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Githiomi, Jane, and n/a. "Overseas students and library use : a study at the Australian National University and the University of Canberra of patterns of use and difficulties encountered." University of Canberra. Information, Language & Culture, 1994. http://erl.canberra.edu.au./public/adt-AUC20060712.093327.
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The present study attempted to investigate the usage of libraries by overseas
students. The research was carried out in two universities in the ACT, namely,
the Australian National University (ANU) and the University of Canberra (UC).
The study investigated two main aspects: the use of institutional as well as other
libraries in the ACT, and the difficulties encountered in utilising institutional
libraries. These two aspects were also treated as the dependent variables.
Relationships between these two dependent variables and the following
characteristics, which were regarded as the independent variables, were tested: the
institution attended (ANU or UC), having had library orientation in the
institution attended, previous use of libraries, mediums of instructions in
previous educational institutions, level of study, year of study, period of time
spent in Australia, gender, and age.
The research used survey methodology. A questionnaire was sent to a sample of
521 overseas students and a response rate of 72 percent was obtained.
With regard to the use of institutional libraries, it was found that most students
visited their libraries more than once a week. The three most used library
facilities were borrowing books, use of library staff for assistance and the short loan
service, while the three least used facilities were inhouse information sheets,
abstracts and indexes, and CD-ROM databases. The three most used libraries in the
ACT in descending order were the ANU library system, the National library of
Australia, and the University of Canberra library.
Difficulties encountered in utilising institutional libraries included difficulty in
utilising library facilities, difficulty with library rules and regulations, difficulty in
looking for required materials in the libraries, unsuccessful library visits,
difficulties as a result of English being a second language, difficulty following the
layout of the libraries and perception of the libraries' atmosphere.
Relationships were found between some of the independent variables and the
dependent variables. In some cases, the findings were expected while in other
cases they were unexpected. With the unexpected findings, it is possible that one
or more independent variables, other than the ones under consideration,
influenced the findings thus leading to surprising results.
The study concludes with recommendations and suggestions for further research.
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Ramaoka, Elizabeth, and n/a. "Evaluation of the impact of the University of Canberra library's CD-ROM hands-on instruction program : an experimental study." University of Canberra. Information, Language & Culture, 1995. http://erl.canberra.edu.au./public/adt-AUC20061107.092039.
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This experiment was designed to investigate the effectiveness of the CDROM hands on instruction program provided by the University of Canberra library by comparing it with demonstration only sessions and a
group that received no instruction at all. The results indicated that the
hands-on instruction program evaluated did not prove to be superior to a
demonstration in providing students with necessary skills to search CDROM
databases. A sample of 98 novice users enrolled in Research Skills
were randomly allocated to three groups. The first group received hands
on instruction on CD-ROM searching. The second group watched a
demonstration using a liquid crystal display. The third group acted as a
control group and received no instruction. Each group conducted a search
on three pre-determined questions.
The experiment was conducted in three stages. The first stage was a pretest
in which students searched the three search questions. The second
stage was instruction. Two groups of students were instructed, either
hands on or demonstration. The final stage was a post-test which involved
searching the three questions used in the pre-test.
The following databases were used in the study: ERIC, MEDLINE and
Sports Discus. The results were measured in terms of a number of search
terms used, number of retrieved records, number of Boolean operators
used, and a appropriate choice of a database. The statistical significance
level among the groups was tested by the means of the technique of oneway
analysis of variance to test The F test was used to compare differences
between the different groups.
The results of this experiment indicated that groups of students instructed
on either method of instruction, hands-on and demonstration, performed
significantly better than the control group. However, there was no
significant difference between the two methods of instruction. This
research confirms the need for CD-ROM instruction for novice users if
CD-ROM databases are to be used effectively by students. Furthermore,
this result shows that demonstrations can be used as alternative methods
of instruction.
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Clayton, Peter, and n/a. "User involvement in academic library strategic planning: congruence amongst students, academic staff and libary staff at the Canberra College of Advanced Education." University of Canberra. Library and Information Studies, 1988. http://erl.canberra.edu.au./public/adt-AUC20050627.142122.
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The present study attempted to answer two questions: do academic library users have a distinctive and useful input
to make to library strategic planning? If they do, what mechanisms will permit them to participate effectively in this
planning process?
To address these questions research was carried out in two stages at a single institutional site, the Canberra College
of Advanced Education. The first of these utilised a structured group discussion process, Nominal Group Technique
(NGT). This was used both as an indicator of user planning priorities and as a pilot research technique contributing to
the design of a subsequent survey. This survey obtained a response rate of over 90 percent from a sample of 379.
The study attempted to establish that academic staff and students do have a worthwhile input to make to planning by
testing for congruence between the rankings of library planning priorities of these user groups and the rankings of
planning priorities of Library staff. No strong positive correlations were established between the priorities of student
groups and Library staff, although in the survey the priorities of academic staff and Library staff were found to be
related. These results suggest users do have a worthwhile input to make to library strategic planning. Other tests for
congruence were also applied between and within respondent groups, because if a group was found to have different
priorities there would be a prima facie case for consulting members of that group as part of the planning process.
Both mechanisms used in the present study were considered successful. User surveys have been employed for
planning in previous studies with a future-oriented component. However, it appears that this may have been the first
formally reported application of NGT to library management. Experience in the present study suggests it is a highly
suitable technique for situations such as strategic planning, where generation of ideas or comment on priorities is
required.
However, an attempt to establish congruence between the results obtained using NGT and those obtained from the
survey yielded inconclusive results. It is believed that major changes in the institutional environment were principally
responsible for this, although a methodological limitation may also have contributed.
The study concludes with suggestions for further research.
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Koga, Takashi. ""Electronic Government and Government Information Services in Japan." 15th Biennial Conference of the Japanese Studies Association of Australia (Library Forum), Session 1. Australia National University, Canberra, Australia, July 2, 2007." Japanese Studies Association of Australia, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/105888.
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In Japan, electronic government has been developed since the enforcement of the Information Disclosure Act and the formulation of the e-Japan Strategy, both in 2001. Such electronic government produces a number of government information services available all over the world via the Internet, including databases of law texts, congressional minutes and white papers, as well as digital archives. At the same time, electronic government raises several issues of preservation of and "permanent public access" to electronic information, accessibility of electronic government, inclusion of government information into library
services, and so forth. The author hopes this presentation will facilitate requests and comments from participants for electronic government and government information services in Japan.
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Haigh, Colleen, and n/a. "A history of the School Library Association in Canberra and District : the first decade 1971-1981." University of Canberra. Communication, 1988. http://erl.canberra.edu.au./public/adt-AUC20060714.120926.
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This study traces many of the highlights which occurred during the first decade of the
history of the School Library Association in Canberra and District (SLACAD). The
roots of this association lie deep in the history of school libraries and teacherlibrarianship
in Australia. Many SLACAD members belonged to other state school
library associations and to the Australian School Library Association (ASLA)
confederation since the establishment of these associations in the 1960's. These
teacher-librarians have been dedicated in their attempts to further the cause of school
libraries and their teacher-librarianship profession. The decade covered by this study
embraces the greatest period of expansion in the development of school libraries seen in
Australian history. During this decade the A.C.T. established an independent education
system and it took many years for the A.C.T. Schools Authority administration to
finalise its organisation. SLACAD members were anxious that school libraries in the
A.C.T. should keep pace with school libraries in other Australian states and this study
documents the constant efforts of its members to obtain improvements in school
librarianship. Teacher-librarians in the A.C.T. have continued to maintain a close
liaison with ASLA and many A.C.T. teacher-librarians have held executive office in
ASLA. SLACAD has hosted seminars and conferences and this study documents
numerous submissions and reports which were a necessary feature of the expanding
A.C.T. school library association milieu.
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Nilsson, Anna, and n/a. "Case study : green education in an Australian university." University of Canberra. Professional & Community Education, 2000. http://erl.canberra.edu.au./public/adt-AUC20060825.125532.
