bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Collaborations for delivering the library to students through WebCT
Authors: Hightower Barbara , Rawl Carolyn , Schutt Michelle 
Published: November 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to discuss the findings of a faculty survey, collaborative efforts between the Library, the Information Technology Services, and the School of Nursing at Auburn University at Montgomery, and methods to persuade faculty to deliver the Library to their students using WebCT.Design/methodology/approachA survey was distributed to 102 faculty with WebCT shells residing on the campus server. Follow‐up interviews were conducted, and the Library's server log was examined to determine the number of referrals to the Library originating from WebCT. A case study using the recommendations is included.Research limitations/implicationsResearch was limited to a single university campus. Similar studies elsewhere would likely support the need for librarian involvement in course management system supported courses.FindingsWhile a small percentage of faculty actually linked to the Library, a significant number indicated interest in doing so. Increase in Library access through School of Nursing WebCT courses supports the conclusion that librarians must be proactive in developing collaborations.Practical implicationsSimilar collaborative efforts and the methods suggested in this paper can be used by librarians elsewhere to promote library use and development of information literacy skills utilizing campus course management systems.Originality/valueThis paper indicates that faculty are willing to integrate the campus library into their courses if they are educated about the process, and it offers suggestions for reaching faculty.
Designing successful workshops for digital tools
Authors: Burger Margaret 
Published: November 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to document the strategies adopted at The University of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign's library to improve open workshops in which digital tools are used to teach two digital databases. Workshops that were not geared toward one particular group of people required different marketing, design and teaching strategies from those developed for one particular patron class.Design/methodology/approachTo demonstrate the difference in both marketing and teaching strategies for such workshops, both were offered multiple times over the course of both semesters of the academic year 2005‐2006. All workshops were advertised to the campus community via multiple marketing outlets and registration was limited to 20. The instructors gathered information from both observation and post‐workshop evaluation forms.FindingsThe key finding of this work was a formula for successful digital workshops offered to a large and diverse academic community. With thoughtful advertising and course design and creating a learning‐centered environment, such workshops could be successful.Originality/valueBest practices and other tips for creating successful workshops for digital tools provide a formula for other librarians to use as they begin to teach digital tools on a more regular basis. As the number of digital resources continue to grow, so too will the need to teach users how to use them effectively and properly.
Using NetLibrary eBooks at the reference desk
Authors: Bronshteyn Karen 
Published: November 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to encourage reference librarians to utilize eBooks to their advantage at the reference desk, for point of need and collection development purposes.Design/methodology/approachAn overview of eBook utility at the reference desk and strategies for dealing with their shortcomings are provided. The collection development and collection management of eBooks are also discussed. A survey of first‐year college students provides a current projection of usage.FindingsThe paper notes that eBooks are well‐utilized by patrons in academic libraries and offer several conveniences.Practical implicationsReference librarians may find this information helpful in serving their on‐ and off‐campus patrons.Originality/valueThis paper outlines “talking points” for the utilization, promotion, and collection development of eBooks.
Marketing academic library resources and information services to international students from Asia
Authors: Mu Cuiying 
Published: November 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to suggest strategies for marketing academic library resources and information services to Asian international students. Compared with those from a Western culture, those students are not as knowledgeable about the library resources and information services in an academic setting.Design/methodology/approachThe paper describes the strategies for marketing academic library resources and information services to Asian international students and the challenges faced by reference librarians dealing with Asian international students. It looks also at what information literacy programs and activities are suitable to accommodate the information needs of Asian international students and what teaching methodology should be used. The paper draws upon the author's personal experiences and observations as an International Students Information Librarian who works closely with international students. Surveys were used to find out whether Asian international students had experiences of using academic libraries; and whether they are aware of the services and resources available for their study in a Western academic setting.FindingsAcademic libraries need to market their services and resources proactively to Asian international students who are not familiar with the services and resources in a Western academic library. Reference librarians need to consider these learners' characteristics, language proficiency, learning styles and their subjects of interests so that the teaching methodology and examples used are effective with these students.Originality/valueThe paper adds value to the body of literature on information literacy programs and information services for international students, who are totally alien to the Western academic environment.
