Essays about: "Academic Libraries"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 32 essays containing the words Academic Libraries.

1. 1. OpenCourse: Gamification in Computer Science Education

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för data- och informationsteknik

   Author : Gustaf Bodin; Elias Ekroth; Tobias Engblom; Filip Linde; Anwarr Shiervani; [2023-03-03]
   Keywords : Gamification; Education; Heuristic Evaluation; Desktop Application Development; Spelifiering; Utbildning; Heuristisk Utvärdering; Datorapplikationsutveckling;

   Abstract : Academic degrees in computer science suffer from the highest dropout rates among universities. As a result, there is a lack of technical professionals, which could threaten the digital infrastructure. READ MORE

3. 2. Conducting Digital Humanities Education in the Academic Libraries’ Information Literacy Class : What are the advantages and barriers if Uppsala University Library does it?

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABM

   Author : Liangyu Liu; [2023]
   Keywords : Digital Humanities; Information Literacy; Academic Library; Education;

   Abstract : The emergence of digital humanities has provided humanities scholars with digital methods and tools to deal with digital materials and new possibilities for humanities research. What is more, digital humanities skills and experience help humanities students with their research and strengthen their employment prospects. READ MORE

4. 3. Managing Open Access Costs : Exploring the Impact on University Library Collection Devel-opment and Service Offerings

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABM

   Author : Michelle Andersson McEwem; [2023]
   Keywords : Open access; open access publishing; academic libraries; library budget; collection development theory; open science;

   Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to examine the impact of open access costs on university library collection develop-ment and service offerings, specifically focusing on the major changes resulting from the Open Science movement as identified by library officers. It aims to provide insights into the challenges faced by university libraries in managing open access costs and the strategies employed to overcome them. READ MORE

5. 4. Overcoming Academic Procrastination : Exploring the Purpose of Space and Social Connections through Tangible Interaction to Impact Students’ Motivation and Embrace the Focus on Their Individual Projects

   University essay from Malmö högskola/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Simone Brandão; [2023]
   Keywords : Human-Computer Interaction; Social connections; Mood; Space; Interaction Design; Procrastination; Motivation; Academic; Environments;

   Abstract : This thesis project investigates the procrastination problem in university students and the effects of this issue in individual work such as essays and learning activities related to academic context. As part of students’ routines, the use of digital devices is crucial for easy access to online resources, but, at the same time, this technological development has become a high distraction source while trying to accomplish academic goals. READ MORE

6. 5. E-weeding at Academic Libraries : Digital collection management and weeding practices at Swedish university libraries

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för bibliotek, information, pedagogik och IT

   Author : Beate Granström; Nadia Häller; [2022]
   Keywords : weeding; e-weeding; digital collection management; collection management; policy documents; mixed method study; semi-structured interviews; content analysis;

   Abstract : Weeding is one of the central tasks of collection management at academic libraries but is often not prioritized. Digital collections are constantly growing and soon there will be a need to manage these resources. READ MORE