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Introduction to the special issue on job loss
Authors: Karren Ronald 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe primary purpose of this article is to raise awareness about the need for additional research on job loss. It also aims to provide an introduction to the special issue, and a description of the articles in it.Design/methodology/approachThe article highlights some of the important research on job loss since the early 1990s.FindingsAdditional theory and research is needed to assist the well‐being and the job search process of the unemployed.Research limitations/ implicationsThis article offers suggestions on advancing new research ideas that can be used to assist individuals who have lost their jobs and to organizations that have been involved in a layoff.Practical implicationsThe article argues that knowledge related to the effects of job loss can be used to assist organizations in promoting programs to enhance the well‐being of laid‐off individuals.Social implicationsResearch on job loss is needed to address the problems of laid‐off individuals.Originality/valueThe article provides a contribution to the social issues literature as it raises awareness of the need for additional research on job loss.
A novel flip‐chip interconnection process for integrated circuits
Authors: Sugden Mark W. , Hutt David A. , Whalley David C. , Liu Changqing 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present an outline of the development of a new process for the formation of flip‐chip interconnections using metal coated polymer microparticles.Design/methodology/approachMetal coated polymer microparticles were selectively deposited onto the bondpads of integrated circuits using electrophoresis. Thermocompression bonding was then used to bond the devices to substrates.FindingsParticles obtained a positive surface charge following immersion in an acidic solution and this surface charge allowed the particles to be deposited electrophoretically directly onto the bondpads of an integrated circuit without the need for patterning. Thermocompression bonding of nickel/gold coated particles to gold coated substrates was achieved at temperatures as low as 160°C.Research limitations/implicationsFurther work is needed to test this approach using integrated circuits with finer pitch, and to use patterned substrates for assembly and reliability measurements.Originality/valueThis paper presents a new method for the deposition of metal coated polymer microparticles without the need for any masking or patterning processes for the formation of interconnections on integrated circuits.
Midnight‐2.00 a.m.: what goes on at the library?
Authors: Lawrence Peg , Weber Lynne 
Published: November 2012

PurposeAssessment is a driving force in the library and services offered are constantly evaluated for their merit. This study seeks to review student use of an academic library during late‐night hours to determine the effectiveness of the service.Design/methodology/approachLate‐night library users were surveyed about the frequency and reasons for their late‐night library use. They were given the opportunity to voice their opinions about the value of library services provided from midnight to 2.00 a.m. Face‐to‐face interviews were conducted. Numbers of users were tallied and student behavior was observed and noted. Websites were reviewed to determine open hours at other libraries.FindingsThe investigators found that the patrons viewed the library as a quiet, peaceful place conducive to study and placed high value on late‐night access to the library. This was confirmed by the fact that there were requests to further extend the late‐night hours and to offer access to more library space. The research established the library as a haven required by a dedicated group of students who greatly needed a late‐night place to work.Research limitations/implicationsThe investigators plan to extend the study of late‐night use to determine where the students go at 11.30 p.m., when all floors except first floor close. In addition, more questions will relate to student classification, area of study, late‐night safety, food, age, gender, mode of transportation, and housing. Participant recruitment will be enhanced to increase participation.Practical implicationsThese outcomes could result in changes to the hours and services provided after midnight and have an impact on other libraries following similar late‐night practices.Originality/valueThere is little information in the literature about student behavior during hours after midnight. No reference was made to investigators observing student behavior first‐hand during late‐night hours.
Local newspapers and the library: a “community asset”
Authors: Massis Bruce E. 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this column is to examine the transition of print newspapers to the digital environment and the recognition that the library continues in its tradition of providing access to local newspapers.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is a literature review and commentary on this topic that has been addressed by theoreticians, researchers and practitioners.FindingsThe library must remain a trusted resource regarding access to local newspapers, a critical factor defining its place in the community. As newspapers increasingly transition to the digital environment, in any discussion of availability of the local newspaper to its patrons, the library must continue to play its central role as the principal access point for local news and information.Originality/valueThe value in addressing this issue is to recognize that libraries persist in providing local newspaper services to their patrons during the evolution of formats.