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This thesis contends that conservative academic culture and the predominance of
science-based courses can block the inclusion of green education into tertiary
curricula. In the study, I used a participatory action research approach, embedded in a
critical research paradigm, in order to work with interested students and community
groups as well as academia at the University of Canberra. During the research period,
I aimed to further develop green education on the campus, while observing responses
of academia, students and environmentally related community groups. Data were
analysed using an analytical model linking education with social change.
The thesis addresses the following questions: how do students demonstrate their
interest in environmental sustainability; why are formal studies within an institution
unable to respond to student interest; what characterises the gap between formal
university studies and non-formal environmental education in relevant community
groups; what is green education, how is it put into practice, and does it bridge the gap
between formal studies and community-based environmental education.
The study found that the environmental science-based course at the university was
focussed on the transmission of knowledge rather than the teaching of contemporary
problem solving in the form of green education. The formal environmental education
of the university setting varied greatly in terms of purpose, culture, values and
philosophy from the environmental education of the community, which was
compatible with the theory of green education. Communication between academia
and community groups was minimal. The study also demonstrates that following
student activities, green education has now been implemented in many universities
around the globe, resulting in a breakdown of the barrier between formal and nonformal
education sectors. Students have set-up and maintained links with the green
education practiced by community groups, and have then brought ideas of green
education into universities. Recommendations are made for green education at the
University of Canberra.
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Zobec, Helena, and helena zobec@canberra edu au. "An investigation of library literacy levels of flexible learners at the Canberra Institute of Technology: a pilot study." University of Canberra. Information Management & Tourism, 1998. http://erl.canberra.edu.au./public/adt-AUC20050809.143304.
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The present study attempted to measure library literacy levels of open or flexible
learners at the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) during the 1995 academic year,
and to investigate to what extent the information skills component of TAFE open
learning modules influence adult learners' library literacy levels.
To address these issues, a quasi-experimental research methodology was used to
measure library literacy levels at the beginning and, again, on or near course
completion to ascertain whether any change had occurred, through the administration
of a questionnaire. A number of participants were then interviewed to further validate
the responses fiom the questionnaires.
The study attempted to show that though courses claim to address key competencies
in a vocational education and training environment, one component of the key
competencies, the ability to collect, analyse and organise information, was not being
met. That one component was the ability to locate (or collect) information.
No strong correlations resulted fiom the library literacy levels measured and the
degree to which the key competency was addressed within course modules. No
statistical measures were possible due to the small sample population that eventuated,
though it was almost half the original targeted population. No real gain was achieved
in library literacy levels between the pretest and posttest stages of the research for
either the Experimental or Control groups. Though a highly suitable research
methodology, the quasi-experimental research design did have some limitations in this
piece of research. The CIT flexible learning environment at the time of the study
contributed to the limitations of the study.
However, a number of recommendations were made on the basis of the research
results, advocating some strategies that might be implemented to improve the library
literacy levels of learners undertaking open or flexible delivery courses within CIT,
and suggestions to change the research environment to avoid many of the problems
experienced.
The CIT pilot study was the first known formally documented study of library literacy
levels in an Australian TAFE environment of its kind. The study reflects the literature
published at the time of the study. At that time, the research in this field was minimal.
Many publications and research have emerged since 1995 when this study was
conducted, indicating this is an area of great interest.
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Williamson, Vicki. "Leadership to Transform Our Library: A Case Study from the University Library, University of Saskatchewan." Chandos, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10388/5592.
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Hewitt, Stephen, and n/a. "Critical thinking : an investigation of its perceived use in educational and organisational settings." University of Canberra. Education, 1997. http://erl.canberra.edu.au./public/adt-AUC20060721.150358.
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The key purposes of this study were to determine the extent that people purport to
utilise critical thinking in educational and organisational settings; second, to examine
the forces that encouraged and discouraged critical thinking and third, to identify
strategies and environments that encourage and foster critical thinking.
The literature examined shows that the use and teaching of critical thinking has been
well represented in educational settings. However, upon an initial review of literature
within organisations it appeared that the term critical thinking was not commonly
used. While critical thinking occurred within organisations it tended to be defined as
problem solving and decision making approaches.
The model of critical thinking which underpinned this research was that of Stephen Brookfield (1987). Brookfield's model was tested through the design of the
methodology. A total of ninety three surveys were completed by students at the
University of Canberra from the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Management.
Thirteen individual, semi-structured interviews were conducted with a selection of
these students.
The data suggested that critical thinking occurred both within educational and
organisational environments. One of the main impediments to the use of critical
thinking was the availability of ample time and the respondents claimed that they had
more time to apply critical thinking during their studies rather than at work. The
respondents identified strategies such as brainstorming, role playing and modelling
behaviour as some of the approaches that would increase the likelihood of the use of
critical thinking at work and study. An unanticipated finding was that individuals
applied a different interpretation in the application of critical thinking within
organisations compared to educational settings.
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Yang, Yuchen, and Jieqiong Liang. "Energy Audit for the Gävle University Library." Thesis, Högskolan i Gävle, Avdelningen för bygg- energi- och miljöteknik, 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-14500.
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Pour, Masoomeh Tasouji Hasan. "Service quality assessment at Aveiro University library." Master's thesis, Universidade de Aveiro, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10773/10902.
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Mestrado em Administração e Gestão PúblicaEste estudo examina em termos gerais a qualidade do serviço prestado pela biblioteca da Universidade de Aveiro em Portugal baseado na perspetiva dos utilizadores da biblioteca com o intuito de investigar quais são os atributos essenciais para os quais os gestores da biblioteca devem alocar recursos de forma a garantir um serviço de qualidade e como é que se comporta o ranking da biblioteca em termos da perceção da qualidade do serviço prestado. Neste trabalho também são analisados os problemas que os utilizadores encontram quando utilizam os serviços prestados pela Biblioteca. Os questionários Libqual+ foram distribuídos com o intuído de se recolher informação no campus da Universidade numa relação direta com os participantes. Entre os participantes no estudo participaram Estudantes, Professores e Colaboradores da biblioteca. As conclusões deste estudo mostram que nem todas as necessidades dos utilizadores são satisfeitas. Através da relação entre atributos e análise de dados foram extraídas três dimensões principais do programa Libqual+: “Affect of Service”, “Information control” e “Library as Place”. Os resultados revelam que os itens mais problemáticos se relacionam com os atributos físicos do serviço. As dimensões analisadas classificam-se como: muito bom para a “Affect of Service”, bom para “Information Control” e mau ou fraco para “Library as Place”. De acordo com a perceção dos utilizadores, as questões que obtiveram melhores resultados relacionam-se com os colaboradores da biblioteca. Finalmente, são apresentadas algumas recomendações para a biblioteca no sentido de melhorar a qualidade do serviço prestado.
This study examines the overall service quality at the main library of Aveiro University in Potugal based on library users’ perspectives to investigate which are the essential attributes that library managers should allocate the resource for good service quality and how is the ranking of library as a result of research in terms of perceived service quality. The problems users had encountered when involved in library service are also explored in this study. The Libqual+ program questionnaires were distributed for data gathering in campus area of university in a face-to-face relationship with respondents. A survey of Students, Professors and Staff was used. Several insights gained from this study shown that all users’ desired expectations are not met. Three main dimensions of Libqual+; "Affect of Service", "Information Control", and "Library as Place" were extracted by related attributes and data analyzing. The results reveal that the most problematic items are about physical service attributes. The dimensions were classified as very good for "Affect of Service", good for "Information Control” and bad or weak for "Library as Place". According the users ideas the highest ranking of questions belongs to library workers. Finally, recommendations are presented to library in order to improve the quality of the provided service.
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Chowdhury, Salma. "The management of academic libraries: a comparative study of the University of the Western Cape Library and Dhaka University Library." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2006. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=gen8Srv25Nme4_7559_1182223717.
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This research project is a comparative study of management of two university libraries (University of the Western Cape and Dhaka University) from two different countries (South Africa and Bangladesh). This research was to identify and document how the functions of management are applied in both libraries.
