contexts in Library and Information Science." Journal of Documentation 76, no. 1 (October 8, 2019): 96–108. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jd-03-2019-0055.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to suggest that a closer consideration of the notion of work and, more specifically, information work as a sensitizing concept in Library and Information Science (LIS) can offer a helpful way to differently consider how people interact and engage with information and can complement a parallel focus on practices, behaviours and activities. Design/methodology/approach Starting with the advent of the concept of information work in Corbin and Strauss’ work, the paper then summarizes how information work has evolved and taken shape in LIS research and discourse, both within and outside of health-related information contexts. Findings The paper argues that information work affords a lens that can acknowledge the multiple levels of effort and multiple processes (cognitive, physical or social-behavioural) related to information activities. This paper outlines six affordances that the use of information work within LIS scholarship imparts: acknowledges the conceptual, mental and affective; brings attention to the invisibility of particular information activities and their constituents; opens up and distinguishes the many different lines of work; destabilizes hierarchies between professionals and non-professionals; emphasizes goals relating to information activities and their underlying pursuits; and questions work/non-work dichotomies established in existing LIS models. Originality/value This paper is a first in bringing together the many iterations of information work research in LIS. In doing so, this paper serves as a prompt for other LIS scholars to take up, challenge the existing borders of, and thus advance the concept of information work.
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Ezeani, Chinwe Nwogo, Helen Nneka Eke, and Felicia Ugwu. "Professionalism in library and information science." Electronic Library 33, no. 1 (February 2, 2015): 2–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/el-10-2012-0134.
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Purpose – This paper aims to examine the current trends, needs and opportunities of professionalism in librarianship in Nigeria. The broad purpose of the paper was to investigate the level of professionalism in librarianship and to ascertain the current status, trends and opportunities within the profession among academic librarians in Nigeria. Five specific research questions were formulated which are: to examine how librarians value librarianship as a profession, to elicit the efforts made by librarians with regards to professional development, to ascertain methods of acquiring current competencies within the profession, to investigate the role of professional bodies in promoting professionalism and excellence within the library and information science (LIS) profession and to proffer strategies to enhance professionalism and excellence among librarians in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach – Descriptive survey design was adopted in the study across both quantitative and qualitative research methods. The area of the study was the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State and the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State. Population of the study comprised a total of 63 librarians in the two universities. All librarians were sampled because of the small sample size. The instrument for data collection was oral interview and questionnaire which contained 53 items derived from the research questions and built on a four-point scale of Strongly Agree (SA), Agree, (A) Disagree (D) and Strongly Disagree (SD). The criterion mean was 2.50. Therefore, any calculated mean below 2.50 was adjudged a negative score, while any mean from 2.50 and above was regarded as a positive score. Findings – The study revealed the challenges facing professionalism and excellence within the LIS field as lack of funding for professional development, lack of sponsorship to workshops and conferences, lack of uninterruptible internet facility and a dearth of professional mentors in the South East zone. Other problems gathered from a scheduled interview with some senior professionals in the institutions revealed that most librarians are still facing the challenge of imbibing and utilizing emerging skills in the LIS professions such as digital archiving and data mining skills for their day-to-day activities. Originality/value – Recommendations arising from the study were proffered such as the creation of staff development programmes by management; collaboration and partnership by libraries within the zone; acquisition of training through workshops and conferences irrespective of sponsorship by the institutions; and teaming of academic librarians to enhance their visibility and publication output. International staff exchanges and opportunities for sabbatical leave, which hitherto was not common in the South East Zone, were recommended. Among other recommendations also were building of consortia with libraries in the country; LIS professional bodies helping to create visibility and prestige of the LIS profession; and, finally, to scale up the image of the profession the marketing of library products through profiling of patrons and furnishing them with required information has not only become necessary but critical.
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Lugya, Fredrick Kiwuwa. "What counts as a science and discipline in library and information science?" Library Review 63, no. 1/2 (May 2, 2014): 138–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lr-08-2013-0103.
