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Gender diversity changes in a small engineering discipline: materials science and engineering
Authors: Bowman Keith J. 
Published: February 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to establish greater understanding of changes in gender diversity at the undergraduate, graduate and faculty levels for a small engineering discipline, materials science and engineering (MSE), and how it may be related to different cultures across the variety of engineering disciplines.Design/methodology/approachThe paper assesses publicly available data on the demographics of US MSE programs to explore expectations of correlation between increased gender diversity at the graduate level and among faculty versus undergraduate gender diversity.FindingsThe number and percentage of women increased substantially in graduate programs and within faculties whereas the percentage of women receiving bachelor's of science degrees in engineering (BSE) in MSE, and nearly all other engineering disciplines, was significantly lower in 2009 than in 2000. Diversity advances at graduate, postdoctoral and faculty levels in the interdisciplinary field of MSE, and likely other relatively young engineering disciplines, have been achieved via a continuous migration of individuals from other science and engineering disciplines as well as from international science and engineering programs.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper does not explore cause‐and‐effect, but rather provides a case study of trends occurring within a specific discipline. When evidence for a “leaky pipeline” is found within one generalized context (i.e. engineering), the assumption has been that every discipline (i.e. MSE, biomedical engineering) within that context has leaky pipelines that must be fixed. Given the present data, such assumptions may be inappropriate and perpetuate an understanding of how to improve gender diversity that is not helpful and, in fact, may be harmful to achieving diversity.Originality/valueThe paper provides an assessment of gender diversity for a smaller discipline and explores applicability of conventional pipeline models for career progression.
The dangers of malware in a library computing environment
Authors: Zimerman Martin 
Published: February 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to point out, to non‐technical library users, the hazards of using the library's public computers.Design/methodology/approachThe purpose of this paper is to articulate the dangers faced by library users, whether they be students, faculty, or staff. This paper is geared towards education and enlightenment of non‐technical users of public computers.FindingsThere are many hazards to computing, both online and off. Most public computers are not well prepared to cope with worms, Trojans and other malware. There are remedies for a lot of the malware, but as in an arms race it is a matter of catching up with the latest weapon to be presented.Practical implicationsSince public computers are so vulnerable to attack, library IT must be constantly vigilant for the menaces that are present. The paper shows how computers can be protected.Originality/valueIf this can help save one computer's workload by making people aware of the dangers involved, the information is well worthwhile.
Applying web analytics in a K‐12 resource inventory
Authors: Wang Xin , Shen Demei , Chen Hsin‐liang , Wedman Laura 
Published: February 2011

PurposeThis paper seeks to investigate how to use a web analytics tool to conduct deep analysis of users' web behaviors. This study aims to focus on examining whether the types of traffic sources and temporal fluctuation influence the web visitors' performance on the web portal of a K‐12 resource inventory.Design/methodology/approachOne year's data were collected via the Advanced Segmentation function of Google Analytics. To compare visitors' behavior from different types of traffic recourses with the intervention of temporal effect, clickstream data of three visitor segments were collected.FindingsTraffic sources and temporal effect have been found to influence web site visitors' performance interactively. Search engines seemed good at bringing a significantly large amount of traffic to the eThemes site, but most visitors are likely “information encounters”. However, visitors from direct traffic (bookmark/typed URLs) seemed to visit the eThemes site purposefully – stay for a long time on the site and view more web pages. Additionally, loyal users of the site seemed to employ the eThemes site as an everyday life information source.Originality/valueThis study introduces a strategic approach to study and analyzes web site visitors' behavior longitudinally. The findings of this study contribute to loyal user behavior identification. Empirical evidence has been found to support the correlational relationship between traffic sources, the temporal factor, and Key Performance Identifiers of a site.
RFID: the big player in the libraries of the future
Authors: Zare Mehrjerdi Yahia 
Published: February 2011