A sample of the two university libraries&rsquo
users, librarians, and library staff were taken. The questionnaire, interview, observation and documentary sources of information were major methods of data collection. In order to provide a brief presentation on how the management functions were applied at other university libraries, a description of how some university libraries in the U.K, U.S.A, Eastern countries and Africa are given. The findings of the study revealed that the problem of inadequate financial support is true for both University libraries, and is the major cause amongst other weaknesses. Both libraries still use a large percentage of non-professional staff and the library service is in desperate need of personnel. However, the observed difference between DUL and UWCL in this comparative study was significant. Services offered in both libraries differ in some cases such as: Consortia, Inter library loans, OPAC, CD-search, e-journals and multimedia. These areas still need to be developed at DUL. UWC have the most of these facilities. Although it needs to improve on aspects such as e-journals, access to data-bases and open access on the Internet.
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Ahmad, Zubair, and Jasim Mumtaz. "Implementation of Activity Theory in Umeå University Library." Thesis, Umeå universitet, Institutionen för informatik, 2011. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-52919.
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Information technology is playing a vital role in our every field of life. The most common use of information is in the field of education. Use of information technology in libraries is very important. People from differents works of life extract information from these libraries. In this paper, we have tried to identify how can we facilitate the Umeå university library users for better interaction with the information? We have used different methods for collection of data to identify the Umeå university libray problems and then we analysed the whole library system with the help of Engeström Activity theory, to find out which factors are effeting the interaction between users and library and creating main problems. In the end we have given some suggestions for the improvement of interaction between users and Umeå library to facilitate them for accessing information.
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Syphus, Matthew. "The marketing of university libraries, with special reference to South African university libraries." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 1990. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/8365.
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Bibliography: leaves 251-262.The investigation was undertaken to establish, in the first place, whether it is correct to assume that university library managers in South Africa do understand the main tenets of marketing. Secondly, the investigation was undertaken to determine whether these librarians actually do implement some or all of the principles of marketing in the management of their libraries. The study was carried out in two parts: a literature survey and an empirical investigation. The investigation was confined to university libraries in South Africa. The literature survey of the relevant marketing literature had a twofold purpose. In the first place, the marketing of libraries could only be properly appreciated within the context of understanding what is meant by marketing. Secondly, it was an underlying assumption of the investigation that in order to determine whether the management of South African university libraries did understand and apply the principles of marketing, the questions posed to them in the survey would of necessity have to reflect the principles, concepts, terminology and techniques of marketing, as established in the literature survey. The survey of marketing literature therefore endeavoured to establish clearly the main tenets of marketing and the techniques of marketing planning, the broadened marketing concept which has extended marketing to non-profit organizations, and, the significance of the interactive relationship of services marketing. A survey of the relevant literature of librarianship was undertaken to gain an insight into how marketing was perceived by the Anglo-American library world. It was against this broader background of the literature of librarianship that the South African experience was considered. As part of the empirical investigation a questionnaire was constructed and mailed to the respondents in order to determine whether the principles of marketing are understood and implemented by university libraries in South Africa. The analysis of the data obtained from the questionnaire indicated that the management of South African university libraries have a general understanding of the principles of marketing, although at present only a small minority have an in-depth knowledge of it. From the analysis of the data it is also apparent that South African university library managers to a greater or lesser extent do carry out some of the main activities of marketing, although, for the present, they do not necessarily consider that they are implementing formal marketing planning in their libraries. Only a small minority of university libraries are actually engaged in some formal marketing activities.
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Herbert, Jill, and n/a. "English in the workplace: meeting the need of the non English-speaking background staff at the University of Canberra." University of Canberra. Education, 1994. http://erl.canberra.edu.au./public/adt-AUC20050809.120042.
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Limited English proficiency (LEP) amongst non-English-speaking background
(NESB) employees is a major concern for the Government, employers and unions in
Australia. Due to their low levels of English proficiency, NESB employees are often
unable to carry out effectively the required workplace tasks. In the current climate of
rapid change in workplaces, as a result of Award Restructuring, NESB employees
may also lack the communication skills necessary to undertake skill-based training
and, therefore, be further disadvantaged.
In light of these concerns, this study investigated the English learning needs of a
group of NESB non-academic staff at the University of Canberra (UC). It established
that there was a gap between their present levels of English proficiency and the levels
required in their current positions. As a result, these employees are unable to engage
effectively in all communication tasks required in the workplace.
Following a detailed analysis of the current literature on the provision of workplace
English training it is recommended that an English in the Workplace (EWP) program
be provided at the UC for NESB non-academic employees. Specific recommendations
are made regarding the design and implementation of the learning program.
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McSwiney, Carolyn M(Carolyn Mary) 1942. "Internationalisation of the university implications for the academic library." Monash University, School of Information Management and Systems, 2001. http://arrow.monash.edu.au/hdl/1959.1/9301.
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Manuel, Sue. "Strategic management and development of UK university library websites." Thesis, Loughborough University, 2012. https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/10958.
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This research assessed website management and development practices across the United Kingdom university library sector. As a starting point, the design and features of this group of websites was recorded against criteria drawn from the extant literature. This activity established core content and features of UK library websites as: a search box or link for searching the library catalogue, electronic resources or website; a navigation column on the left and breadcrumb trail to aid information location and website orientation; homepage design was repeated on library website sub-pages; university brand elements appeared in the banner; and a contact us link was provided for communication with library personnel. Library websites conformed to 14 of the 20 homepage usability guidelines examined indicating that web managers were taking steps to ensure that users were well served by their websites. Areas for improvement included better navigation support (sitemap/index), greater adoption of new technologies and more interactive features. Website management and development practices were established through national survey and in-depth case studies. These illustrated the adoption of a team approach to website management and development; formal website policy and strategy were not routinely created; library web personnel and their ability to build effective links with colleagues at the institution made a valuable contribution to the success of a library website; corporate services and institutional practices played an important part in library website development; library staff were actively engaged in consultations with their website audience; and a user focused approach to website development prevailed. User studies and metric data were considered in the website evaluation and development process. However, there were some issues with both data streams and interpreting metric data to inform website development. Evaluation and development activities were not always possible due to staff/time shortages, technical constraints, corporate website templates, and, to a lesser extent, lack of finance.
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Harrell, Charles B. "The Use of an Academic Library by University Students." Thesis, North Texas State University, 1988. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc279070/.
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Academic librarians have for a number of decades been interested in understanding more about how and why students use libraries. This study contributes to that area of library administration by focusing on nine factors thought to be associated with student use of academic libraries.
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James, Jennifer Ann, and n/a. "The extent to which registered nurses in the ACT state that they use physical assessment skills as a basis for nursing practice." University of Canberra. Education, 1988. http://erl.canberra.edu.au./public/adt-AUC20060406.121506.
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The purpose of this research was to discover the extent
to which practising registered nurses in the ACT
undertake physical assessment. It was also organized to
discover the perceived reasons why, in appropriate
instances, it was not undertaken and the extent to which
certain variables may have influenced its practice or
non-practice. It was directed also at discovering the
extent to which the practising registered nurse would be
prepared to undertake workshops on the subject, so that,
if appropriate, a core of registered nurses could be
provided to act as the role-models and to create the
necessary learning environment in the ACT hospitals and
agencies where most of the Canberra College's graduates
would find employment.
Since the first undergraduate course in nursing was
introduced in the tertiary sector, nurse academics have
placed significant emphasis on the teaching of the
nursing process. It is within the first phase of this
process, the assessment phase, that the physical
assessment of the patient/client is conducted.
Discussions with practising registered nurses and
observations, led to some uncertainty as to the extent
to which physical assessment was actually being used. A
review of the literature showed that no investigation of
the matter had been reported in the Australian
literature. It was, therefore, proposed to make good
this deficiency and to resolve any uncertainty about the
extent of use of physical assessment in the ACT.
