Embedded Services in Chinese Academic Libraries

Si, Li; Wei, Xing; Zhou, Limei; Liu, Sha

doi:10.1016/j.acalib.2012.03.015

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“…This can be achieved by looking at peer libraries, attending conferences, workshops, webinars and reading latest research in KM and library journals and following innovative developments through social media such as Facebook groups and Twitter. Based on the findings of our study, these innovation possibilities include being user-centered, nimble and responsive, providing collaborative makerspaces, adopting technology solutions (such as research, discovery, digital repository, mobile solutions and social media) and being embedded librarians (Si, Xing, Zhou, and Liu, 2012) by integrating with non-library services such as courseware and other portals/applications. However, even if the librarians know what the user wants, and can imagine the possibilities, they cannot move much ahead if they do not understand systemic and other barriers prevalent in the library.…”

Section: Figure 1 a Theoretical Framework Of Km For Service Innovatimentioning

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Knowledge management for service innovation in academic libraries: a qualitative study

2015

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Purpose: This exploratory study investigates the strategies that librarians employ to ensure quality of service, the ways and barriers for service innovation, and the likelihood of adopting knowledge management for service innovation in libraries. Methodology: Seventeen academic librarians filled out a qualitative survey with open-ended questions. Findings: Most librarians saw service innovation as critical to the continuing success of the library, and felt that knowledge management would be extremely helpful for service innovation in their libraries. The proposed strategies and findings led to a theoretical framework of knowledge management for service innovation in libraries (KMSIL).

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Section: Figure 1 a Theoretical Framework Of Km For Service Innovatimentioning

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Knowledge management for service innovation in academic libraries: a qualitative study

2015

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“…Facebook and Twitter) in course curricula (Becker, 2010;Kinnie, 2006;Love and Norwood, 2008;Matos et al, 2010;Shank and Steven, 2011;Tumbleson and Burke, 2010b). The adoption of technology that users have already accepted and used (Becker, 2010;Montgomery, 2010) means that librarians must develop new roles to address the ever changing needs of online users who are remotely accessing information (Bell and Shank, 2004;Covone and Lamm, 2010;Francis, 2012;Harloe and Williams, 2009;Herring et al, 2009;Kesselman and Watstein, 2009;Montgomery, 2010;Si et al, 2012). Librarians need to manage efficiently and effectively all the information that is now available in vast amounts both in print and in digital format (Harloe and Williams, 2009;Matava et al, 2010;Rudin, 2008;Sinclair, 2009).…”

Section: Embedded Librarianmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Although students had a positive reaction toward librarians, they never had direct contact with them. Si et al (2012) explored the development and implementation of an embedded program in Chinese academic libraries. It was found that only a few academic libraries delivered embedded programs.…”

Section: Embedded Librarianmentioning

confidence: 99%

A systematic literature review informing library and information professionals’ emerging roles

Vassilakaki

Moniarou-Papaconstantinou

2015

New Library World

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Purpose – This paper aims to provide a systematic review of the specific roles information professionals have adopted in the past 14 years. It aims to identify the roles reported in the literature concerning developments in the Library and Information Science (LIS) profession. Design/methodology/approach – This study adopted the method of systematic review. Searches were conducted in February and March 2014 on different LIS databases. From a total of 600 papers, 114 were selected, based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. A thorough full-text analysis of the papers revealed six roles that librarians have adopted: teachers, technology specialists, embedded librarians, information consultants, knowledge managers and subject librarians. Findings – New and evolving roles were identified, mainly in the context of academic libraries. Librarians’ educational responsibilities and their active involvement in the learning and research process were highlighted in all role categories identified. Collaboration among faculty and librarians was reported as a way of ensuring successful instruction. Librarians’ personal views of their new and emerging roles were more frequently reported; further research is needed to shed light on academics, students and other users’ perceptions of librarians’ engagement in the learning process. Research limitations – The study considered only peer-reviewed papers published between 2000 and 2014 in English. It focused on information professionals’ roles and not on librarians’ skills and their changing professional responsibilities. Originality/value – This review paper considers the development of the LIS profession in a changing environment and offers an understanding of the future direction of the LIS profession.

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“…Widget is being widely implemented in public health care (Basak, 2011) providing user specific information and extra functionality with well-defined therapeutic goals (Cheung et al, 2008;Ebeling, 2011;Piper and Hollan, 2011), and is gaining popularity in the advertising and marketing industry in delivering advertisements and tracking user responses to those advertisements (Montgomery and Chester, 2009). Recent years have witnessed an increased tendency of embedding library resources and services in the user environment, adding currency and allowing direct access to resources (Colvin, 2008;Si et al, 2012). Several authors have highlighted the potential benefits of implementing widgets in libraries (e.g.…”

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Prevalence of widget applications on library websites: an analytical study

Sarkar

2013

New Library World

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Purpose -The paper seeks to highlight how academic libraries are harnessing widgets to make library resources easily and conveniently accessible to users. Examining the characteristic features, purposes of use and types of widget applications, the paper aims to measure the degree of implementation of widget among academic libraries in different regions. Design/methodology/approach -A stratified sampling method was followed for selecting four samples of population, each representing one of the four continents (North America, Europe, Australia and Asia) and content analysis was used to collect data along the checkpoints. Findings -Giving a comparative account of widget implementation along the select dimensions, the study focused on relative acceptance of widgets among the continents and emphasized the areas where widget is being applied most. With examples, the study also illustrated the relevance of the different approaches taken by various libraries.Research limitations/implications -The study was confined to selected libraries of higher education institutes among the four continents only. Libraries having non-English websites and restricted or limited access were not included. Originality/value -This unique investigation presented a comprehensive picture of widget implementation among the academic libraries across the world. The findings will serve as a valuable guide for future librarians who wish to incorporate such technologies in library websites. Furthermore, the checkpoints used here may serve as a bedrock for framing questionnaire and interview schedule for conducting future research investigating users' perception of this new web-based tool in order to comprehend fully the practicability and usefulness of widget.

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Embedded Services in Chinese Academic Libraries

Cited by 19 publications

References 7 publications

Knowledge management for service innovation in academic libraries: a qualitative study

Knowledge management for service innovation in academic libraries: a qualitative study

A systematic literature review informing library and information professionals’ emerging roles

Prevalence of widget applications on library websites: an analytical study

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