PurposeThis paper aims to propose the idea of developing an automatic Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)‐based system for library search and to examine the existing literature to determine whether current technology and developed RFID‐based systems are helpful for building that. To fully understand its key points, adoptions, risks, and benefits, the fundamentals of radio frequency are to be identified and reviewed. Some applications of radio frequency identification in library systems and various industries are to be briefly discussed and four related cases reviewed.Design/methodology/approachThe paper identifies key benefits and risks of radio frequency identification through review of library literature and case studies. For this purpose, four cases are reviewed from the entire industry and then key features of those cases are matched with the requirements of the big pictures' RFID‐based system to determine the current level of the RFID‐based system development.FindingsTo make library systems functional and successfully operational RFID solutions can be used to reduce operating costs through decreasing the labor costs, enhancing automation, improving tracking and tracing, and preventing the loss of materials under any circumstances.Originality/valueThe proposed automated RFID‐based system is a novel idea by itself. Owing to the fact that better management of books and materials becomes possible, materials are not lost, theft is avoided, and patrons are served on time and correctly.
CERIF compatible data model based on MARC 21 format
Authors: Ivanović Dragan , Surla Dušan , Konjović Zora 
Published: February 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to observe all data from the Common European Research Information Format (CERIF) data model that can be described using bibliographic standards and move those data to a data model of bibliographic standard.Design/methodology/approachAnalysis of the CERIF data model and the MARC 21 format has shown that some elements of the CERIF data model could be mapped to the MARC 21 bibliographic record. A CERIF compatible data model based on the MARC 21 format is proposed. The data model was created using PowerDesigner CASE tool. The proposed data model is represented using a physical data model in the conceptual notation that is adopted in the literature for representing the CERIF data model.FindingsA CERIF compatible data model based on the MARC 21 format is proposed. The proposed model contains all the data from the CERIF2008 data model. The central part of the proposed model is MARC 21 data model that is used as a replacement for 27 entities of the CERIF data model, including all their attributes as well as part of the attributes in entities related to organisational unit. The mappings between attributes of entities of the CERIF data model and the data model of the MARC 21 format are described.Research limitations/implicationsThe CERIF compatible data model based on the MARC 21 format does not support all restrictions on data types, which are defined by the CERIF data model. This means that such restrictions have to be controlled by software.Practical implicationsThe central part of the proposed CERIF compatible data model is a data model of MARC 21 format. It means that most of the data are modelled according to bibliographic standard, which is very widespread worldwide. This implies that the proposed CERIF model can be easily implemented within the existing library infrastructure. In addition, the proposed model can be used for other purposes, such as the evaluation of scientific research results, generating bibliographies of researchers, and institutions, the citations etc. A research management system based on the proposed model is implemented. Also, this system is verified and tested on data about published results of researchers employed at University of Novi Sad, Serbia.Originality/valueA new data model compatible with the CERIF data model is proposed. The basic idea is to map part of the CERIF data model related to published results of scientific research to some well‐known bibliographic standard. It was shown that this part of the data model could be mapped to the MARC 21 data model. It can be mapped to data models of any other MARC standards in a similar way.
Opportunities and risks for libraries in applying for European funding
Authors: van Hooland Seth , Vandooren Françoise , Méndez Rodríguez Eva M. 
Published: February 2011

PurposeThis paper seeks to analyse the opportunities and potential risks for libraries applying for European support to fund projects regarding digitisation or availability of their already digitised content. The European Commission has a range of specific funding programs devoted to access, use and preservation of digital cultural heritage, so libraries and other “cultural institutions” holding European heritage are the natural applicants for this kind of calls. Sometimes, however, they do not know how to apply and fully understand the advantages and commitments involved. This paper aims to help libraries to understand European funding programs.Design/methodology/approachThe paper has complementary experience with respect to applications and participation in EU‐funded projects, as well as the evaluation of proposals and the reviewing of approved projects. Apart from the lessons drawn from the personal experiences of the paper, the content is based on the most recent documentation and information about the Call For Proposals (CFP) made available by the European Commission.FindingsCompetition among proposals for European funding in the context of Digital Libraries (DLs) has grown considerably over the last few years. Therefore, it is essential for potential applicants to ensure the quality of their proposal by matching its content to the objectives of the Call and meeting the relevant evaluation criteria. In addition, the scope of the proposal needs to be embedded within the long‐term research and management strategy of the institutions applying to ensure both a successful application procedure and maximum sustainability of the project.Originality/valueApart from the documentation offered by the European Commission and several public reports of consultancy firms, no previous papers have been published which provide an insight into the workflow of the submission and evaluation of proposals for European funding in the domain of Digital Libraries.
Libraries in the digital ecology: reflections and trends
Authors: García‐Marco Francisco‐Javier 
Published: February 2011