This study was restricted to registered nurses in the
ACT where all beginning nurses are educated at the CCAE
with a curriculum which includes a comprehensive study
of physical assessment. Even so, it is recognized that
such studies will only reach a beginning level of
competency. In order to ensure that the graduates of
these courses extend their competency in physical
assessment they need to be able to use these skills in
every day nursing practice.
This research, therefore, was conducted using a
questionnaire which incorporated questions about the use
of 36 physical assessment skills. The survey, on a onetime
participation basis, was conducted for all
registered nurses rostered on a fortnightly period in
April 1987. A 66.7% response rate was achieved.
The responses were analyzed and the findings, results
and recommendations are included in the appropriate
sections of this thesis.
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Al-Faresi, Sumayyah Hassan. "Mobile digital library acceptance." Thesis, Brunel University, 2014. http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/13867.
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Mobile digital library service could make students’ lives easier and may help academic libraries to enhance their image by offering their services through smartphones, which are very popular among students nowadays. However, the literature lacks a comprehensive theoretical framework to understand factors affecting the adoption of such a service. This research focused on factors affecting the intention to use a mobile digital library within the context of the UAE and explored features and services that would encourage students to adopt such technology. The research design considered users’ perspectives, comprised a number of phases and employed mixed methods. The first phase involved designing a preliminary prototype and framework based on the literature and the technology acceptance model (TAM). This prototype was used in the second (exploratory) phase as a stimulus material when students and librarians were interviewed in 10 focus groups. Based on their comments and views, factors that affect their intention were explored and hypotheses were generated. This exploratory phase allowed the development of a theoretical framework for mobile digital library adoption. Focus group results, card sorting methodology and usability testing produced a final prototype that was sent to all students at Zayed University within UAE with an experiential online questionnaire through e-mail. This testing phase was conducted to test the hypotheses and confirm the importance of the same factors extracted in the second phase. The results obtained from the 211 respondents supported a number of paths in the proposed theoretical framework. First, Perceived usefulness, Perceived ease of use, Mobile and web experience, Distinctiveness/prestige, and Trust were found significantly affecting the Behaviour intention directly. Second, Mobility, Library assistance, Interface design, and Social influence were found to affect the intention to use indirectly through Perceived ease of use. Finally, the relationship between Perceived ease of use and Perceived usefulness was found significant. The results lead for producing a final framework for mobile digital library acceptance consisting of seven external factors falling in the three general categories: interface characteristics, personal characteristics and system characteristics. It consists of Interface design, Social influence, Mobility, Library assistance, Distinctiveness/prestige, Mobile and web search experience and Perceived trust. This research contributed in understanding factors affecting mobile digital library adoption within the developing world.
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Mogale, Mpho Gift. "Social Media and the Provision of Library and Information Services at the University of Limpopo Library." Thesis, University of Limpopo, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/3048.
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Thesis (M.Inf) --University of Limpopo, 2019.The use of social media (SM) tools in both public and private institutions is growing remarkably. Academic libraries, in particular are confronted with serious challenges of becoming the leader in adopting various SM platforms to enhance the delivery of library and information services to their users. This study investigated the extent and ways in which librarians attached to the University of Limpopo library use SM platforms in the provision of library and information services to their patrons. The study examined types of SM tools used, purposes that SM tools are used for in academic libraries, factors that determine and impede the use of SM, as well as the attitudes of the library staff towards the use of SM in providing library and information services. The study adopted a qualitative research approach through the use of a semi-structured interview (administered face-to-face) with 10 academic librarians at the University of Limpopo (UL) as a data collection method. The findings of the study show that UL library staff largely use SM platforms such as Facebook to market and promote library services as well as Library-Blog to liaise with the schools or faculties. The study further revealed that librarians at UL are not in charge of SM applications. Instead the Marketing and Communication Department administrator is responsible for the management of SM in the university. The study notes that library personnel are aware of various SM platforms. Therefore, it has a direct influence on their use in work-related tasks. Moreover, the ease of use, low cost, high demand and usefulness of SM applications are contributory factors which motivated the librarians to want to use it. The study further reveals factors that inhibit the effective use of these applications and recommends that library management should create SM policies to boost the effective use of SM for the benefit of library patrons.
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Mila, Nyameka. "Job satisfaction in a South African academic library." University of Western Cape, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3514.
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Magister Bibliothecologiae - MBiblThe purpose of this project was to investigate job satisfaction at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology Library (CPUT). Academic libraries throughout the world and in South Africa have undergone massive change in the last few years. CPUT Library is the result of the merger of two technikon libraries in 2005. The study aimed to investigate the impact of the merger on staff job satisfaction. If libraries are to meet the challenges of change, they need satisfied and committed staff. This dissertation project is framed by two closely related models in human resources management, namely Herzberg‟s two factor theory of motivation and Hackman and Oldham‟s Job Characteristics Model (JCM). Questionnaires were used to gather data from 91 library staff in CPUT. A total of 44 responded. The survey identified areas of satisfaction and dissatisfaction among staff and the impact of the merger on staff who were employed before 2005. The study finds that 66% report overall job satisfaction with strong satisfaction with the work itself and the sense of accomplishment it brings. The majority of library staff is dissatisfied with promotion prospects and work distribution. Despite the years of restructuring, there are several comments on library structures. The need for more participative style of management and clear reporting structures are mentioned. The four questions on respondents‟ future plans reveal that affective commitment to the institution is not very high. Respondents like their work but 48% say they would accept a job outside the CPUT Library and only 50% claim to be proud to say they work at CPUT Library, with another 27% neutral. There are mixed findings on the impact of the merger, which might well be connected to the lack of institutional commitment. Only 50% of respondents who were at CPUT before the merger claim to be more satisfied now than before it. And the open-ended questions uncover the challenges in building or rebuilding a sense of belonging.
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Wang, Jun, and Yuanyuan Yang. "Competencies required by female leaders in University libraries : The library of the University of Gävle." Thesis, Högskolan i Gävle, Avdelningen för ekonomi, 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-14900.
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Abstract Title: Competencies required by female leaders in University libraries- The library of the University of Gävle Level: Second cycle, Final assignment for Master Degree in Business Administration Author: Yuanyuan Yang and Jun Wang Supervisor: Maria Fregidou-Malama and Pär Vilhelmson Date: 2013 - June Purpose: This study focus on female leadership in University library. We aim to investigate which competencies are required by female leader in Swedish University libraries. Method: This is a single case study. Data were collected from Gävle University through questionnaire with all the staffs of the library and face-to-face interview with the chief librarian and three librarians. Quantitative data were analyzed with Microsoft Excel. Result & Conclusion: Male and female should possess the same competencies. There is not any competency required only by female. However, female are considered have advantage in interpersonal effectiveness. Suggestions for further study: This research was done in a small size library; it could be interesting to investigate in this research in bigger size library. Besides, it could be also interesting to extend this research to other countries which has different culture with Sweden, to investigate how gender issue affects female chief librarian development. Keyword: gender, leadership, librarian, female, competencies
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Lindgren, Sofia. "A Case Study of the University Library in Mekelle, Ethiopia." Thesis, Uppsala University, Department of ALM, 2007. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-101825.
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Davids, Arnoldus Rudolph. "Users' attitudes towards the library of the University of the Western Cape." University of Western Cape, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7445.