Library instruction and information literacy 2006
Authors: Johnson Anna Marie , Jent Sarah , Reynolds Latisha 
Published: November 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide a selected bibliography of recent resources on library instruction and information literacy.Design/methodology/approachThe paper introduces and annotates periodical articles, monographs, and exhibition catalogues examining library instruction and information literacy.FindingsThe paper provides information about each source, discusses the characteristics of current scholarship, and describes sources that contain unique scholarly contributions and quality reproductions.Originality/valueThe information may be used by librarians and interested parties as a quick reference to literature on library instruction and information literacy.
Differentiation in knowledge‐creating organizations
Authors: Begoña Lloria M. 
Published: November 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to focus on the analysis of the influence of organizational design variables on the creation of knowledge within the organization. The impact that enablers have on knowledge creation has been widely demonstrated and established in the relevant literature. Using this assumption as a starting‐point, the main aim of this study is to consider and explore the role of differentiation – horizontal and vertical – in knowledge creation using enablers as mediator variables.Design/methodology/approachThe paper has created a model of relations of the design variables that correspond to differentiation – horizontal job specialization, vertical job specialization and number of hierarchical levels; the enablers – autonomy, redundancy and variety; and knowledge creation. This model is then contrasted with an empirical investigation of a quantitative nature, using a sample of 167 large Spanish firms.FindingsThe findings in the paper confirm both the impact of enablers on knowledge creation, as defined in the literature, and the fact that vertical specialization is shown to be a suitable design variable for creating knowledge through the autonomy enabler. However, the relation between the horizontal specialization of work and the number of hierarchical levels is not confirmed as being significant in terms of knowledge creation.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper considers the main limitation of this research to be that the questionnaire was answered by only one respondent, which forced one to consider the outcomes of this research with a certain degree of caution.Practical implicationsThe results in the paper may be relevant for managers in decision making with regard to organizational design. Herein, reference is made to variables relative to job design and the number of hierarchical levels.Originality/valueThe value of this paper lies in two aspects. First, it overlaps two fields of research; organizational design and knowledge creation. Second, although there is a lot of literature on knowledge creation, there are very few empirical studies, especially of a quantitative nature.
Investigating the effects of procedural justice on workplace deviance
Authors: Zoghbi‐Manrique de Lara Pablo , Verano‐Tacoronte Domingo 
Published: November 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to test an explanation of how procedural justice (PJ) – a specific type of organizational justice that reflects how fairly organizational procedures are designed – may influence deviant workplace behavior targeting at the organization (DWB‐O). The model proposes that PJ affects DWB‐O through its influence on perceived normative conflict (PNC) with the organization. This influence, in turn, would prompt employees to reciprocate with DWB‐O.Design/methodology/approachIn the paper, data were collected from 270 (17.46 per cent) of the 1,547 teachers at a Spanish university by intranet.FindingsThe paper finds that the structural equation modeling (SEM) results suggest that PJ is an antecedent to PNC, which fully mediates a confirmed direct – but weak – PJ relationship with DWBO.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper shows that the researched teachers' job conditions are inherent to the peculiarities of the public sector that may limit the ability to extrapolate the findings in the private sector. The findings offer a better understanding of the way PJ is able to affect deviant behaviors. The findings also provide a more easily understood mechanism of the influence of procedural justice on DWB‐O.Practical implicationsResults in this paper suggest that actions designed to promote PJ may be useful in communicating how companies are trying to introduce normative harmony in the workplace. Future lines of research are also offered.Originality/valueThe paper sees that the study of the mediating role that perceived normative conflict (PNC) may play in linking perceptions of PJ to DWBO is unprecedented in organizations.
Library and institutional portals: a case study
Authors: Davies Ron 
Published: November 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe the experience of developing a library portal to provide integrated access to research information at the same time as an institutional or enterprise information portal was being implemented.Design/methodology/approachThe paper presents a case study.FindingsValid grounds for implementing vertical, specialised library portals alongside horizontal institutional portals include reduced risk, faster implementation and reduced maintenance costs.Practical implicationsOrganisations seeking to provide integrated access to distributed information resources must consider library portals.Originality/valueThis case study reveals that in practice there is little risk of overlap between institutional and library portals. Both types of product are complementary. However, some integration issues remain a challenge.
