... of information management and information science need to be futurists in this area. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the status of using mobile-based services in the world’s top university libraries. Design/methodology/approach In this direct observation and quantitative research...

... scholars keen on enhancing their academic research impact. It also provides a reference to explain why country-level differences can influence these scholars. Social media Social capital Universities Research Analysis Bibliographies Scientific scholars usually obtain peer recognition...

... Data were collected from all UK university websites (n=133) in early 2015 to identify the promotion of IL. Content analysis was used for the five categories: IL in the mission statement, visions or strategic plan; IL model or framework; IL policy; IL assessment; and, IL training. Data...

... is available on university websites supporting PDA. The following question guided the research: where is “PDA” content housed in the top-level .edu domain and what is the format and nature of the content made available? Design/methodology/approach This descriptive study analyzed Google hits yielded...

... student and faculty research (Berg et al., 2010), however, universities are now starting to explore the electronic format for textbooks. Since the use of e-books is transitioning from an (optional) research tool to a (required) textbook, an even greater understanding of the way in which students...

...T. Derek Halling; Douglas C. Hahn Purpose The purpose of this paper is to transform a user‐authentication process for a document delivery and borrowing service into a simplified and unified logon access method consistent with other library services by leveraging a University Lightweight Directory...

...Preedip Balaji B.; Vinit Kumar Purpose This paper aims to discuss the present status of using new generation web technology, social media and Web 2.0 features among the technological university library websites in south India. It seeks to assess the library websites as a primary platform and one...

... the organisational changes needed in the computer centres and libraries of German universities. Design/methodology/approach The article describes how several German universities are setting up an integrated information management system to improve cooperation between institutions that provide academic support...

...Kenneth Einar Himma; Michael Seadle Purpose To discuss the mission statement for the Institute of Library and Information Sciences at Humboldt University in Berlin. Design/methodology/approach The article examines other i‐school mission statements to find the key common elements. Findings...

...Nancy H. Seamans An increasing number of colleges and universities throughout the world are adopting electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) as either an option or a requirement for graduate degrees. This movement has resulted in questions about the role of these electronic documents...

...Ioannis Papadakis; Vassileios Karakoidas; Vassileios Chrissikopoulos This paper presents DocML, a Web‐based digital library of university data. The goal is to build a system capable of preserving and managing student assignments efficiently in a university environment. It is based on a three‐tier...

...Morell D. Boone After examining recent developments in library architecture in major European and US institutions, the author examines the creation of a “cybrary” on a new university central campus in San Diego, California, USA. He argues that smaller universities that are under tight budget...

... highlighting the major events in the development of the Campus OPAC, the suite of EL database resources, library computer networks and public and staff workstations. © MCB UP Limited 1998 Systems integration Local area networks Databases storage Universities ...

...Mauritia Peterson Holland The School of Information at the University of Michigan has adopted a bold interdisciplinary curriculum focused on creating a new discipline. Two of the program‘s central tenets hold that students will learn the practice of the new discipline in the real‐world activities...