9th AMICAL Annual Meeting and Conference
Authors: Kolbaeva Kunduz 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThis report aims to provide an overview of the 9th American International Consortium of Academic Libraries (AMICAL) Meeting and Consortium held at the American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, April 4‐7, 2012.Design/methodology/approachThe report provides main information about AMICAL, and describes the main topics of the Conference.FindingsAll the presentations and discussions created a unique environment to share experience and disseminate information among the Conference participants.Originality/valueThe report is interesting and informative for librarians and academic institutions at the international level.
Effects of discount framing in comparative price advertising
Authors: McKechnie Sally , Devlin James , Ennew Christine , Smith Andrew 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe objective of this paper is to examine the framing effects of discount presentation format in comparative price advertising in a low‐price and a high‐price product context. In particular, the authors study whether identical discounts presented in percentage and absolute terms result in different consumer perceptions of transaction value and purchase intention. Although price promotions have been the subject of previous research, a closer examination of the potential moderating influence of discount size in both contexts is warranted.Design/methodology/approachTwo separate experiments were designed to isolate the effects of the manner in which discounts are numerically expressed and the size of the discount on consumers' perceptions of a retail price promotion in a low‐price and a high‐price product context.FindingsThe effects of discount framing in comparative price promotions are found to be influenced by discount size in the case of the low‐product context but not the high‐price one.Research limitations/implicationsIt is recommended that the study be replicated for other types of low‐price and high‐price products to confirm the generalisability of the results for each product context.Practical implicationsRetail managers' choice of discount presentation format for both low‐ and high‐price product contexts, and in the case of the former the additional manipulation of discount size, have an impact on the ability of comparative price promotions to accelerate purchases. Meanwhile policy makers should continue to assign significant time and resources to investigating concerns about misleading price comparison based promotions.Originality/valueThe paper provides original insights into the importance of considering the joint effects of discount presentation format and discount size on consumers' perceptual and behavioural responses to retail price promotions, unlike previous research, which has examined these framing effects separately.
Sustainability or limitless expansion: paradigm shift in HRD practice and teaching
Authors: Ardichvili Alexandre 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThis paper aims to discuss a shift from the mentality of limitless growth and expansion to the new sustainability paradigm in HRD practice, and identifies what corresponding changes are needed in human resource development (HRD) university programs.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on a review of the literature in HRD and related fields, and of curricula of a sample of HRD programs in the USA.FindingsFive themes were found in the academic literature: critique of HRD's fixation with performance outcomes and lack of emphasis on developing sustainable and responsible members of society; role of HRD in embedding sustainability in organizational cultures; training and development methods, aimed at increasing sustainability awareness and at developing related skills; sustainable leadership and leadership development; and interconnectedness of HRD, sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and business ethics. Review of the contents of a sample of HRD graduate programs suggested that these programs rarely incorporate sustainability‐focused courses or course segments.Research limitations/implicationsFuture research needs to conduct an in‐depth review and analysis of the existing HRD graduate coursework in a larger sample of HRD programs to determine the extent of coverage of sustainability‐related topics. In addition, a review of the literature from related fields (e.g. business and management, HRM, and engineering), is needed to identify successful examples of sustainability‐related curricular innovations. Furthermore, it would be beneficial to conduct action research‐based studies of experimental development and implementation of courses and/or teaching modules, focused on sustainability issues.Practical implicationsThere are three main areas where changes in HRD curricula are needed: economic foundations of HRD (to demonstrate the economic necessity of the paradigm change); systems theory (to provide a solid understanding of the systemic nature of inter‐relationships between the economy, environment, and society); and self‐leadership and individual moral development as related to individual employees' role in promoting sustainable organizations.Originality/valueWhile there is some research on the role of HRD in organizational sustainability, this article is the first to address issues of corresponding changes in HRD academic curricula.
