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Rahayu, Maya Sri, and Asmendri Asmendri. "INLISLite dalam Manajemen Layanan Perpustakaan Sekolah." Journal on Education 5, no. 2 (January 18, 2023): 3193–203. http://dx.doi.org/10.31004/joe.v5i2.985.
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The management of special services in school libraries in general aims to provide smoothness to the learning process and to meet the needs of learners for learning reference sources. In order for the purpose of learning and education in schools to be achieved, the library plays an important role in supporting the implementation of learning to take place successfully. Library management must be planned, organized, and controlled so that library functions can be utilized optimally by providing excellent service to its users. The forms of services in the library are circulation services, reference services and information services. With the use of advances in library technology, it has an INLISlite automation system that makes it easier to manage library services. This research uses qualitative methods with literature studies as a data collection technique. This research is expected to be a reference for other libraries that have not implemented INLISlite automation.
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Bandyopadhyay, Aditi. "Internet-Based Reference Services In Medical Libraries." Internet Reference Services Quarterly 2, no. 1 (April 4, 1997): 67–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j136v02n01_08.
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Jabbar, Muhammad Tanzeel, and Muhammad Tanzeel Jabbarn. "Practices and Challenges of Reference Services in Medical Libraries of Punjab, Pakistan." Global Digital & Print Media Review V, no. III (September 30, 2022): 57–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gdpmr.2022(v-iii).06.
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The major objective of this study was to investigate the use of Reference Sources in the Medical College Libraries of Punjab. The study was quantitative in nature. In this research, the users of libraries participated of different demographics such as; MBBS Students, M. PhilStudents, FCPS Students, Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, and Professors from medical libraries of Punjab, Pakistan as population. A questionnaire was prepared including 35 items and collected data from almost 361 respondents as a sample through simple random sampling bysurvey method. The data was analyzed with the help of the SPSS software.The study found that majority of the users of medical college libraries were moderately aware and getting most of the libraries' reference services and sources. The study further indicates that the majority of respondents used library reference sources for different purposes for learning, education and updating their knowledge. The study also highlights that majority of participants were partially satisfied with available library reference resources.
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Nunekpeku, Paul. "Establishing clients’ satisfaction levels with automated library based services." Digital Library Perspectives 36, no. 1 (December 2, 2019): 8–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/dlp-02-2019-0004.
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Purpose Library automation is required in academic libraries to meet the dynamic demands of clients. This study aims to investigate the level of clients’ satisfaction of Sam Jonah library automation. Design/methodology/approach The study utilized the descriptive research design by using an exploratory case study research method. A disproportionate stratified random sampling was used to select 322 respondents (undergraduates, postgraduates and lecturers/researchers) who consented to participate in the study. Questionnaire and informal interview were used for the data collection. Findings The study showed that more than half of the clients of Sam Jonah library were moderately satisfied with the library’s automation. Clients mostly access internet/Wi-Fi and reference service. Patronage of the services including photocopying, borrowing of books (circulation), e-resources/academic databases, institutional repository, library website and the OPAC was not encouraging. Increase in user education was recommended to improve their usage. Research limitations/implications The study was limited to only one academic library, namely, Sam Jonah library of the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. Originality/value The study provides insight into a case study of satisfactory level of clients in accessing automated services of Sam Jonah Library to serve as a basis for further research.
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Costers, Look, and Sjoerd Koopman. "PICA and Developments in Library Networking in the Netherlands." Alexandria: The Journal of National and International Library and Information Issues 7, no. 2 (August 1995): 97–106. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/095574909500700204.
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Most of the 2,600 libraries in the Netherlands are now automated. Pica, founded as a centre of library automation and networking in 1969, provides services directly to about 500 libraries and indirectly to over 1,600. These comprise central services – a Shared Cataloguing Service, a Union Catalogue with interlibrary facilities, and access to centrally stored reference databases – and services concerned with the development and exploitation of local library systems; Pica has a programme to integrate the central and local systems into a single library network. It is also trying to establish online information services aimed at end users; these include RAPDOC, a system for the supply of journal articles in electronic form. Pica is also involved in the EC-sponsored EDILIBE (Electronic Data Interchange for Libraries and Booksellers in Europe) project, the E-doc project for the development of tools for cataloguing and accessing electronic documents, and the VISAGE project for storing and accessing electronic full colour pictures through local OPACs. Its future strategy assumes the need to expand into other countries, and a start has been made with the German-speaking parts of Europe.
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Zadorozhnyuk, Ivan, Irina Kapochkina, and Tatiana Stukalova. "On traditions and innovations in information and library services. On the occasion of the 75-th anniversary of MEPhI National Research Nuclear University." Scientific and Technical Libraries, no. 8 (August 1, 2018): 36–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.33186/1027-3689-2018-8-36-47.
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The main stages in the history of MEPhI National Research Nuclear University Library and its achievements are highlighted; the issues of library automation, e-catalog and www-site (one of the first among those of the university libraries), digital services and remote ordering, user, consulting and reference services are discussed. The innovative approach towards library and information support of education, science and research in the MEPhI University is reviewed. The key library and information services, in particular, those related to the researchers’ publication activity, are analyzed. The virtual space for communicating with the students, social networking, current trends in library services based on user individual preferences are also in the focus. The cultural traditions of the University and its Library are reviewed. The article is prepared on the occasion of the MEPhI Library 75-th anniversary.
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Redkina, N. S., S. R. Bazhenov, N. A. Balutkina, R. M. Parshikov, A. E. Rykhtorova, A. A. Stukalova, O. M. Udartseva, and L. B. Shevchenko. "Service-oriented information technologies in library processes and scientific communication." Proceedings of SPSTL SB RAS, no. 4 (February 28, 2022): 37–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.20913/2618-7575-2021-4-37-52.
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The world experience of libraries’ practical activities shows that in the conditions of rapidly developing information technologies, a service-oriented approach is required when determining the strategic development goals in the field of technologies focused on users, to identify their needs and provide them with the necessary services. To solve the problems of increasing the efficiency of information and library services and information support of science by introducing modern service-oriented information and communication technologies, the urgent task is to develop a model for the effective organization of library processes and support of scientific communications in the web environment. The model is based on the automation of library processes; development strategies for library web resources (catalogs, databases), including heterogeneous information (text, video, audio, data, etc.) and virtual services (reference and bibliographic, library, etc.); implementation of systems for assessing their effectiveness using web analytics tools and qualitative methods, usability testing practices, methods of organizing and managing web representations.
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Mannan Khan, Abdul, and Mehnaz Siddiqui. "Use of information technology and services by medical students: a case study." Library Hi Tech News 31, no. 8 (September 30, 2014): 19–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lhtn-06-2014-0044.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine users’ attitude toward the implementation of information technology (IT) on the library of Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS). The paper also aims to explore the hindrances and recommendations for IT-enabled services and find out the present status of automation in the library of SGPGIMS. Design/methodology/approach – A well-structured questionnaire was designed to collect the data for the present study. A thorough survey of the literature was done to examine the findings of the earlier relevant studies. Findings – The results of the survey provide the important information regarding the state-of-the-art of the users of mentioned library. It also finds the barriers due to which overall implication of IT is being delayed. The findings of the study bequeath measures to eradicate the barriers and get the fully automated medical library. Originality/value – The study will have important implications on policymakers, librarians and other higher authorities of SGPGIMS to improve the IT status of their library. It evaluates the users need and points out the measures which can improve the IT status of these libraries.
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MacKenzie, Kimberly. "Nigerian Medical Libraries Face Challenges With High Hopes for the Future." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 16, no. 1 (March 15, 2021): 109–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/eblip29890.
