...Cheng-Hao Steve Chen; Meng-Shan Sharon Wu; Bang Nguyen; Stacey Li Purpose The purpose of this study is to provide insights into value creation within a newspaper consumption community, adding to current information research by demonstrating how an atypical consumption community can co-create value...

...Melissa Fraser-Arnott Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the competencies, skills and knowledge obtained through a master’s degree in library and information science (LIS) and to identify those competencies that are most valued by graduates who obtained employment in non-library roles...

...Suvanida Duangudom; Nora Bird Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a discussion on the added value of a library science degree in a community college setting. Design/methodology/approach This is a viewpoint supported with research from current field literature. Findings...

...Philip Bradley White Purpose This paper aims to discuss the value of the Master of Library and Information Science degree from the perspective of a recent graduate and practicing academic librarian. Design/methodology/approach The paper is a viewpoint supported by current literature...

...Michael A. Crumpton Purpose This paper aims to deal with recognizing and reacting to an aging workforce and understanding the value that older workers can still represent to an organization. Design/methodology/approach This article references field literature to support the points addressed...

...Breanne Erin Crumpton; Emily Porter-Fyke Purpose The aim of this paper is to examine the versatility of the MLIS degree through the lens of special libraries in terms of education, core competencies and benefits. Special libraries show the value of the Master of Library and Information Science...

...Michael A. Crumpton; Philip B. White Purpose This case study aims to outline the activities related to a project to create a foundation for the libraries’ social media activities and determine return on investment and value added for the efforts. Design/methodology/approach This case study...

...Michael A Crumpton Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a discussion of some of the issues related to the perceived value of Library and Information Science (LIS) degrees. Design/methodology/approach – This is a viewpoint supported with research from current field literature...

... will require action on the part of libraries interested in gaining this advantage. Originality/value These proven methods and steps can increase a library's case when seeking to justify allocation of resources and will add value to the organization as it serves its primary clientele. Michael...

... and individual), and new arrivals to the community. The Barrie Public Library undertook the study to emphasize quantitatively the value of the library to the selected, target groups; to verify staff and board perceptions of the use of the library by the community with hard data; to attempt to put a dollar value...