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Micro‐scale synthetic‐jet actuator flow simulation with characteristic‐based‐split method
Authors: Celik Bayram , Oguz Edis Firat 
Published: May 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present a computational study to investigate the effects of rectangular cavity design of a piezoelectrically driven micro‐synthetic‐jet actuator on generated flow.Design/methodology/approachFlow simulations were done using a compressible Navier‐Stokes solver, which is based on finite element method implementation of a characteristic‐based‐split (CBS) algorithm. The algorithm uses arbitrary Lagrangian‐Eulerian formulation, which allows to model oscillation of the synthetic jet's diaphragm in a realistic manner. Since all simulated flows are in the slip‐flow‐regime, a second order slip‐velocity boundary condition was applied along the cavity and orifice walls. Flow simulations were done for micro‐synthetic‐jet configurations with various diaphragm deflections amplitudes, cavity heights, and widths. All of the simulation results were compared with each other and evaluated in terms of the exit jet velocities, slip‐velocities on the orifice wall and instantaneous momentum fluxes at the jet exit.FindingsIt is shown that compressibility and rarefaction have important effects on the flow field generated by the micro‐synthetic‐jet actuator. The effect of the geometrical parameters of the cavity to important flow features such slip and phase lag are presented.Originality/valueThe paper reports results of a systematical study of the flow field inside a micro‐scale synthetic‐jet actuator, providing designers of such devices additional information for sizing the cavity within slip flow regime. Furthermore, it is demonstrated that the CBS, together with slip boundary conditions can be successfully used to compute such flows.
Benchmarking quality systems in two European academic libraries
Authors: Balagué Núria , Saarti Jarmo 
Published: May 2009

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to benchmark two ISO 9001:2000 based quality management systems, one in the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain, and the other in Kuopio University, Finland.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is a case study in which both libraries' approach to the building of their quality management system are compared.FindingsThe ISO 9001:2000 guides institutions so that they will develop their quality management systems along similar lines. Both libraries have devised the same kinds of solutions to the key points of the standard and it has helped them to develop their services and analyze how they have succeeded in this task.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper is based on the experiences of two libraries.Practical implicationsThe paper gives examples for the implementation of the ISO 9001:2000 quality standard inside an academic library.Originality/valueThe paper provides ideas on how a quality system is best developed.
Strategic planning and management for the public libraries
Authors: Kostagiolas Petros A. , Banou Christina , Laskari Evangelia‐Maria 
Published: May 2009

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is twofold: to provide an overview of the present situation at the Greek central public libraries and to identify strategic development areas in regard to education and training, social and economic development, e‐government, reading policy, cultural cohesion and identity.Design/methodology/approachA survey was conducted in January and February 2008 through extensive semi‐structured interviews with all the 29 Greek central public libraries.FindingsThe paper finds that a formal strategic plan is becoming necessary for the Greek central public libraries in order to understand themselves, redefine their policies and priorities, and further consider the needs and expectations of their users and of the society as a whole.Practical implicationsThis paper contributes to the discussion on the development of strategic planning aimed at the central public libraries in Greece and may assist in providing evidence for strategic planning in a national and/or in an institutional level.Originality/valueIt is one of the very few studies in Greece providing empirical evidence for the strategic planning and management of the central public libraries.
Needed competencies for collection managers and their development
Authors: Ameen Kanwal 
Published: May 2009

PurposeThis paper aims to discover perceptions of university librarians regarding the needed competencies for collection managers in Pakistan in the emerging digital paradigm.Design/methodology/approachThe mixed‐method approach was followed using a questionnaire and interview to collect data. The self‐completion questionnaire was sent to central libraries of 40 major, accredited universities of Pakistan and 30 responses were obtained. Then, semi‐structured interviews were conducted with 20 librarians using interview‐guide. Interviews were transcribed to analyze and categorize according to the thematic approach. The interpretation and comments of the interviewees have also been reported to strengthen the arguments.FindingsIt was found that the university libraries of Pakistan are gradually adopting a digital paradigm and providing access to hybrid collections. But, collection managers would not perceive fully the competencies needed to manage hybrid collections. It also appeared that there were meagre opportunities for university librarians to develop their competencies through regular and continuing education.Originality/valueThis is the first study on the needed competencies for collection managers in Pakistan. The paper may invoke, among academia and working professionals, the need to learn the practices of collection management in digital environment.