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Magister Bibliothecologiae - MBiblFor any academic work at a university, students and staff are entirely dependent on the adequacy of the library. That is why the reason for the existence of university libraries is to provide essential study and reference material to supplement the instruction given to students in the lecture-rooms, as well as to support academic progress and research. the problem addressed in this study is to look into lecturing staff and full-time students' attitudes towards the University of the Western Cape Library. An attempt is made to identify their attitudes toward the services and the materials they are offered. In order to assess, the success of one particular library, the University of the Western Cape Library; in appeasing the needs of its users, a survey of its full-time students and lecturing staff population of six faculties was undertaken during 1999 to solicit their views on the library and its ability to fulfill their needs. The study is approached within the context of user studies as a scientific discipline around which a growing body of theoretical concepts have been formulated. It is also an area of research in which many surveys around the user and her / his needs have been conducted over the preceding decades. In particular the user of the academic library and his needs, especially at undergraduate as well as postgraduate level have been the objects of investigation. There seems to be a need to involve library staff in continuing education programmes. This will assist library users, who can expect to be informatively supported by the library .staffwho are both knowledgeable and up to date in their fields. It all helps to add to the professional competence of the staff and the skills that they produce to satisfy user needs. There are also issues for debate with regard to books and periodicals collections. It is hoped that with a better library orientation, better search strategies will be encouraged and then, probably, even more users will be satisfied with the stock. However, bearing in mind that the majority use of the library stock, on most occasions, is limited to the items available in the reserve section. Care should be taken that selection criteria are strictly adhered to, and that all the subjects taught at the university are covered, so that there are no gaps in the collections. A very real problem to the university is one of finance. The cost to duplicate, for example, prescribed texts sufficiently, will absorb a large proportion of book funds, which will mean less money left for building a balanced research, book and periodical collection. It is therefore suggested that the Senate Library Committee should try and put a well-balanced library budget in place. This will insure that the library that is regarded as the heart of the university will remain a relevant and integral part of every student's life on campus.
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Atua-Ntow, Cynthia. "Staff assessment of the success of the integrated library system : the case of the University of Ghana Library System." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/59625.
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Library automation in Ghana began barely 13 years ago with the University of Ghana Balme Library being the first to start automation in 2003. Library automation is attained by means of a specific type of information system, an integrated library system (ILS). Given that modern academic libraries rely heavily on their ILS to meet user needs, the success of the ILS is vital. In 1999 Farajpahlou published a set of 26 criteria to assess the success of ILS in university libraries that was subsequently validated in both developing and developed countries (Iran and Australia). In this case study of the University of Ghana Library System (UGLS) Farajpahlou‟s original set of criteria was assessed for applicability and used to assess the success of the UGLS by surveying 28 randomly selected library managers, IT specialists and selected paraprofessionals who work with the UGLS ILS. The study showed that, in the opinion of these respondents, the UGLS ILS conclusively satisfies 13 out of the 16 criteria accepted by the research respondents out of the 26 criteria that constitute the Farajpahlou (1999, 2002) success criteria. This outcome suggests that the UGLS ILS may not be conclusively deemed to be successful. Furthermore, the study also suggests that, although Farajpahlou‟s success criteria can serve as a basis for the assessment of ILS success in academic libraries, some criteria may need to be altered or removed and additional criteria added to make it a more robust set of criteria to assess ILS success globally. This research contributes to studies that seek to assess the success of library automation in academic libraries in Ghana and also contribute to the development of potentially suitable success assessment criteria, which may be of value to both researchers and practitioners. Library automation in Ghana began barely 13 years ago with the University of Ghana Balme Library being the first to start automation in 2003. Library automation is attained by means of a specific type of information system, an integrated library system (ILS). Given that modern academic libraries rely heavily on their ILS to meet user needs, the success of the ILS is vital. In 1999 Farajpahlou published a set of 26 criteria to assess the success of ILS in university libraries that was subsequently validated in both developing and developed countries (Iran and Australia). In this case study of the University of Ghana Library System (UGLS) Farajpahlou‟s original set of criteria was assessed for applicability and used to assess the success of the UGLS by surveying 28 randomly selected library managers, IT specialists and selected paraprofessionals who work with the UGLS ILS. The study showed that, in the opinion of these respondents, the UGLS ILS conclusively satisfies 13 out of the 16 criteria accepted by the research respondents out of the 26 criteria that constitute the Farajpahlou (1999, 2002) success criteria. This outcome suggests that the UGLS ILS may not be conclusively deemed to be successful. Furthermore, the study also suggests that, although Farajpahlou‟s success criteria can serve as a basis for the assessment of ILS success in academic libraries, some criteria may need to be altered or removed and additional criteria added to make it a more robust set of criteria to assess ILS success globally. This research contributes to studies that seek to assess the success of library automation in academic libraries in Ghana and also contribute to the development of potentially suitable success assessment criteria, which may be of value to both researchers and practitioners.Mini Dissertation (MIT)--University of Pretoria, 2016.
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Muhaddis, Ali. "A Concise Catalogue of the Persian Manuscripts in Uppsala University Library." Uppsala universitet, Universitetsbiblioteket, 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-194262.
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Morales, Arroyo Miguel Angel. "The Physiology of Collaboration: An Investigation of Library-Museum-University Partnerships." Thesis, Connect to this title online, 2003. http://www.library.unt.edu/theses/open/20032/morales%5Farroyo%5Fmiguel/index.htm.
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Tapril, Stephen. "The impact of the millennials generation on university library service provision." Thesis, University of Sheffield, 2012. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/14664/.
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This study investigated the expectations of Millennials in relation to academic library service provision, and compared these with the skills and competencies of subject librarians, to identify gaps in service delivery and present strategies by which these gaps could be addressed. The research took place at a time when the role, and perceived benefit, of libraries and information professionals were under scrutiny during a climate of budget cuts and in view of increased university tuition fees. Four UK universities participated in a study using qualitative and quantitative methods. A web-based survey of Millennials, based on the LibQUAL + measurement instrument, identified generational characteristics and service expectations from 410 respondents. On line focus groups with 13 Millennials were used to explore trends and issues identified from the survey data. Finally, 53 subject librarians at the same four institutions took part in a web-based survey to identify their skills, competencies, roles and responsibilities and these were compared with student expectations. Findings illustrated that the sample of Millennials were 'wired' to the networked world, that technology forms an integral part of their study technique, and that it has shaped their outlook, behaviour and expectations. The role of the subject librarian has evolved and subject librarians are increasingly required to provide learner support - often in virtual or electronic environments. They have acquired the skills to do so primarily through experiential, on-the-job, development. Three models were developed to illustrate a spiral of heightening and widening student expectations driven by technology use; an emergent paradigm of education that has been shaped by technology; and the skillsets required by next-generation blended librarians positioned to provide effective learner support to Millennials.
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Dhamdhere, Sangeeta. "Comparative study of Web-based Services and Best Practices offered by top World University libraries and "A" grade accredited University libraries in India." Diss., Ess Ess Publication, New Delhi, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/102771.
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In this study 64 web based services (bibliographical, patron education, patron communication and patron publication services) and best practices offered by the 70 top world university libraries and 39 top Indian University libraries were studied using different data analysis techniques like cross-tabulating for average scores and Pearson correlation coefficient and tests like Chi-Square Test and T-Test were applied to the raw data collected for final results. The library rankings as per their web-based services were correlated with their university rankings as per Webometric rankings and found that library web-based services rankings are correlating with their university rankings. Therefore, developing countries like India should improve their library web-based services rankings to improve their rankings at global level.Doctor of Philosophy
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West, Susan, and susan west@anu edu au. "A new paradigm in music education : the Music Education Program at The Australian National University." The Australian National University. Centre for Educational Development and Academic Methods, 2007. http://thesis.anu.edu.au./public/adt-ANU20090816.132910.
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This thesis describes a qualitative action research process undertaken in the field over
approximately eight years of the development of an alternative paradigm for music education. This
new paradigm evolved from a simple, practical approach that was not, in the first instance,
designed to be transformational, but which quickly showed itself to have potential for providing a
different model for conceptualising musical engagement.
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It is argued that the standard and widely accepted approach to music education has aspects that
does not encourage on-going music making. This study conceptualises that traditional Western
approach in terms of a virtuosic mountain that prioritises and rewards technical achievement. The
concept of the virtuosic mountain is developed in terms of three Ps: Perfection, Practice and
Performance. The concept was developed by not just reviewing current literature but also by
analysing that literature in light of the developing new paradigm as a means of comparing and
contrasting the approaches.