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A Review of: Popoola, B., Uzoagba, N., & Rabiu, N. (2020). “What’s happening over there?”: A study of the current state of services, challenges, and prospects in Nigerian medical libraries. Journal of the Medical Library Association, 108(3), 398–407. https://doi.org/10.5195/jmla.2020.607 Abstract Objective – This study examined the field of medical librarianship as it is currently practiced in Nigeria. Design – Mixed methods: electronic survey and in-person interview. Setting – The survey was advertised via an email list and a WhatsApp discussion group, both based in Nigeria. The interviews were requested directly by the authors. Subjects – Librarians working in medical libraries in Nigeria for the survey; library heads for the interviews. Methods – The survey was created in Google Forms and shared via the Nigerian Library Association’s email discussion list and the WhatsApp Group for the Medial Library Association of Nigeria. Question categories included personal and library demographics, library patronage/social media use, library services for users, and librarians’ training and challenges. Most questions were closed-ended. Survey data was analyzed in SPSS for response frequencies and percentages. The interviews were conducted in person. Questions covered topics such as demographics, challenges, and prospects (for medical librarianship in Nigeria). Interview transcriptions underwent thematic content analysis. Main Results – The majority of the 58 survey respondents (73%) reported seven or more years of medical library experience. There was no consensus on classifications schemes used throughout medical libraries in Nigeria, with 43% using the US National Library of Medicine classification and 32% using the Library of Congress. Social media use also varied, but the majority (approximately 45%) reported using social media less than monthly to promote their libraries or programming. Monographs were the main collection material reported by roughly 35% of respondents. Journals followed at approximately 24% while only 10% reported electronic resources as the main collection material. The majority of respondents (53%) noted that their library did not offer specialized services. Others (31%) reported “selective dissemination of information, current awareness services, or reference services” (p. 402) as specialized services; 7% reported literature searching. The majority of respondents (70-75%) rated their skill levels in evidence based medicine and systematic reviews as beginner/intermediate. Half of respondents reported that their libraries had not held any training programs or seminars for library users in the six months prior. Interviews with library heads revealed that they all had high hopes for the future of medical libraries in Nigeria but also noted many challenges. These included a lack of cooperation between libraries, a lack of interlibrary loan services, budget deficiencies, and insufficient access to the internet. This mirrored survey responses, 50% of which noted access to electronic information was a “significant barrier to improved services” (p. 402) along with a lack of training (53%) and low library usage (57%). Conclusion – Medical libraries in Nigeria face multiple challenges. Budgetary constraints, a lack of library cooperation, and internet accessibility limit the availability of electronic collections. The authors suggest that library associations in Nigeria focus on education and training opportunities for current and future medical librarians.
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Zimina, Elena I. "Systems and Methods of Document Delivery in the Foreign Libraries." Bibliotekovedenie [Russian Journal of Library Science] 70, no. 6 (December 21, 2021): 615–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.25281/0869-608x-2021-70-6-615-624.
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In the modern digital society, innovative technologies are coming to the fore in the activities of libraries; with their help the libraries can focus on the value of their role in culture and education, meet information needs in the context of digital transformation. At the same time, libraries try to facilitate the work of their employees as much as possible and simplify the efforts of readers in obtaining the necessary literature. This can be achieved by automation of the process of delivery and return of library materials ordered by users within the premises of the library. As a rule, for such purposes there is used telelift — an automated monorail handling system designed for the delivery of goods up to 50 kg (documents, books, magazines, etc.) inside buildings and premises. Telelift is installed in many large libraries, including national libraries in many countries. In addition to telelifts, national libraries use some other document delivery systems. So, the national library of the Netherlands, which is located in one building, has three reading rooms and several storages in the same building, uses the automated storage and retrieval systems of Swisslog company. The article is based on studying the materials of websites of the national libraries, the appeals to the library virtual reference services Ask a Librarian, correspondence with employees of the departments of storage and library and information services of national libraries, as well as additional questionnaire surveys of libraries on the issues related to the storage of library materials. The questionnaire covered the following topics: conducting complete or partial audit, types of audit, use of RFID tags, delivery of material to reading rooms, including, from the remote repositories, the preferred format for issuing a document to the user if this document has a copy (microfilm, microfiche, electronic copy, etc.), as well as statistics of binding and restoration work, ordering necessary materials by readers, etc. The article presents the questionnaire survey responses of the national libraries of Switzerland, Korea, the Royal Library of Netherlands, the British Library, as well as the the Library and Archives of Canada.
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Visintini, Sarah, Mish Boutet, Melissa Helwig, and Alison Manley. "Research Support in Health Sciences Libraries: A Scoping Review." Journal of the Canadian Health Libraries Association / Journal de l'Association des bibliothèques de la santé du Canada 39, no. 2 (July 24, 2018): 56–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.29173/jchla29366.
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Background:As part of a health sciences library’s internal assessment of its research support services, an environmental scan and literature review were conducted to identify research services offered elsewhere in Canada. Through this process, it became clear that a more formal review of the academic literature would help libraries make informed decisions about their services. To address this gap, we conducted a scoping review of research services provided in health sciences libraries contexts.Methods:Searches were conducted in Medline, Embase, ERIC, CINAHL, LISTA, LISS, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar and Google for articles which described the development, implementation, or evaluation of one or more research support initiatives in a health sciences library context. We identified additional articles by searching reference lists of included studies and soliciting medical library listservs.Results:Our database searches retrieved 7134 records, 4026 after duplicates were removed. Title/abstract screening excluded 3751, with 333 records retained for full-text screening. Seventy-five records were included, reporting on 74 different initiatives. Included studies were published between 1990 and 2017, the majority from North American and academic library contexts. Major service areas reported were the creation of new research support positions, and support services for systematic review support, grants, data management, open access and repositories.Conclusion:This scoping review is the first review to our knowledge to map research support services in the health sciences library context. It identified main areas of research service support provided by health sciences libraries that can be used for benchmarking or information gathering purposes.
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Huang, Li-Chuan, Ya-Fang Hsiao, Shu-Yuan Siao, Hsiao-Fen Yu, Chi-Ju Chiu, Yu-Ying Lee, and Tzu-Heng Chiu. "The experience and attitude of TMU faculty and researchers toward predatory journals and research productivity." Journal of EAHIL 17, no. 3 (September 21, 2021): 15–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.32384/jeahil17481.
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A questionnaire related to journal submission was sent to researchers for a 2-week period to investigate the submission status as well as the problems faced by Taipei Medical University faculties and researchers. This study has two major findings including the Experience of predatory journal and Calculations of academic performance point and discuss about users’ cognition and their needs from the library and the university, as well as the library policy and services related to predatory journals. It is authors’ hope that the research results can serve as reference for other medical libraries planning to provide relevant services.
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Huang, Li-Chuan, Ya-Fang Hsiao, Shu-Yuan Siao, Hsiao-Fen Yu, Chi-Ju Chiu, Yu-Ying Lee, and Tzu-Heng Chiu. "The experience and attitude of TMU faculty and researchers toward predatory journals and research productivity." Journal of EAHIL 17, no. 3 (September 21, 2021): 15–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.32384/jeahil17481.
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A questionnaire related to journal submission was sent to researchers for a 2-week period to investigate the submission status as well as the problems faced by Taipei Medical University faculties and researchers. This study has two major findings including the Experience of predatory journal and Calculations of academic performance point and discuss about users’ cognition and their needs from the library and the university, as well as the library policy and services related to predatory journals. It is authors’ hope that the research results can serve as reference for other medical libraries planning to provide relevant services.
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Dasgupta, Kalpana. "India's National Library: Current Programmes and Future Plans." Alexandria: The Journal of National and International Library and Information Issues 4, no. 2 (August 1992): 95–112. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/095574909200400203.
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India's National Library traces its origins to the Calcutta Public Library, which was opened in 1836 and amalgamated with the Imperial Library in 1903. It receives all material published in India. Its four main groups of activity are Collection Building and Collection Organization, Readers' Service, Conservation of Library Materials, and Administration. These activities are carried out by numerous divisions, of which the subject and language divisions function like individual small libraries, responsible for acquisition, processing and specialized reference services. Some stock is available for loan. There is a small Children's Library. The Conservation Wing has Preservation, Laboratory and Reprography Divisions. An extensive automation programme has started fairly recently; first applications will be for acquisitions and cataloguing. Future projects include the production of a National Union Catalogue, the collection of better statistics of Indian book production, and the acquisition of microforms to fill important lacunae in the collection. Plans for a new six-storey building have been approved.
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Ayeni, Philips O., Blessed O. Agbaje, and Maria Tippler. "A Systematic Review of Library Services Provision in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 16, no. 3 (September 15, 2021): 67–104. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/eblip29902.