Librarian interrupted! Ur‐librarian to un‐librarian, or ur‐librarian to uber‐librarian?
Authors: Storey Colin 
Published: May 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to address the dangers and opportunities for a highly trained group of professionals – librarians – in responding to the present and future challenges, for example from the web's so‐called digital natives and from the web's bare‐fisted market forces.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is a general view of the current state‐of‐play in library management vis‐a‐vis the e‐revolution, in terms of the history and future of the profession.FindingsLibrarians are in danger of casting off the primordial and deeply original tenets of the profession (the term “ur‐librarianship” is suggested here to refer to this canon of library beliefs). Librarians may well become irrelevant shadows of their former selves by embracing a mish‐mash of misdirected and misappropriated ideologies and peripheral priorities from other, newer, professions and undo centuries of hard work (here referred to as “un‐librarianship”). In consequence, readers, in a cloud of unknowing, would not understand who librarians are, what they do, and especially, what they stand for. Librarians have opportunities to re‐enliven the developmental arc of venerable tradition and to recast agile services to sustain, as in the long past, an absolutely unquestioned place in society (“uber‐librarianship”). Is it going to be “Librarian Interrupted!”, or “Librarian Triumphant!”?Practical implicationsLibrarians need to brand themselves and their libraries distinctly for a successful and relevant future.Originality/valueUsing practical examples from many years of experience in librarianship, the author states some strong opinions on librarians' professional futures.
The innovative university library: strategic choice, construction practices and development ideas
Authors: Jing Guo , Jin Chen 
Published: May 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to propose the strategic choice of innovative university library, including its definitions, structure framework. As a case study, the construction practice and idea development of the innovative library in Shanghai Jiao Tong University are also to be introduced and explained.Design/methodology/approachThe paper combines the methods of scenario analysis and theoretical explanation, modeling presentation and case study.FindingsA model of innovative university library and IC2@SJTUL, a kind of new mode adapting to it are put forward in the paper. These modes apply to university libraries, which need innovation and support training of innovative users.Research limitations/implicationsAt present the necessary have been built but environments for IC2@SJTUL its effects need practice testing.Originality/valueThe basic definition and structure framework of an innovative university library are designed in this paper. The pioneer concept, i.e. IC2, is demonstrated and the new mode of IC2@SJTUL is also presented.
Prioritizing academic library service quality indicators using fuzzy approach
Authors: Jamali Reza , Sayyadi Tooranloo Hossein 
Published: May 2009

PurposeFuzzy logic provides a useful tool for dealing with decisions in which the phenomena are imprecise and vague. The purpose of this paper is to prioritize the library service quality indicators from the student's point of view at Ferdowsi University, Iran, using this method. It also aims to identify the main indicators that help users satisfaction and consequently, the best budget allocation by library managers.Design/methodology/approachThis research was performed among students of the university and questionnaires were distributed to students that used the library service at least once each month. The basis of the questionnaire was a SERVQUAL model developed for academic libraries. The characteristics/quality components with fuzzy‐TOPSIS technique were prioritized to meet the requirements of students as customers of the academic libraries. Using fuzzy set theory, customers' perceptions of service quality are generally expressed subjectively in vague linguistic terms, and this paper tries to apply a fuzzy approach to service quality in Ferdowsi university libraries.FindingsThe results show that there is no equal importance between library service quality indicators. After prioritizing indicators it was found that having the ability to find information 24 hours a day has the most importance and a secure and safe place is the least important indicator for making a high quality library.Practical implicationsThe results of this study will be helpful for planners to pay attention to some indicators that have most importance but low performance. With this result higher users can obtain satisfaction with lower efforts.Originality/valueThe concept in the paper can be useful for two reasons. The first is low budget of academic libraries. It is true that libraries are the heart of a university but there is not enough allocated budget to maintain this situation. The budget can then be allocated for the best indicators. Second is the freshness of fuzzy approach to service quality. In developing the use of this approach to academic libraries, it is hoped that the libraries can satisfy user demands and make the best strategies for improvement.
