Showing papers in "IFLA Journal in 2020"
TL;DR: The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) or Industry 4.0 has been extensively discussed in the literature as discussed by the authors. But it has not yet been applied to the real world yet.
Abstract: Much has been said about the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) or Industry 4.0 since its launch in 2011. In addition, certain skills have been touted as specifically 4IR or Industry 4.0 skills. Am...
41 citations
TL;DR: As motors of change driving development, public libraries, with their commitment to information provision and access, are crucial to the realization of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainability as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: As motors of change driving development, public libraries, with their commitment to information provision and access, are crucial to the realization of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainabl...
26 citations
TL;DR: It is concluded that information literacy is dynamic and spread across many disciplines and would, therefore, require interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches for its effective delivery in what is turning out to be diverse and complex information and learning environments.
Abstract: This article examines the evolution of information literacy over 43 years (from 1975 to 2018), using knowledge visualization and mapping of its literature, as indexed in the Scopus database. Result...
24 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a survey of the state of the art in the field of bioinformatics: http://www.biomedical-information-engineering.org/
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TL;DR: The researchers analysed the status of German public libraries and their efforts towards a sustainable society, finding that many libraries promote environmental sustainability by highlighting books and other media on several subtopics through special conventions or shelves.
Abstract: Striving for a balance between economic development and environmental protection is an ambitious goal requiring sufficient information on the part of all actors. Public libraries can play an import...
18 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined the effect of information literacy skills instruction on the lifelong learning readiness of users in Iranian public libraries and found that 30 percent of the users were not interested in learning skills.
Abstract: The purpose of the present study is to examine the effect of information literacy skills instruction on the lifelong learning readiness of users in Iranian public libraries To this end, 30 active
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TL;DR: This paper described the mandatory co-mentoring program at Purdue University Libraries and conducted surveys with all faculty librarians and select follow-up interviews with select follow up interviews with them.
Abstract: This article describes the Purdue University Libraries mandatory co-mentoring program. Surveys with all Purdue University Libraries faculty librarians and select follow-up interviews were conducted...
14 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the content of three types of institutional statements (mission, vision and values) published on Spanish university libraries' websites is analyzed. The aim is to determine whether they e...
Abstract: This article analyses the content of three types of institutional statements (mission, vision and values) published on Spanish university libraries’ websites. The aim is to determine whether they e...
12 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explore the past, present, and possibilities of privacy and privacy literacy instruction in academic libraries and survey the scholarship on privacy education from the perspective of academic libraries.
Abstract: This article explores the past, present, and possibilities of privacy and privacy literacy (PL) instruction in academic libraries. It surveys the scholarship on privacy and privacy literacy from th...
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors identify and analyze 39 research papers on LIS research trends in vario... and propose an attempt to understand the trends in LIS by analyzing published literature on the topic.
Abstract: The study is an attempt to understand the trends in LIS research by analyzing published literature on the topic. The study identifies and analyses 39 research papers on LIS research trends in vario...
10 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, a mixed-methods research study was conducted into librarians' critical information literacy awareness and teaching practices in higher education institutions within British Columbia, and the results showed that librarian's critical knowledge literacy awareness was correlated with teaching practices.
Abstract: This article is informed by a mixed-methods research study into librarians’ critical information literacy awareness and teaching practices in higher education institutions within British Columbia,
TL;DR: In this paper, the influence of transformational and transactional leadership styles on knowledge sharing practices of librarians is investigated, using a quantitative approach and a quest-based approach.
Abstract: This study aims to investigate the influence of transformational and transactional leadership styles on the knowledge-sharing practices of librarians. It adopted a quantitative approach and a quest...
TL;DR: Through restructuring its organization and re-setting its staff positions based on the “knowledge stream” as the core, the academic library intends to satisfy the knowledge demands of different types of users and create an environment in favor of knowledge flow and innovation.
Abstract: A traditional library’s functions are centered on library collection and information resources and their utilization. A library management system comprises resource acquisition, cataloguing, circul...
TL;DR: A knowledge management research study was integrated into a consulting internship for three students in an MLIS program, working under the direction of a faculty member as discussed by the authors, and the project scope was to...
Abstract: A knowledge management research study was integrated into a consulting internship for three students in an MLIS programme, working under the direction of a faculty member. The project scope was to ...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors explore the shortcoming in existing knowledge management practices of some selected academic and special libraries and information centres in Bangladesh in terms of knowledge management. But, the main goal of the study is to explore the shortcomings in existing information management practices.
