This paper describes the design and development of a staff scheduling software product called the Expert Rotation Generator (ERG). ERG’s scheduling engine uses ILOG’s Solver library to create staff rotations that satisfy a variety of staffing constraints in a reasonable amount of time. The user can interact with ERG during the generation process by modifying the constraints and by selecting a p...

the aim of this study is designing a model for the optimal development of human resources in academic libraries. to this end, the university of tehran library as a case study is investigated. with regard to the four independent variables- organizational structure, organizational culture, leadership and strategic perspective, and mediator variables of attitude, behavior and creativity of staff- ...

this study intended to carry out a survey of engineering college libraries that have computerized their operations and services. it provides an implicit view of the professional experiences of the engineering college librarians in computerizing their house keeping operations. information was collected using a structured questionnaire mailed to 128 engineering college librarians, of which 102 (7...

as the numbers of university students are increasing, common use of academic & public libraries can have very useful function in responding the students' information needs. therefore the connection of such libraries can decrease the costs and increase the productivity of library resources, software's, equipments, and staff. in the present paper, referring to some successful relevant p...

One of the many lessons learned from Covid-19 pandemic is importance connecting and collaborating with students staff in outside library. Because Covid, interaction was kept at a minimum limited to occasional zoom-based lectures or individual instructions. After reopening our library, we experienced dramatic drop library visits use. In this reflective text, discuss challenges faced as returned ...

The Authors acknowledge the technical support of laboratory staff at Bahria University. Moreover, authors also KAUST library services for language editing services.

A methodology was developed to analyze components of all positions in the library system at the University of Iowa in order to identify staffing needs. Current job activities and levels were examined, and staff were asked to indicate how the activities making up their positions might change over the next three to five years-the time period for the full implementation of OASIS, the automated lib...

In fall 2011, the Scott Memorial Library purchased 53 letters belonging to an 1841 graduate of Jefferson Medical College, John Plimpton Green. The library staff transcribed and digitized the letters, creating an online collection in the university's institutional repository, Jefferson Digital Commons. This article will detail the process of transcribing and digitizing the collection along with ...

"Design thinking" principles from a leading design firm, IDEO, were key elements in the planning process for a one-desk service model, the ASK Desk, at the John A. Prior Health Sciences Library. The library administration and staff employed the methodology to enhance customer experiences, meet technology challenges, and compete in a changing education environment. The most recent renovations de...