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Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Get PDFThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
Variations on the Author
Get PDF“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
Appropriate Similarity Measures for Author Cocitation Analysis
Get PDFWe provide a number of new insights into the methodological discussion about author cocitation analysis. We first argue that the use of the Pearson correlation for measuring the similarity between authors’ cocitation profiles is not very satisfactory. We then discuss what kind of similarity measures may be used as an alternative to the Pearson correlation. We consider three similarity measures in particular. One is the well-known cosine. The other two similarity measures have not been used before in the bibliometric literature. Finally, we show by means of an example that our findings have a high practical relevance.information science;Pearson correlation;cosine;similarity measure;author cocitation analysis
Visual Research Methods An Introduction for Library and Information Studies
No full textVisual Research Methods: An Introduction for Library and Information Studies is the first book to focus on visual methods in LIS, providing a comprehensive primer for students, educators, researchers and practitioners in the field. Contributed chapters in the book showcase examples of VRM in action and offer the insights, inspirations, and experiences of researchers and practitioners working with visual methods.Endorsements -- Title page -- Contents -- Figures and Tables -- Acknowledgments -- Contributors -- Introduction: An Invitation to Visual Research Methods -- Why a Book on Visual Research Methods? -- How to Use This Book -- Overview of Chapters -- An Invitation to Visual Research Methods -- References -- PART 1 A PRIMER ON VISUAL RESEARCH METHODS IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES -- 1 A Brief Introduction to Visual Research Methods in Library and Information Studies -- Introduction -- Method or Methodology? -- Terminology -- Guiding Frameworks -- Visual Methods in the LIS Literature -- Strengths and Limitations of Visual Research Methods -- Conclusion -- References -- 2 Visual Research Methods: Discovery -- Framing a Visual Research Project -- Planning for Analysis -- Practical Considerations -- Conclusion -- References -- PART 2 VISUAL RESEARCH METHODS INACTION -- 3 Librarian, Illustrated: The Draw-and-Write Technique as a Visual Method for Libraries -- Arts-Informed Research -- Introducing the Draw-and-Write Technique -- Precedents and Potentials of the Draw-and-Write Technique -- The Draw-and-Write Research Process -- Drawing 'Librarian' -- Methodological Reflections -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 4 Rediscovering Community Heritage Through 3D Laser Scanning and Visualization -- Introduction -- Laser Scanning, 3D Visualization Technologies and Their Artifacts -- 3D Capture and Visualization for Participatory Visual Methods Research -- Three Vignettes -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- References -- 5 Making as Storytelling: Using Draw-and-Write and Object Elicitation in the Design and Study of a Library Makerspace -- Background -- Visual Research Method 1: Draw-and-Write for Collaborative Design -- Visual Research Method 2: Object Elicitation -- Conclusion -- References6 Windows into Library Experience: The Value of Visual UX Research Methods -- The Emergence of UX in Libraries: A Brief Literature Review -- Cognitive Mapping: User Experience Via the Universal Language of Drawing -- Photo Studies: Image-based Insights into User Experience -- Conclusion -- References -- 7 Digital Storytelling, Archival Research and 'Layers of Practice': A Critical Pedagogical Approach to Visual Literacy in University Archives and Special Collections -- Introduction -- Visual Literacy: Working Definitions -- Standards and Pedagogical Models for Visual Literacy and Research -- Literature Review -- Archival Research, Digital Scholarship and Visual Literacy -- Digital Storytelling and 'Layers of Practice' -- Layers of Practice of Visual Analysis -- Conclusion -- References -- 8 Navigating the Thresholds of Information Spaces: Drawing and Performance in Action -- Introduction -- Background and Field Guide -- Translations and Frameworks -- The Encounter -- Analysing the Interaction -- Initial Findings and Contributions -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Author index -- Subject indexVisual Research Methods: An Introduction for Library and Information Studies is the first book to focus on visual methods in LIS, providing a comprehensive primer for students, educators, researchers and practitioners in the field. Contributed chapters in the book showcase examples of VRM in action and offer the insights, inspirations, and experiences of researchers and practitioners working with visual methods.Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, YYYY. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries
Visual research methods: an introduction for library and information studies