Mapping the Irish biblioblogosphere
Authors: Lee Caitríona M. , Bates Jessica A. 
Published: November 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this empirical study is to investigate the use of, and perception of, weblogs in the Irish library and information profession, in order to ascertain the extent weblog technology is used by Irish librarians, and what factors promote or discourage the use of weblogs.Design/methodology/approachThe research questions answered in the study were: “What types of library/librarian weblogs exist in the Irish library community?”; “Does the Irish librarian community use weblogs and other social communication technologies?”; “What factors affect the uptake of blogging technologies by Irish librarians?”. The methodology employed in the study combined quantitative and qualitative techniques, and involved content analysis of existing Irish library and librarian weblogs; a survey of Irish librarians concerning weblogs and other social communication technologies; and interviews with Irish librarians who maintain weblogs.FindingsThe study found that a high proportion of Irish librarians read weblogs, but weblogs are not extensively used as an information resource or communication method, and e‐mail and websites are preferred. The professional use of weblogs was found to be associated with simplicity of use, and a proactive attitude to technology and to library users. Constraining factors included time concerns, fear of misuse of the weblog, the limitations of the linear nature of weblogs and the newness of the technology. Interest in weblog technology is growing and its uptake will ultimately depend on the interest of the librarian and the perceived and actual needs of the library users.Originality/valueThis study analyzes, for the first time, the Irish biblioblogosphere and contributes to the emergent body of knowledge concerning librarians' use of weblogs.
A framework for assessing web site localisation
Authors: Gibb Forbes , Matthaiakis Ioannis 
Published: November 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to propose and test a framework for assessing the level of localisation on web sites.Design/methodology/approachThis paper identifies the key forms of localisation that may be evident on a web site. A two‐by‐two matrix is presented which incorporates language in one dimension and non‐language criteria in the other. Web sites are then evaluated against these criteria and mapped onto the matrix to assess the relative level of localisation between web sites. The criteria and matrix have been tested against web sites operating in the Greek exporting sector.FindingsThe framework was found to be easy to use in practice. While a large set of potential localisation criteria were identified, only a subgroup of these criteria are likely to be relevant for any target group of web sites and the framework should therefore be scoped to match the characteristics of the survey group. The issue of localisation was not found to have been addressed to any great extent amongst the sample of Greek exporting companies.Research limitations/implicationsThe sample used was small as the prime purpose was to test the usability of the framework, and further evaluations will be needed to confirm these initial findings.Practical implicationsGiven the relative poor performance of the Greek exporting sector, localisation is an aspect that should be given higher priority. The framework represents a cost‐effective method for self‐assessment and benchmarking against competitors.Originality/valueThe framework is novel and should be usable by both web designers and users.
Citing informative television documents in scientific works
Authors: Caldera‐Serrano Jorge 
Published: November 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is propose a citation method for referring to the audio‐visual documents required for television programmes in scientific works.Design/methodology/approachThe existing document typology is checked against television databases available on the internet, and the different units of processing, conservation and diffusion are analysed. The document is structured according to three parameters: whether it has been broadcast; whether it has not been broadcast; and other formats – in order to describe with examples the different citation possibilities of such documents.FindingsThis structure tries to be a formal and conceptual response to the ISO 690:1987 Standards. The achieved outcome put forward an effective method to describe these documents in a scope where there is a big gap both for the referenced description and for the research.Originality/valueThis work serves as a base for the production and citation of AV and television works in the media and communication sciences as well as in information science, sociology, history and similar areas.