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Called The Music Education Program, this new paradigm is based on a practical approach to
the sharing of music making beyond institutional boundaries like the school gate. Children do not
perform in the community but seek to engage others in making music with them without
reference to age, disability or skill level. The focus is on the social outcomes that derive from
music making rather than the improvement of skills, which develop as a natural part of community
engagement. In this respect, the approach has roots in community enculturation processes that are
no longer prominent in Western society.
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The new paradigm is presented with a contrasting set of three Is: Intent, Identity and
Involvement, which are designed to illustrate how the community outreach of the Music
Education Program provides a model for consciously reconceptualising our approach to music
education through re-visiting what might be regarded as old practices in a new guise. The three
Is are illustrated through a series of critical incidents that highlight the necessary change in
theoretical underpinnings that the practical application of the Program demands. This includes a
particular focus on the Intent behind our music making, rather than the quality in terms of technomusical
outcomes; stress on the individual and group choices that develop musical Identity; and
demonstration of the ways in which this paradigm may contribute to voluntary, rather than
enforced, Involvement.
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The critical incident data is supplemented by some survey and evaluation data which supports
the view that the social component of musical engagement provides an alternate focus to musical
development than does an achievement paradigm. The range of data collected shows that
classroom teachers can take a significant role in the encouragement of music making in the primary
school without relying solely on the expertise of those with specific musical training; and that
overcoming negative attitudes and experiences can transform not only the teachers relationship
with music but produce a positive effect on her students.
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The model described here has evolved through a longitudinal process that constantly maintains
the centrality of the practical operation of the program. In so doing, it moves away from theoretical
constructs that often do not seem to relate directly to practitioners but, at the same time, it avoids
prescriptive methodology. Theory is elucidated through practice in a way that encourages teachers
to develop their own practices that are consistent with underlying principles. This model is
transformative in nature, having first a transformative effect on the principal researcher and thence
on those teachers engaging in professional development with the Program.
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system, this study does not attempt to claim success in the long-term in terms of promoting ongoing
engagement through life. Data suggest, however, that it has had an impact in encouraging
teachers to reconnect with music making and enables them to share that music making with their
students, thereby helping to develop more school-based musical engagement that is also affecting
the broader community in the Australian Capital Territory.
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Stone, Graham. "Developing a sustainable publishing model for a university press : a case study of the University of Huddersfield, 2011-2015." Thesis, University of Huddersfield, 2017. http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/33791/.
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The University of Huddersfield Press, re-launched in 2010, is an open access publisher of peer reviewed journals, monographs and sound recordings. The research to inform this thesis was conducted between 2011 and 2015. The primary research question of this thesis and accompanying business plan is to demonstrate how the University of Huddersfield Press can establish a viable and innovative business model. Subsidiary research questions are to establish how the output of the Press will contribute to and enhance the University’s strategic objectives and to indicate how the Press, as an open access publisher, can contribute to the world of scholarly communication by increasing the literature on New University Presses. As such, a number of chapters have been published as journal articles. The thesis introduces the University of Huddersfield Press before setting out the motivation, background and focus of the study. The rise of New University Presses (NUPs), the open access movement, the role of the repository and the library as publisher are examined and placed in context to the Press. The four cases studies included in this thesis are not multiple case studies, rather they are embedded units of analysis in a single practice based case study, which allows the reader to follow a number of different reading paths. The case studies use observation, in depth investigations and a personal account of the author’s work in developing the Press, which will give new insight into open access publishing by NUPs. The first case study presents data and findings regarding the Press monograph publishing imitative. It draws on external literature and reflections of experience of the Press in order to derive lessons for best practice on future management of the Press. The second case study takes an in depth look at journal publishing within the Press. It looks at how the Huddersfield Open Access Publishing (HOAP) Project was used to launch a number of successful journals using the institutional repository and has helped to build the reputation of the Press in the University and wider community. Lessons learned are examined in order to recommend a more sustainable future for the Press. The third case study involves one of the journals to be published by the Press, Fields: journal of Huddersfield student research. It outlines the rationale for Fields in an institutional context, including the process of setting up an online, open access, multidisciplinary journal for student research. Year one of the project, which saw the journal go from proposal to fully fledged publication, is analysed and lessons learned are discussed. The final case study investigates Huddersfield Contemporary Records (HCR) and presents a case study of music publishing within the University. This case study stands independently and therefore begins with a review of the literature specifically on music industry issues pertinent to HCR. The case study includes a suggested business model and workflow for future releases. The thesis analyses the results and findings from the case studies in order to suggest a viable and innovative business model for the Press. This addresses questions of sustainability, arising from the case studies. The thesis develops Hahn’s programme and publication level business planning in library publishing before providing evidence of the reputational value of the Press to the University of Huddersfield. This is practically demonstrated in the Business Plan, which outlines the future for the Press for the next five years. The accompanying business plan will help to shape future thinking regarding this form of publishing.
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McTaggart, Jon R. "Policy development for fund raising at La Sierra University." Instructions for remote access. Click here to access this electronic resource. Access available to Kutztown University faculty, staff, and students only, 1995. http://www.kutztown.edu/library/services/remote_access.asp.
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Thesis (M.P.A.)--Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, 1995.Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 45-06, page: 2773. Abstract precedes thesis as [2] preliminary leaves. Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 70-71).
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Buwule, Robert Stalone. "Exploratory Study on the Drivers and Barriers to Adoption of an Integrated Library System in Kyambogo University Library Service." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/43904.
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The adoption of Integrated Library Systems (ILS) helps library staff to automate libraries’ routine operations. While some libraries are coping well with automation, others most especially in Sub Saharan Africa face challenges and setbacks. The purpose of the study is to explore the adoption of an open source ILS, Koha, at Kyambogo University Library Service (KyULS). The study employs a qualitative approach where data is gathered using semi-structured interviews. Collected data was analysed using content analysis. The results of the study indicate that the drivers for adopting an ILS in KyULS are: qualified staff members, Koha being an open source software, training, and library automation trends in sister university libraries. The barriers to ILS adoption on the other hand included: lack of infrastructure, internet instability, insufficient funding, bureaucracy and the ILS’s unsuitability to persons with visual impairment. This report further provides recommendations to alleviate or resolve the difficulties that are hampering KyULS specifically and potentially other libraries when adopting ILSs. They include having a well-planned process of adopting the ILS, provision of a centralised and stable campus-wide inter/intranet network, establishment of required ILS infrastructure, sourcing of external funding, carrying out wide spread sensitisation of the ILS, continuously training the library staff members in the use of the ILS and collaboration with ILS adoption champions in other academic libraries. This study may be of value to academic librarians, LIS schools and ILS vendors globally as it helps them better understand the unique challenges faced by libraries in Sub-Saharan Africa.Dissertation (MIT)--University of Pretoria, 2014.
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Chao, Kuo-Chih, and 趙國智. "Wayfinding in University Library : A Case Study of Huafan University Library." Thesis, 2009. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/47133604044232056960.
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Abstract The sign system in a library is a service system to help readers recognize the placement in a library area. It is a facility for the convenience of readers in wayfinding process and can reduce the additional work load for the staff because of less inquiry. It’s include, the whole floor plan of the library, the direction for each area, the knowledge for each space, etc. An architect often depends on the experience in the process of a new construction library and lacks of wholly consideration. It will take influence for the service quality and results. And raise the doubt and difficulty for the user experiences. The study takes the library sign system planning of Huafan University as an example. Knowing the factors of wayfinding and how it could be happened to confer the wayfinding behavior. Discuss the definition, classification and design of a sign system. Analyze the map of service area and route planning. Implement the function and dealing of the sign system in a library. Approaching the target library’s route and planning. Make a summary of the hints for the design process of a sign system. It also considered with the evaluation of the sign system in other university libraries to keep off mistakes. The achievements of the study are: (1) help the library to construct a design criterion and maintain system, (2) provide a consult for the relevance staff of schools, (3) provide a consult for other schools plan to construct a new building or renew their sign system.
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SU, YU-TING, and 蘇郁婷. "Nonusers of university library-A Case Study of Chang Jung Christian University Library." Thesis, 2014. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/pm528m.
