MOOCs and the Library
AbstractPurpose - The purpose of this column is to examine the current discussion of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and the library’s involvement in this worldwide movement....
View ArticleA review of the Open Access concept in the UAE
AbstractPurpose - This paper seeks to highlight the recent open access (OA) initiatives the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Design/methodology/approach - The paper discusses literature about opportunities...
View ArticleA library in the palm of your hand
AbstractPurpose - : In response to the changing the changing world of information access, librarians at the New York Law School’s Mendik Library became interested in providing a full-service mobile...
View ArticleSuccesses and Struggles with Building Web Teams: a Usability Committee Case...
AbstractPurpose - The purpose of this case study is to raise issues and challenges with the formation and structure of web teams within libraries. Design/methodology/approach - The authors review the...
View ArticleFuture Directions for Indonesian Academic Library Education
AbstractPurpose - This paper provides thirteen recommendations relating to the future of Indonesian library education based on the results of an extensive research study. The objective of the research...
View ArticleCollaborative writing at Bobcatsss. Two heads are better than one?
AbstractPurpose - The purpose of this paper is to discuss learning experiences, mutual benefits and possible drawbacks from collaborative writing and presentation of scientific papers at Bobcatsss...
View ArticleThe National Year of Reading: librarians as key partners in empowering...
AbstractPurpose - This paper discusses the government sponsored National Year of Reading (NYR) campaign in the UK in 2008 which provided an opportunity for public libraries to be in the political...
View ArticleFrankfurt Book Fair 2012: An Educator's Perspective
AbstractPurpose - This viewpoint aims to give an overview and a few highlights from the author’s experience at the 2012 Frankfurt Book Fair.Design/methodology/approach - The author visited the...
View Article3D Printing and the Library
AbstractPurpose - The purpose of this column is to examine the current environment of 3D printing and its suitability for use in the library. Design/methodology/approach - Literature review and...
View ArticleNatural Transitions: From K-12 to U.S. Academic Library Instructors
AbstractPurpose - The purpose of this study is to investigate the decision of former traditional K-12 teachers in the U.S. who chose a new career path in academic libraries. It focuses on their...
View ArticleParma Co-Lab: organizational challenge for research and learning
AbstractPurpose - This paper describes the initial phases of the formation of the Co-Lab as a community at the University of Parma which aims to foster informal ways of collaboration among students,...
View ArticleDisliking the like: User policy-change and perception of the internet as a...
AbstractPurpose - The aim of this paper is to raise awareness of the differences in European and American perspectives on privacy and to question whether most users of web services like Facebook are...
View ArticleManaging access to the internet in public libraries
AbstractPurpose - The article discusses the management of internet access in the public library. It stresses how important professional access management is, addresses practical and ethical challenges...
View ArticleAvoiding Ebook ‘Big Deals:’ Alternatives to Ebook Backlists
AbstractPurpose - This paper asserts that libraries should actively seek and request alternatives to purchasing older ebook content rather than buying large ebook backlists. Currently publishers are...
View ArticleReading and learning from screens versus print: a study in changing habits...
AbstractPurpose - The aim of the paper is to research the difference in reading and learning from print versus electronic media in a professional and educational setting. To what extent does the...
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