This year's National Online Meeting and IOLS conference, sponsored by Information Today, Inc. (formerly Learned Information), were held concurrently May 12–14, once again at the…
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This year's National Online Meeting and IOLS conference, sponsored by Information Today, Inc. (formerly Learned Information), were held concurrently May 12–14, once again at the New York Hilton in New York City. This was another record breaking year for the well‐known information industry events. Organizers reported that paid conference registrations were up 10 percent over last year; there were 6200 total attendees and 133 exhibiting companies. The meeting rooms and three floors of exhibits were bustling with attendees and vendors eager to network.
To produce a library guide or bibliography that has call numbers in the left‐hand column and the citation and text to the right, as in fig. 1, here are some suggestions that might…
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To produce a library guide or bibliography that has call numbers in the left‐hand column and the citation and text to the right, as in fig. 1, here are some suggestions that might help in formatting your page. The symbol ⁁ is used here for the <CONTROL> or <CTRL> key on your keyboard.
Jennifer Boettcher and Bruce R. Kingma
In the Spring 1992 issue of Reference Services Review, Douglas Ernest, Joan Beam, and Jennifer Monath noted that “Telephone directories have been an integral part of most public…
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In the Spring 1992 issue of Reference Services Review, Douglas Ernest, Joan Beam, and Jennifer Monath noted that “Telephone directories have been an integral part of most public and academic libraries for nearly a century. Telephone directories represent an anomaly among library collections; known to virtually all users, they nevertheless often go unrecognized when librarians discuss reference sources.” After the break‐up of the AT&T telephone monopoly in 1984, the process of acquiring telephone directories became more difficult and expensive. Seven regional holding companies, called the “Baby Bells,” were created to provide competition for the equipment and services that were once dominated by “Ma Bell.” The regional Bell companies began to charge each other for directories; as a result, the regional telephone companies had to pass on the expense to customers. It is still common for a regional Bell to provide libraries with directories of in‐state white pages, but to charge for areas outside the state, separate yellow pages within the state, and independently published telephone directories. Telephone directories, once provided free of charge to libraries to reduce the workload of operators, are now in competition with the fee‐based service of directory assistance.
Weblogs are a relatively recent Internet phenomenon, dating from the late 1990s. However, while Weblogs may be a natural for librarians (or for some librarians, at least), they…
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Weblogs are a relatively recent Internet phenomenon, dating from the late 1990s. However, while Weblogs may be a natural for librarians (or for some librarians, at least), they are not yet a natural for libraries. This paper examines Weblog history and usage, particularly where libraries and librarians are concerned, and highlights some areas where Weblogs may be put to better use.
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Danielle Mihram and G. Arthur Mihram
The aim is to report on the 175th Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), held in February 2009 in Chicago.
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Purpose
The aim is to report on the 175th Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), held in February 2009 in Chicago.
Design/methodology/approach
Provides a concise review of the conference, whose theme was Our Planet and Its Life: Origins and Futures.
Findings
Not surprisingly, because of the primary focus on Darwin and the ecology of the earth, there were few symposia that concentrated on the application of technology outside of the Life Sciences and of the Earth Sciences. However, in view of the current evolution of “cloud computing” and the formation of “mega grids,” there were two symposia devoted to these topics.
Originality/value
The paper is a useful summary of a conference of interest to library and information management professionals.
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That's right, OCLC has added five new databases to The FirstSearch Catalog and EPIC service. Now available on The First‐Search Catalog and the EPIC service are Contents‐First…
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That's right, OCLC has added five new databases to The FirstSearch Catalog and EPIC service. Now available on The First‐Search Catalog and the EPIC service are Contents‐First, ArticleFirst, Social Sciences Index, General Science Index, and Event‐Line.
A total of 55 weblogs maintained by libraries were identified in late 2003 using Internet search engines and directories. The weblogs were studied using content analysis…
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A total of 55 weblogs maintained by libraries were identified in late 2003 using Internet search engines and directories. The weblogs were studied using content analysis techniques. Library weblogs were found in just three countries, with the majority being in the USA. Public and academic libraries were more likely to have a weblog than other types of libraries. The most common aim or purpose was to provide news, information and links to Internet resources for library users. Few provided interactive facilities, and when provided, there was little evidence that the facilities were used to any extent. Only one‐fifth of the weblogs had been updated within the past day and only half within the previous week. Less than half provided an RSS feed. Given the small number of library weblogs in the study, the question of “why so few?” is discussed. Finally, the article addresses the implications of the findings for library managers.
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Irune Gómez Pescador and Paula Arzadun
The purpose of this paper is to examine the overall state and trends of the SDGs concerning business model backgrounds. Since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable…
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the overall state and trends of the SDGs concerning business model backgrounds. Since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by the United Nations in 2015, encompassing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), there has been a substantial increase in publications highlighting the contributions of the SDGs. Recent research underscores the pivotal role of business models and management frameworks in advancing the SDGs. However, key information, such as theoretical approaches, the most influential authors, journals, articles, and keywords, has yet to be fully determined. To address this gap, a comprehensive analysis was conducted on 167 high-impact articles in the relevant field.
Design/methodology/approach
This study uses a mixed-method approach, combining quantitative bibliometric analysis (performance analysis and science mapping) with qualitative content analysis.
Findings
Bibliographic coupling analysis has illuminated the intellectual structure of the literature connecting SDGs and business models, revealing six primary clusters: frameworks, management systems and reporting tools; sustainable business models (SBMs); circular business models; stakeholder and community involvement, industrial ecology and consumption; inclusive and responsible innovation; and sharing and collaborative economy business models. For Ibero-America, these findings highlight both opportunities and challenges. While there is notable progress in advancing SBMs, the analysis also points to a lack of interlinkages between countries, suggesting potential barriers to knowledge exchange and collaborative innovation within the region.