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Objective – Libraries have had to temporarily shut their doors because of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in the provision of online and remote services. This review analyzed services offered by libraries, the technological tools used, and the challenges facing libraries during the pandemic. Methods – This study employed a systematic literature review, following the PRISMA checklist (Moher at al., 2009). The Building Blocks search strategy was employed to search for keywords of concepts in Library and Information Science Abstract (LISA), Library and Information Science Technology Abstract (LISTA), Library Science Database, Web of Science (WoS) core collections, and Google Scholar. A set of inclusion and exclusion criteria was pre-determined by the authors prior to database searching. Quality assessment of included studies was performed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (Hong et al., 2018). A tabular approach was used to provide a summary of each article allowing the synthesis of results, which led to the identification of eight broad categories of services provided by libraries in included studies. Results – The first set of searches from the 5 databases produced 3,499 results. After we removed duplicates and applied the inclusion and exclusion criteria based on titles and abstracts, 37 potentially relevant articles were identified. Further screening of the full-text led to the final inclusion of 23 articles used for the qualitative synthesis. The majority of the studies were conducted in the United States of America (n= 6, 26.1%), followed by India (n=4, 17%), and China (n=2, 8.7%). The remaining studies were carried out in United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Mexico, Romania, Czech Republic, Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe. The most common method used in selected studies was the case study (n= 11, 48%), followed by survey (n=7, 30.4%), content analysis (n=4, 17.4%), and mixed methods (n=1, 4.3%). The majority of the studies were carried out in academic libraries (74%), while the rest were based on medical, public, and special libraries. Findings show that the majority of academic libraries in the included studies are providing and expanding access to electronic resources (n=16, 69.6%) and increasing open access resources and services (n=11, 47.8%). More so, most academic libraries are assisting in virtual education and teaching endeavors of faculty and students (n=13, 56.5%). In addition, some medical and public libraries are bolstering public health safety through health literacy (n=12, 52.2%), supporting research efforts, and engaging in virtual reference services, among others. In order to carry out these services, libraries are harnessing several educational, social networking, communication, and makerspaces technologies. Most of the libraries in the included studies reported budgetary challenges, and the need for new ICT infrastructure and Internet service as they move their services online. Conclusion – This review found that libraries are adapting in a number of ways to continue their roles in meeting patrons’ needs in spite of the growing challenges posed by COVID-19 restrictions and lockdown. For libraries to thrive in these trying times, there must be a well-structured approach to ensuring continuity of services. Libraries should prioritize the acquisition of electronic resources as well as increase their efforts to digitize resources that are only available in printed copies. As library services have predominantly shifted online, there should be concerted effort and support from government and funding agencies to equip libraries with the technological facilities needed to provide cutting-edge services. The quality assessment of the included studies shows that there is need for rigor and transparency in the methodological description of studies investigating library services provision in a pandemic. This review provides an overview of the ways libraries have responded to the challenges posed by a global pandemic, and hence will be of use and interest to all librarians especially those in health and academic sectors.
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Ossom Williamson, Peace. "Academic Medical Library Services Contribute to Scholarship in Medical Faculty and Residents." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 12, no. 3 (September 18, 2017): 165. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8337c.
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Quesenberry, A. C., Oelschlegel, S., Earl, M., Leonard, K., & Vaughn, C. J. (2016). The impact of library resources and services on the scholarly activity of medical faculty and residents. Medical Reference Services Quarterly, 35(3), 259-265. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02763869.2016.1189778
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Objective – To assess the impact of academic medical library services and resources on information-seeking behaviours during the academic efforts of medical faculty and residents.
Design – Value study derived from a 23-item survey.
Setting – Public medical residency program and training hospital in Tennessee, USA.
Subjects – 433 faculty and residents currently employed by or completing residency in an academic medical centre.
Methods – Respondents completed a 23-question survey about their use of library resources and services in preparation for publishing, presenting, and teaching. The library services in the survey included literature searches completed by librarians and document delivery for preparation of publications, presentations, and lecture material. The survey also included questions about how resources were being accessed in preparation for scholarship. The survey sought information on whether respondents published articles or chapters or presented papers or posters in the previous three years. If respondents answered in the affirmative to one of the aforementioned methods of scholarship, they were provided with further questions about how they access library resources and whether they sought mediated literature search and document delivery services in preparation for their recent presentations and publications. The survey also included questions concerning what types of scholarly activity prompt faculty and residents to use online library resources.
Main Results – The study was provided to 433 subjects, including 220 faculty and 213 residents, contacted through an email distribution list. The response rate to the survey was 15% (N=65). Residents comprised 35% of the respondents, and faculty at each of the three levels of tenure comprised 60%. The remaining 5% of respondents included PhD and non-clinical faculty within the graduate school. Over 50% of respondents reported use of library services in preparation for publishing and presenting. These library services were literature searches, document delivery, and accessing online resources. Faculty and residents reported use of PubMed first (71%) and most often, with 56% of respondents reporting weekly use, followed by Google or Google Scholar, with 20% of respondents reporting its use first and 23% of respondents reporting weekly use.
However, regarding responses to the question concerning how journal articles are accessed, “using a search engine” was chosen most often, at almost 65%, followed by (in order) clicking library links in a database, contacting the library directly, searching the list of library e-journals, clicking publisher links in a database, using personal subscriptions, searching the library catalog, and using bookmarks saved in a web browser. Based on survey responses, faculty reported higher use of library services and resources than residents; however, residents reported higher use of library services and resources when preparing posters and papers for conferences and professional meetings. In addition, several comments spoke to the importance of the library for scholarly activity, many indicating the critical role of library assistance or resources in their academic accomplishments.
Conclusion – This study provides evidence in support of library resources and services for medical faculty and residents, which contributes to discussions of the contributions of medical libraries. As hospital libraries close and academic medical libraries see reductions in budgets, this study contributes to the value of a library’s presence, as well as the role of the health sciences librarian in medical research and scholarly communication. This academic medical library was reported to be first and most often used, in comparison with other resources or none, in preparation for publication and presenting. The results of this and similar studies can contribute to the generalizability of its findings relating to the value of medical libraries. In addition, PubMed, UpToDate, and Google were the resources used most often by respondents, along with search engines and library links in databases. These findings can be incorporated into future outreach, marketing, and instructional curriculum for this library’s users. The survey results also provide additional support for the library’s role in the academic research lifecycle, and free-text comments about the critical role of library services furthered those findings. The authors state that further research is necessary for improving awareness of library resources and services in the role of scholarship at institutions.
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Lund, Brady D., and Ting Wang. "An analysis of research methods utilized in five top, practitioner-oriented LIS journals from 1980 to 2019." Journal of Documentation 77, no. 5 (April 29, 2021): 1196–208. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jd-10-2020-0171.
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PurposeThis study examines research methods utilized in five practitioner-oriented research journals – College and Research Libraries, Information Technology and Libraries, Journal of the Medical Library Association, Library Resources and Technical Services and Reference and User Services Quarterly. The study fills gaps identified in existing content analyses of methods in practitioner-based LIS research publications.Design/methodology/approachBased on analysis standards and coding schemes supplied by the studies of Kalervo Jarvelin and Pertti Vakkari, as well as Heting Chu, this study identifies the primary research method utilized in 6,387 articles published in these five journals from 1980 to 2019. Trends in the frequencies with which various research methods were used are identified and presented using a series of visualizations.FindingsSignificant shifts have occurred in the research methods used by articles in these practitioner-based journals over the past four decades. Notably, the proportion of case studies has dropped substantially, particularly among College and Research Libraries and Journal of the Medical Library Association articles. Diversity of research methods utilized in articles has increased over time, with College and Research Libraries, in particular, having a significant proportion of articles in recent years that employ data analytic or qualitative approaches.Originality/valueWhile similar approaches have been used to examine research methods among other LIS journals, this study is the first to focus primarily on practitioner-based journals and document continuous change (as opposed to sampling a few years) over an extended, 40-year period.
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Mailhot, Claude, and Nicola S. Giacona-Dahl. "Drug Information Services in Quebec: Determination of Community and Hospital Pharmacists' Needs." Drug Intelligence & Clinical Pharmacy 21, no. 1 (January 1987): 57–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10600280870211p109.