Accelerating and braking in times of economic crisis
Authors: Wallo Andreas , Kock Henrik , Nilsson Peter 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this article is to present the results of a study of an industrial company's top management team (TMT) that fought to survive an economic crisis. Specifically, the article seeks to focus on describing the TMT's composition, group processes, and work during a period of high external pressure; analysing the TMT's work in terms of an organisational learning process; and discussing factors that may have enabled the TMT to make appropriate strategic decisions during the crisis.Design/methodology/approachThe empirical foundation of this article is a longitudinal case study of a Swedish industrial company during the economic recession of the late 2000s. Data were collected through observations of meetings involving the TMT from 2009 to 2011 and through semi‐structured interviews with TMT managers.FindingsTwo empirical themes – “accelerating” and “braking” – illustrate actions taken by the TMT during the crisis. Accelerating involves activities aimed at accelerating the company out of the downturn, whereas braking involves activities aimed at reducing costs. The findings suggest that the TMT exhibited the ability to handle processes of exploration and exploitation during the crisis and that learning occurred at the individual, group, and organisational levels.Practical implicationsA practical implication of this study is the importance for TMTs to work simultaneously with processes of exploration and exploitation when fighting to survive an economic crisis and to designate time for learning processes in daily work.Originality/valueThe study contributes to the field by empirically showing the processes of organisational learning in practice and by highlighting the relevance of organisational learning research to understanding the performance and work of top management teams in organisations.
The rise of digital curation and cyberinfrastructure
Authors: Ray Joyce 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe terms “digital curation” and “cyberinfrastructure” have been coined in the last decade to describe distinct but related concepts of how data can be managed, preserved, manipulated and made available for long‐term use. This paper aims to examine these.Design/methodology/approachThe paper considers the origins of both terms and the communities that have been engaged with each of them, traces the development of the present digital environment in the USA and considers what this may mean for the future.FindingsThe paper reveals that each term has important attributes that contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the digital knowledge universe.Originality/valueThe paper reveals information about the development of digital preservation.
From static to dynamic
Authors: McMullen Anthony , Gray Barry 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThis paper aims to report on a successful implementation of a current awareness service designed to inform teaching faculty and liaison librarians as to the status of library materials they have ordered.Design/methodology/approachThe paper looks at the methods employed by the authors, which simplify maintenance of lists of new titles by providing a single, consistent access point to new resources. The dynamic pages are compiled by using the OPAC as a platform: connecting with a Z39.50 protocol, passing keywords and phrases along via the URL query string, parsing the data with PHP, and rendering the data on the web with a combination of PHP and JavaScript.FindingsThe OPAC‐as‐platform method of rendering the departmental acquisitions pages has solved every problem that had existed up to this point. With very minor changes to cataloguing workflow, the technical services department now has a low‐maintenance system in place for notifying teaching faculty and liaison librarians of new arrivals.Originality/valueThe project demonstrates cooperation between public services, systems, IT, and technical services to enhance library services to users. It also demonstrates the value of and potential for cataloguing as a means to deliver innovative services.
Designing an effective EDRMS based on Alter's Service Work System model
Authors: Goldschmidt Peter , Joseph Pauline , Debowski Shelda 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to develop a framework for electronic document and records management systems (EDRMS) as a Service Work System. This enhanced overview of EDRMS support strategies suggests that the increasing shift in recordkeeping responsibilities to users requires greater consideration of the core activities that should be supported by RM professionals. The paper seeks to examine the concept of records management (RM) service delivery using this model.Design/methodology/approachThe authors offer a complementary approach for EDRMS analysis, design and implementation augmenting the human computer interaction (HCI) approach. They show how ideas related to services can be incorporated into the existing RM domain and can enrich current approaches within this field.FindingsThe changing context from records management suggests a need to shift the RM orientation from a systems domain approach to a Service Work System model. A reorientation of records management emphasises stronger consideration of user needs and stakeholder expectations. The education of records management professionals to accommodate RM users' requirements will also encourage a stronger concern for the development of EDRMS that are “fit for purpose”.Practical implicationsRecords management theory and practice would benefit from a shift in orientation from a systems driven Work Systems Model to a Service Work Systems Model. The shift to a Service Work Systems Model will necessitate a stronger consideration of user needs and stakeholder expectations and increased focus and approach to learning and education of records management professionals and users.Social implicationsThe concept of Service Work Systems to the development of electronic document and records management systems is introduced.Originality/valueThe paper introduces the concept of Service Work Systems to the development of electronic document and records management systems for RIM professionals.