Theory, research, and practice in library management 6
Authors: Walton Graham 
Published: May 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore how uncertainty as a concept is being faced in many areas of work (including libraries). The use of scenario planning in managing this uncertainty is to be examined.Design/methodology/approachReasons for the prominence of uncertainty are identified from the broad management literature. The impact uncertainty has on the organisation, and the individual and strategic direction is also discussed using the literature. This provides the context to establish how uncertainty, has historically been faced, by libraries. The same approach is applied when the application of scenario planning in managing uncertainty is established. Scenario planning is investigated at the wider level and then the focus moves to its relevance for libraries.FindingsUncertainty is a strategic concern for many organisations (both proffer and not for profit), which poses specific challenges for managers. It is caused by technological developments and changes in markets with other contributions from environmental, fiscal and political factors. Scenario planning is a proactive way to manage the impact of uncertainty. By using scenarios it is possible to identify key factors that will have serious implications in the future. Taking actions and informed decisions based upon the scenarios, future risks can be avoided and possible opportunities anticipated. Effective scenarios can be produced by going through an agreed group process.Originality/valueThe paper provides an examination of different aspects of uncertainty, its management through scenario planning and the relevance for libraries.
The balanced scorecard: a new challenge
Authors: Chavan Meena 
Published: May 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to focus on one strategy known as “The Balanced Scorecard”, discussing the growing importance of balanced scorecard performance systems, exploring issues that organizations face in building and implementing scorecard systems, and sharing lessons learned from Australian organizations that have taken the balanced scorecard journey.Design/methodology/approachThe approach taken is the case study methodology to depict the real world examples of organisations that have confidence in the “Balanced scorecard performance system“ so that other organisations can follow suit.FindingsThe paper concludes that the balanced scorecard approach may require some substantial changes in culture within the organization.. The balanced scorecard requires understanding, commitment and support from the very top of the business down. The balanced scorecard will evolve. As culture changes and develops to accept the new approach and members of the organisation mature within the new culture, the organisation will find new things to measure, new goals in different areas, to make the balanced scorecard even more balanced and effective in supporting a living, growing, viable organisation. Different organisations have quite different needs, market areas, people, products and services, and will end up with significantly different balanced scorecards.Research limitations/implicationsThe outcomes were based on two multinational corporations and may differ with small and medium enterprises.Practical implicationsThe balanced scorecard is balanced in another dimension – not just a balance of measures of essential areas of the business, but also a balance of goals versus accountability. If people do not accept accountability for achievement of the balanced measures and goals of the balanced scorecard, there is no balanced scorecard. The people of the organisation are the key to the success of the balanced scorecard system.Originality/valueThe paper specifically looks at the implementation of the “Balanced Score Card Performance Management System” in Australian corporations.
CPD as a hyperbole: why don't employers mention it in managerial job adverts?
Authors: Gbadamosi Gbolahan , Evans Carl 
Published: May 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to establish whether employers specify the requirement of CPD when recruiting managers and, in doing so, to open up the debate on the importance attached to CPD by employers.Design/methodology/approachAn observational analysis was undertaken of job advertisements placed in four regional newspapers and a national online job web site over a two‐month period (August and September 2006).FindingsFrom the newspaper job advertisements scrutinized none indicated CPD either directly or indirectly as a requirement for managerial jobs. Job experience (84 per cent) and personal attributes (82 per cent) were the most important requirements indicated for managerial jobs. An online national jobs web site, however, implied or specifically mentioned CPD for only five managerial posts.Research limitations/implicationsSome of the job advertisements provided very scant details. The study has only taken a surface view of the posts, as opposed to a detailed reviewing of the person specification for jobs. Targeting “Managers” focused on only middle level positions and even this could have excluded some posts.Practical implicationsThe lack of CPD evidence now challenges employers to consider the importance of CPD when preparing managerial job advertisements.Originality/valueThe paper highlights the gap between the value of CPD and its absence in job advertisements and discusses the impact of the findings on relevant stakeholder groups. It argues the need for employers to detail CPD implicitly or explicitly in job advertisements to enhance the quality of job applicants.