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A survey of Quebec pharmacists was conducted to determine drug information resources currently available, obtain information on pharmacists' involvement as drug information providers, and determine their perceived drug information needs. Responses were obtained from 665 of 3283 registered pharmacists for a response rate of 20.3 percent. Hospital and community pharmacists represented more than 90 percent of the respondents. The two reference texts most frequently found in community pharmacists' libraries were Compendium of Pharmaceutical Specialties and Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, the latter being available to only 49 percent of the pharmacists. More than 60 percent of the hospital pharmacists had at least 10 of the reference texts listed on our survey instrument. The majority of pharmacists were actively involved in a variety of clinical pharmacy services. Providing drug information to consumers or health professionals was one of the most common activities. Several pharmacists expressed their needs for drug information center (DIC) support in different drug information categories. Information on drug interactions and adverse drug reactions was rated as an important need by 68 and 59.9 percent of the community pharmacists, respectively. The institution of a regional DIC may provide the support system needed by the pharmacists of Quebec.
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Mathar, Taufiq, Andi Marwansyah, and Feri Ardinata. "Experiences of UIN Alauddin Library Data Migration from the Old System to A New One." Literatify : Trends in Library Developments 1, no. 1 (February 27, 2020): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.24252/ltld.v1i1.12567.
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Currently, many libraries have implemented library automation systems or integrated library system. The conventional services are replaced by technology-based services. This article describes the experience of Alauddin UIN Library in migrating data from the old to a new system. This descriptive study uses a case study approach. The data were obtained from observations and experiences of the library staff involved during the migration processes. The study showed that the system transition was carried out because the old system had experienced several obstacles, migrating data required established planning. In addition, the library must also consider the time, cost, funds, and competent human resources. The hardest obstacle faced by the library during migration was in the data conversion section in which there were differences in data structures between the two systems. This study can be used as a reference for other libraries that planning to migrate to a new library system.ABSTRAKSaat ini banyak perpustakaan telah menerapkan sistem otomasi perpustakaan. Pelayanan konvensional digantikan dengan pelayanan berbasis teknologi. Artikel ini menggambarkan pengalaman Perpustakaan UIN Alauddin memigrasikan datanya dari sistem lama ke sistem yang baru. Penelitian deskriptif ini menggunakaan pendekatan studi kasus. Data diperolah dari hasil pengamatan dan pengalaman orang-orang yang terlibat dalam proses migrasi data dari sistem yang lama ke sistem yang baru. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peralihan sistem dilakukan karena sistem lama telah mengalami beberapa kendala, migrasi data ke sistem yang baru memerlukan perencanaan yang mapan. Selain itu, perpustakaan juga harus mempertimbangan waktu, biaya, dana, dan juga sumber daya manusia yang kompeten. Kendala terberat yang dihadapi perpustakaan ketika migrasi ada pada bagian konversi data di mana terdapat perbedaan struktur data antar kedua sistem. Kajian ini dapat dijadikan sebagai salah satu rujukan bagi perpustakaan-perpustakaan yang hendak melakukan migrasi data.
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Uddin, Md Nazim, Md Shafiur Rahman, Md Harun-Or-Rashid Khandaker, M. Al Mamun, S. M. Mannan, Jean Sack, and Christine Dennehy. "Use and Impact of HINARI: An Observation in Bangladesh with Special Reference to icddr,b." Journal of Information & Knowledge Management 16, no. 01 (March 2017): 1750003. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219649217500034.
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This paper analyses the impact of the use of electronic resources and Health InterNetwork Access to Research Initiative (HINARI) services for medical research libraries in Bangladesh, emphasising the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b). Purposeful use of e-resources, time and cost-saving benefits, research impact, and challenges of using HINARI are discussed. The basic study was conducted at icddr,b in January–February 2014, using a mixed methodology, combining qualitative and quantitative approaches, including a background literature review, usage data shared from the HINARI secretariat at the World Health Organization (WHO), questionnaires, personal observations, and interviews with staff members of icddr,b. Findings revealed that icddr,b is the heaviest user of HINARI (a major source of public health and medical e-resources) in Bangladesh, with demonstrable increases of health research journal articles after introducing HINARI in 2003.
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Editorial Team. "Winner of the 2006/2007 RIWA Award." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 2, no. 1 (March 14, 2007): 161. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8hp4t.
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It is with great pleasure that the Research in the Workplace Award (RIWA)* assessment panel announces the winning proposal in 2006/2007 to be for a multi-site randomised controlled trial to determine the impact of providing a virtual reference service (Access Specialist Knowledge - ASK) to the local Primary Care and Mental Health Trusts within the UK National Health Service.
The project will be led by Rachel Southon, Royal Surrey County Hospitals NHS Trust, in collaboration with Vicki Veness, also of Royal Surrey County Hospitals NHS Trust and John Loy, Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.
The project will commence in April 2007 and the assessment panel believes it will yield measurable outcomes and provide an evidence base for developing services to primary care. The project is due for completion by March 2008 and will be followed by a comprehensive programme of dissemination.
A copy of the winning proposal can be accessed via the RIWA* web site at: http://ifmh.org.uk/RIWA.html. The proposal was considered to be well planned and an exemplary model of a proposal in terms of identifying an important question and an appropriate methodology with which to address it.
RIWA* is a biennial award and details of projects which have previously been funded, together with news of future awards, can be found on the RIWA* web site at: http://ifmh.org.uk/RIWA.html.
RIWA 2006/2007 is managed by IFM Healthcare and is sponsored by National Library for Health CPD Forum, IFM Healthcare, the Health Libraries Group, the University Medical School Librarians Group, and the University Health Sciences Libraries and Libraries for Nursing.
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Yamaki, C., T. Takayama, Y. Itoh, Y. Nakatani, and F. Wakao. "Reaching Out to Public Libraries to Help Reduce Cancer Information Disparity." Journal of Global Oncology 4, Supplement 2 (October 1, 2018): 172s. http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/jgo.18.14800.
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In light of growing interest in people taking more proactive roles in managing the course of long term illnesses, ensuring ready access to cancer information supporting programs has become one of the paramount mandates, for many national cancer control programs. In Japan, the Center for Cancer Control and Information Services, a division of the National Cancer Center Japan (NCC-CIS), is tasked with dissemination of reliable and comprehensive cancer information for all citizens including patients and their families. NCC-CIS compiled cancer information has long been delivered via both dedicated portal “Ganjoho (Cancer Information) Service” ( https://ganjoho.jp ) as well as brochures. As majority of cancer patients and their carers tend to be seniors who are not net-savvy, the portal has its limitations as dissemination channel. A more personalized support is provided by a nationwide network of Cancer Information and Support Centers (CISCs), collocated within 434 state-designated cancer hospitals. CISCs offer both information and counseling support to anyone who has cancer related issues, even if they have never been treated at the given facility. While CISC is a public service, subsidized with national and prefectural funding, many of those in need, remain unaware of the CISCs - at least in part, due to its very location, within a hectic acute care settings. To reach a wider audience, NCC-CIS and CISCs have started to collaborate with public libraries which have traditionally been a neighborhood source of reference information for both the young and old, and clearly more approachable than medical professionals in large hospitals. We have begun by disseminating a “starter-kit” of NCC-CIS publications to public libraries that have signed up with “Cancer Information Gift” project, a donor funded effort launched last summer. To date, almost 60 libraries have taken up this opportunity to either launch a new “Cancer Information Corner”. We have also brought the participating libraries and local CISCs together in regional workshops settings, to explore ways to mutually complement the information services offered by both parties. Collaborative initiatives that have come out of such explorations include “Book Talk on Disease in Library”, an interactive session in relaxed settings, where participants can feel more at ease, raising a wide range of personal concerns, around an issue highlighted in a given book, with both librarians and cancer counselors mediating the discussion. Referrals to CISCs from libraries are also beginning though in low volumes. While the “Cancer Information Gift” project, and its related initiatives are still very much at a nascent stage, we believe this collaboration could potentially go a lot further, to make reliable cancer information (and CISCs) more accessible to a wider segment of those in need, and in the process, help reduce the cancer disparity across the nation.
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Hannigan, Gale Gabrielle. "Identifying Relevant Controlled Clinical Trials for Systematic Reviews Requires Searching Multiple Resources – and, Even Then, Comprehensiveness is Questionable." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 1, no. 4 (December 8, 2006): 54. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8s88p.
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Crumley, Ellen T., Wiebe, Natasha, Cramer, Kristie, Klassen, Terry P., Hartling, Lisa. “Which resources should be used to identify RCT/CCTs for systematic reviews: a systematic review.” BMC Medical Research Methodology 5:24 (2005) doi:10.1186/1471-2288-5-24 (available from: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/5/24.
