Using Widgets to Embed Library Resources and Services

Colvin, Jenny

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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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“…Several authors have highlighted the potential benefits of implementing widgets in libraries (e.g. Cohen, 2007;Bradley, 2007;Colvin, 2008;Kroski, 2008;Bell and DeVoe, 2008;Burhanna et al, 2009;Dennie, 2011). However, less is known about how academic libraries are adopting this emerging technology to enhance library services across the globe.…”

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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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Prevalence of widget applications on library websites: an analytical study

Sarkar

2013

New Library World

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“…Remote access has been introduced in libraries during the late 1990s (Tykoson, 1999;Wang and Hubbard, 2002) and is gradually becoming increasingly popular (Covey, 2003;Mikesell, 2004;Frederiksen, 2006;Blansit, 2007) with the integration of various tools and techniques (Bradley, 2007;Ritterbush, 2007;Colvin, 2008;Kroski, 2008;Burhanna et al, 2009;Rieger, 2010;Ingham et al, 2012;Sundarraj, 2014). Over the years, access to library resources and services for the remote users has become more convenient and indeed intuitive.…”

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Integrating tools to remote access facility for improved online experience

Sarkar

2015

Library Hi Tech News

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Purpose – The paper intends to provide an overall picture how libraries use different tools, integrated to remote access facility and offer improved off-campus services. Design/methodology/approach – Web content analysis was used as research method to collect data from academic libraries in four continents. Findings – The results highlight that libraries use different types of online tools integrated to remote access facility; however, the techniques involved and purposes of use vary from library to library. Citing numerous examples, the paper approaches to draw a comparative figure of differential use of remote access tools across the continents. Originality/value – The paper is the first of its kind and may guide library professionals to plan and implement online tools, integrated with remote access facility and support education, research and training of the parent institution.

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Maximizing Library Presence While Minimizing Online Maintenance

MacIsaac

2011

Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Computer Supported Education

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This paper presents challenges and opportunities for an academic library to increasing its presence in an online learning management system (LMS). Successful examples from Athabasca University, Canada's Open University will highlight the benefits of a collaborative team approach to course development and LMS software applications. This case study demonstrates how an academic library can participate fully as an active partner in the learning process. Specific focus is given to the seamless access for students from the LMS to licensed electronic resources.

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Using Widgets to Embed Library Resources and Services

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Prevalence of widget applications on library websites: an analytical study

Prevalence of widget applications on library websites: an analytical study

Integrating tools to remote access facility for improved online experience

Maximizing Library Presence While Minimizing Online Maintenance

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