Using data mining technology to provide a recommendation service in the digital library
Authors: Chen Chia‐Chen , Chen An‐Pin 
Published: November 2007

PurposeSince library storage has been increasing day by day, it is difficult for readers to find the books which interest them as well as representative booklists. How to utilize meaningful information effectively to improve the service quality of the digital library appears to be very important. The purpose of this paper is to provide a recommendation system architecture to promote digital library services in electronic libraries.Design/methodology/approachIn the proposed architecture, a two‐phase data mining process used by association rule and clustering methods is designed to generate a recommendation system. The process considers not only the relationship of a cluster of users but also the associations among the information accessed.FindingsThe process considered not only the relationship of a cluster of users but also the associations among the information accessed. With the advanced filter, the recommendation supported by the proposed system architecture would be closely served to meet users' needs.Originality/valueThis paper not only constructs a recommendation service for readers to search books from the web but takes the initiative in finding the most suitable books for readers as well. Furthermore, library managers are expected to purchase core and hot books from a limited budget to maintain and satisfy the requirements of readers along with promoting digital library services.
Study on the collaboration mechanism of the virtual reference service
Authors: Jin Yi , Huang Min , Lin Haoming , Guo Jing 
Published: November 2007

PurposeAs the virtual reference service (VRS) is becoming a standard service of the digital library, efficient collaboration among virtual reference services is also becoming more and more important for information exchange and sharing. This paper seeks to examine existing collaborative VRS systems with a view to achieving collaboration.Design/methodology/approachThis paper studies existing collaborative VRS (CVRS) systems and analyzes their structures, methods and functions for achieving collaboration.FindingsThree collaborative structure models are proposed and basic collaborative methods and collaborative functions are concluded. A CVRS reference model is depicted.Research limitations/implicationsSince the study is not based on an exhaustive list of CVRS systems and technologies are always developing, the collaborative structure models, methods and functions presented in this paper are possibly not complete and may need to be adjusted and amended. There is also urgent work to be done to advance and establish related standards and protocols for CVRS.Practical implicationsThe study is intended to help libraries to identify quickly the necessary elements and mechanisms for the design of a proper degree of CVRS or to develop or evaluate VRS systems.Originality/valueThis paper proposes and concludes collaborative structure models, methods, functions and a reference model of CVRS. It should prove helpful for libraries wishing to provide CVRS, as well as for further research on CVRS.
Webotherapy: reading web resources for problem solving
Authors: Noruzi Alireza 
Published: November 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to indicate that when webotherapy is applied, it can be of benefit to clients in giving them insight into their problems, resulting in a change of behavior.Design/methodology/approachWebotherapy, which can be conducted with individuals or groups, refers to the use of web resources or other online reading material (e.g. e‐books, e‐journals) to assist clients (especially children and young adults) in their healing process. It may be defined as the use of web resources to help others gain additional insight and to help them cope with everyday life. Most people have probably read web resources to determine how others have approached a delicate issue.FindingsThis paper suggests that webotherapy is a potentially powerful method for psychologists, librarians, schoolteachers and counselors to use on many levels. It begins with a brief review of the history of webotherapy, continues with a discussion of some approaches to webotherapy (developmental, clinical, and interactive), then addresses the four basic stages of webotherapy (identification, selection, presentation, and follow‐up), and finally discusses the benefits and limitations of webotherapy.Originality/valueThe paper discusses webotherapy and offers a review of literature on related fields.
Web‐based information retrieval trends of researchers
Authors: Islam Anwarul , Panda K.C. 
Published: November 2007

PurposeThe purpose of the study is to find out the trends of web‐based information seekers at Sambalpur University, India since the internet is more helpful than the library in the present electronic era.Design/methodology/approachThe study is based on the case study method. A structured questionnaire was distributed among the relevant researchers at Sambalpur University in order to ascertain their web searching habits.FindingsThe application of is ever increasing – to the extent that people believe that electronic material will eventually replace the traditional library and users need not go there to find and collect the information they need. The study revealed, however, that in one Indian university, traditional library and printed materials are still more effective to researchers than web‐based information and resources.Originality/valueThis is an original case study on web‐based information retrieval trends of university researchers. This paper will help web researchers to obtain a clear‐cut picture of the information seeking and retrieval trends of the researchers of an Indian university which will serve as a role model for the universities of the Third World.