Library Management: Volume 45 Issue 1/2

State of public libraries in Morocco

Asmaa Bouaamri, Ágnes Hajdu Barat

This article discusses the public library system in Morocco, compiling the available information tackling the historical background of public libraries and their early work and…

The role of libraries in academic achievement: case study of Azerbaijan university libraries

Narmina Abdullayeva

The purpose of this study is to examine the importance of libraries in higher education institutes located in Azerbaijan, mainly in the capital city of Baku. Various university…

From project to platform: a case study on evolving the software development team

Daniel Coughlin, Binky Lush

At the authors’ libraries, they consolidated two departments and attempted to find ways to increase productivity, reduce duplication and improve job happiness within their…

Information needs and information-seeking behavior of visual artists: a systematic review of the literature

Spyros Kolyvas, Petros Kostagiolas

Information makes an important contribution to the promotion of the creativity of visual artists. This work aims to explore relevant research through a systematic review of the…

Digital reading of undergraduate students in Vietnamese universities: a focus group study

Lan Thi Nguyen

The development of digital technology and digital resources have influenced one’s reading habits. This paper aimed to study undergraduate students' reading in digital sphere at…

A qualitative perspective of the role of Malawi Library Association in developing librarianship in Malawi: opportunities and challenges

Kaitano Simwaka, Ellen Chifuniro, Robert Chalochiwawa, Tina Mutalama Kabwilo, Sandram Chimutu

The study aims to unpack the role of Malawi Library Association (MALA) in developing librarianship in Malawi. It also explores an array of opportunities and challenges that are…

Investigate the relationship between leadership behaviours, organisational commitment, occupational stress and organisational citizenship behaviours in Vietnamese private business school libraries

Quan Hoang Nguyen Tran

This paper examines the associations between leadership behaviours, organizational commitment, occupational stress and organisational citizenship behaviours (OCBs) at the…

Management of cyber risks in the library: analysis of information security awareness of Estonian library employees

Kate-Riin Kont

This article surveys why libraries are vulnerable to social engineering attacks and how to manage risks of human-caused cyber threats on organizational level; investigates…

Library practitioners’ perceptions on the applications of IoT in university libraries of Bangladesh

Susmita Saha, Md. Roknuzzaman

The major objectives of this study are to explore the perceptions of library practitioners towards IoT and to suggest directions for its proper application in university libraries…