Observing the invisible
Authors: Kempster Stephen 
Published: May 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the invisible role of observational learning in the development of leadership practice. A model of observational learning and leadership practice is suggested to help guide theorizing and design intervention.Design/methodology/approachThe approach takes the form of empirical qualitative research that utilizes a time‐line interview technique with 34 managers to enable in‐depth data to be revealed of observational leadership learning. Data analysis is through a phenomenological grounded theory approach.FindingsThe paper illustrates that observational learning from “notable people” is a prominent influence of these managers' conceptions of leadership. Such observational learning differed between men and women and between employed and self‐employed contexts.Research limitations/implicationsThe variety, availability and diversity of people to observe and engage with are argued here to have significant implications for the development of leadership practice.Practical implicationsThe conclusions suggest that interventions into the leadership development of men and women, and between the employed and self‐employed need to be different and such interventions need to be responsive to established structural practices.Originality/valueThe paper responds to a call for contextualized, in‐depth qualitative research into leadership development, making prominent the significance of observational learning to leadership practice and how such observational learning varies between men and women, and between the employed and the self‐employed. It also provides a model of observational learning and leadership practice to guide understanding of informal leadership development.
How passive voice weakens your scholarly argument
Authors: Sigel Thomas 
Published: May 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to convey to authors that, by avoiding passive constructions in scholarly writing, academics can demonstrate a more thorough understanding of materials, thus strengthening arguments and presenting articles with clarity.Design/methodology/approachBased on 12 years' experience in academic publishing, the author has worked directly with major scholars and global publishing houses to shape and craft scholarly content to meet the needs of customers, namely, academics and students in higher education. The article responds to the complaint that passive voice weakens and muddles scholarly arguments.FindingsThe paper provides sound advice on how to structure one's writing in active voice in order to provide a solid, cogent argument that focuses on clarity and precision. It recognises that many scholars bog down their writing with passive voice and offers alternatives to combat passive voice.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper suggests that scholars utilise active voice in scholarly writing, but it does not imply that one cannot implement passive voice construction in the appropriate context.Practical implicationsThe study is a very useful guide for academics to help them hone their writing skills in order to produce quality articles that will clearly and cogently convey their scholarly arguments and allow them to stand out in an already crowded market.Originality/valueThe paper fulfils an identified information need and offers practical writing advice to academics who will be submitting articles for journal publication, as well as book chapters to academic presses.
A direct‐writing approach to the micro‐patterning of copper onto polyimide
Authors: Ng J.H.‐G. , Desmulliez M.P.Y. , Lamponi M. , Moffat B.G. , McCarthy A. , Suyal H. , Walker A.C. , Prior K.A. , Hand D.P. 
Published: May 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present a novel manufacturing process that aims to pattern metal tracks onto polyimide at atmospheric pressure and ambient environment. The process can be scaled up for industrial applications.Design/methodology/approachFrom a thorough literature survey, different approaches were carried out for processing polyimide. Following a design of experiments for the processing and various characterisation techniques, a micro‐coil was manufactured as a test demonstrator.FindingsThe characteristics of some main formaldehyde‐based electroless copper baths were compared. The quality of the sidewalls was characterised and the performance of the process was assessed.Originality/valueThis paper demonstrates a high‐value manufacturing technique that is mass manufacturable, low cost and suitable for use on 3D surfaces. Criteria required for the development of a direct‐writing process have been described. The issues surrounding electroless plating on polyimide have been explained.
Cracking phenomena on flexible‐rigid interfaces in PCBs under thermo cycling loading
Authors: Arruda Luciano , Bonadiman Renato , Costa Josineto , Reinikainen Tommi 
Published: May 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop simulation models for flexible‐printed circuit boards' flex‐rigid interfaces and to perform experimental tests in the laboratory in order to evaluate the cracking phenomena when these devices are submitted to thermal cycling.Design/methodology/approachA device was proposed in order to evaluate the reliability of flex‐rigid interconnections. Thermal cycling tests were performed in an environmental chamber and failure mechanisms investigated using optical and scanning electron microscope techniques. The failure modes were analyzed using computational modelling via the finite element method.FindingsThrough failure analysis, it was observed that device design and thermal expansion/contraction could contribute to the occurrence of high stresses in the copper pad connections. The simulation model proposed was able to identify the critical regions, as they had occurred in the tests. Thus, the qualitative approach may be considered successful enough to be applied in the early stages of design.Research limitations/implicationsThe materials proprieties were considered as being linear. Thus, in order to enhance the simulation models to provide a quantitative model for the evaluation of product life, non‐linear (visco‐elastic) behaviour in the material properties and a fracture model should be considered.Originality/valueTypical causes of cracking failure in electronic devices are related to mechanical stress, moisture, heat from transportation and field use. Thus, finite element analysis is an important tool in order to evaluate the reliability of electronic components regarding these types of loads in the early stages of design.