查看更多>>摘要:Emerald Publishing is committed to the realization of a research and publishing environment built upon transparency, accessibility, and integrity. Accordingly, we have signed the Declaration to #DefendResearch, which aligns with our core values and long-standing mission to contribute to positive change in research and society more broadly.
查看更多>>摘要:Emerald Publishing is committed to the realization of a research and publishing environment built upon transparency, accessibility, and integrity. Accordingly, we have signed the Declaration to #DefendResearch, which aligns with our core values and long-standing mission to contribute to positive change in research and society more broadly.
查看更多>>摘要:Purpose - This study aims to conceptualize the application and management of research data in academic libraries through institutional repositories. The objectives of the study are to determine the role of academic libraries in managing research data, to explore the ethical issues related to research data management (RDM) services and to determine stakeholders involved in the success of RDM. Design/methodology/approach - The study employs a qualitative research design within the interpretive paradigm, using content analysis to explore RDM in academic libraries and institutional repositories. The research aims to determine the role of academic libraries in managing research data, explore ethical issues related to RDM services and identify key stakeholders. Literature was sourced from databases like Emerald Insight, Scopus and Google Scholar, focusing on publications from 2020 to 2024. Case studies from institutions such as the University of Pretoria and Stellenbosch University illustrated practical RDM implementations. Ethical considerations were strictly adhered to, ensuring proper citation and adherence to RDM guidelines. Findings - The reviewed literature established the significance of managing research data through institutional repositories while highlighting the research data lifecyde, stakeholders involved in the success of RDM and ethical issues related to RDM services. RDM involves stakeholders such as institutional researchers, government and funding agencies, university leadership and research support units. Research limitations/implications - This study demonstrated the importance of effective RDM practices in enhancing transparency, reproducibility and efficiency in academic research. Institutional repositories play a crucial role in preserving and making research data accessible, thereby promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and increasing citation rates. Practical implications - The study provided actionable recommendations for academic libraries to support researchers in complying with RDM policies through training, clear guidelines and user-friendly repository interfaces. These strategies enhance the effectiveness of RDM practices and ensure regulatory compliance. Social implications - The study underscores the need for regulatory frameworks that promote open science and data sharing while ensuring ethical guidelines for data privacy and informed consent. It also highlights well-managed research data's economic and commercial benefits, such as facilitating industry-academia collaboration. Originality/value - This study is significant as it contributed to the body of knowledge and theoretically motivated how institutional repositories can be of value in reserving research data by highlighting the benefits and significance of sharing research data. A proper RDM increases the opportunities for flinders, institutions, publishers and libraries to redesign policies that govern research data sharing.
查看更多>>摘要:Purpose - This study aims to conceptualize the application and management of research data in academic libraries through institutional repositories. The objectives of the study are to determine the role of academic libraries in managing research data, to explore the ethical issues related to research data management (RDM) services and to determine stakeholders involved in the success of RDM. Design/methodology/approach - The study employs a qualitative research design within the interpretive paradigm, using content analysis to explore RDM in academic libraries and institutional repositories. The research aims to determine the role of academic libraries in managing research data, explore ethical issues related to RDM services and identify key stakeholders. Literature was sourced from databases like Emerald Insight, Scopus and Google Scholar, focusing on publications from 2020 to 2024. Case studies from institutions such as the University of Pretoria and Stellenbosch University illustrated practical RDM implementations. Ethical considerations were strictly adhered to, ensuring proper citation and adherence to RDM guidelines. Findings - The reviewed literature established the significance of managing research data through institutional repositories while highlighting the research data lifecyde, stakeholders involved in the success of RDM and ethical issues related to RDM services. RDM involves stakeholders such as institutional researchers, government and funding agencies, university leadership and research support units. Research limitations/implications - This study demonstrated the importance of effective RDM practices in enhancing transparency, reproducibility and efficiency in academic research. Institutional repositories play a crucial role in preserving and making research data accessible, thereby promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and increasing citation rates. Practical implications - The study provided actionable recommendations for academic libraries to support researchers in complying with RDM policies through training, clear guidelines and user-friendly repository interfaces. These strategies enhance the effectiveness of RDM practices and ensure regulatory compliance. Social implications - The study underscores the need for regulatory frameworks that promote open science and data sharing while ensuring ethical guidelines for data privacy and informed consent. It also highlights well-managed research data's economic and commercial benefits, such as facilitating industry-academia collaboration. Originality/value - This study is significant as it contributed to the body of knowledge and theoretically motivated how institutional repositories can be of value in reserving research data by highlighting the benefits and significance of sharing research data. A proper RDM increases the opportunities for flinders, institutions, publishers and libraries to redesign policies that govern research data sharing.