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Tsai, Wei-Chun, and 蔡維君. "Usability test of university library websites: A case study of National Taiwan University Library website." Thesis, 2006. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/34991417950643471163.
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Chen, Shu-Ling, and 陳淑玲. "The Study of Chinese Study Tour Design and Practice: An Example of Canberra University, Australia." Thesis, 2012. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/84041372355044531544.
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With the current worldwide upsurge in interest in learning Mandarin Chinese, short-term study tours that integrate language learning, cultural experience and travel seem tailor-made for the new generation of Chinese language learners. This research project focuses on a Chinese study tour organized for students of Canberra University, Australia. In particular, it discusses the problems encountered in planning a course for the specific requirements of this group, using chi-square analysis of questionnaire data to evaluate the outcomes of the course. The results of analysis indicated that the students’ participation in the tour was motivated by interest, curiosity and course requirements. The data also showed that participation in the study tour provided the students with more opportunities to apply language skills, deepened their cultural understanding, introduced them to local customs and traditions, and enhanced their interest in Chinese language learning. Compared with more formal Chinese language courses, study tour courses not only achieve higher levels of student satisfaction, but also allow the advantages and disadvantages of each kind of course to become apparent. It is hoped that the findings of this project will stimulate continuous improvement of study tour courses, and expose deficiencies in current understanding of foreign students’ requirements and inadequacies in course design. In this way, it can serve as a guide for the improvement and development of host institutions, and assist them to promote their public image and increase competitiveness in student recruitment. Clearly, the study tour is a form of Chinese language course that is well worth promoting.
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Suwannarat, Patha. "Library leadership in research university libraries." 1994. http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/32021606.html.
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Edwards, Heather Michie. "University library planning : a comparative study." Thesis, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10539/17226.
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Yu, Hsiao-Fen, and 游曉芬. "Development of Blog for University Library." Thesis, 2009. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/50796710178017870236.
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The trend for Library 2.0 has driven more and more libraries to develop their own Blogs to promote their services. For library application, Blogs can be used in various functions: promotion of library services, sharing knowledge and making social connection with users. With the use of RSS (real simple syndication), comment function, trackback function (to track discussion between different blogs), interactions and sharing of information become accessible among library users. This research was conducted as a preliminary exploration in development of library blog. Major research purposes were to analyze user’s needs and their use reactions toward the Blog developed in this research. Subjects of this research were students from Fu-Jen Catholic University. First, user’s needs and their comments for library blog were gathered through focus group interview. And then Movable Type 4.1 was used as the platform for development purpose. Along the research process, users’ needs and reactions were obtained as a basis for providing formative improvement in design and development. At the end, a questionnaire containing 30 items were used to assess students’ reactions toward the Blog in following aspects: content, structure, design, usefulness, and management. The main results of this research revealed that students used library blog infrequently. “Library Collection Recommendation Blog” and “Subject Activity Blog” were suggested by most users. Overall, Most users were positive about the use of the Blog developed in the study. Difficulties related technical issues might be encountered in developing library blogs. However, more research on promoting the use of library blog is needed.
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Yen-Jung, Tseng, and 曾嬿容. "A Study of ISO11620 (Library Performance Indicators) with an University Library." Thesis, 2010. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/07283460344733037319.
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碩士國立臺灣師範大學
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In recent decade, libraries faced major changes in the environment, libraries subjected to various challenges and are affected from resources, services, financial using. In order to show the value of libraries to sponsors, “Performance Evaluation” could be assisted libraries to achieve it. Libraries could use it to diagnosis of their business and services, and are conducive to outward to secure the necessary funding. In 1998, the International Standard Organization（ISO）developed a common international standard (ISO 11620) for libraries to measure the performance of libraries. ISO promulgated the second edition of the Library Performance Indicators in 2008, the indicators based on BSC into four surfaces- Resources, Access & Infrastructure, Use, Efficiency, and Potentials & Development. I use indicators in Efficiency surface of ISO 11620:2008 to research and choose two years consecutive and related information of a university library as example. From the research found: 1.This library there are seven indicators, the cost efficiency in 2009 are better than in 2008; 2.The indicator “Cost per User” isn’t suitable for university libraries; 3. The indictors of ISO11620: 2008 are simple concept, they need to be adjusted according to actual situation; 4.Funding of university library is subject to the budget of university, and it would affect the operation of the library.
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Huang, Yu-chian, and 黃于倩. "Library Anxiety Among Academic Library Users at National Chung Hsing University." Thesis, 2007. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/57725845300673357113.
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碩士國立中興大學
圖書資訊研究所
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As libraries are making great efforts to provide user-oriented services at present, whether users experience uncomfortable feelings resulted from encountering library staffs, library collections, library building, and library facilities has caused growing concerns among librarians. The purpose of this study is to examine if library anxiety is present among academic library users, and to discover whether groups of users experience different levels of library anxiety. Meanwhile, it also investigates the views of users and librarians about library anxiety. The study conducted a case study at the National Chung Hsing University. The study included literature analysis, survey method with a questionnaire and interview. The purpose of literature analysis was aimed to explore the significance and context of library anxiety, and use library anxiety scale to assess levels of library anxiety experienced by users. From 300 copies of questionnaire distributed, 222 valid questionnaires were returned, with a return rate of 74.0%. Then, there were interviews with thirteen users and nine librarians, to get in a more depth opinions on library anxiety. The major findings of this study were listed as follows: 1.Library anxiety is not an overwhelming phenomenon, only few users are high-anxious users; 2.There are significant differences for some dimensions among the variables of academic user’s gender, college, and year of study; 3.Users who display signs of library anxiety tended to experience significantly higher levels of library anxiety associated with mechanical barriers than general users; 4.Librarians perceive users experience library anxiety, but consider that their level of library anxiety are not serious. Based on results of the study, the author made the following suggestions: 1.Libraries should implement user study on a regular time to understand users’ feelings; 2.Library instructions should be customized to meet individual user’s requirements, to improve their abilities to utilize the library; 3.Libraies should actively promote library services, to raise users’ familiarity with the library services; 4.Librarians should enhance professional image and abilities, to encourage users’ willingness to interact with librarians; 5.Public services division should improve communication with technical services division, to reduce library anxiety among users.
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Harris, Kenneth R., and William E. Price. "The Diffusion Research Unit, The Australian National University, Canberra: A contribution to physical chemistry and beyond." 2019. https://ul.qucosa.de/id/qucosa%3A38966.
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Here we detail these and other contributions made by DRU in fields such as molten salts, liquid state
physics, refrigerants, cryogenic liquids, food chemistry, electrolyte and non-electrolyte solutions, and
the theory of mass and charge transport processes in solutions. These illustrate the wide use and
fundamental importance of diffusion processes in diverse areas of Science and Technology.
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Lin, Ya-Li, and 林雅莉. "A study of university Library Air Conditioning Environment ─The National Chung Hsing University Library as a Case Study─." Thesis, 2009. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/45343691387136265797.
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碩士逢甲大學
建築所
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Universiity libraries were constructed for students to read and information gathered. In this study, we are going to discuss whether the housing books and reading areas would be a comfortable environment for students to use. Concerned about the library’s function and space application, the interior air conditioner is also one of effect to users’ reading areas. Ｗe take the library of National Chung Hsing University as the subject in this study to investigate the comfort under the interior air conditioner. To provide a comfortable environment is a standard to design the interior air conditioner environment of the further university’s library. For the investigation of the actual measurement to the interior reading area of National Chung Hsing Unversity, we analye the temperature and the humidity at the vent, the average of the temperature and the humidity, and the varitation of temperature and humidity at the interior environment by the surveying instruments. Based on the surveying analysis to investigate the comfort of the space and further design the air conditioner inside the library. According to the related analysis of the interior temperature and humidity under the air conditioner, the position and the layout of each floor would affect the temperature and the humidity under the air conditioner, and further influence the environmental comfort and the energy saving. To create a comfortable reading environment of the library, the control of temperature and the layout of the air conditioner vent are the important factors.