The classification and importance of E‐S‐Qual quality attributes: an evaluation of online shoppers
Authors: Duman Kurt Sumeyra , Atrek Banu 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to classify and assess the importance levels of the quality attributes of E‐S‐QUAL measurement scale, aiming to focus on the most important attributes to improve.Design/methodology/approachE‐S‐QUAL measurement scale is classified according to Kano's model and the relative importance levels of the E‐S‐QUAL quality attributes are revealed via analytical hierarchy process (AHP). The data of the study were gathered through a questionnaire, which consisted of four parts and was applied to 202 online shoppers in Izmir/Turkey.FindingsAlmost all of the quality attributes are placed under one‐dimensional category. Privacy dimension is found to be a high value‐added attribute, whereas the least important attributes are found to be within the efficiency dimension. None of the quality attributes of E‐S‐QUAL are regarded as attractive attributes.Practical implicationsThis study is expected to attract the attention of practitioners on the most important quality attributes that affect customer satisfaction, which will help them reduce the time‐consuming and heavy efforts on improving the e‐service quality attributes that would not matter to the customers. The authors hold that the proposed evaluation of e‐service quality measurement scales, in general, provides an effective and operational procedure to assess customer perception toward the quality of online service; so that firms can achieve higher levels of customer satisfaction through increasing the level of quality of their online servicesOriginality/valueThis study is expected to contribute to the literature, as being the primary study focusing on the classification of E‐S‐QUAL quality attributes through Kano's Model by determining the relative importance levels via AHP.
Accounting students' perceptions of a Learning Management System
Authors: Basioudis Ilias G. , de Lange Paul , Suwardy Themin , Wells Paul 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate student perceptions of the design features included in an “off the shelf” Learning Management System (LMS) in teaching undergraduate accounting students.Design/methodology/approachQuestionnaire responses from 846 accounting students studying in the UK, Australia and New Zealand provide international data to develop a model to explain student perception of the LMS.FindingsThe final model shows student satisfaction with the use of a LMS is positively associated with three variables: usefulness of lecture notes, bulletin boards and discussion forums, and other LMS tools. Further, the comparison of cultural differences of the three countries shows all students treat the provision of notes as a desirable attribute on a LMS. Findings also suggest that although students find the provision of materials over the LMS does not enhance student engagement in class, overall a comparison of the three countries shows all students treat the provision of notes as a desirable attribute of a LMS.Research limitations/implicationsFuture research should collect ethnicity data to enable an analysis of cultural influence on student perceptions of the LMS.Practical implicationsAs increased motivation to learn is found to contribute to improved achievement of learning outcomes, the study's findings have implications for faculty contemplating the adoption of a LMS in their courses. The findings specifically confirm that usefulness of lecture notes, use of bulletin/discussion boards, and other LMS tools are positively endorsed by students and hence increase their motivation to learn.Originality/valueThe current paper adds to the literature as the motivation to use and engage with LMSs by accounting students is not well understood.
A team‐teaching based approach to engage students
Authors: Bond David , Czernkowski Robert , Wells Peter 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe the process of renewal undertaken in a large undergraduate financial reporting subject.Design/methodology/approachThe approach taken in the subject is one in which student engagement is critical. Selected quantitative and qualitative data from university course and student feedback surveys were used to assess the effectiveness of the renewal process.FindingsThe renewal process led to increased student engagement, and influenced student learning by demonstrating the relevance of financial reporting regulation. Feedback was also positive in relation to the level of resources, especially technological, provided in the subject.Originality/valueEngaging with students is a critical task in any subject, but especially in a technical accounting subject, as students may not necessarily see the value in the content. This article reveals possibilities for academics to engage with their students and for their students to engage with the subject material.