Purpose – The aim of this study was to explore the pattern and extent of the adoption of Web 2.0 technologies by Pakistani librarians. Design/methodology/approach – A survey was conducted using web-based surveying software (SurveyMonkey) and Pakistan based LIS e-mail discussion groups. Professional librarians serving in all types of libraries participated in the study. Findings – Instant messag...

introduction: due to the use of information technology in libraries and information centers, librarians are faced with many challenges in terms of their roles and needs; hence, they require continuous training to cope with these challenges. the aim of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of in-service training courses for librarians working in libraries at the isfahan university...

The ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) registry helps disambiguate authors and streamline research workflows by assigning unique 16-digit author identifiers that enable automatic linkages between researchers and their scholarly activities. This article describes how ORCID works, the benefits of using ORCID, and how librarians can promote ORCID at their institutions by raising awareness ...

the aim of this study is to investigate competency requirements of iranian public librarians in library educational departments and working places. a group of 72 people from public libraries answered to questions. questions cover all areas of library performances. the results show that the traditional competencies such as cataloging, management of collections, information resources and acquisit...

introduction: for cultural development and growth of a community, the participation of all individuals, including physically disabled people are required. in this study, the compliance rate of public and academic libraries and information centers’ building and equipment in zanjan, iran was determined according to the international standards for the physically handicapped, from the perspective o...

As awareness increases of the role that librarians can play in facilitating improved research data management, so does the need to provide university library staff with professional development opportunities. Cox et al (2012) argue that learning should be “exploratory, discursive and reflective, providing a space in which librarians can explore developments as they relate to their individual/te...

OBJECTIVE The research assessed nursing faculty awareness and knowledge of the journal impact factor (JIF) and its impact on their publication choices. METHODS A qualitative cross-sectional questionnaire was developed using Fluid Survey and distributed electronically to nursing faculty and instructors at three post-secondary institutions in Saskatchewan. Data were collected on place and statu...

A survey was conducted to solicit data related to health professionals image of librarians. Physicians, residents, nurses, medical students, dentists, pharmacists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists were questioned about their experiences with and opinions of librarians, particularly the skills and characteristics needed by helpful, successful librarians. Health sciences librarian...

instruction, and reference services. This well-designed, concisely written, and accessible survey is an essential resource for librarians who work regularly-—or even rarely—with international students. For readers without the time to track down and read the works cited in the bibliography, the introductory essay provides cogent explanations of important issues, along with good guidance. And the...