Virtual Library Services in Hyper- connected Knowledge Society

In the digital age, new technologies both expand and limit access to information. The global information economy is transforming the way people connect with each other, learn new things and contribute to the knowledge society. This paper explores the different virtual services platforms currently adopted in 131 subject university libraries in Kazakhstan. Using case-analysis the researcher explored deeper on how virtual services contribute to the development of research and academic endeavors of Graduate School of Business students. Findings of the study revealed that less than half of the universities in Kazakhstan have VLS; however, the value of VLS is explicitly cited by respondents. Recommendations for further study on factors affecting the implementation of VLS in all libraries, stronger collaboration and increased awareness of VLS services hope to ensure the implementation of the government program called Information Kazakhstan – 2020.Korean Library and Information Science Societ

Towards digital scholarship services in China’s university libraries

Purpose - This paper reports on a literature review with the aim to establish a guiding framework for the development of digital scholarship services in China’s university libraries. Design/methodology/approach - The framework was developed through systematically searching, screening, assessing, coding, and aggregating digital scholarship services as reported in the existing body of literature. Three types of literature were included in the analysis: (1) international academic literature as reported in English; (2) academic literature in Chinese; and (3) relevant professional reports. Findings - The literature analysis pointed to 25 different digital scholarship services, which emerged in six themes: supporting services, formulating research ideas, locating research partners, writing proposals, conducting research, and publishing results. Originality/value - Although this literature review focused on university libraries in China, the research findings and the guiding framework developed provide useful insights and indications that can be shared across international borders.Non

Because research data matters : a case at the Loughborough University Library

Research data management is increasingly gaining importance in academic libraries, and there is a growing body of literature dedicated to this area of interest. However, only a few studies explored opinions and requirements of stakeholders involved in the provision of research data management. The following research employed a qualitative case study method and the evidence was gained through semi-structured interviews and document analysis. It aimed to investigate research data practices at Loughborough University, explore how research data management will be implemented investigating roles, responsibilities and work practices, evaluate the outcome of activities taken in the implementation of research data management and finally analyse whether/how users are going to be involved in this implementation. The study determined opinions and requirements of stakeholders involved in the provision of research data management and, based on the evidence, identified and discussed five main categories responsive to the objectives of the study: current services, stakeholders and roles, current issues, future developments and solutions. It also outlined recommendations for Loughborough University. The study confirmed that there are no proven solutions for the management of research data, therefore, further research is suggested to respond to the resulting questions that emerged from this study.Joint Master Degree in Digital Library Learning (DILL

E-Science as a Catalyst for Transformational Change in University Research Libraries: A Dissertation

Changes in how research is conducted, from the growth of e-science to the emergence of big data, have lead to new opportunities for librarians to become involved in the creation and management of research data, at the same time the duties and responsibilities of university libraries continue to evolve. This study examines those roles related to e-science while exploring the concept of transformational change and leadership issues in bringing about such a change. Using the framework established by Levy and Merry for first- and second-order change, four case studies of libraries whose institutions are members in the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) are developed. The case studies highlight why the libraries became involved in e-science, the role librarians are assuming related to data management education and policy, and the provision of e-science programs and services. Each case study documents the structural and programmatic changes that have occurred in a library to provide e-science services and programs, the future changes library leaders are working to implement, and the change management process used by managerial leaders to bringing about, and permanently embed those changes into the library culture. Themes such as vision, team leadership, the role of library administrators, skills of library staff, and fostering a learning organization are discussed in the context of e-science and leading transformational change. The transformational change included a change in culture, organization paradigm, and redefining the role of the university research library