Objective – To determine the value of searching different resources to identify relevant controlled clinical trial reports for systematic reviews.
Design – Systematic review.
Methods – Seven electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, ERIC, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Cochrane Library) were searched to April 2004;four journals (Health Information & Libraries Journal - formerly Health Libraries Review, Hypothesis, Journal of the Medical Library Association - formerly Bulletin of the Medical Library Association, Medical Reference Services Quarterly were handsearched from 1990 to 2004; all abstracts of the Cochrane Colloquia (1993-2003) were handsearched; key authors were contacted and relevant article references screened. Two reviewers independently screened results for studies that compared two or more resources to find RCTs or CCTs using defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Two reviewers assessed studies for quality using four criteria: adequate descriptions of what the search was attempting to identify, the methods used to search, the reference standard; and, evidence that bias was avoided in selection of relevant studies. Screening and assessment differences between reviewers were resolved through discussion. Using a standard form, one investigator extracted data for each study, such as study design, results (e.g., recall, precision); a second investigator checked these data. Authors were contacted to provide missing data. Results were grouped by resources compared and these comparisons were summarized using medians and ranges. Search strategies were categorized as Complex (using a combination of types of search terms), Cochrane (the Cochrane Highly Sensitive Search Strategy or HSSS), Simple (using five or fewer search terms which may include a combination of MeSH, Publication Type, keywords), and Index (using one or two terms to check/verify if the study is in the database).1
Main results – Sixty-four studies met criteria for inclusion in the analysis. Four major comparisons were: MEDLINE vs. handsearch (n=22), MEDLINE vs. MEDLINE + handsearch (n=12), MEDLINE vs. other reference standard (n=18), and EMBASE vs. reference standard (n=13). Thirteen other comparisons had only one or two studies each. The most common comparison was between MEDLINE vs. Handsearching. Data analyzed from 23 studies and 22 unique topic comparisons showed a 58% median for search recall (range=7-97%). Data for search precision based on 12 studies and 11 unique topic comparisons indicated a median of 31% (range=0.03-78%). Data based on more than four comparisons, shows no median recall more than 75% (range=18-90%) and no median precision more than 40% (range=13-83%). Recall was higher for Trial Registries vs. Reference Standard (89%, range=84-95%) but these numbers were based on two studies and four comparisons; one study with two comparisons measured precision (range=96-97%) for Trial Registries vs Reference Standard. Subgroup analyses indicate that Complex and Cochrane searches each achieve better recall and precision compared to Simple searches. Forty-two studies reported reasons why searches miss relevant studies. The reason cited most often for electronic databases was inadequate or inappropriate indexing.
Conclusion – The results of this systematic review indicate that no one resource results in particularly high recall or precision when searchers look for RCTs and CCTs.
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Dresher, Yu N., E. A. Kosolapova, and T. I. Klyuchenko. "Balanced scorecard as a tool for managing information and library activities: some approaches to implementation." Bibliosphere, no. 2 (June 30, 2018): 101–4. http://dx.doi.org/10.20913/1815-3186-2018-2-101-104.
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Today, effective quality management is a factor in organizing the institution ensuring its market success in a competitive information and library market. New approaches appeared to increase the organization effectiveness. The introduction of a Balanced Scorecard (BS) is an approach that based on a causal relationship between strategic objectives reflecting their parameters and the factors for obtaining the planned results. The BS provides a new approach to the strategic management of institutions of any size, different spheres of ownership and activities. Analysis of BS implementation in an organization with an existing quality management system (QMS) allows asserting them should be used as complementary approaches. Based on the results of this study, the specialists of the Republican Medical Library and Information Center (RMLIC) of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan carried out preparatory work to implement their own system. We started with customer demands satisfaction by products and services, monitoring and measuring this satisfaction. The main argument for making this decision is that the information obtained after monitoring and measuring customer satisfaction will serve as the basis to determine the strategic reference points (mission, values, vision) of the library and information center. Satisfaction indirect indicators have been taken into account; a method of brainstorming is used to systematize the judgments on the quality of provided products and services: library, bibliographic, information services and information-library products to health professionals (selective dissemination of information, differentiated servicing of managers), information and legal services. The results obtained and the conclusions drawn will be used to improve the quality management system of RMLIC and the activities of the Center as a whole. They should be applied in other libraries implementing a quality management system
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Sprochi, Amanda K. "Book Review: Encyclopedia of Public Health: Principles, Peoples, and Programs." Reference & User Services Quarterly 59, no. 2 (March 4, 2020): 139. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/rusq.59.2.7289.
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The Encyclopedia of Public Health: Principles, Peoples, and Programs, a new addition to Greenwood’s health reference catalog, provides a solid resource for libraries looking for a good, low-cost encyclopedia for their public health collection. Dr. Sally Kuykendall, the editor, is a professor of health services at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia and an independent evaluator of public health programs. She has assembled a knowledgeable team of public health experts, health scientists, and medical historians as contributors, who present topics relating to public health in an easily-readable format for general readers. The two volumes present signed articles alphabetically by entry, with cross-references and bibliographies. The text is scattered throughout with black and white illustrations. Both volumes contain a contents section, a guide to related topics that groups articles by theme, a chronology, and an introduction. Volume 2 contains a glossary, a list of organizations and contributors, and a comprehensive index, as well as a section on “Controversies in public health,” which discusses hot button issues like anti-vaccination trends and health care for undocumented immigrants. Kuykendall maintains an even tone and fair treatment of all sides, allowing both pro- and anti-sides of an issue their say.
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Staiger-Williams, Eleri, and Adair Harper. "Making space for Indigenous knowledge translation activities in Canadian health librarianship." Journal of the Canadian Health Libraries Association / Journal de l'Association des bibliothèques de la santé du Canada 40, no. 3 (November 8, 2019): 124–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.29173/jchla29410.
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Introduction: In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 22 called upon “those who can effect change within the Canadian health-care system to recognize the value of Aboriginal healing practices” 1. Given that research has shown that health librarians have this ability to help affect change in the healthcare system, how does the health library literature reflect shifting professional practice that make space for Indigenous peoples and knowledge?
Methods: In this literature review, we searched for keywords and controlled terms, or subject headings, on Indigenous topics within three key North American health library journals: the Journal of the Canadian Health Libraries Association (JCHLA) (indexed in CINAHL); the Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) (Ovid MEDLINE); and Medical Reference Services Quarterly (MSRQ) (Ovid MEDLINE). A modified version of Smylie et al’s2 model of critical self-reflection guided by Indigenous knowledge translation principles was then used to analyse the papers and suggest potential avenues for future research.
Results: Our initial search retrieved 8 articles from JMLA, 2 from MRSQ, and 14 from JCHLA which our exclusion criteria reduced to 5 articles that were then qualitatively analyzed. Of these only two articles reflected a more substantial engagement with Indigenous knowledge translation practices.
Discussion: Most of the articles did not explicitly engage in self-reflection about how their personal, professional or systemic privileges and biases impact their work with Indigenous health topics.
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Lewis, Suzanne Pamela. "The majority of library clients still use person-to-person interaction when asking reference questions." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 1, no. 1 (March 15, 2006): 92. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b87p4b.
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De Groote, Sandra L. “Questions Asked at the Virtual and Physical Health Sciences Reference Desk: How Do They Compare and What Do They Tell Us?” Medical Reference Services Quarterly 24.2 (Summer 2005): 11-23.
Objective – To identify similarities and differences in the questions asked at the virtual and physical reference desks of a health sciences library, in order to better understand user needs and highlight areas for service improvement. Also to retrospectively analyze reference statistics collected over the previous six years.
Design – Use study; retrospective study of reference statistics for the period July 1997 to June 2003; literature review.
Setting – Large academic health sciences library in the United States.
Subjects – All questions asked at the reference and information desks, plus questions submitted to the University-wide virtual reference service and answered by a health sciences librarian, over a period of one month. The questions were asked by faculty, staff, students and members of the public.
Methods – A literature review was carried out to examine the types of information/reference questions typically asked in health sciences libraries both before and after the mass introduction of remote end-user searching of online resources and the establishment of virtual reference services.
Next, the reference statistics collected at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Library of the Health Sciences between July 1997 and June 2003 were examined. For most of this period a digital reference service was offered using a listserv address
to which patrons would submit email queries. Beginning in March 2003, a formal virtual reference service (chat and email) was provided using commercial software.