Research limitations/implications
For Iberoamerica, these findings highlight both opportunities and challenges. While there is notable progress in advancing SBMs, the analysis also points to a lack of interlinkages between countries, suggesting potential barriers to knowledge exchange and collaborative innovation within the region.
Practical implications
The practical implications of this research are manifold. The identification of prolific authors such as Di Vaio, Palladino and Hassan, and leading journals such as Sustainability andJournal of Cleaner Production, underscores the importance of these sources for practitioners seeking to understand the intersection of SDGs and business models. The prominence of Spain and Italy, along with key institutions such as the University of Naples Parthenope and the Polytechnic University of Madrid, highlights regions and organizations that are at the forefront of this research. Practitioners can look to these sources for insights into effective strategies and frameworks for integrating SDGs into business practices. The prominence of certain clusters, such as SBMs and circular economy, suggests areas where businesses can focus their efforts to align with sustainable practices and leverage innovations in the field.
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This study offers valuable insights into the evolving relationship between business models and the achievement of SDGs and proposes a novel research agenda for exploring this dynamic in Iberoamerica.
Objetivo
Desde la adopción de la Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible por las Naciones Unidas en 2015, que incluye los 17 Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS), ha habido un aumento significativo en las publicaciones que destacan las contribuciones de los ODS. La investigación reciente subraya el papel fundamental de los modelos de negocio y de gestión en el avance de los ODS. Sin embargo, el estado de situación y las tendencias sobre los ODS en relación con los modelos de negocio siguen siendo inciertos, y aún no se ha determinado información crucial como los autores, revistas, artículos, palabras clave y enfoques teóricos más influyentes. Para abordar esta brecha, se realizó un análisis exhaustivo de 167 artículos de alto impacto en el campo relevante.
Diseño/metodología/enfoque metodológico
Este estudio emplea un enfoque de métodos mixtos, combinando análisis bibliométrico cuantitativo (análisis de rendimiento y mapeo científico) con análisis cualitativo de contenido.
Resultados
El análisis de acoplamiento bibliográfico permitió descubrir la estructura intelectual de la literatura que conecta los ODS y los modelos de negocio, revelando seis grupos principales: (1) Esquemas y modelos de gestión, y herramientas de informes; (2) Modelos de negocio sostenibles; (3) Modelos de negocio circulares, (4) Participación de los grupos de interés y de la comunidad, ecología industrial y consumo, (5) Innovación inclusiva y responsable, (6) Modelos de negocio de economía colaborativa.
Para Iberoamérica, estos hallazgos destacan tanto oportunidades como desafíos. Aunque hay un progreso notable en el avance de los modelos de negocio sostenibles, el análisis también señala la falta de interconexiones entre los países, sugiriendo barreras potenciales para el intercambio de conocimientos y la innovación colaborativa en la región.
Originalidad/valor
Este estudio ofrece valiosas perspectivas sobre la relación evolutiva entre los modelos de negocio y el logro de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS), y propone una nueva agenda de investigación para explorar esta dinámica en Iberoamérica.
Objetivo
Desde a adoção da Agenda 2030 para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável pelas Nações Unidas em 2015, que engloba os 17 Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS), houve um aumento substancial nas publicações destacando as contribuições dos ODS. Pesquisas recentes enfatizam o papel fundamental dos modelos de negócios e dos marcos de gestão no avanço dos ODS. No entanto, o estado geral e as tendências dos ODS em relação aos modelos de negócios ainda são incertos, e informações cruciais, como os autores mais influentes, revistas, artigos, palavras-chave e abordagens teóricas, ainda precisam ser determinadas. Para preencher essa lacuna, foi realizada uma análise abrangente de 167 artigos de alto impacto na área relevante.
Desenho/metodologia/abordagem
Este estudo utiliza uma abordagem de métodos mistos, combinando análise bibliométrica quantitativa (análise de desempenho e mapeamento científico) com análise qualitativa de conteúdo.
Resultados
A análise de acoplamento bibliográfico iluminou a estrutura intelectual da literatura que conecta os ODS aos modelos de negócios, revelando seis clusters principais: (1) Marcos, sistemas de gestão e ferramentas de relatórios; (2) Modelos de negócios sustentáveis; (3) Modelos de negócios circulares; (4) Envolvimento das partes interessadas e da comunidade, ecologia industrial e consumo; (5) Inovação inclusiva e responsável; (6) Modelos de negócios de economia colaborativa e compartilhada
Para a Ibero-América, esses achados destacam tanto oportunidades quanto desafios. Embora haja um progresso notável no avanço dos modelos de negócios sustentáveis, a análise também aponta para a falta de interconexões entre os países, sugerindo barreiras potenciais para o intercâmbio de conhecimento e inovação colaborativa na região.
Originalidade
Este estudo oferece insights valiosos sobre a relação evolutiva entre os modelos de negócios e a conquista dos ODS, propondo uma nova agenda de pesquisa para explorar essa dinâmica na Ibero-América.
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- Sustainable Development Goals
- Business models
- Business model innovation
- Circular economy
- Sustainable development
- Bibliometric analysis
- Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible
- Modelos de negocio
- Innovación en modelos de negocio
- Economía circular
- Desarrollo sostenible
- Análisis bibliométrico
- Objetivos de desenvolvimento sustentável
- Modelos de negócios
- Inovação em modelos de negócios
- Economia circular
- Desenvolvimento sustentável
- Análise bibliométrica