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Purpose – The convergence of librarianship and information science to form library and information science (LIS) is seen as a recent phenomenon, with the term “information science” originally focused on the application of computers to library operations and services. LIS as a science and multidisciplinary field applies the practice and perspective of information with the aim of answering important questions related to the activities of a target group. As a science, LIS is more than a collection of facts to be memorised or techniques to be mastered but is instead an inquiry carried out by people who raise questions for which answers are unknown and who have gained confidence in their ability to reach conclusions, albeit tentative ones, through research, experiment and careful thought sharpened by the open criticism of others. What is described here is a dynamic and changing field of study called LIS which differs from Cronin ' s (2004) conclusion that library science or LIS is neither a science nor a discipline. Like any other science, LIS continues to emerge, evolve, transform and dissipate in the ongoing conversation of disciplines. Design/methodology/approach – To understand LIS, this paper thoroughly reviewed the literature by paying attention to the genesis of the terms “information”, “documentation”, “science” and “librarianship”, and then the interdisciplinary nature of library science and information science. Findings – The differences between librarianship and information science are an indication that there are two different fields in a strong interdisciplinary relation, rather than one being a special case of the other. LIS has grown to be a scientific discipline, knowledge and a process that allows abandoning or modifying previously accepted conclusions when confronted with more complete or reliable experimental or observational evidence. Therefore, like any other science, LIS is a science and discipline in its own right that continues to emerge, evolve, transform and dissipate in the ongoing conversation of disciplines. Originality/value – What is described here is a dynamic and changing field of study and a science called LIS that differs from Cronin ' s (2004) assessment that library science or LIS is neither a science nor a discipline. The originality of the paper is rooted in a growing discussion to understand the relevance and appreciate the continued existence of LIS as a science and a field of study.
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Jain, Priti. "Delivery of library and information science curriculum." Library Review 66, no. 6/7 (September 5, 2017): 482–504. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lr-12-2016-0109.
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Purpose Advancement in Information and communication technologies (ICTs) has revolutionised Library and Information Science (LIS) education and libraries. Both theory and practice have been transformed completely. LIS education programmes have become highly competitive and must be market-driven and technology-oriented. At the same time, academic libraries have been transformed and have become dynamic. Fostering a close collaboration between LIS educators and practitioners can multiply their strength and abilities by sharing educational resources and theoretical and practical knowledge. This paper aims to present the findings of a study carried out to investigate the current status of collaboration among LIS educators and library practitioners at the University of Botswana. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected using self-administered structured questionnaires from both LIS educators at the Department of Library and Information Studies (DLIS) and practicing librarians working at the University of Botswana Library (UBL). To follow-up some of the issues, an interview was carried out with a subject librarian and a focus group discussion method was used to discuss some of the challenges from the findings. Findings The major collaborative activities from the DLIS staff were identified as the following: creating awareness of library resources and promoting library usage among students, facilitating library material selection and inviting librarians as guest lecturers to teach in the classroom. The main collaborative activities from practicing librarians were found to be the following: delivering information literacy instruction, providing professional/practical experience to students and information sharing with the DLIS teaching staff. The major challenges were identified as the following: different cultures of educators and librarians, lack of need to collaborate and lack of formal policy at the department and the university level. Research limitations/implications The UBL has 51 library staff members. All the librarians were not included in this research study, only senior librarians and library management were involved in the study. No theoretical framework was used to carry out the study. The questionnaire was designed based on the general literature in the field of professional collaboration among faculty and educators in the information profession. The follow-up interview and focus group discussion were conducted to address the collaborative activities and challenges that were acknowledged by at least 50 per cent of the participants. Issues with less than 50 per cent responses were considered insignificant to follow-up. Follow-up interview was conducted only with one subject librarian. As all subject librarians have the same job profile and undertake the similar activities, it was assumed that one subject librarian can represent others. Originality/value This research paper contributes to the body of literature. It may be useful for other LIS schools and libraries that work in similar environments, and it also opens up avenues for further research on this topical issue.
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Agarwal, Naresh Kumar, and Md Anwarul Islam. "Looking for knowledge management in library and information science research." Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication 69, no. 8/9 (July 22, 2020): 697–716. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/gkmc-01-2020-0001.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the place of knowledge management (KM) in library and information science (LIS) research. The authors looked for KM articles published in top LIS journals since 2000. Design/methodology/approach The authors analyzed publication trends and the distribution of articles by KM-related terms used, region/country and information-setting type. The authors also identified the top-cited KM articles published in these LIS journals. Findings In total, 672 KM-related articles (only 3.84%) were found within the 17,491 articles published in these LIS journals. Research limitations/implications This low percentage shows that while it might seem like LIS people are advocating for KM in libraries and other information settings, the authors find that despite the synergies, KM is yet to find a broader place within other LIS concerns. Originality/value Research published during the past two decades has frequently discussed how KM is important for libraries and for LIS. However, the authors do not know the extent to which KM forms a part of LIS research.
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Ikeya, Nozomi. "The application of theory of interaction to library & information science." Library and Information Science 29 (March 31, 1992): 21–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.46895/lis.29.21.
