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Publication date: 14 November 2016

Brigitte Bell

This column aims to propose the idea of using learning management systems (LMSs) as a platform for online training and development within academic libraries.

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Purpose

This column aims to propose the idea of using learning management systems (LMSs) as a platform for online training and development within academic libraries.

Design/methodology/approach

A background and literature review are used as a basis for these recommendations.

Findings

The column argues that LMSs possess untapped potential as an effective online library training platform.

Originality/value

The column proposes further widespread use of LMSs for online training and development in academic libraries, despite a historical lack of use for this purpose.

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The Bottom Line, vol. 29 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0888-045X

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Publication date: 5 October 2015

Terrance Luther Cottrell and Brigitte Bell

The purpose of this article is to briefly present current research and insight into the subject of student labor as a sharp cost-saving measure in the management of today’s…

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The purpose of this article is to briefly present current research and insight into the subject of student labor as a sharp cost-saving measure in the management of today’s library personnel budgets.

Design/methodology/approach

Drawing from a recent empirical study on the subject, this article adds commentary from other researchers on the pitfalls and benefits of student library labor versus paraprofessionals and librarians.

Findings

Although library student workers are commonly not seen as “ideal” employees, their demonstrated performance on many library tasks is compelling enough to consider hiring more of them in place of existing staff.

Originality/value

This subject can be provocative for managers to simply mention to their staff or professional colleagues. There is little research in this area, and this article helps to broach the subject in a candid manor to spark more discussion among library staff looking to improve their bottom line.

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The Bottom Line, vol. 28 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0888-045X

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Publication date: 7 December 2015

Brigitte Bell and Terrance Luther Cottrell

The purpose of this paper is to provide insight into the impact that library interior design can have on patron satisfaction with library service offering, in light of cost…

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The purpose of this paper is to provide insight into the impact that library interior design can have on patron satisfaction with library service offering, in light of cost concerns from both patrons and library managers alike.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper provides insight from library design researchers and the authors’ experiences with how to simultaneously design effective spaces and advocate for funding for construction and remodeling.

Findings

There are at least three major categories for the fiscal impact of design projects: large, medium and small scale. Research on design projects, however, ranges from the low 6 figures to over $50 million. This situation creates a case-by-case environment for library administrators looking for best practices.

Originality/value

No library is exactly like another, and no library’s patrons have similar fiscal tolerance for interior design proposals and build-out projects. This paper provides guidance for library administrator searching for more information on how to advocate for and begin the process of library interior design with an aim of increasing utility and functionality of spaces.

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The Bottom Line: Managing library finances, vol. 28 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0888-045X

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Publication date: 25 November 2014

Terrance Luther Cottrell and Brigitte Bell

– The purpose of this article is explore the difficulties in managing print and e-book expenditures in today’s libraries.

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The purpose of this article is explore the difficulties in managing print and e-book expenditures in today’s libraries.

Design/methodology/approach

The basis for this article stems from conflicting data showing patrons desiring to read more e-books versus print books at the beginning of the very e-book movement, and more recent studies showing this trend plateauing while e-book reading device purchasing increases.

Findings

Two different phenomena may be occurring in tandem or separately in this case: less people are reading while having increased capacity to read e-books; libraries are adding more e-book content while print book reading is not falling off as fast as previously anticipated.

Originality/value

E-book expense allocations are far from an exact science. Library budget managers are in need for continued research and insight to guide decision-making. This article adds to extant research in this area providing support for a “wait-and-see” approach toward spending on e-books.

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The Bottom Line, vol. 27 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0888-045X

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Publication date: 17 February 2012

Brigitte Geenen, Karin Proost, Bert Schreurs, Marius van Dijke, Eva Derous, Karel De Witte and Jasper von Grumbkow

The purpose of this paper was to investigate the influence of applicants' justice beliefs (i.e. belief in a just world and belief in tests) on justice expectations with respect to…

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The purpose of this paper was to investigate the influence of applicants' justice beliefs (i.e. belief in a just world and belief in tests) on justice expectations with respect to a forthcoming application for the job of prison guard. Further, it aims to study the moderating role of direct experiences on the relationship between beliefs and justice expectations.

Design/methodology/approach

A written survey was administered to 803 applicants, just before the start of the selection procedure. Data were self‐reported and collected at one point in time.

Findings

Significant positive relationships were found between both beliefs (i.e. belief in a just world and belief in tests) on procedural and distributive justice expectations. Moreover, the relationship between belief in tests and both types of justice expectations was stronger among experienced applicants. Conversely, the relationship between belief in a just world and distributive justice expectations was stronger among inexperienced applicants. This moderation was not found with respect to procedural justice expectations.

Originality/value

Insight into how justice expectations are formed in selection contexts, and consequently, how organizations can influence these expectations, is largely missing. Bell, Ryan, and Wiechmann provided a conceptual model on antecedents of justice expectations but its theoretical underpinning is rather weak and not well‐understood. Construal level theory was used in this study as a theoretical basis to predict how applicants might form justice expectations with respect to future selection procedures.

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Publication date: 29 October 2024

Brigitte Biehl

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Leadership Lessons from the Kardashians: Bodies, Emotions, Success
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ISBN: 978-1-83753-568-2

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Publication date: 29 October 2024

Brigitte Biehl

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Leadership Lessons from the Kardashians: Bodies, Emotions, Success
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ISBN: 978-1-83753-568-2

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Publication date: 21 May 2018

Brigitte Aulenbacher and Birgit Riegraf

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal, vol. 37 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2040-7149

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Publication date: 1 March 1978

R.J.A.

Our planning systems are predicated upon a variety of myths. One of the most cherished is the myth of stability: “Business as usual” is a very comforting notion. Organizations…

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Our planning systems are predicated upon a variety of myths. One of the most cherished is the myth of stability: “Business as usual” is a very comforting notion. Organizations everywhere enjoy the feeling of safety that develops when change is slow. Planners are usually directed to the task of preserving the existing “stable system” and maintaining the status quo. The alternatives — deliberately modifying the system or allowing it to evolve — are not often contemplated.

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Planning Review, vol. 6 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0094-064X

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Publication date: 29 October 2024

Brigitte Biehl

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Leadership Lessons from the Kardashians: Bodies, Emotions, Success
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-1-83753-568-2

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