Adoption of LibGuides as a reference service in academic libraries: Insights from Aga Khan University, Uganda

Mwanzu, Arnold; Nakaziba, Sarah; Karungi, Jesca; Ayebazibwe, Enock; Gatiti, Peter

doi:10.1016/j.acalib.2022.102560

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“…The topic of the development and use of LibGuides is widely presented in the studies of foreign scientists (Mwanzu, Nakaziba, Karungi, Ayebazibwe, & Gatiti, 2022;Barker & Hoffman, 2021;Logan & Spence, 2021;Goodsett, Miles, & Nawalaniec, 2020;Paschke-Wood, Dubinsky, & Sult, 2020;Clever, 2020;Tyson & Dinneen, 2020). Abroad, LibGuides are a fairly common practice, it is a convenient format for presenting information, which significantly saves time for students, teachers, and scientists to search for the necessary scientific and educational resources.…”

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Knowledge Management Organization in the Context of LibGuides of Sumy State University Library

KRYTSKA,

FANDIKOVA

2023

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Objective. The article considers the role of knowledge management in the library of a higher education institution in the modern conditions of the global information society. The process of implementing LibGuides as a new tool for systematization, analysis, preservation, transfer, actualization of knowledge, and access to it is highlighted. Methods. The study was conducted by using methods: analytical and review, analysis and synthesis, comparison of experience of the world’s university libraries, and statistical method. Results. The role of the library as an information institute in the context of the development of the knowledge society is shown. The experience of Sumy State University Library regarding the LibGuides project implementation, which contributes to the creation of new knowledge, its productive use, as well as the formation of information literacy and academic integrity of scientists, teachers, and students, is considered. Conclusions. University libraries play a significant role in the organization of knowledge management of all participants in the educational and scientific process. LibGuides are an effective tool in the practice of knowledge management, which includes the librarian's work with new technologies, generating new knowledge, and sharing knowledge without any geographical limitations.

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Knowledge Management Organization in the Context of LibGuides of Sumy State University Library

KRYTSKA,

FANDIKOVA

2023

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Harnessing Digital Technologies for References Services in Academic Libraries

Mupaikwa

2023

Multidisciplinary Approach to Information Technology in Library and Information Science

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Academic libraries' reference services have continued to diversify thanks to digital technologies. The use of digital technologies to support reference services in academic libraries is covered in this chapter. The study is a review of published works in scholarly journals. The study's conclusions indicate that there is a shift toward digital references globally. Emails, Facebook, and Twitter were the most widely used technologies, although real-time reference services powered by artificial intelligence technology were rarely used. Some users favoured in-person reference services they concurred that digital reference services were superior. The chapter highlighted how academic libraries frequently struggle with inadequate financing, outdated infrastructure, and a lack of user and staff education. The study suggests making investments in the infrastructure of digital technology and educating library users on the advantages of utilizing digital reference services.

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Adoption of LibGuides as a reference service in academic libraries: Insights from Aga Khan University, Uganda

Cited by 2 publications

References 31 publications

Knowledge Management Organization in the Context of LibGuides of Sumy State University Library

Knowledge Management Organization in the Context of LibGuides of Sumy State University Library

Harnessing Digital Technologies for References Services in Academic Libraries

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