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Investigating the Effect of Digital Skills of Academic Librarians in Tabriz on Their Attitudes Towards Technology Acceptance
Get PDFObjective: The present study aims to investigate the impact of digital skills of academic librarians in Tabriz city on their attitude towards technology acceptance.
Method: The present study is a correlational study, applied in terms of purpose and descriptive survey in terms of data collection. The population of this research included all librarians employed in the three academic libraries of University of Tabriz, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, and Islamic Azad University of Tabriz, totaling 75 individuals at the time of the study. Given the limited number of people in the population, all individuals were studied, and no sampling was conducted. The research data collection tool was a questionnaire.
Results: The attitude of librarians employed in academic libraries of Tabriz city towards technology acceptance was high with a mean of 4.42. Additionally, the digital skills of librarians were high with a mean of 3.71. Librarians faced multiple challenges in acquiring digital skills. The most significant challenges were the lack of technological culture among librarians, unawareness of the digital environment and its requirements, and the lack of physical facilities and internet connection equipment in academic libraries. The examination of the relationship between the variables of attitude towards technology acceptance and digital skills of academic librarians in Tabriz showed a moderate positive correlation that was statistically significant. Therefore, the higher the digital skills of librarians, the more positive their attitude towards adopting new technologies.
Conclusions: The desirable level of digital skills of academic librarians in Tabriz indicates that they are adopting to digital transformations and recognize these skills as a necessity in academic environments. Furthermore, the academic librarians of Tabriz generally have shown a mental readiness and positive attitude towards the acceptance and use of new technologies in library environments. The relationship between librarians' digital skills and their attitude towards technology acceptance emphasizes that digital skills of librarians act as a key factor in the successful adoption and use of technology in library environments
La resistencia espacial: una práctica de biblioteca
No full textThis article is based on a research that addresses the problem of the processes of resistance that in Latin America have allowed the configuration and operation of libraries as a response to social problems. For this reason, it is conceptually located in geography and in particular in space, in order to question librarianship in the understanding of social phenomena, thus triggering a qualitative methodological exercise with content analysis in a critical perspective so that the reading and analysis allow to situate the saying in space and the space of the library's saying as part of the spatial resistance of librarians
Ventajas e inconvenientes de que los medios cuenten con un lab [Advantages and disadvantages of having a lab in media organizations]
Get PDFAt the current crossroads of the media and journalism, innovation is emerging not only as a "nice thing to have", but as an urgent and peremptory need. In this context, innovation labs are seen as a structured and somewhat privileged space. However, a review of the academic and professional literature on the subject also reveals voices that are critical of these spaces. Given this situation, we ask ourselves what their advantages and disadvantages are. To answer this question, we conducted semistructured interviews with 18 experts in the field for two reasons. Firstly, because they themselves are linked to a lab. Secondly, because they are highly qualified experts in journalistic innovation in its various forms, and academic experts as well. The results confirm that these laboratories offer considerable advantages, along with disadvantages, which can potentially cause operational problems. The latter do not invalidate the model, but they do force media outlets to use it in a reflexive way. This confirms the instrumental nature of these spaces, but also the fact that they are not really necessary, and their presence is not sufficient
El periodismo local reinventa estrategias. Decálogo para los desafíos en tiempos de inteligencia artificial [Local journalism reinvents strategies. Decalogue for the challenges in times of artificial intelligence]
Get PDFLocal and hyperlocal journalism is experiencing times of great change. It is reinventing and reinforcing strategies to survive in a scenario where news deserts have increased, many local media have disappeared and many news projects are finding it difficult to keep up with the pace of production and innovation imposed by the digital ecosystem. The digital transition has led to the appearance of many native media, especially due to the reduction of procedures and the ease of creating a platform on the web, but few had solid projects. Now, with the massive arrival of Artificial Intelligence (AI), many of these media outlets that have resisted the onslaught of adaptation, are convinced that they must review their strategies and look back at their audiences, who have not always been known in depth or understood their needs and demands, despite the multiple metrics that exist to monitor media consumption
El papel de las bibliotecas en la era de la inteligencia artificial (IA)
Get PDFThe integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into libraries marks an evolution towards “smart libraries,” tailored to current technological and educational needs. These institutions are leveraging AI to enhance user experience, offering everything from personalized recommendations to advanced search services and efficient data management. However, this advancement also poses challenges, such as data privacy and the reliability of AI-generated information. Libraries are leading AI literacy efforts, empowering their users to interact responsibly with this technology and preparing them for the digital job market of the future. In this context, libraries continue to be crucial as spaces for continuous learning and equitable access to knowledge in a society increasingly influenced by AI
Clubes de lectura, mujeres y entornos rurales. Un estudio de caso en el medio rural aragonés
Get PDFBook clubs promote socialization, participation and a sense of community and facilitate the interaction of people around the shared reading experience. They are reading practices associated with public libraries, widespread in urban and rural environments and, in general, highly feminized. In recent years, book clubs have been studied from different disciplinary approaches, although academic research is still incipient. The general objective of this work is to identify the reading practices developed in reading clubs in rural Aragon. Specifically, the aim is to: identify and characterize the reading clubs active in the Aragonese municipalities, except for those located in the provincial capitals; to know and describe the dynamics of operation developed in them by women readers; as well as to describe and value especially the functions developed by women in the reading clubs. The methodology used was developed in different stages: a) Identification of the sources of information; b) Collection and treatment of the information and treatment of the information including the mapping of the reading clubs in rural areas and their detailed characterization; and c) Critical analysis of the data obtained. data obtained
Users' Satisfaction with the Digital Library Services of Allameh Tabatabai University
Get PDFPurpose: The present study aimed to identify the level of user satisfaction with the digital library services of Allameh Tabatabai University during the Corona era.
