Assessing the Value of Academic Library Consortia

Chadwell, Faye A.

doi:10.1080/01930826.2011.601268

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“…Findings have found that all eight (8) academic libraries acknowledged that the measurement and evaluation activities towards library facilities and services are necessary to them. Chadwell (2011) highlights that for more than a decade, measurement and evaluation has been a focus key area for academic libraries and their respective institutions. He added that the stakeholders of all kinds request the higher education to be accountable and to implement assessment strategies in monitoring and improving performance related to students learning and accessibility, community engagement and service as well as the research productivity.…”

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The Importance of Measurement and Evaluation Works in Academic Libraries

Mokhtar¹,

Shaifuddin²,

Yu³

et al. 2018

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This study focuses on the importance of measurement and evaluation practices of users' needs and expectations towards the facilities and services provided in the academic libraries. It provides the measurement and evaluation scenario of how the local academic libraries work on meeting and fulfilling the needs and expectations of their users. The study is generally significant in promoting and providing better facilities and services to the academic libraries users. This study employs qualitative approach to highlight the aim of the study in getting the actual position of measurement and evaluation practices in Malaysian academic libraries. This study adopted a case study approach to eight (8) academic libraries practicing the measurement and evaluation activities in their libraries. The results obtained from the survey conducted for the measurement and evaluation works have helped the libraries to construct the library strategic planning. This has drawn good impact on the library management system. The staff as well as the library users have benefited from the improvements done by the library.

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Section: Findings and Discussionmentioning

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The Importance of Measurement and Evaluation Works in Academic Libraries

Mokhtar¹,

Shaifuddin²,

Yu³

et al. 2018

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“…In the United States, Academic library consortia have been in existence for many decades, after gaining force in the 1970s courtesy of shared catalogues and then later in the 1990s transitioning into the shared acquisition of e-resources (Chadwell, 2011).…”

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Challenges that Affect the Utilization of KLISC’s Resources and Services at University of Nairobi

Mwaurah¹,

Namande

2021

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It is not feasible for a library to hold or acquire a full collection of information resources which may be required by its patrons. To deal with this issue, library cooperation was adopted, for instance, interlibrary loaning, document delivery and library network, formed to build the acquiring capacity of cooperating institutions to grow the accessibility of information resources and offer computerized services. In Kenya, there is KLISC which has carried out commendable activities to support research in Kenya. KLISC has done admirable exercises to support research in Kenya. These exercises incorporate collaborative acquisition of information resources, ICT training of information experts and the preparation of researchers to improve their abilities in retrieving information. Despite the activities and services that KLISC provide, its resources are yet to be appreciated by a majority of the users of the member institutions. Also, not all information providers and institutions of higher learning are members. Kenya has over 600 institutions but only 112 are KLISC members as of 2018 and the numbers keep reducing. The study therefore tried to identify the challenges that the KLISC members face that could be affecting utilization of the electronic resources, members pulling out and also discouraging other institutions from joining. The study found out that KLISC members experienced the following challenges; slow internet connectivity, information illiteracy, lack of searching skills, low awareness levels, slow downloading speed, unfriendly platforms, password requirements for some databases, poor ICT infrastructure, poor ICT skills for both users and staff, delays in releasing of funds by the management, and slow communication from the publishers. KLISC itself faces the following challenges: members do not efficiently communicate about their information needs, lack of sponsorship since INASP pulled out, delay by KLISC’s members to pay their annual subscription fee, and the management team is overwhelmed by work. The study therefore recommended the following: Institutions should invest more on ICT infrastructure, KLISC should come up with a way of ensuring relevancy, KLISC should stand on its own as an institution and acquire its own offices and employ staff who will just be working for KLISC, KLISC should create a mini-consortium to cater for research institutions and also other specialized fields in different institutions in Kenya, KLISC should come up with a way of dealing with individual defaulters in a way that does not affect the other members, the publishers should improve the interfaces of their databases to make them user friendly and easy to navigate, and the publishers should also ensure fast communications with the institutions.

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“…Through membership in consortia, libraries around the world have been able to share the cost of implementing information technology. Chadwell (2011) reports that consortia have a rich history in the USA having facilitated shared catalogues as well as electronic resource acquisitions. It was also mentioned that consortia benefits also include shared access to content outside of the libraries holdings (Chadwell, 2011).…”

Section: Underutilization Of Information Technology For User Services: Implications For Academic Libraries In the English-speaking Caribbmentioning

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“…Chadwell (2011) reports that consortia have a rich history in the USA having facilitated shared catalogues as well as electronic resource acquisitions. It was also mentioned that consortia benefits also include shared access to content outside of the libraries holdings (Chadwell, 2011). The UWI Campuses also utilize consortia and resource sharing among its four campuses to facilitate the purchasing of the various databases.…”

Section: Underutilization Of Information Technology For User Services: Implications For Academic Libraries In the English-speaking Caribbmentioning

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User services in the digital environment

Stewart

Newman

2017

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to ascertain from literature, ways in which information technology is being utilized in the provision of user services in academic libraries in developed and developing countries; explore the implications of the under-utilization of information technology in offering user services to patrons in academic libraries in the English-speaking Caribbean; and offer suggestions regarding the acquisition of information technology to enhance user services in academic libraries in the English-speaking Caribbean. With the advent of new technology, user services in information-centered institutions must adapt and make changes in the way information is presented and accessed. Design/methodology/approach The authors have undertaken a review of literature from available scholarly papers to discover the expectations of modern library users, and how inventive academic libraries have to become to create a paradigm shift from the “antiquated” to “modern” user services to meet client expectations and to stay relevant in the information age. Findings The reviewed literature highlighted the various ways in which academic libraries, particularly those in developed countries, are employing information technology in their service offerings. The literature highlights the necessity for Academic Libraries in the English-speaking Caribbean to also utilize information technology for optimum user service if they are to attain international standard. Originality value This is one of the first attempts at examining and documenting the need for changes in user services in the English-speaking Caribbean. While the literature is replete with information on ways in which academic libraries are using information technology to serve their patrons, this paper offers a synopsis of the developments in this regard.

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Assessing the Value of Academic Library Consortia

Cited by 16 publications

References 12 publications

The Importance of Measurement and Evaluation Works in Academic Libraries

The Importance of Measurement and Evaluation Works in Academic Libraries

Challenges that Affect the Utilization of KLISC’s Resources and Services at University of Nairobi

User services in the digital environment

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