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Baek, Jae Eun, and Yoo Jin Suh. "Library and information science doctoral dissertation research in Japan and Korea." Library and Information Science 77 (June 30, 2017): 27–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.46895/lis.77.27.
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Sakai, Yukiko. "Health literacy research and the contribution of library and information science." Library and Information Science 59 (July 15, 2008): 117–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.46895/lis.59.117.
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Harvey Chaputula, Aubrey. "Job prospects for Mzuzu university library and information science graduates." New Library World 115, no. 11/12 (November 5, 2014): 571–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/nlw-11-2013-0089.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report on the findings of a study that was conducted to find out the employment prospects of Mzuzu University (Mzuni) library and information science (LIS) graduates. Design/methodology/approach – The study made use of a survey designehil it was mainly quantitative in nature. A census of all LIS graduates from 2006 to 2013 was taken. The study also purposely sampled some major employers of LIS graduates. Self completion questionnaires were administered to both study groups by the researcher personally, and also through emails. Data were collected between September and October 2013, and SPSS was used to analyse the data. Findings from the two questionnaires were discussed in relation to prevailing literature in the field. Findings – The study established that there are few job opportunities for LIS graduates in the library sector. This came about because libraries have not taken deliberate steps to recruit LIS graduates while opportunities in the private sector were limited. Consequently, some LIS graduates were unemployed, while the majority had taken up alternative jobs. Nevertheless, LIS graduates had the requisite skills and attributes required for the job. Absence of a career structure for LIS professionals in the public sector, failure to recognise role of librarians and LIS qualifications and lack of training opportunities were some of the challenges which LIS graduates faced. Research limitations/implications – The study covers all LIS graduates who graduated from Mzuni between 2006 and 2013. However, lack of updated contact information means that the researcher had challenges to reach out to most of the graduates save for those working in the major libraries. Furthermore, a good number of the graduates did not respond to the questionnaire sent, particularly those who graduated from the generic programme. This led to a lower than anticipated response rate. This implies that some of the study findings may have some bias towards the LIS graduates in the mature group. Practical implications – The research findings have a big bearing on policy formulation and decision making in government, the public and private sector players, professional associations and LIS training institutions. Originality/value – No formal studies have been done to determine the employment prospects for Mzuni LIS graduates ever since the diploma and degree programmes were launched. This research is, therefore, the first of its kind, and could help shape the future of the programmes in terms of curriculum content and methods of delivery. Recommendations made could also help the Malawi Library Association, the Mzuni’s Department of Library and Information Science, and relevant government ministries and departments to come up with appropriate interventions to the challenges being faced.
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Kim, Yong Won. "Libraryand information science trends and issues education." Library and Information Science 30 (March 31, 1993): 115–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.46895/lis.30.115.
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Roknuzzaman, Md. "Changing Paradigms in Library Education: From Library Science to Information Science to Knowledge Science." Eastern Librarian 23, no. 1 (October 9, 2012): 1–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/el.v23i1.12115.
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The main objective of this paper is to explore the changes in library education in the context of the emergence of both information science and knowledge management. This paper is based on the review of scientific literature published in books, journals, websites, and other secondary sources and on the authors own viewpoints. The review discusses library sciences encounter with information science, and shows the changes in the paradigm of library science from library-orientation to information focus. In the context of renaming the discipline of library science as library and information science (LIS), this paper explores the curricular trends and the changes in the professional practice of librarianship. The discipline of LIS is now encountering with the emergence of knowledge management (KM), and is moving towards knowledge paradigm. The review also identifies some factors that influenced the change in library education and practice. The paper concludes with the prediction of a new discipline of knowledge science suggesting the renaming of library and information science as library and knowledge science. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/el.v23i1.12115 Eastern Librarian Vol.23(1) 2012 pp.1-23
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Sivakumaren, K. S., S. Swaminathan, B. Jeyaprakash, and G. Karthikeyan. "Barriers to Library and Information Science research." Brazilian Journal of Information Science 5, no. 2 (January 23, 2013): 65–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.36311/1981-1640.2011.v5n2.06.p57.
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The study examines the barriers related to Library and Information Science. A structured questionnaire was designed and directly administered to the LIS Research Scholars who are currently involved in the Research in the Universities/Colleges of Tamil Nadu (India). A total of 124 questionnaires were distributed and 109 respondents have replied. The majority of common barriers faced by the respondents are ‘High Expenditure’, ‘Lack of Statistical Skills’, and ‘Inadequate of infrastructures’ and ‘Poor response in data collection’. The study is also recommended that the Universities/Colleges offered the research programmes should consider to reduce the expenditure in terms of fee structures for the research and also the schools/departments which offer the research programme should redesign the syllabus to include the skills required to carry out the research. Further, it is emphasized that the LIS professionals should encourage and support the research scholars by means of providing the required data for the research.
