Awareness of Research Data Management Services at Academic Libraries in Jordan: Roles, Responsibilities and Challenges

Hamad, Faten; Al-Fadel, Maha; Al-Soub, Aman

doi:10.1080/13614533.2019.1691027

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“…The major three challenges are data storage, copyright issues and non/limited organizational support (Berman, 2017; Burgi et al , 2017; Chiware and Becker, 2018; Stamatopols et al , 2016; Tang and Hu, 2019; Tripathi et al , 2017). The limited number of staff and skill deficiencies was another big challenge for research support staff (Ashiq et al , 2020; Borghi and Van Gulick, 2018; Cox et al , 2019; Faniel and Connaway, 2018; Hamad et al , 2019; Mohammed and Ibrahim, 2019). Financial constraints were another big challenge reported in the studies.…”

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A systematic literature review on research data management practices and services

Ashiq

Usmani

Naeem

2020

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Purpose Research data management (RDM) has been called a “ground-breaking” area for research libraries and it is among the top future trends for academic libraries. Hence, this study aims to systematically review RDM practices and services primarily focusing on the challenges, services and skills along with motivational factors associated with it. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review method was used focusing on literature produced between 2016–2020 to understand the latest trends. An extensive research strategy was framed and 15,206 results appeared. Finally, 19 studies have fulfilled the criteria to be included in the study following preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis. Findings RDM is gradually gaining importance among researchers and academic libraries; however, it is still poorly practiced by researchers and academic libraries. Albeit, it is better observed in developed countries over developing countries, however, there are lots of challenges associated with RDM practices by researchers and services by libraries. These challenges demand certain sets of skills to be developed for better practices and services. An active collaboration is required among stakeholders and university services departments to figure out the challenges and issues. Research limitations/implications The implications of policy and practical point-of-view present how research data can be better managed in the future by researchers and library professionals. The expected/desired role of key stockholders in this regard is also highlighted. Originality/value RDM is an important and emerging area. Researchers and Library and Information Science professionals are not comprehensively managing research data as it involves complex cooperation among various stakeholders. A combination of measures is required to better manage research data that would ultimately move forward for open access publishing.

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A systematic literature review on research data management practices and services

Ashiq

Usmani

Naeem

2020

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“…The poor library infrastructure might also be considered as a money/budget related issue. Cox and Pinfield (2014) and Hamad et al (2019) pointed out that while a data repository is an important part of an infrastructure that needs to be in place in order for libraries to provide full services for its users to operate, librarians still need training in digital preservation and digitization in order to build such digital repositories. Researchers such as Tenopir et al (2014) and Corrall (2014) emphasized on training library staff in the specialized areas of curation and IT skills and marked it as a priority.…”

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The effect of librarians’ digital skills on technology acceptance in academic libraries in Jordan

Hamad

Al-Fadel

2020

Journal of Librarianship and Information Science

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Digital skills are necessary to work and manage electronic library infrastructures and services. Accordingly, there is an urgent need for assessing the level of digital skills among librarians at academic libraries in Jordan. It is also important to investigate the influence of digital skills on technology acceptance among librarians in Jordan. A questionnaire was developed and used to collect the required data from university libraries in Jordan. The results indicate a high level of digital skills among the librarians. The result also shows that financial issues are the main challenges that librarians face to obtain the required skills. Most importantly, the level of digital skills positively influences the librarians’ acceptance and use of technology in academic libraries in Jordan. It was noted that factors such as sex, age, experience, specialization, and library type had no effect on the results. Findings of this research will help to explore the skills and competencies needed by information professionals and act as a guideline for competency development and curriculum updates in Librarianship and Information Science schools at an international level.

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“…These results confirm the existing literature, such as Coghill and Sewell (2020) and HLG (2020). In line with this, Hamad et al (2019) affirmed that libraries are responsible for providing advice to researchers on scientific resources to support their research, as well as advice on data sharing.…”

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confidence: 89%

The role of academic libraries and information specialists during times of health crises in Jordan: the COVID-19 pandemic case

Hamad

Al-Fadel

Fakhouri

2022

DLP

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Purpose COVID-19 forced libraries and other institutions to either close their doors to users or change their services routines. At this time, the libraries should extend their efforts to meet the increasing demands of information services in terms of quantity and quality of information services. This study aims to explore the role and responsibilities of academic libraries during times of crisis from the staff perception in academic libraries in Jordan. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire was disseminated to 359 library staff who were working at the 10 public universities in Jordan; 295 questionnaires were suitable to analyze, with a response rate of 82.2%. Findings The results indicated the importance of increasing academic libraries – specifically academic libraries in Jordan – awareness about the vast and important role of libraries to support research and the public community by providing authentic information sources about the pandemic to increase public awareness about the pandemic, besides contributing to disseminating research related to the pandemic as well as producing related research. Libraries needed to adjust their collection and information services during the crisis as they looked for ways to support the users they serve. The results affirmed that access to information remains the social responsibility of librarians. Practical implications The findings will provide insights for other academic libraries on how to react in a crisis and maintain its role as a reliable information source. Social implications During the health pandemic, people needed support in terms of getting easy access to authentic and reliable information. Libraries hold a social responsibility to the local community, such as awareness campaigns, posting videos on health practices and hygiene on it websites and social media. Originality/value This paper provides insights and practical solutions for academic libraries in response to global health pandemics. It will help academic libraries handle and cope with the challenges of providing distance library services over digital channels.

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Awareness of Research Data Management Services at Academic Libraries in Jordan: Roles, Responsibilities and Challenges

Cited by 31 publications

References 34 publications

A systematic literature review on research data management practices and services

A systematic literature review on research data management practices and services

The effect of librarians’ digital skills on technology acceptance in academic libraries in Jordan

The role of academic libraries and information specialists during times of health crises in Jordan: the COVID-19 pandemic case

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