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Sundararaman, Vishwanath. "Development of ASIC technology library for the TSMC 0.25um standard cell library." 2003. http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/theses/available/etd-05182003-144917/unrestricted/etd.pdf.
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Wang, Di, and 王荻. "Study on the University Library Blogs’ Group." Thesis, 2009. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/65921789016309106247.
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碩士淡江大學
資訊與圖書館學系碩士班
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Library blog is one of the tools to help library development. In order to understand the main characteristics and influencing factors of blogs, there are 71 library-related blogs build by 42 university libraries surveyed. Applies principal component and cluster analysis methods and have the following conclusions: 1.University Libraries almost build the blog by themselves. 2.The subject of university Library blogs usually is about the selected collections. 3.Long-term operation of blog has high traffic and visibility. 4.University Library blog can be divided into 3 to4 clusters. 5.University Library blog is still growing and changing.
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Chen, Ying-Jean, and 陳盈蓁. "A Study of University Library Blog Comments." Thesis, 2010. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/53261909013278933840.
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碩士臺灣大學
圖書資訊學研究所
98
In order to cope with the generation of web2.0, libraries develop a variety of services and the blog is the most widely application of all. In regard to blogs, most studies focused on the blog services from the library’s point of view, leaving out the blog users’. Library service should be reader-oriented, therefore, it is better to examine the library services from readers’ point of view. Comment is the most representative characteristic of blogs, which not only displays the interactions between library and readers but also expresses the opinions of readers. Lots of university libraries in Taiwan have developed blog services in recent years. This study is intended to analyze the blog comments to illustrate library services from the readers’ point of view. Purposes of this study are: 1.To analyze the contents of university library blog comments. 2. To explore the library blogs and comments from viewpoints of librarians as well as readers. 3. To explore the impact of blogs on library services. Questions to be answered are as follows: What type of library blogs gets the most comments? What are the types of comments? What are the interactions between librarians and readers? What factors make readers comment? How librarians deal with readers’ comments? What are librarians’ viewpoints on library blogs? Do readers’ comments have impacts on library services? First, contents of 80 library blogs (in 33 universities) were analyzed. In addition, interviews and survey by questionnaire were conducted to investigate viewpoints of librarians and readers on university library blogs. The research targets are librarians and readers from the top five libraries which possessed more comments on their library blogs. According to the content analysis, most blogs belong to the types of ‘data and resources,’ ‘library news,’ and ‘combination.’ The number of commented posts in ‘specific user’ type of blogs are more than others (an average of 1 comment every 3 comment posts). There are more comments found in the type of ‘library service’ (an average of 21.4 comments per comment post). Articles which relevant to readers’ right acquire more comments. Reply to the author is on the top among various types of comments, followed by spam comments, library comments, personal-oriented comments, disputative comments, other comments, and related topic comments. Usually, librarians would reply to readers’ comments within 3 days. Languages used by readers in their comments are somewhat casual than those used by librarians in their responses. According to the survey by questionnaires, more than half of respondents tend to add library blogs in their bookmarks in order to obtain the latest news and information concerning library collections. Nevertheless, only a few of them would have willingness to make comments on blogs. Majority of respondents are satisfied with the response made by the library. Moreover, they also pointed out that university library blog is a tool which can facilitate the interaction between the library and readers. Librarians interviewed in this study indicated that solving the problems of traditional websites, distributing news, promoting reading are the major goals of university library blogs. They browsed the blog daily and reply comments anonymously. Librarians indicated that the more comments readers post, the more librarians can realize what readers concern. In conclusion, libraries would need definite goals, informative blog contents, appropriate management and promotion, and supports from the library authority to provide effective and efficient blog services.
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Cheng, Wei-Ning, and 成維寧. "The Feasibility of University Library as Scholarly Electronic Journal Publisher : A Case Study of National Taiwan Normal University Library." Thesis, 2011. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/13327170241146107714.
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碩士國立臺灣師範大學
圖書資訊學研究所
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The emergence of the Internet not only has changed the channels of scholarly communication and the types of scholarly publishing, but also has diversified how information is exchanged, searched and shared in scholarly communities. The phenomenal adoption of online publication has challenged how university libraries provide publishing services. Keeping current with academics making research papers available through open access, university libraries are offering journal publishing services online. Although we know "university libraries should be the publisher" from a lot of literature, we have not yet find the best approach from University Libraries that provide electronic journal publishing services. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the feasibility of university library as scholarly electronic journal publisher in Taiwan. To reach the purposes, researcher firstly takes Research and Development method to set up the National Taiwan Normal University Library Open Journal Systems by using Open Journal Systems ; uses survey and interview to understand the operation of journals, the needs of journal editors, and their opinions on " Library as Scholarly Electronic Journal Publisher". Through these data, researcher will investigate the feasibility of university library as scholarly electronic journal publisher by providing the system, and which kinds of scholarly electronic journal publishing services that library can provide. The results show that the Library should establish a Publishing Center or Press to responsible for all matters of scholarly publishing in the university. The main trouble of all units are lack of human resource and technical problems. Library should act as a mediator to integrate resources on campus, provide human resources, and hold training course; Library can provide equipments to reserve publications, maintain the system and provide technical advice by the professional, hold a regular training program, and act as a mediator. Based on the results above, researcher gives some suggestions from different aspects of "organization", "culture", "policy", "funding", "human resource", and "technical support" for National Taiwan Normal University library and other University Library, which try to carry out the Electronic Journal Publishing Services. In addition, researcher also gives few modifications for the further studies.
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Wang, Chuan-Shu, and 王傳澍. "A Study on the Issues of Space Regeneration on University Library— Case Study of Chung Yuan Christian University Library." Thesis, 2007. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/53783310602561912136.
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碩士中原大學
建築研究所
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Facing with the coming of digital era and increasing demands of teaching and research, the problem of library space and function gradually occurs, such as the increment of books and audiovisual information leading to the severe insufficient measure for data collection and reading space, outdated architectural facility and pipes leading to inadequate cooperation with the usage demand for data and architectural facility which influences the service quality of library, etc. Both the quality and the quantity of library space could hardly fit modern requirements. Especially some university libraries planned and designed at early stage, the organization, function and spatial using are facing extreme challenges. Hence, overall evaluation and review are necessary fundamental work of space regeneration of library in the future. This research takes Chung Yuan Christian University library as discussed object; its main research goal is to understand the current situation and problem of spatial using of the library and analyze the response and suggestion of the spatial using from librarian and readers in order to conclude relevant planning and design subject as the base of the library space regeneration in the future. In the aspect of research methods, questionnaire, message board, online discussion zone, interview and other methods of survey are processed through different platforms in the hope to achieve the below research aims and content: 1.Understand user’s opinion of the library spatial using through survey methods of different platforms. 2.Overall investigation of the library spatial using condition of Chung Yuan Christian University. 3.Analyze the planning and design subject of space regeneration of university library through the user’s opinion of the library spatial using and spatial survey results. 4.Synthesize the results of survey and analysis, conclude concrete suggestions and provide the reference for the future planner of university library architectural space planner, librarian and other university library. The research results discover the reader’s opinion and problems of spatial using and solution are listed as below: 1. Flexible adjustment of spatial using; 2. Expand the scope of reader’s service space; 3. Emphasize the environment of reader’s reading space; 4. Satisfy diverse book collection space; 5. Maintenance and management of facility. In addition, the planning and design of library space regeneration are listed as follows: 1. Overall space integration and extension; 2. Efficient spatial collection capability; 3. Create “friendly”, “warm”, “human” and “ convenient” reading space; 4. Reflect the unobstructed special character of modern library data system; 5. Elevate the comfort of reading location; 6. Facility update and systematization; 7. Diminish the influence upon the library during the space regeneration. Therefore, space regeneration will renew the outdated library and fit the using characters of modern space and facility in order to satisfy reader’s needs in information using.