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Erfanmanesh, Mohammadamin, and Marzieh Morovati. "Published errors and errata in library and information science journals." Collection and Curation 38, no. 3 (July 1, 2019): 61–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cc-12-2018-0024.
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Purpose This paper aims to investigate the characterization of corrections to the papers published in Library and Information Science (LIS) journals during 2006-2015. It studies the frequency and location of the published errors, time interval between the publication of the original papers and their corrections, as well as associations between journals’ impact factors (IF) and their correction rates. Design/methodology/approach The population of the study comprised of 369 errata published in 50 LIS journals. The data were obtained from Clarivate Analytics’ Web of Science (WoS) and Journal Citation Reports. Findings The results of the study revealed a correction rate of 0.37 per cent for LIS journals, which is substantially lower than that of 124 subject categories with at-least one erratum in the WoS. Among the countries with the highest number of errata in LIS journals, the USA ranked first, followed by China and England. However, the greatest share of errata to overall LIS publications of the country was seen in Kazakhstan, Russia and Botswana. Results showed that no statistically significant relationships existed between the journals’ IF and their correction rates. The highest proportion of errors published in LIS literature was occurred in authors’ information, references, tables and figures. Moreover, the average time from publication of the original articles to their corresponding errata was found to be 8.7 months. Social implications Correcting the unintentional mistakes in scholarly articles is an ethical responsibility of researchers and journal editors. Originality/value The current research tries to investigate the characteristics of errata in the LIS field.
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Taskin, Zehra, and Umut Al. "Natural language processing applications in library and information science." Online Information Review 43, no. 4 (August 12, 2019): 676–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/oir-07-2018-0217.
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Purpose With the recent developments in information technologies, natural language processing (NLP) practices have made tasks in many areas easier and more practical. Nowadays, especially when big data are used in most research, NLP provides fast and easy methods for processing these data. The purpose of this paper is to identify subfields of library and information science (LIS) where NLP can be used and to provide a guide based on bibliometrics and social network analyses for researchers who intend to study this subject. Design/methodology/approach Within the scope of this study, 6,607 publications, including NLP methods published in the field of LIS, are examined and visualized by social network analysis methods. Findings After evaluating the obtained results, the subject categories of publications, frequently used keywords in these publications and the relationships between these words are revealed. Finally, the core journals and articles are classified thematically for researchers working in the field of LIS and planning to apply NLP in their research. Originality/value The results of this paper draw a general framework for LIS field and guides researchers on new techniques that may be useful in the field.
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Lund, Brady D. "Review of the Delphi method in library and information science research." Journal of Documentation 76, no. 4 (February 28, 2020): 929–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jd-09-2019-0178.
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PurposeThis article presents an introduction to the Delphi method and review of Delphi studies published in the literature of library and information science (LIS).Design/methodology/approachA review of Delphi studies published between the years of 1971 and 2019 is performed, using studies retrieved from the Library and Information Science Source database. A total of 122 articles were retrieved and evaluated based on the population studied, means of identifying experts, number of participants for each study round, type of Delphi, and type of findings.FindingsGeneral librarians (any type), academic librarians, and information science researchers are the most common populations in LIS Delphi studies. On average (middle 50 percent of studies), 14–36 experts are used in the first round of LIS Delphi studies (median n = 23). Employment in a specific role and publications in scholarly journals are the most common means of identifying experts. Variants of the e-Delphi (online survey/email) method are increasingly common, particularly in LIS Delphi studies that focus on general information science, rather than library, topics. Though LIS Delphi studies are relatively few in number, they have a consistent record of being published in some of the most prestigious LIS journals.Originality/valueThis paper provides an introduction to the Delphi method for LIS research and presents an overview of existing literature in LIS that utilizes the research method. No overview of this extent exists in the LIS literature, and, thus, this paper may serve as an important information source about the method for LIS researchers.
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Way, Doug. "The Open Access Availability of Library and Information Science Literature." College & Research Libraries 71, no. 4 (July 1, 2010): 302–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/crl-38r1.
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To examine the open access availability of Library and Information Science (LIS) research, a study was conducted using Google Scholar to search for articles from 20 top LIS journals. The study examined whether Google Scholar was able to find any links to full text, if open access versions of the articles were available and where these articles were being hosted. The results showed that the archiving of articles is not a regular practice in the field; articles are not being deposited in institutional or subject repositories at a high rate; and, overall, the percentage of available open access articles in LIS was similar to the findings in previous studies. In addition, the study found that Google Scholar is an effective tool for finding known LIS articles.