No full text"Visual research methods (VRM) comprise a collection of methods that incorporate visual elements such as maps, drawings, photographs, videos, as well as three-dimensional objects into the research process. In addition, VRM including photo-elicitation, photovoice, draw-and-write techniques, and cognitive mapping are being leveraged to great effect to explore information experiences to investigate some of the central questions in the field; expand theoretical discussions in LIS; and improve library services and spaces. Visual Research Methods: An Introduction for Library and Information Studies is the first book to focus on visual methods in LIS, providing a comprehensive primer for students, educators, researchers and practitioners in the field. Contributed chapters in the book showcase examples of VRM in action and offer the insights, inspirations, and experiences of researchers and practitioners working with visual methods. Coverage includes: - an introduction to visual research methods including a discussion of terminology - an overview of the literature on VRM in libraries - methodological framing including a discussion of theory, epistemology, - practical and ethical considerations for researchers embarking on VRM projects - chapters showcasing VRM in action including drawing techniques, photographic techniques, and mixed methods - six contributed chapters each showcasing the results of visual research methods, discussions of the techniques, and reflections on VRM for research in information studies. This book will provide a strong methodological context for the adoption of visual research methods in LIS and feature examples of VRM 'in action.'It will prove to be a must-have reference for researchers, practitioners, instructors, and students who want to engage with visual research methods and to expand their methodological toolkit.
Participant-driven photo-elicitation in library settings: A methodological discussion
Get PDFWith the current attention in libraries on user-focused services and spaces, there is an increased interest in qualitative research methods that can provide insight into users’ experiences. In this paper, we advance photo-elicitation—a research method that employs photographs in interviews—as one such method. Although widely used in the social sciences, photo-elicitation has seen comparatively little uptake in Library and Information Studies (LIS). Here, we provide an overview of the method, consider epistemological and theoretical approaches, discuss cases of its application in library contexts and examine the benefits of using photo-elicitation for LIS research. We draw on our own research experiences and argue that photo-elicitation is a productive method for learning about the lived experiences of our users and for creating a collaborative approach to library research
Dispelling the Myths Behind First-author Citation Counts
Get PDFWe conducted a full-scale evaluative citation analysis study of scholars in the XML research field to explore just how different from each other author rankings resulting from different citation counting methods actually are, and to demonstrate the capability of emerging data and tools on the Web in supporting more realistic citation counting methods. Our results contest some common arguments for the continued
use of first-author citation counts in the evaluation of scholars, such as high correlations between author rankings by first-author citation counts and other citation
counting methods, and high costs of using more realistic citation counting methods that are not well-supported by the ISI databases. It is argued that increasingly available digital full text research papers make it possible for citation analysis studies to go beyond what the ISI databases have directly supported and to employ more
sophisticated methods
Mapping the Landscape of Sustainability-focused Efforts at Canadian Research Libraries
Get PDFPoster presentation at the Academic Libraries Toronto Conference 2024In recent years, libraries, library associations, and library federations around the world have begun to engage deeply in environmental sustainability and climate action initiatives. Libraries have recognized their pivotal role in advocating for sustainable futures and climate resilience. However, there remains a lack of sustained discourse across academic libraries in Canada regarding their involvement in combating climate change.
This research investigates the positioning of Canadian academic libraries within the broader conversation on climate action. To understand how Canadian academic libraries are engaging with and promoting sustainability and climate-focused initiatives, we conducted a content analysis of Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) member websites to explore the range of public-facing documents such as strategic plans, policies, and announcements, that offer sustainability or climate commitments.
Using the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) as a framework, this poster presents our preliminary findings, shedding light on the current landscape of climate-focused and sustainable development efforts across Canadian academic libraries. By initiating discussions within the Canadian academic library community, we hope to encourage collective action towards climate resilience and sustainability
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