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LIS researchers and practitioners: creating a research culture
Get PDFThe LIS research landscape: a review and prognosis, was a short research project initiated in response to a request from the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP). The overall aim of the project was to review LIS domain research over the past five years (1997-2002) and to make a prognosis for research over the next three years (2002-2005). This exercise identified a number of issues of concern to those involved in research in the LIS domain. One of the most interesting recurring themes to emerge was the need to ensure that research is disseminated effectively within and beyond the LIS domain and to provide mechanisms to allow findings to feed into practice. This article describes the issues surrounding this strand of the review
Consultation and involvement in the Library of Birmingham
Get PDFThis paper outlines the role of consultation in the development of a new city centre library. The initial section focuses on the planning behind Birmingham City Council\u27s project to replace its existing Central Library with a new Library of Birmingham on the other side of the city centre. The paper then goes on to discuss the role of public consultation in the early stages of this project, outlining the purposes, constraints, methods used, early findings and the longer-term ideas, questions and potential
The development of young people\u27s information needs
No full textThis paper draws on findings from recent research to examine the types of information young people require in their lives and how these needs develop during childhood. It became apparent in the study that first schoolers are heavily dependent on adults for advice and emotional support. Young children often want subject-based information on matters of which they have personal experience. For middle schoolers, academic generic skills may become important and their needs for subject knowledge in support of curriculum subjects are diverse. High schoolers typically require advice on their futures and material to inform decisions. Many of their academic needs emerge from homework and revision. The article concludes by discussing the implications for educators and school librarians of the developmental picture that is presented, and highlights the need for further investigation into young people\u27s information needs
An analysis of skills and qualities required by LIS employers 2004-2005
Get PDFBetween April 2004 and March 2005 data was collated from 1,000 LIS vacancies advertised in CILIP Gazette.The wording in the advertisements was analysed and a record made of skills requested. Skills were then grouped into the following areas: specialist library skills; transferable skills relating to management; general transferable skills - customer facing; general transferable skills - non-customer facing; working
patterns and availability; and personal characteristics. Skills are analysed across the whole sample and grouped by larger sector, e.g. schools, FE/HE.The skills requested are also analysed by approximate level of post, ranging from library assistant to director and above. A brief attempt is also made to put the current skills situation into context in the light of the imminent retirement of many \u27baby boomer\u27 librarians. Some
trends are observed, and some of the implications for both applicants and employers are also outlined
Reducing Book Theft at University Libraries
Get PDFAfter the local press reported how a student stole books from the University Library and sold them on the online marketplace, eBay, it became clear that hardly any research had been undertaken into book theft at university libraries. This article puts forward some valuable recommendations that could be practically implemented, mindful of the dilemma of the juxtaposed needs of social inclusion and stock security
HARRIMAN, Joy H.P. Creating your library\u27s business plan: a how-to-do-it manual with samples on CD-ROM. London: Facet Publishing. 2008.
Get PDFDigital Preservation at the British Library
Get PDFEnsuring the comprehensive coverage, recording and preservation of the UK national published output is one of the British Library\u27s key responsibilities. A significant proportion of the Library\u27s cultural heritage collections will be in digital formats and require long term access, so the Library has to be at the forefront of national and international efforts to develop digital preservation. The Library is addressing digital preservation by establishing policy, negotiating and legally obtaining the rights to preserve and provide access digital publications. It is participating in research and test-bed projects, and working collaboratively in research and distributed archiving with other national and international organisations with similar interests
Benchmarking user satisfaction in academic libraries - a case study
Get PDFCustomer satisfaction and service quality have so far been evaluated mostly from a local perspective although the quality element has been firmly established in academic library management for at least a decade. Critics of inter-institutional comparisons often object that different preconditions are not considered adequately. Examples from a joint user satisfaction survey conducted by 15 German university libraries in 2001 suggest that comparative data are a suitable means to identify cases of "best practice" and can effectively initialize processes of customer-focussed improvement. Furthermore, if compared with corresponding statistical data or performance measures, satisfaction ratings can reveal possible structural strengths and deficits relative to other libraries. On the other hand, follow-up telephone interviews with participating libraries showed that the survey results substantially challenged the institutions\u27 internal communication and public relations organisation, and underlined that even in a well-developed culture of assessment the need for professional mediation and coordination of comparative analyses may not be underestimated
Facilitating the Impact Implementation Programme
Get PDFThis paper describes the process model used in the
Impact Implementation Programme and its origins in
earlier research and development conducted in the
schools, further education and public libraries domains.
The choice of an action research methodology is
discussed. The facilitation process undertaken through
the first annual cycle of the Programme is described
and various lessons learnt are reported. Conclusions
are offered on the success of the Programme so far
and on some factors likely to influence success if this
model is adopted elsewhere