Finally, data was gathered on questions answered by a health sciences librarian, and clients who asked the questions, at either the physical or virtual reference desk, during the month of November 2003 at the UIC Library of the Health Sciences. Library staff completed an online survey form for each question, and if a client asked more than one question, each question was coded individually. Data included: status of client using the service (faculty/staff, undergraduate student, graduate student, non-UIC, unknown); mode of submission (email, chat, phone, in person); and type of question asked (directional, ready reference, in-depth/mediated, instructional, technical, accounts/status and other). In subsequent analysis, the original seven types of questions were further broken down into 19 categories.
Main results – It was not possible to undertake a meta-analysis or systematic review of the studies identified in the literature review because of differences in time frames, settings and the categories used to code reference questions. However the following trends emerged: directional questions accounted for between 30 and 35% of questions asked at both physical and virtual reference desks; the remainder of questions were generally about known item searches, library policies and services, research, database use and quick reference.
The statistics collected at UIC Library of the Health Sciences over the period July 1997 to June 2003 were analyzed. Coded reference questions fell into one of four categories: ready reference, in-depth reference, mediated searches and digital reference. There was a noticeable drop in the number of reference questions received in 1999/2000 which reflects trends reported in some of the studies identified in the literature review. The number of mediated searches decreased from 154 in 1997/98 to 4 in 2002/2003, but the number of digital reference questions increased from 0 to 508 in the same period.
Statistics were collected over the month of November 2003 for 939 questions asked at the reference and information desks which included: 38 e-mail; 48 chat; 156 phone; and 697 in person. The major findings were as follows:
• approximately 55% of questions were reference questions (33.5% ready reference, 9.7% in-depth/mediated, 9.7% instructional); 30% were directional; and 10% were technical; it is not stated what the remaining 5% of questions were;
• library clients who asked the questions comprised graduate students (26%), faculty (24%), undergraduate students (24%) and non-UIC patrons (22%);
• all groups of clients were most likely to ask their reference questions in person;
• graduate students were the largest users of email reference (34%), undergraduates were the largest group to use chat (35%) and faculty/staff were the largest group to use the telephone (39%);
• 28% of the questions were answered from library’s staff’s general knowledge of the library; 22% using the online catalogue or electronic journal list; 22% by referring the patron to, or using, an online database or resource; 13% by referring the patron to another department in the library (such as circulation); 7% by consulting another individual; and 5% by using print resources.
Conclusion – The results of the three parts of this study – literature review, study of 1997-2003 statistics, and in-depth collection of statistics for November 2003 – are difficult to compare with each other. However, the general trend emerging from the results is that some kinds of questions asked by health sciences library clients have remained very much the same regardless of the rise of remote end-user searching and the mode of transmission of the questions. These include questions about library policies and services, journal and book holdings, database searching and instructional support. Questions about citation verification and consumer health appear to be decreasing while technical questions and questions about accessing remote databases and online journals are increasing. The majority of reference questions are still asked in person.
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Zhang, Zhongan, Xu Zheng, Kai An, Yunfan He, Tong Wang, Ruizhu Zhou, Qilin Zheng, Mingfu Nuo, Jun Liang, and Jianbo Lei. "Current Status of the Health Information Technology Industry in China from the China Hospital Information Network Conference: Cross-sectional Study of Participating Companies." JMIR Medical Informatics 10, no. 1 (January 11, 2022): e33600. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/33600.
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Background The China Hospital Information Network Conference (CHINC) is one of the most influential academic and technical exchange activities in medical informatics and medical informatization in China. It collects frontier ideas in medical information and has an important reference value for the analysis of China's medical information industry development. Objective This study summarizes the current situation and future development of China's medical information industry and provides a future reference for China and abroad in the future by analyzing the characteristics of CHINC exhibitors in 2021. Methods The list of enterprises and participating keywords were obtained from the official website of CHINC. Basic characteristics of the enterprises, industrial fields, applied technologies, company concepts, and other information were collected from the TianYanCha website and the VBDATA company library. Descriptive analysis was used to analyze the collected data, and we summarized the future development directions. Results A total of 205 enterprises officially participated in the exhibition. Most of the enterprises were newly founded, of which 61.9% (127/205) were founded in the past 10 years. The majority of these enterprises were from first-tier cities, and 79.02% (162/205) were from Beijing, Zhejiang, Guangdong, Shanghai, and Jiangsu Provinces. The median registered capital is 16.67 million RMB (about US $2.61 million), and there are 35 (72.2%) enterprises with a registered capital of more than 100 million RMB (about US $15.68 million), 17 (8.3%) of which are already listed. A total of 126 enterprises were found in the VBDATA company library, of which 39 (30.9%) are information technology vendors and 57 (45.2%) are application technology vendors. In addition, 16 of the 57 (28%) use artificial intelligence technology. Smart medicine and internet hospitals were the focus of the enterprises participating in this conference. Conclusions China's tertiary hospital informatization has basically completed the construction of the primary stage. The average grade of hospital electronic medical records exceeds grade 3, and 78.13% of the provinces have reached grade 3 or above. The characteristics are as follows: On the one hand, China's medical information industry is focusing on the construction of smart hospitals, including intelligent systems supporting doctors' scientific research, diagnosis-related group intelligent operation systems, and office automation systems supporting hospital management, single-disease clinical decision support systems assisting doctors' clinical care, and intelligent internet of things for logistics. On the other hand, the construction of a compact county medical community is becoming a new focus of enterprises under the guidance of practical needs and national policies to improve the quality of grassroots health services. In addition, whole-course management and digital therapy will also become a new hotspot in the future.
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Coates, Heather L. "Library and Information Science Research Literature is Chiefly Descriptive and Relies Heavily on Survey and Content Analysis Methods." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 10, no. 4 (December 13, 2015): 215. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8ts4n.
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Aytac, S. & Slutsky, B. (2014). Published librarian research, 2008 through 2012: Analyses and perspectives. Collaborative Librarianship, 6(4), 147-159.
Objective – To compare the research articles produced by library and information science (LIS) practitioners, LIS academics, and collaborations between practitioners and academics.
Design – Content analysis.
Setting – English-language LIS literature from 2008 through 2012.
Subjects – Research articles published in 13 library and information science journals.
Methods – Using a purposive sample of 769 articles from selected journals, the authors used content analysis to characterize the mix of authorship models, author status (practitioner, academic, or student), topic, research approach and methods, and data analysis techniques used by LIS practitioners and academics.
Main Results – The authors screened 1,778 articles, 769 (43%) of which were determined to be research articles. Of these, 438 (57%) were written solely by practitioners, 110 (14%) collaboratively by practitioners and academics, 205 (27%) solely by academics, and 16 (2%) by others. The majority of the articles were descriptive (74%) and gathered quantitative data (69%). The range of topics was more varied; the most popular topics were libraries and librarianship (19%), library users/information seeking (13%), medical information/research (13%), and reference services (12%). Pearson’s chi-squared tests detected significant differences in research and statistical approaches by authorship groups.
Conclusion – Further examination of practitioner research is a worthwhile effort as is establishing new funding to support practitioner and academic collaborations. The use of purposive sampling limits the generalizability of the results, particularly to international and non-English LIS literature. Future studies could explore motivators for practitioner-academic collaborations as well as the skills necessary for successful collaboration. Additional support for practitioner research could include mentorship for early career librarians to facilitate more rapid maturation of collaborative research skills and increase the methodological quality of published research.
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Cruz, Isabel Cristina Fonseca da. "A scientific evidence: the OBJN has more quantitative and qualitative links." Online Brazilian Journal of Nursing 3, no. 2 (October 20, 2004): 1–3. http://dx.doi.org/10.17665/1676-4285.20044931.