Methodology: The research utilized an applied purpose and descriptive survey method. The statistical population consisted of all students of the Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology at Allameh Tabatabai University. Data was collected using a researcher-made questionnaire distributed electronically, with 156 out of 450 respondents answering the questionnaire thoroughly. One-sample t-test was used to test hypotheses, supplemented by additional tests such as t-test for two independent samples, ANOVA, Friedman, Levin, and Tukey. The validity of the questionnaire was established through content validity method with a coefficient above 0.76, and reliability was confirmed through Cronbach's test with a coefficient of 0.726.
Findings: Results revealed that user satisfaction with accessing online library services, service interface environment, information retrieval, visual effects, and personal library services of Allameh Tabatabai University's digital library were significantly higher than the standard score of 3. However, satisfaction with accessing domestic and international databases was found to be significantly lower than the standard score.
Conclusion: Overall, user satisfaction with Allameh Tabatabai University's digital library services was deemed to be in a good state during the Corona era.
Value: This study provides insights into user satisfaction with digital library services during a pandemic, offering valuable perspectives on delivering digital information services during crises
Report: The global music landscape, the role of record companies, and ongoing innovations in the industry
Get PDFThis is a summary of the IFPI Global Music Report 2024 on the state of the global music industry. Like previous editions, it provides an overview of the main music revenues in 2023 and highlights some representative artists in the industry today. In addition, it includes rankings of artists, albums and singles, as well as commentary from leading figures in the recorded music sector, which contributes to an overview of the global market
Aplicación de neuroeducación y el Design Thinking como estrategia didáctica en el aula universitaria. Experiencia en el curso Métodos Cuantitativos I de la carrera de Bibliotecología y Ciencias de la Información de la Universidad de Costa Rica
Get PDFThe present study arises from the need to innovate in university education through the interdisciplinary work of two professors: one of mathematics and the other of library science with the implementation of a didactic strategy in the course Quantitative Methods I of the Library and Information Sciences career (EBCI) of the University de Costa Rica. The aim of the research is to describe a practical case of pedagogical mediation, from its planning, execution and evaluation, integrating the theory of Design Thinking (DT) and theoretical contributions of Neuroeducation to achieve learning of basic concepts of functions in a mathematics class. Among the results, it was found that for 86% of the students, the strategy used in the lesson motivated during the class, being valued in general with 9.59 points based on 10. In conclusion, this study has allowed the reflection of the didactic strategies that can be developed in a class with the support of Neuroeducation and how it can be nourished from other dimensions such as the DT methodology, without losing sight of what is essential in the educational field: meaningful learning
Trends and challenges in the publishing industry
Get PDFJOCIS interviewed Angus Phillips, the editor-in-chief of the prestigious publishing journal “Logos” and a consultant to the publishing industry. 1.You attended the “By the Book 8” conference. What impressed you most about this year’s conference? Was there a study or a topic presented that you found particularly disruptive in the publishing industry? We were delighted to be hosted by the University of Porto and we were honoured by the welcome from Paulo Faustino and his colleagues. Porto is a beautiful location and all delegates enjoyed the conference venue and the city, including the very special tour of Livraria Lello. The papers presented were of good quality and the discussions ranged across many topics. We had delegates from all over the world. Of special interest were papers on topics connected to diversity and inclusive publishing