PurposeThis paper sets out to address the issue of the impact and evolution of digital libraries and information services using the concept of information ecologies.Design/methodology/approachAfter setting the perspective, digital libraries are explored from their functional logic inside the social subsystem that deals with transferring knowledge in the form of information among people and generations. The current landscape is then presented, which is complicated by the enormous technological shift in course. The concept of information ecology is useful for reducing this complexity.FindingsTrends affecting modern information ecology in which digital libraries are evolving are studied. Specifically, eight noteworthy processes in this development are analyzed: ubiquity of information management; digital convergence; technological standardization and leverage; the surging of a worldwide space of collaboration, and competition; swift advances in the international division of informational work; the transformation of the physical information units toward the provision of proximity services; the entry of new agents in the field; and the growing emphasis on data management.Originality/valueThe changing environment in the libraries field is explored using the concept of information ecologies. Some of the most important trends in the digital environment are identified and their effect on the social and economical functions of libraries is shown. Information ecology is very complex, with many actors, and libraries have some niches ensured (heritage preservation, proximity services …), though others could be better performed by emerging full‐digital organizations.
Comparative features of integrated library management software systems available in Delhi
Authors: Rai Namrata , Kumar Shailendra 
Published: February 2011

PurposeThis paper aims to discuss the progress of library management software and to trace out the characteristics and trends of software with special reference to packages that provide either web interface for some of their modules or total web‐based solutions for all management modules. The paper also seeks to compare services and facilities and technologies incorporated in library automation packages.Design/methodology/approachThe paper reports on a survey of software vendors in Delhi, India, aimed at knowing about the different features of the six software packages selected for this study. Data were collected by means of a questionnaire that was circulated among the software vendors.FindingsA variety of software is available in the software marketplace. However, only a few of them are fully web compatible and support maximum technological features.Research limitations/implicationsThe research focuses only on software packages which are available in Delhi.Practical implicationsThe comparative analysis of Library Management Software Systems made in this study will be helpful for librarians who are planning to automate their libraries and will also provide help to maintain software that is most suitable to their needs.Originality/valueNo comprehensive survey has been carried out regarding the web interface for Library Management Software Systems in India.
The relationship between ILL/document supply and journal subscriptions
Authors: Bernardini Elena , Mangiaracina Silvana 
Published: February 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide insights into the relationship between ILL/document supply and journal subscriptions and to assess recent trends in the ILL service.Design/methodology/approachThis survey is based on data from the ILL service conducted over the five‐year period 2005‐2009 through the Italian Network for Inter‐Library Document Exchange (NILDE).FindingsThis paper bears out important previous findings that ILL is not used as a surrogate for journal subscriptions. This is supported by the analysis of a broad number of titles and over a wide time‐range. On the contrary, analysis of data transactions, particularly of the most requested journals, can bring about positive effects on new title acquisitions and negotiations with publishers. This paper also shows, at least for Italy, an overall growth and vitality of ILL, in spite of the widespread availability of e‐journals acquired through consortia purchasing.Originality/valueThe paper presents an insight into the relationship between ILL and journal subscriptions in Italy, a country where few studies have been carried out, and none at all for such a large number of libraries and transactions.
How the digital era has transformed ILL services in Japanese university libraries: a comprehensive analysis of NACSIS‐ILL transaction records from 1994 to 2008
Authors: Koyama Kenji , Sato Yoshinori , Tutiya Syun , Takeuchi Hiroya 
Published: February 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to identify and examine the factors that affected the scale of ILL photocopy requests between Japanese university libraries from 1994 to 2008.Design/methodology/approachBased on the newly developed conceptual framework to interpret the rise and fall in ILL, more than 10 million requests, sent through a nation‐wide system called NACSIS‐ILL from 1994 to 2008 were quantitatively analyzed.FindingsThe number of photocopy requests for articles in foreign journals started to decrease in 2000, due to the dramatic increase of e‐journal titles made accessible through “Big Deal” contracts that came into effect in 2002 as well as other similar trials prior to it. On the other hand, requests for articles in domestic journals, mostly written in Japanese, continued to increase until 2006. The main factor for this increase was the expansion of journal title coverage in bibliographic databases, which enabled users to retrieve more references. However, requests decreased in 2007, because of advances in digitization in the Japanese academic environment.Research limitations/implicationsThis research proposes a conceptual model to understand document demand and service patterns observed in nation‐wide ILL services. It also successfully draws a comprehensive picture of ILL in Japanese higher education institutions, based on more than 10 million request records over 15 years, and it shows how the number of ILL requests correlates with the availability of requested journals in electronic form.Originality/valueThis research proposes a conceptual model to understand document demand and service patterns observed in nation‐wide ILL services. It also successfully draws a comprehensive picture of ILL in Japanese higher education institutions, based on more than 10 million request records over 15 years, and it shows how the number of ILL requests correlates with the availability of requested journals in electronic form.
The effect of transactional access/pay per view implementation on interlibrary loan: the case of Murray State University
Authors: Weir Ryan O. , Ireland Ashley 
Published: February 2011