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It is very important to a scientific journal the citation index. The ejournals are emerging and there is not a consensus protocol to evaluate them. But, the OBJN and other Brazilian ejournals were evaluated by a team research. We present and discuss here part of this report.Marcondes et al (2004) evaluated the Brazilian emerging ejournals in science and technology. they created a methodology based on analysis of links to ejournal’s site. They found these results for the ejournals in public health: AREA HEALTH SCIENCES – PUBLIC HEALTH – 3 EJOURNALSEjornalInc. SciELOtot. linkstot. repeated linkstot. Links from SciELOtot.links foreigners(X 2)tot.links authorities(X 3)tot.Simple links (X 1)GradeCadernos de Saúde Pública yes100 87102 27Revista de Saúde Publica(Public Health journal)yes100 9460 12Revista de Saúde Coletiva yes62 5730 8 Marcondes et al (2004) rated also the nursing ejournals. The table below summarizes the results: AREA: HEALTH SCIENCES – NURSING – 2 EJOURNALSEjornalInc. SciELOtot. linkstot. repeated linkstot. Links from SciELOtot.links foreigners(X 2)tot.links authorities(X 3)tot.Simple links (X 1)GradeOnline Brazilian Journal of Nursing No29 271158Revista Latino Americana de Enfermagem(LatinAmerican Journal of Nursing)Yes75 6840311 Marcondes et al (2004) considered that the area of Nursing revealed a surprising result because in spite of quality criteria to be included in SciELO gateway, Revista Latino-americana de Enfermagem(LatinAmerican Journal of Nursing) got a grade of one-fifth of the grade obtained by the recent published, pure electronic Online Brazilian Journal of Nursing. The authors point out that they did not have a feed back from an expert in nursing, so they supposed that these results may be due to the fact that the OBJN is published in English. Beside that, the OBJN has also link of site considered authority (Brazilian university library). The authors observed that in the foreign links, there are many digital reference services from libraries outsideBrazil (and they refer the OBJN). So, they consider that this may indicate the need to adjust and fine tune the methodology and to enlarge the concept of authority, encompassing the foreign digital reference services.But what are the implications of these research results to the OBJN?First of all, it is very good sensation to got a scientific evidence related to what was a common sense.The OBJN has published 07 numbers totalizing 27 original articles, 20 revision articles,07 opinion articles, 11 these abstracts, 09 editorials, 01 book review and 12 professional communications. Since article submission until its publication takes almost 3 months. The OBJN has more than 47 international peer-reviews. The OBJN is indexed or linked to Brazilian Nursing Association, CINAHL, CUIDEN, DOAJ, Free Medical Journals, Latindex, LIS-BIREME, Nurses. Info, RealNurse, and so on.The OBJN has free access and received more than 11.000 page views since its creation. The last number published in April 2004 received 2450 page views! Our visitors came from Brazil (67,2%), United States (9,3%), Portugal (1,8%), Canadá (1,8%), Korea (1,5%), Australia (1,3%), Chile (1,3%), United Kingdom (0,9%), Spain (0,8%), Mexico (0,7%), unkown (4,7%), and the rest (8,7%) (http://www.nedstatbasic.net/s?tab=1&link=1&id=2963790 Access in 08/25/04, 14:23h)Second, these results showed to us that the OBJN is an important tool to the nursing researcher reach out her/his professional reader.Third, the free access by the web and the texts in English permitted to introduce the Brazilian scientific production to the nurse community around the world.We have working hard to accomplish these goals! But we are also sure that we have to work much more to maintain our position and,of course, to expand it!
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Montalvao, Silmara Aparecida Lima, Vanessa Boury Faioto, Marina P. Colella, Tania de Fatima Gomes Siegl Machado, Joyce M. Annichino-Bizzacchi, Erich V. De Paula, and Margareth C. Ozelo. "Comparative Evaluation of Five Different Assays for Ristocetin Cofactor Activity Determination,." Blood 118, no. 21 (November 18, 2011): 3317. http://dx.doi.org/10.1182/blood.v118.21.3317.3317.
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Abstract Abstract 3317 Introduction: Despite significant advances in the comprehension of the molecular pathogenesis of Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), the diagnosis of this condition remains one of the greatest challenges of daily hematology practice, especially in settings of low prevalence such as primary care services. Ristocetin cofactor activity (VWF:RCo) is one of the pillars of the diagnosis of VWD and is also essential for its management. However, reproducibility of tests available to measure VWF:RCo is still a major issue, as evidenced by coefficient of variations (CV) as high as 30%, 45% and 27% in the ECAT, NEQAS and PALQ external quality assessment program. Classical methods to measure VWF:RCo include light-transmission platelet agregometry (LPA) and visual agglutination with formaldehyde fixed human platelet (VA), but alternative methods continue to evolve. An automated method (BC) has been recently shown superior to LPA and VA. Other methods for which limited comparative precision studies are lacking include a new LIA-based automated assay (LIA) and flow citometry (FC), using fluorescence-marked platelets and ristocetin. Methods: Here we evaluate five different VWF:RCo assays, including classical LPA and VA, two different commercially available automated coagulometer-based methods (BC and LIA), and FC. Reference ranges for the each method were established in twenty healthy adults. Plasma samples from thirty-three patients with VWD (type 1: n=26; type 2A or 2M: n=4; type 3: n=3) followed at our comprehensive care center (IHTC-Campinas, Brazil) were assayed for the comparative studies. Diagnosis of VWD was based on historical levels of VWF:Ag (assayed by ELISA) and VWF:RCo (assayed by both LTA and VA) obtained from medical records, and from bleeding history (evaluated by VWD bleeding score). Imprecision studies (intra-assay variability), were performed in different samples: commercial lyophilized normal and abnormal plasma, as well as plasma from two additional VWD patients with borderline results. All analyses were performed in the same samples, in an external quality assessment program-participating university laboratory. Results: Despite using similar conditions than those described in an original report, and repeated experiments, the flow cytometry-based assay (FC) was not reproducible in our hands, yielding extremely high CV that prevented its use in a clinical laboratory. Mean and reference ranges for VWF: RCo assays levels in healthy adults were: VA: 0.84 IU/ml (0.62–1.07); LTA: 1.13 IU/ml (0.92–1.35); BC: 0.93 IU/ml (0.75–1.12). The automated BC method yielded the lower intra-assay variability, in the range of 1.13% to 5.46% in different samples, compared to values as high as 29.4% for LTA. Correlation coefficient (r) ranged from 0.93 between BC reagent and LTA to 0.85 between VA and BC reagent. Mean VWF: RCo levels in patients ranged from 22.99 ± 17.80 with BC to 22.60 ± 18.50 with LTA and 20.11± 14.50 with VA. In twenty-six type I VWD patients, mean VWF:RCo/VW:Ag ratio ranged from was 0.7 (range 0.4–1.5) with the VA method to 0.8 (range 0.8–1.3) with the BC method. In four type 2 VWD patients, mean VWF:RCo/VW:Ag ratio was 0.2 (range 0.3–0.4) using VA method to 0.4 (range 0.4–0.5) with the BC method. Concordance, evaluated using the Bland-Altman plot, was higher between LTA and BC method. Conclusion: In our study, LTA and VA performance was consistent with historical data, presenting very high CV, but good correlation and concordance with new automated methods. Of note, VA, a simple, inexpensive and equipment-independent method, presented better CV than LTA and should be regarded as a good alternative the diagnosis of VWD in areas with limited resources. Unfortunately, flow cytometry-based VWF:RCo methods apparently suffer from the same problems of LTA and VA regarding standardization. New automated assay present enhanced precision compared to VA and LTA, with the added benefits of automation in the setting of a Hemostasis laboratory. Ongoing improvements in protocols of these new assays, leading to even higher precision, could translate into more confident limits of normal and pathological VWF:RCo levels, enabling critical changes in the diagnosis, management and even in the definition of VWD. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.
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Tella, Adeyinka, and Yusuf Ayodeji Ajani. "Robots and public libraries." Library Hi Tech News, July 12, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lhtn-05-2022-0072.
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Purpose Humanoid robots that are artificially intelligent have infiltrated almost every aspect of life, including libraries, and can do things that humans are incapable of doing with greater efficiency in the library. It is on that note that this study has examined artificial intelligence (AI) humanoid robots for public libraries reference services. This study aims to discuss AI and draw the link between it and robotic technology. Design/methodology/approach This study adopted conceptual analysis and review of literature on AI humanoid robots for public libraries reference services. Findings This study focused not only on humanoid robots but also discovered that there are other types of robots relevant to libraries including chatbot, telepresence and shelve-reading robots as well as general robots such as aerospace robots, drones and army robots, commercial entertainment robots, industrial robots and medical-surgical robots. This paper also reported the usefulness of robots in libraries, and zero in on robots and reference services in the library. Lastly, this study reported the impact of humanoid robots on reference services in public libraries. Originality/value This paper is the original idea from the authors and does not reflect on any copyrighted materials. This study recommended among others that public libraries (in collaboration with their parent organisations) devise a strategic plan for new and emerging technologies such as humanoid robots.
