Cloud Computing in Libraries: An Empirical Study of Assiut University Libraries

Application of Cloud Computing in Libraries

In present scenario, web enabled technologies developed on virtual platforms and generating large opportunities and virtual paths to use their services for the various purposes. Nowadays, cloud computing is emerged as one of the most popular virtual technology for libraries to deliver the services in an effective manner. Cloud computing contains features of different technologies including util...

Information literacy in public libraries from the perspective of public libraries’ policymakers; an exploratory study

Purpose: The present paper aims to conduct an exploratory study on the status of information literacy in upstream documents and curriculums of Iran public libraries institutions for public libraries. Methodology: This is a developmental exploratory-qualitative study in terms of purpose. Research data were collected using in-depth, semi-structured interviews with policymakers and officials of p...

An Empirical Study of Knowledge Management in University Libraries in SADC Countries

University Libraries

Libraries are a critical component in the functioning of a University. With students, faculty, and staff using the libraries, it has both direct and indirect impacts on the lives of thousands of people. The libraries, just by its core function, have been contributing to intellectual sustainability – a “connecting thread” for the sustenance of life. It is essential for the libraries to become su...

a comparative study of social capital in academic libraries; a comparison of tehran university libraries with sharif university libraries

objectives: this research is a comparative study of the level of social capital in tehran university and sharif university of technology libraries.method: the research method is composed of survey and comparative study. statistical population included all librarians affiliated to central and college libraries of sharif university of technology together with librarians affiliated to central libr...