PurposeThis paper aims to describe the development of one transactional access/pay‐per‐view model and its current and anticipated impact on ILL at one US university.Design/methodology/approachThe services at Murray State University (MSU) are described and the impact of one year of PPV implementation assessed. Some general implications are explored.FindingsIt found that PPV has not yet had a correlative impact on ILL at MSU but this is likely to change as PPV expands.Originality/valueThe paper shows this to be one of a number of empirical studies which are valuable in assessing the impact of PPV as an alternative to the conventional ILL supply of articles.
A survey of interlibrary loans at Rud‐‐er Bošković Institute Library, Croatia, 2003‐2008
Authors: Macan Bojan , Konjević Sofija 
Published: February 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this survey is to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of interlibrary loan (ILL) at the RBI Library in Croatia.Design/methodology/approachVarious indices were measured including: the percentage of fulfilled ILL requests, the difference between copy and loan requests, the difference between requests fulfilled free of charge and fee‐based and also to calculate the document delivery time. The analyzed data on received ILL requests were gathered via an in‐house‐developed application for ILL called SEND, via which RBI researchers submit their ILL requests to the RBI Library.FindingsThis survey showed a high percentage of fulfilled ILL requests (94.6 percent), but there was also a surprisingly high percentage of cancelled ILL requests, because RBI Library owned the requested documents (21.8 percent). Most ILL requests were copy requests and the analysis of the gathered data showed a trend of acquiring more documents free of charge. Delivery time has decreased in the period of the survey, and in 2008 it was less than six working days for copy requests and approximately ten days for loan requests. The delivery time was shorter for fee‐based requests.Originality/valueThis paper presents a systematic analysis of the ILL service at the RBI Library for a six‐year period (2003‐2008).
The National Union Catalogue of Scientific Serials in India (NUCSSI) on the web
Authors: Mittal Rekha 
Published: February 2011

PurposeThis paper aims to describe the development of the Indian National Union Catalogue for Scientific Serials (NUCSSI).Design/methodology/approachThe stages in the development of the national union catalogue and software used for database design and development with different computer systems are discussed. The integration of the database with an e‐mail service for routeing of library/user request information is also described.FindingsIt was found that NUCSSI is an ideal access tool and is indispensable in supporting document supply. Regular updating of the database is enhanced with the online access granted to the participating libraries via the internet.Practical implicationsDesktop connectivity to the NUCSSI database through the internet has made it easy to find and obtain a journal/article of interest. User‐friendly interface and powerful search enable easy and improved access to locate a particular journal and its availability in various libraries free of cost. It provides a decentralized document supply system for India.Originality/valueThis article is of significance to librarians, information specialists in India and the international serials community.
Interlending and document supply: a review of the recent literature: 73
Authors: McGrath Mike 
Published: February 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to review the current LIS literature for document supply and related issues.Design/methodology/approachThis paper is based on the reading of over 150 journals, reports and websites.FindingsIt was found that the economic situation is generating significant resistance to publisher price rises. Particular attention is paid to patron‐driven purchases of monographs.Originality/valueThis is the only regular review of the LIS literature with document supply in mind.