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Gireesh Kumar, T. K. "Perceptions of Commercial Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) Users on Open Source Packages with a Special Reference to Libsys Software." SRELS Journal of Information Management, April 1, 2016, 99–105. http://dx.doi.org/10.17821/srels/2016/v53i2/91268.
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Advent of Information and Communication Technology has highly influenced the entire spectrum of libraries worldwide. As an effective solution to automate the activities and services of libraries, Integrated Library Management System is increasingly gaining momentum in Indian libraries for the last few decades. Among them, popularity of Open Source Integrated Library Management System (OSILMS) is increasing as a cost effective solution to automate the library due to its provisions in self-customizing to meet the local requirements. However, it is true that majority of the Indian libraries are still continuing with their legacy commercial systems, though they have awareness of advantages of OSILMS. In this context, this research study observes the major issues associated with the adoption of OSILMS in Indian libraries and examines the attitude of library professionals using LibSys software towards the adoption of OSILMS. The present paper also investigates the major concerns why LibSys software is being used as a commercial automation system when OSILMS are available for free and the study also analyzes the satisfaction level of LibSys users with the functional modules of the software. Majority of LibSys users support the adoption of OSILMS though they are satisfied with their software being used, however lack of technical knowledge, support and shortage of skilled staff required to install and maintain the software are found to be the major issues associated with the adoption of OSILMS in Indian libraries.
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"Introducing Web 2.0: wikis for health librarians." Journal of the Canadian Health Libraries Association / Journal de l'Association des bibliothèques de la santé du Canada 28, no. 4 (December 1, 2007): 147. http://dx.doi.org/10.5596/c07-036.
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This paper is an introduction to wikis for health librarians. While using wikis in health is now well established, their gradual rise is similar to other Web 2.0 tools such as blogs and RSS feeds. The same principles of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and socialization apply to wikis. Easy-to-use, interactive, and built on open platforms (though not all are free), wikis offer a number of marketing and teaching opportunities for health librarians. Ironically, owing to the prominence of Wikipedia, which paved the way for the broader acceptance of Web 2.0 technologies, wikis are moving beyond the collaborative writing of encyclopedia entries. Wikis are now used for all kinds of projects, from managing internal library content to revising important reference sources such as the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). That said, some physicians and librarians express grave concerns about using wikis to create reference works—particularly, how questionable authority and editorial controls may result in medical errors. We argue that wikis were not necessarily meant to replace trusted print and digital information. When used responsibly as part of an overall content management plan, wikis can enhance our traditional collections and services. The authors predict that wikis will continue their rise in medicine through 2008, which will lead to other creative uses and applications in health libraries.
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Segers, S. "O-220 Automation and the future of fertility care: An ethical analysis of empowerment-oriented innovation." Human Reproduction 37, Supplement_1 (June 29, 2022). http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deac105.139.
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Abstract Study question What do the anticipated ethical benefits of automation oriented innovations in assisted reproductive technology teach us about the future of ethical assessments of fertility services? Summary answer Benefits like democratization and empowerment to justify disruptive innovation in the fertility field may obscure more fundamental ethical concerns about justice, self-surveillance and reproductive/parenthood ideals. What is known already It is believed that combining robotic components and artificial intelligence may yield an automated ‘lab in a box’ that reduces costs of gamete selection, fertilization, embryo development and genetic testing. Earlier references to ‘fertility labs in a box’ focused on functionality in traditional laboratory setups. Present-day rhetoric instead emphasizes the assumedly democratizing potential, aimed at transforming the fertility sector from reactively treating infertility to proactively managing fertility. Accordingly, the idea is to go after the ‘bigger market’ of preventive management of fertility, to allegedly empower people to reproduce at a time that is most convenient. Study design, size, duration A literature study was performed to inventory how future visions of automated, low-cost and anticipatory fertility management are gaining momentum, not only as marketing efforts of private companies, but also in academic literature among medical professionals and researchers. It was observed how these aspirations are justified with reference to moral values like empowerment and equality. This was critically evaluated against the backdrop of ethical arguments, indicating that beyond apparent benefits there are weighty moral questions. Participants/materials, setting, methods Literature study, conceptual analysis, normative analysis. Main results and the role of chance The anticipated ethical benefits of automated ‘fertility labs in a box’ are couched with high hopes about affordable and democratic fertility services and about empowering individuals to become managers of their own reproductive future. The ethical value of these benefits may seem to resonate with the importance of reproductive autonomy and just access. Yet, it is debatable whether these reproductive technological innovations that are promoted under the flag of empowerment, reproductive autonomy and accessibility will actually have a beneficial impact in terms of these values. It may be questioned how empowering it is to provoke demand for an unproven service that is supposed to vouch for reproductive goals that individuals may, or may not have later in life. More fundamentally, by fixating on the narrow way in which central ethical values like equality, autonomy and empowerment are employed to justify revenue-driven steps towards an automated fertility lab of the future, other crucial questions might be hedged. As will be shown during this presentation, careful ethical analysis can expose that more fundamental questions should be asked about economic constellations, self-surveillance, and fundamental matters pertaining to what ought to be valued, rather than what is valued or desired about human reproduction. Limitations, reasons for caution This is an agenda-setting analysis, and so it is not meant to serve as an exhaustive discussion of these moral concerns. While automated fertility labs are a speculative matter indeed, these perspectives are nonetheless gaining momentum, not only as commercial rhetoric, but also in scientific literature. Wider implications of the findings These findings instigate reflection about (bio)ethical analysis by accentuating the importance of contextual and global elements that may propel or restrain individuals’ reproductive options. This analysis also connects with earlier forms of ‘disruptive innovation’ rhetoric related to egg freezing enterprises as a way to transform infertility treatment into fertility management. Trial registration number N/A
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Huf, Wolfgang, Mike Mohns, Zoe Bünning, Rebecca Lister, Tetiana Garmatiuk, Christoph Buchta, and Brigitte Ettl. "Benchmarking medical laboratory performance: survey validation and results for Europe, Middle East, and Africa." Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM), March 28, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/cclm-2021-1349.
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Abstract Objectives Medical laboratory performance is a relative concept, as are quality and safety in medicine. Therefore, repetitive benchmarking appears to be essential for sustainable improvement in health care. The general idea in this approach is to establish a reference level, upon which improvement may be strived for and quantified. While the laboratory community traditionally is highly aware of the need for laboratory performance and public scrutiny is more intense than ever due to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, few initiatives span the globe. The aim of this study was to establish a good practice approach towards benchmarking on a high abstraction level for three key dimensions of medical laboratory performance, generate a tentative snapshot of the current state of the art in the region of Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and thus set the stage for global follow-up studies. Methods The questionnaire used and previously published in this initiative consisted of 50 items, roughly half relating to laboratory operations in general with the other half addressing more specific topics. An international sample of laboratories from EMEA was approached to elicit high fidelity responses with the help of trained professionals. Individual item results were analyzed using standard descriptive statistics. Dimensional reduction of specific items was performed using exploratory factor analysis and assessed with confirmatory factor analysis, resulting in individual laboratory scores for the three subscales of “Operational performance”, “Integrated clinical care performance”, and “Financial sustainability”. Results Altogether, 773 laboratories participated in the survey, of which 484 were government hospital laboratories, 129 private hospital laboratories, 146 commercial laboratories, and 14 were other types of laboratories (e.g. research laboratories). Respondents indicated the need for digitalization (e.g. use of IT for order management, auto-validation), automation (e.g. pre-analytics, automated sample transportation), and establishment of formal quality management systems (e.g. ISO 15189, ISO 9001) as well as sustainably embedding them in the fabric of laboratory operations. Considerable room for growth also exists for services provided to physicians, such as “Diagnostic pathways guidance”, “Proactive consultation on complex cases”, and “Real time decision support” which were provided by less than two thirds of laboratories. Concordantly, the most important kind of turn-around time (TAT) for clinicians, sample-to-result TAT, was monitored by only 40% of respondents. Conclusions Altogether, the need for stronger integration of laboratories into the clinical care process became apparent and should be a main trajectory of future laboratory management. Factor analysis confirmed the theoretical constructs of the questionnaire design phase, resulting in a reasonably valid tool for further benchmarking activities on the three aimed-for key dimensions.