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1. 1. Information seeking behaviour of postgraduate students from Eduardo Mondlane University, Medicine Faculty

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   Author : Irzelinda Cangy Mussa; Rui José Antonio; [2020]
   Keywords : Electronic resources; Information behaviour; information seeking; information need; information literacy;

   Abstract : This study aims to analyse the information seeking behaviour of postgraduate students from Eduardo Mondlane University, Medicine Faculty, in order to extend the knowledge about the students’ interaction with study-related information as well as their perception in relation to the electronic resources available through UEM library, and the challenges they encounter seeking and retrieving information. To carry out the research, a qualitative and quantitative approach was used based on combination with the semi-structured interview and online survey as data collection instruments. READ MORE

3. 2. University of Cyprus Library students’ perceptions of information literacy

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

   Author : Lilia Charalambous; [2018]
   Keywords : Information literacy; information skills; academic libraries; university students; Republic of Cyprus; University of Cyprus; library instruction;

   Abstract : The purpose of this qualitative study is to contribute knowledge on how students in an academic setting conceptualise information literacy, how they interact with information and library provided resources to meet their information needs, as well as to examine how the academic library supports students with their studies as a facilitator and its role in information literacy instruction. Taking a qualitative approach, the study used semi-structured interviews to gather the necessary data. READ MORE

4. 3. Migrating from integrated library systems to library services platforms : An exploratory qualitative study for the implications on academic libraries’ workflows

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

   Author : Efstratios Grammenis; Antonios Mourikis; [2018]
   Keywords : Migration; Migrating; Integrated library systems; library services platforms; academic libraries; workflows; implications; exploratory qualitative study; exploratory; qualitative; qualitative research; librarian; Next Generation Integrated Library Systems; Workflow; Greece; Library Management System; Library Information System; Integrated Library System as a Service; ILSaS; Hellenic Academic Library Link; HEALLink; Hermeneutics; Hermeneutic Cycle; Transition; Digital capability; Research design; Observation; Electronic Resources Librarian; Acquisitions; Cataloguing; Circulation; Interlibrary loan; Electronic Resources Management; ERM; transition; Ενοποιημένα βιβλιοθηκονομικά συστήματα; βιβλιοθηκονομικά συστήματα; Βιβλιοθηκονομικά συστήματα νέας γενιάς; ροές εργασίας; βιβλιοθηκονόμος; Ενιαίο Ολοκληρωμένο Σύστημα Βιβλιοθήκης ως Υπηρεσία; Ενιαίο Ολοκληρωμένο Σύστημα Βιβλιοθήκης; Ελληνικές Ακαδημαϊκές Βιβλιοθήκες; Ακαδημαϊκές Βιβλιοθήκες; Ολοκληρωμένο Πληροφοριακό Σύστημα Βιβλιοθήκης; ΟΠΣΒ; Μετάπτωση; Μετάβαση; Ηλεκτρονικές πηγές; Διαχείριση ηλεκτρονικών πηγών;

   Abstract : The present master thesis is an exploratory qualitative study in academic libraries regarding the transition from the integrated library systems to the next generation integrated library systems or library services platforms and the potential implications in their internal workflows. Nowadays, libraries all over the world are facing up with a number of challenges in terms of acquiring, describing and making available to the public all the resources, both printed and electronic, they manage. READ MORE

5. 4. Electronic Health Records : Can the scope of deploying Electronic Patient Records   in Pre-Hospital Care be augmented through Participatory Design Approach at an Ambulance Service in England

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola

   Author : Georgina Shikhukhulo; [2016]
   Keywords : Electronic Patient Records;

   Abstract : Introduction and background: The use of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) sometimes referred to as Electronic Patient Care Records (ePCRs) amongst health and social care providers is increasing.  Many countries are anticipating the benefits of maintaining patients’ records in one place to facilitate real time access by clinicians and other health and social care providers at the point of need; thereby saving resources, seeking to work more efficiently and indeed taking advantage of the rapid advancement in technology to enhance communication. READ MORE

6. 5. Virtual Firewalling For Migrating Virtual Machines In Cloud Computing

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för datavetenskap och kommunikation

   Author : Mahwish Anwar; [2013]
   Keywords : virtual machine; migration; firewall;

   Abstract : Context. Cloud Computing (CC) uses virtualization to provide computing resources on demand via Internet. Small and large organizations benefit from CC because of reduced operating costs and increase in business agility. READ MORE