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M. Alajmi, Bibi, and Israa Alshammari. "Strands of diversity in Library and Information Science graduate curricula." Malaysian Journal of Library & Information Science 25, no. 1 (April 17, 2020): 103–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.22452/mjlis.vol25no1.6.
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This study investigates the current coverage and treatment of strands of diversity in Library and Information Science (LIS) graduate curricula by examining 19 American Library Association (ALA) accredited Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) programmes. The purpose is to analyze the depth and breadth of diversity-related topics in LIS programmes to determine the emphasis that LIS educators place on diversity-related content in the relevant coursework. Diversity-related topics were identified and categorized based on the published literature, and the contents of 84 course syllabi were examined. The findings show that while diversity-related topics are not prioritized in LIS programmes at present, the relevant content in curricula is increasing at a slow but significant rate. Diversity-related courses prepare aspiring librarians and information professionals to work with different cultural groups, young adults, and children. However, there is little interest in providing equitable services to minority groups in terms of gender and race/ethnicity, and people with disabilities. The findings of this study can provide a practical roadmap and useful insights for LIS educators, researchers, and practitioners.
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Takayama, Masaya, and Shuko Isobe. "The effect of the case method in library and information science education." Library and Information Science 23 (March 25, 1986): 17–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.46895/lis.23.17.
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Zhang, Ziqi, Winnie Tam, and Andrew Cox. "Towards automated analysis of research methods in library and information science." Quantitative Science Studies 2, no. 2 (2021): 698–732. http://dx.doi.org/10.1162/qss_a_00123.
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Abstract Previous studies of research methods in Library and Information Science (LIS) lack consensus in how to define or classify research methods, and there have been no studies on automated recognition of research methods in the scientific literature of this field. This work begins to fill these gaps by studying how the scope of “research methods” in LIS has evolved, and the challenges in automatically identifying the usage of research methods in LIS literature. We collected 2,599 research articles from three LIS journals. Using a combination of content analysis and text mining methods, a sample of this collection is coded into 29 different concepts of research methods and is then used to test a rule-based automated method for identifying research methods reported in the scientific literature. We show that the LIS field is characterized by the use of an increasingly diverse range of methods, many of which originate outside the conventional boundaries of LIS. This implies increasing complexity in research methodology and suggests the need for a new approach towards classifying LIS research methods to capture the complex structure and relationships between different aspects of methods. Our automated method is the first of its kind in LIS, and sets an important reference for future research.
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Hayman, Richard, and Erika E. Smith. "Mixed Methods Research in Library and Information Science: A Methodological Review." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 15, no. 1 (March 12, 2020): 106–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/eblip29648.
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Objective - To review mixed methods research trends in the field of library and information science (LIS). In particular, we examine the extent to which research about or using mixed methods has been occurring in library and information science over the past decade (2008-2018), and how much of that mixed methods research is done in health contexts.
Methods - We conducted a methodological review and analysis of mixed methods research (MMR) in LIS for published articles indexed in LISTA and Web of Science. After deduplication and verification for inclusion, we coded 417 articles to identify contributions using or about MMR. Given the connections between evidence based practice in health and LIS, we also identified whether articles about or using mixed methods were health-focused.
Results - We found MMR to be a tiny proportion (less than 0.5%) of the overall LIS research literature. In terms of observable trends, while contributions about MMR remain fairly static, there has been an increase in articles using mixed methods. Of the 417 included articles, 373 (89.5%) primarily used mixed methods and 44 (10.5%) were primarily about MMR. Results also demonstrated that health-related research both using and about mixed methods has a strong presence in the LIS literature, with 136 published articles (32.6% of the total).
Conclusion - Confirming findings of prior analyses of research methods in LIS, our methodological review shows current opportunities to adopt and expand the use of mixed methods research processes. Further contributions about mixed methods research, and ideally connecting research and practice in LIS, are needed. Despite the small proportion of MMR in LIS research, there is an observable increase in the number of publications using mixed methods during this timeframe. The LIS research community can promote additional growth by leveraging this momentum around using mixed methods, and look to translate lessons learned about mixed methods research and practice in health contexts to other LIS settings. Recommendations include developing educational opportunities and learning resources that facilitate wider engagement with MMR in LIS contexts.
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Virkus, Sirje, and Emmanouel Garoufallou. "Data science and its relationship to library and information science: a content analysis." Data Technologies and Applications 54, no. 5 (October 13, 2020): 643–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/dta-07-2020-0167.
