Library Review: Volume 66 Issue 8/9

Embedding digital and research-literacy support program into postgraduate studies curriculum: A proposed program for sub-Saharan African postgraduate schools

Bernard Besseah, Daisy Achiro, Joseph Mhando, Sadiat Adetoro Salau

This viewpoint paper aims to propose a digital and research literacy support program for postgraduate schools in sub-Saharan Africa institutions.

Promoting knowledge sharing in academic environments using non-monetary factors

Shahin Dezdar

Knowledge sharing is very important in non-profit organizations such as academic institutes and universities. This research is a laudable attempt in this vital area to…

Libraries of Babel: exploring library language and its suitability for the community

Michael Alexander Fauchelle

The purpose of this paper is to examine the different aspects of language that are present in the signage, handouts and websites of public libraries. It discusses the extent to…

The impact of mentoring and pedagogy on mitigation of library stress of undergraduate students

Huwayah M. Alazemi, Awadh Alharbi

This paper aims to justify the relevance of student-centred teaching – learning in influencing their motivation to shed library fear, source resources, attain higher-order…

Promoting innovation and application of internet of things in academic and research information organizations

Elisha Ondieki Makori

The purpose of the study was to investigate factors promoting innovation and application of internet of things in academic and research information organizations.

Social influence and cognitive instrumental factors as facilitators of perceived usefulness of electronic resources among library personnel in private universities in South-west, Nigeria

Roland Izuagbe, Sunday Olanrewaju Popoola

The study examined the applicability of TAM2 theoretical constructs of social influence and cognitive instrumental factors vis-à-vis the facilitation of perceived usefulness of…

Humanistic perspectives in virtual reference

Adolfo G. Prieto

Virtual reference is a part of the services offered at academic and other types of libraries. This paper discusses humanistic perspectives that merit consideration in the…

Modes of soft skills learning: a case of university information professionals’ in Pakistan

Sajjad Ahmad, Kanwal Ameen, Midrar Ullah

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the university information professionals (UIPs) preferred modes of soft skills learning and differences in their opinions based on…

Strategies for using ResearchGate to improve institutional research outcomes

Muhammad Yousuf Ali, Malcolm Wolski, Joanna Richardson

The purpose of this paper is to investigate how to help improve a higher education institution’s research profile by using existing resources and existing research outputs.