Abstract: The main goal of the study is to explore the shortcoming in existing knowledge management practices of some selected academic and special libraries and information centres in Bangladesh in terms of...
TL;DR: In this paper, the capacity of public libraries in Iran has been studied and a method implemented for the studi-tation of these libraries has been proposed to study the capacities.
Abstract: Since public libraries in Iran have a rich and strong intangible cultural heritage, it is important to study the capacities of these libraries. For this purpose, the method implemented for the stud...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present disruptions in the normal operations of an academic library due to shrinking budgets, technological innovations, and changes in staffing each cause organizations to change their normal operations.
Abstract: Developments in higher education present disruptions in the normal operations of an academic library. Shrinking budgets, technological innovations, and changes in staffing each cause organizations ...
TL;DR: In this paper, a conceptual framework of library dysfunction is proposed by defining it in terms of "trap-gaps" that happen when libraries become stuck relying on their outdated, legacy habits that, in tu...
Abstract: This article offers a conceptual framework of library dysfunction by defining it in terms of ‘trap-gaps’ that happen when libraries become stuck relying on their outdated, legacy habits that, in tu...
TL;DR: The proliferation of images and their increased use in academic and everyday information practices has sparked an interest in visual literacy as an area of research and library instruction as discussed by the authors, which has led to an increase in interest in teaching visual literacy.
Abstract: The proliferation of images and their increased use in academic and everyday information practices has sparked an interest in visual literacy as an area of research and library instruction Teachin
TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the idea that using playful learning approaches is often a good fit for the development of young children and discuss the use of play as a form of exploration.
Abstract: Play is often seen as frivolous, childish, suitable only for young children. In contrast, this paper will discuss the idea that using playful learning approaches is often a good fit for the develop...
TL;DR: The UBT Knowledge Center at the University for Business and Technology in Kosovo aims to make local knowledge visible and to enhance local knowledge creation, within the university and throughout the country as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: A collaborative system design initiative at the University for Business and Technology in Kosovo aims to make local knowledge visible and to enhance local knowledge creation, within the university and throughout the country. Since its inception in 2015, design activities aimed to activate systems through modeling the global knowledge landscape, technology enabled systems, and human activity processes. Within the framework of Informed Systems, application of Informed Learning Theory and Information Experience Design (IXD) guided prototyping systems that informed building an institutional repository named the UBT Knowledge Center. The knowledge vision anticipates that sustained curation, organization, discovery, access, and usage processes will accelerate academic engagement, national development, and global visibility, over time and with practice to further theory-to-practice and practice-to-theory.
TL;DR: The model, approved by high level of expert agreement, not only can be an appropriate solution for the problems involved in library and information science education in Iran, but also can be considered as a pattern for future researches in designation and implementation of a semantic model of education in other disciplines.
Abstract: Reviewing the recently published texts in the field of library and information science education indicates some fundamental problems in this pedagogic process. According to different factors dealin...
TL;DR: In Santa Coloma de Gramenet (Catalonia, Spain) there is a network of four public libraries with technical assistance, strategic orientation and financial support from the City of Barcelona as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: In Santa Coloma de Gramenet (Catalonia, Spain) there is a network of four public libraries. They belong to the City, with technical assistance, strategic orientation and financial support from the ...
TL;DR: The authors will propose and articulate the emerging role of academic and research libraries as the integrators of digital knowledge and research methods among academic enterprises, a role which they believe will transform librarians to knowledge professionals.
Abstract: In this essay, the authors will discuss the similarities and differences of knowledge management and librarianship. They will propose and articulate the emerging role of academic and research libra...
TL;DR: The learning theories of self-directed learning and lifelong learning can inform the practice of information literacy in higher education for adult learners as discussed by the authors, and these theories lend themselves to the u...
Abstract: The learning theories of self-directed learning and lifelong learning can inform the practice of information literacy in higher education for adult learners. These theories lend themselves to the u...
TL;DR: There are many ways for an academic librarian to contribute to the teaching and learning mission of an institution ranging from direct instruction to assignment design given this plethora of infor.
Abstract: There are many ways for an academic librarian to contribute to the teaching and learning mission of an institution ranging from direct instruction to assignment design Given this plethora of infor