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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present the results of a study exploring the emerging field of data science from the library and information science (LIS) perspective.Design/methodology/approachContent analysis of research publications on data science was made of papers published in the Web of Science database to identify the main themes discussed in the publications from the LIS perspective.FindingsA content analysis of 80 publications is presented. The articles belonged to the six broad categories: data science education and training; knowledge and skills of the data professional; the role of libraries and librarians in the data science movement; tools, techniques and applications of data science; data science from the knowledge management perspective; and data science from the perspective of health sciences. The category of tools, techniques and applications of data science was most addressed by the authors, followed by data science from the perspective of health sciences, data science education and training and knowledge and skills of the data professional. However, several publications fell into several categories because these topics were closely related.Research limitations/implicationsOnly publication recorded in the Web of Science database and with the term “data science” in the topic area were analyzed. Therefore, several relevant studies are not discussed in this paper that either were related to other keywords such as “e-science”, “e-research”, “data service”, “data curation”, “research data management” or “scientific data management” or were not present in the Web of Science database.Originality/valueThe paper provides the first exploration by content analysis of the field of data science from the perspective of the LIS.
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Machado, Luís Miguel Oliveira, Daniel Martínez-Ávila, and Maria da Graça de Melo Simões. "Concept theory in library and information science: an epistemological analysis." Journal of Documentation 75, no. 4 (July 8, 2019): 876–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jd-11-2018-0195.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the literature on concept theory in library and information science (LIS) from an epistemological perspective, ascribing each paper to an epistemological family and discussing their relevance in the context of the knowledge organization (KO) domain. Design/methodology/approach This paper adopts a hermeneutic approach for the analysis of the texts that compose the corpus of study following contingency and categorical analyses. More specifically, the paper works with Bardin’s contingency analysis and follows Hjørland’s families of epistemologies for the categorization. Findings The analysis corroborates the observations made for the last ten years about the scarcity of studies on concept theory in LIS and KO. However, the study also reveals an epistemological turn on concept theory since 2009 that could be considered a departure from the rationalist views that dominated the field and a continuation of a broader paradigm shift in LIS and KO. All analyzed papers except two follow pragmatist or historicist approaches. Originality/value This paper follows-up and systematizes the contributions to the LIS and KO fields on concept theory mainly during the last decade. The epistemological analysis reveals the dominant views in this paradigm shift and the main authors and trends that are present in the LIS literature on concept theory.
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Roknuzzaman, Md, and Katsuhiro Umemoto. "Knowledge Management's Relevance to Library and Information Science: An Interdisciplinary Approach." Journal of Information & Knowledge Management 07, no. 04 (December 2008): 279–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219649208002147.
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The study aims at exploring the relevancy of knowledge management (KM) to library and information science (LIS). Besides the review of relevant literature, the study has conducted an online survey of KM education programs offered by different schools of the world. An interdisciplinary approach of KM education is analysed to find its link with LIS. After a random search of KM education programs, 30 graduate programs are investigated to identify leading academic and professional disciplines contributing to the promotion of KM education and research, and also to examine the extent and scope of KM education with special reference to LIS schools. The survey finds that the highest number of KM graduate programs originated from LIS/Information Management (IM) followed by computing/engineering and business and management. The convergent course titles and wide range of KM skills and competencies clearly indicate its interdisciplinary nature. Finally, the paper explores some areas where both LIS and KM can contribute to each other and encourages KM implication in LIS education and library practices.
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Ajiferuke, Isola, and Janet O. Adekannbi. "Correction and retraction practices in library and information science journals." Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 52, no. 1 (July 11, 2018): 169–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0961000618785408.
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Retraction of scholarly publications ensures that unqualified knowledge is purged from the scientific community. However, there appears to be little understanding about how this is practiced among library and information science (LIS) journals. Hence, this study investigated the correction and retraction practices of LIS journals. Journals included in the Web of Science’s information science and library science subject category were selected for the study and the characteristics of the articles corrected or retracted in those journals between 1996 and 2016 were examined. Findings show that there were 517 corrections and five retractions in LIS journals during the period. Most of the corrections made to articles in LIS journals were minor while the reasons for article retraction included plagiarism, duplication, irreproducible results and methodological errors. Our findings also reveal that on average it took about 587 days for an article to be retracted while some of the retracted articles continued to be cited after retraction. The study concluded that the average number of errors per correction was lower than what had been observed in medical journals while some of the retracted articles continued to receive positive post-retraction citations. It also recommended the inclusion of a check on the validity of literature cited by authors at the review stage as part of the quality control mechanism by publishers of LIS journals.
