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Citation Analysis of Collection Building during 2005-2012

literatinetwork@emeraldinsight.com (HAR SINGH) — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0100

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Purpose - The study aims to explore the journal bibliometric characteristics of the Collection Building and the subject relationship with other disciplines by citation analysis. Design/methodology/approach - This study explores the distribution of articles and subjects of references and analyses the various aspects of Collection Building from 2005-2012. There are 179 articles in Collection Building in 8 selected years, and their document types are shown in table 8. Thirty two issues pertaining to 8 volumes of Collection Building were consulted and relevant details of the citations at the end of each article were noted at excel sheet. The recorded data was analysed, interpreted and tabulated. Findings - The results of this study revealed that 179 articles were consulted from 8 volumes (2005-2012) which carrying 2388 citations including 85 self-citations. Majority of articles (30.17%) recorded between10-19 range of citations per article followed by (28.50%) 1-9 range. Majority of articles contributed by single authors (65.92%) and majority of contributors were from USA (69.96%) followed by Canada (3.95%) and India (3.95%) respectively. Journal articles (42.71%) were the most cited source materials, followed by online and electronic sources (25.80%), books including edited books (20.44%), newspapers (5.23%) and so on. Out of 179 articles, majority of articles (33.52%) were research papers followed by Case Study (30.73%), Literature Review (12.85%) and so on. Majority of articles (66.48%) were recorded between the 6-10 pages, followed by 25.70% articles between 1-5 pages. Out of 1020 journal articles, Collection Building (9.02%) was the top ranked journals, followed by The Journal of Academic Librarianship (5.0%), College & Research Libraries (4.22%) and so on.Research limitations/implications - Research was limited up to the journal entitled Collection Building of its 8 years (2005-2012), 32 issues and 179 articles were covered under the study. Originality/value - The outcome of the study is an original research work with citation analysis of Collection Building. It highlights the study of 179 articles of Collection Building from various ways.

Determinants of Library Use, Collections and Services among the Students of Engineering: A Case Study of King Saud University

literatinetwork@emeraldinsight.com (AKHTAR HUSSAIN, Abdulwahab M Abalkhail) — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0100

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Purpose - The purpose of this study examines the determinants of library use, collections and services among the students of engineering at King Saud University, Riyadh (KSA).Design/methodology/approach - A survey was designed to collect needed information about the level usage of library collections, services and satisfaction of users. A well-structured questionnaire was circulated among faculties, research scholars, postgraduates, undergraduates, and other categories to collect the necessary primary data, keeping in view the objectives of the study.Findings - The finding clearly reveals that the majority of users of the library used circulation service. The study found that majority of research scholars consult the reference books for research work and followed by undergraduates’ students used the library circulation service. Research limitations/implications - The present paper consists only of college of engineering users and the geographical area is restricted to the central library at the King Saud University, Riyadh. The scope of the paper could be extended to additional private and government universities in KSA and abroad. A comparative study could also be made between one country to another university libraries and information centers for usage of library collections and services.Originality/value - There are a number of studies on usage of library collections and services, but this is the first of its kind within the King Saud University. As such, it should pave the way for fulfill the demand of users in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as well as foreign universities.

Damned if you do, damned if you don’t: Texas A&M University Libraries' collection assessment for off-site storage

literatinetwork@emeraldinsight.com (Simona Tabacaru, Carmelita Pickett) — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0100

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Purpose - This paper discusses the Texas A&M University Libraries’ policies that effectively reduced the size of onsite print collections, with minimal impact on the library user community. The paper will also examine some of the challenges encountered during the underlying collection assessment process. Design/methodology/approach - Investment in electronic resources, digital preservation initiatives and local print repositories are reasonable solutions for academic libraries that need to responsibly relocate legacy print collections from their open stacks.Findings - Balancing trust issues with local needs and embracing the opportunities offered by digital archives and local print repositories are key elements for successfully implementing collection management decisions.Originality/value - This article examines local best practices for downsizing local print collections and recommends strategies applicable to any large academic library for addressing collection assessment challenges.

Comparing Usage Between Selective and Bundled E-Monograph Purchases

literatinetwork@emeraldinsight.com (Alain R Lamothe) — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0100

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Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to present the results from a quantitative analysis comparing usage between collections of individually purchased e-books and collections of e-books purchased as part of large consortially negotiated bundles. The aim of this study is to determine if individually purchased e-books have recorded a greater level of usage than e-books purchased in large packages and, consequently, which of the two acquisition models is best suited for the library.Design/methodology/approach - Usage rates of e-books purchased individually from NetLibrary and MyiLibrary were compared to usage rates of e-books purchased in large bundles from the same aggregators. Usage of e-books purchased in large bundles directly from SpringerLink was compared to usage of e-books on NetLibrary and MyiLibrary. The number of e-books was obtained by simple count. Additional statistics tracked include the number of viewings.Findings - Initial results indicate that individually purchased titles from both NetLibrary and MyiLibrary have consistently recorded a greater level of usage than the bundled titles on their respective platforms. A second quantitative analysis comparing of two aggregated collections of individually selected titles to a very large bundled acquired directly from SpringerLink yielded somewhat different results. For the most part, SpringerLink bundled e-books have recorded a greater level of usage when compared to bundled titles on NetLibrary and MyiLibrary.Originality/value - This research is one of very few studies systematically and quantitatively comparing usage levels between e-monographs purchased selectively and in large bundles by a Canadian academic library.

Essential Library of Congress Subject Headings

literatinetwork@emeraldinsight.com (Shan Lorraine Martinez) — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0100

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Government Information Management in the 21st Century: International Perspectives

literatinetwork@emeraldinsight.com (Shan Lorraine Martinez) — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0100

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Archivists, Collectors, Dealers and Replevin: Case Studies on Private Ownership of Public Documents

literatinetwork@emeraldinsight.com (Kay Ann Cassell) — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0100

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No Shelf Required

literatinetwork@emeraldinsight.com (Robert Alan) — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0100

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Grant money through collaborative partnerships

literatinetwork@emeraldinsight.com (Susan Hamburger) — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0100

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