Essays about: "Academic libraries"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 32 essays containing the words Academic libraries.

  1. 21. Digital Library evaluation in Swedish academic libraries : A critical study

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABM

    Author : Hayri Dündar; [2016]
    Keywords : Digital Libraries; Virtual Libraries; Digitization; Academic Libraries; User Environments; Digital environments; Digitala bibliotek; virtuella bibliotek; digitalisering; vetenskapliga bibliotek; användarmiljöer; digitala miljöer;

    Abstract : This master thesis aims to critically analyze the state of digital libraries in Swedish academic libraries. With the branching theory of sense-making and the methodology of DELOS and IFLA/UNESCOs digital library manifestos, this thesis hopes to bring to light how far Swedish academic libraries have progressed. READ MORE

  3. 22. Web Scale Discovery Systems and Library Instruction : A qualitative study of instruction librarians‟ practices and their perceptions of discovery systems‟, impact on students‟ information literacy at three university libraries

    University essay from Akademin för bibliotek, information, pedagogik och IT

    Author : Josefine Gustavsson; April Karlsson; [2015]
    Keywords : discovery; web scale; användarundervisning; informationssökning; informationskompetens; universitetsbibliotek; kvalitativa intervjuer;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to examine how instruction librarians‟ perceptions of web scale discovery services and their perceptions of the impact of web scale discovery on students‟ information literacy are reflected in their instruction practices in academic libraries. This study addresses how instruction librarians generally perceive WSDS and students‟ information literacy as well as how instruction librarians conduct their instruction sessions. READ MORE

  4. 23. Implementing New Generation Catalog in an Academic Library : Users’ Views and Wishes

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Alexandra Trianti; [2015]
    Keywords : Information Systems; Information and Communication Technologies; Universities; Academic Libraries; Greece; VuFind; OPAC; Catalog; Web 2.0; Participatory Design; Future Workshop FW ; Critical Social Theory; Emancipation; Habermas; Qualitative Methods;

    Abstract : In an accelerating Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) environment, academic libraries’ catalogs have always been part of students’ and faculty members journey of resources discovery. The master thesis intents to focus its interest in Information Systems (IS) ground related to the implementation of a new search engine at the University of Piraeus Library. READ MORE

  5. 24. Advancing an Academic Library's services through application of Soft Systems Methodology

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Niki Chatzipanagiotou; [2014]
    Keywords : Academic Libraries; Greek Academic Libraries; Economic crisis; Greece; Library User Services; Library Systems; Online Public Access Catalogue OPAC ; User-centered Design; Soft Systems Methodology SSM ;

    Abstract : The Master thesis focuses on the application of Information Systems in the field of Library and Information Science.  Within the context of organizational learning, a collaborative user-centered approach is used to produce desired system characteristics and future research suggestions. READ MORE

  6. 25. E-books in Irish University Libraries : Changes and challenges in collection development and acquisitions

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Biblioteks- och informationsvetenskap / Bibliotekshögskolan

    Author : Ramune Kuzminiene; [2014]
    Keywords : e-books; acquisitions; collections development; collections management; innovation; academic libraries; university libraries; Ireland;

    Abstract : This study examines the impact of the advent of e-books on collection development and acquisition in Irish university libraries. Semi-structured interviews with informants working as acquisition librarians, sub-librarians and collection management librarians were conducted to investigate their experiences and perceptions of e-book acquisition and collection management. READ MORE