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Ahmad, Khurshid, Arslan Sheikh, and Muhammad Rafi. "Scholarly research in Library and Information Science: an analysis based on ISI Web of Science." Performance Measurement and Metrics 21, no. 1 (October 18, 2019): 18–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/pmm-06-2019-0024.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a quantitative analysis of the Library and Information Science (LIS) scholarly literature published worldwide. Design/methodology/approach The ISI Web of Science database was used as a source for extracting the data of published documents during the period 2003–2017. The analysis of the published literature was based on the following indicators: research productivity of each county, annual publications, annual citations, highly cited articles, highly cited LIS journals, most productive institutions in the field of LIS and most prolific authors. The types of documents included in this study were research articles, conference proceeding papers, book reviews and editorials. Findings The findings revealed that the USA had the highest overall output of LIS scholarly publications. The year 2016 was identified as the most productive year for the number of publications, whereas 2017 was identified as the most productive year for the number of citations. “Impact of data sources on citation counts and rankings of LIS faculty: Web of Science versus Scopus and Google Scholar” was the most highly cited article. The Journal of Medical Library Association was the most highly cited journal in LIS. Indiana University from the USA was the most productive LIS research institution. Mike Thelwall, from the UK, is identified as the most prolific author in LIS. Originality/value The study will be of interest for those researchers, who intend to conduct bibliometric research studies in LIS.
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Saito, Yasunori. "Identification of the specialties in library and information science using co-citation analysis." Library and Information Science 22 (March 25, 1985): 61–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.46895/lis.22.61.
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Mushakoji, Sumiko. "How ‘Knowledge’ is situated in some research areas of library and information science." Library and Information Science 52 (July 25, 2005): 1–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.46895/lis.52.1.
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Koltay, Tibor. "Library and information science and the digital humanities." Journal of Documentation 72, no. 4 (July 11, 2016): 781–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jdoc-01-2016-0008.
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Purpose – Library and information science (LIS) and the digital humanities are both interested in studying recorded information and often share institutional frameworks. The purpose of this paper is to go beyond outlining these similarities by examining the perceived and real strengths and weaknesses of both disciplines. Design/methodology/approach – Epistemologies and methods of both disciplines are analysed, principally in the light of the growing importance of data-intensive research, taking into consideration that there is a tension about the academic status of these disciplines. Findings – Epistemologies and methods of both disciplines are analysed, principally in the light of the growing importance of data-intensive research, taking into consideration that there is a tension about the academic status of these disciplines. Originality/value – The paper intends to be an add-on to the recent discussions and the evolving body of knowledge about the relationship of these disciplines with the hope of indicating a possible new direction in the development of LIS.
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Luterek, Mariusz. "Smart City Research and Library and Information Science. Preliminary Remarks." Zagadnienia Informacji Naukowej - Studia Informacyjne 56, no. 1(111) (September 1, 2018): 52–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.36702/zin.381.
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PURPOSE/THESIS: The purpose of this paper is to analyze the smart city research field from the point of view of library and information science (LIS), based on available scholarly publications. APPROACH/METHODS: Based on the literature review, the following issues have been described: the smart city concept; the shift of smart cities from strictly technological orientation to that focused on the citizen, the role of smart governance, public libraries as a part of knowledge infrastructure and the current contribution of LIS to this research field.RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: Smart cities are still an emerging research domain. Not only the number of research publications is limited, but also their scope. LIS has been very little involved in a “smart city” research domain so far, and at the same time general literature on “smart cities” refers to public libraries in a very limited way. In general, there have been few attempts to relate information science and smart cities so far, and in each case researchers had problems with finding relevant literature. The most important LIS contribution to the field so far comes from the research project done by the team of experts from the Department of Information Science at Heinrich-Heine-University in Düsseldorf (Germany).ORIGINALITY/VALUE: The value of this research results from the fact, that there is very little in-depth, holistic research done in this domain by LIS researchers; hence there is almost no recognition of the role of public libraries in so-called smart cities, not only as knowledge hubs for explicit and tacit knowledge, but also as community building institutions. This paper offers first such attempt in the field.
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Lundh, Anna Hampson, and Mats Dolatkhah. "Reading as dialogical document work: possibilities for Library and Information Science." Journal of Documentation 72, no. 1 (January 11, 2016): 127–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jd-01-2015-0019.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to introduce a dialogically based theory of documentary practices and document work as a promising framework for studying activities that are often conceptualised as information behaviour or information practices within Library and Information Science (LIS). Design/methodology/approach – An empirical example – a lesson on how to read railway timetables – is presented. The lesson stems from a research project including 223 Swedish lessons recorded in Swedish primary schools 1967-1969. It is argued that this lesson, as many empirical situations within LIS research, can fruitfully be regarded as documentary practices which include document work such as reading, rather than instances of information behaviour. Findings – It is found that the theoretical perspective of dialogism could contribute to the theory development within LIS, and function as a bridge between different subfields such as reading studies and documentary practices. Research limitations/implications – The framework is yet to be applied on a larger scale. This would require a willingness to go beyond the entrenched idea of information as the core theoretical concept and empirical object of study within LIS. Social implications – The theoretical framework offers a view of the relations between individuals, documents, and social contexts, through which it is possible to explore the social significance of core LIS concerns such as reading, literacy, and document work. Originality/value – The theoretical framework offers an alternative to the monologist, information-based theories and models of people’s behaviours and practices prevalent in LIS.
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Ahmad, Khurshid. "The Perspective of Library and Information Science (LIS) Professionals Toward Knowledge Management in University Libraries." Journal of Information & Knowledge Management 16, no. 02 (April 25, 2017): 1750015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219649217500150.
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This study explores the general perspectives of library and information science (LIS) professionals on knowledge management in the university libraries of Pakistan. The study specifically examines the perceptions, understandings, role and responsibilities of Pakistani LIS professionals toward knowledge management. A questionnaire was used as an instrument to evaluate the perceptions, understandings, role and responsibilities of LIS professionals toward knowledge management. The questionnaires were administered to subject librarians who were included in the sample at the universities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Generalising the findings of this study over the population of LIS community in Pakistan reveals that knowledge management is for the improvement of library services and productive purposes. Accordingly, the Pakistani LIS professionals use knowledge management practices for the improvement of their respective library service. The LIS community is also very familiar with the term “knowledge management”. It succeeded mainly to generalise that majority of the LIS professionals mentioned that they have used knowledge management in their libraries.
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Husain, Shabahat, and Mohammad Nazim. "Exploring the need of knowledge management education within library and information science educational courses." New Library World 116, no. 11/12 (November 9, 2015): 711–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/nlw-07-2015-0051.
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Purpose – The study aims to explore the relevance of knowledge management (KM) education within library and information science (LIS) educational courses in India. Design/methodology/approach – The study used a quantitative research approach. A Web-based questionnaire survey was designed and distributed through FreeOnlineSurveys.com for the collection of data. A link for attending the survey was sent via electronic mail to the teachers (95 in numbers) of 65 LIS schools. A total of 43 responses (approximately 45 per cent) were received. Findings – The findings show that there is a strong interest among LIS community towards the inclusion of KM education within LIS educational courses to impart the knowledge and skills related to KM among LIS students, and to facilitate their entry into the KM job market. Most of the respondents believe that a curriculum which embodies core elements of LIS, management and information systems and technology would best meet the needs of LIS students for their involvement in KM activities. Practical implications – Findings of the present study may be used as the groundwork for the revision of current LIS educational courses as well as the revision of LIS curricula to impart the knowledge and skills-related to KM among LIS students for working in KM environment. Originality/value – As no empirical study on the relevance of KM education to LIS professionals in India has been carried out before, this study closes this gap and provides a framework to modify existing LIS courses or curricula to fulfil the requirement of KM competencies of LIS students.
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Jan, Saeed Ullah, and Zakria Qasmi. "Library and Information Science Curriculum in Pakistani Universities: A Comparison with Higher Education Commission Approved Curriculum." Journal of Education for Library and Information Science 63, no. 1 (January 1, 2022): 80–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.3138/jelis-2020-0034.
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The main theme of this research article is to equate the library and information science curriculum taught at Bachelor of Studies (BS) level at the Pakistani schools of library and information science with curriculum designed by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. Efforts were made to dig out and download the required information from the websites of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and schools of library and information science where the BS-LIS program is in functioning mode. In cases of non-availability of the desired information on the concerned university website, the authors consulted prospectuses and also approached the faculty/focal person of the concerned department for the requisite information. Seven out of fourteen LIS schools are offering BS-LIS programs in Pakistan. The majority of these schools follow the guidelines of the HEC in connection with BS-LIS programs in the country. Revision of LIS curriculum by the HEC is currently needed, as course revision has not taken place since 2014. The oldest schools of LIS are required to offer BS-LIS programs, as they have not yet initiated this program. This study is beneficial in designing a market-based curriculum for library science professionals in Pakistan. This attempt also helps the university authorities to make possible the compatibility of their BS-LIS program in line with the HEC curriculum. Uniformity in LIS curriculum at the national level is also a probable output of this study that can assist our professional bodies to achieve accreditation with international bodies.