查看更多>>摘要:Purpose - This study explores how the Blue Ocean Strategy (BOS) fits into the non-business context of libraries in the Philippines. It aims to review the existing BOS implementation in the different sectors, including its occurrence in libraries, diagnose the typical tendencies of Red or Blue thinking among libraries, and draw up a plan for a Blue Ocean shift. Design/methodology/approach - This study employed mixed descriptive, quantitative and strategic methods to address the research objectives, using the BOS as its theoretical framework. Findings - While BOS has been widely discussed in the context of business, education and other sectors, findings revealed that the strategy has been explored and applied in the field of librarianship, albeit in its infancy. While very open to collaboration, respondents of the study are more inclined towards the Red Ocean strategy as mey focus on their existing market base/customers and recognize moderate competition involved among their counterpart libraries and alternative venues. Specific strategies and solutions leading towards the Blue Ocean shift on what the libraries can eliminate, reduce, raise and create in their current state were drawn. Research limitations/implications - Given mat this is an exploratory study, shortcomings are expected regarding data scope and lack of generalizability, as sampling does not represent the entire population of library managers in the country. However, the initial results are deemed useful for maximizing Blue Ocean opportunities. Originality/value - BOS is doable, potentially beneficial to libraries and applicable to local settings. This research offers anomer perspective and potential solutions for libraries using a business strategy not usual for the library community.
查看更多>>摘要:Purpose - This study explores how the Blue Ocean Strategy (BOS) fits into the non-business context of libraries in the Philippines. It aims to review the existing BOS implementation in the different sectors, including its occurrence in libraries, diagnose the typical tendencies of Red or Blue thinking among libraries, and draw up a plan for a Blue Ocean shift. Design/methodology/approach - This study employed mixed descriptive, quantitative and strategic methods to address the research objectives, using the BOS as its theoretical framework. Findings - While BOS has been widely discussed in the context of business, education and other sectors, findings revealed that the strategy has been explored and applied in the field of librarianship, albeit in its infancy. While very open to collaboration, respondents of the study are more inclined towards the Red Ocean strategy as mey focus on their existing market base/customers and recognize moderate competition involved among their counterpart libraries and alternative venues. Specific strategies and solutions leading towards the Blue Ocean shift on what the libraries can eliminate, reduce, raise and create in their current state were drawn. Research limitations/implications - Given mat this is an exploratory study, shortcomings are expected regarding data scope and lack of generalizability, as sampling does not represent the entire population of library managers in the country. However, the initial results are deemed useful for maximizing Blue Ocean opportunities. Originality/value - BOS is doable, potentially beneficial to libraries and applicable to local settings. This research offers anomer perspective and potential solutions for libraries using a business strategy not usual for the library community.
查看更多>>摘要:Purpose - This study offers a comprehensive framework for the implementation of a performance management system (PMS). Design/methodology/approach - The framework is based on the principles of system thinking and system dynamics methodology. The advantage of this framework is that it allows for simulation and scenario analysis before the actual implementation of the PMS, which can help identify potential issues to optimize the system's performance. Findings - The proposed framework has shown promising results in simulating and testing PMS implementation scenarios in a Technical Library and effectively addressing potential issues that may arise during implementation. Research limitations/implications - Future research may explore the effectiveness of the proposed implementation framework by utilizing other PMS than the one selected on this study. Practical implications - The proposed framework has substantial practical implications for organizations utilizing PMS. It can aid in defining organizational objectives, evaluating the current state of the system, identifying shortcomings, devising effective strategies through scenario analysis and ultimately, achieving success. Originality/value - While a PMS is crucial for the optimal functioning of organizations, many organizations struggle to implement strategic changes successfully. Most studies on PMS tend to concentrate on defining goals using a particular framework. This study stands out because it employs a simulation that functions like a flight simulator for scenario analysis. This novel approach has die potential to significantly increase the success rate of PMS implementations.
查看更多>>摘要:Purpose - This study offers a comprehensive framework for the implementation of a performance management system (PMS). Design/methodology/approach - The framework is based on the principles of system thinking and system dynamics methodology. The advantage of this framework is that it allows for simulation and scenario analysis before the actual implementation of the PMS, which can help identify potential issues to optimize the system's performance. Findings - The proposed framework has shown promising results in simulating and testing PMS implementation scenarios in a Technical Library and effectively addressing potential issues that may arise during implementation. Research limitations/implications - Future research may explore the effectiveness of the proposed implementation framework by utilizing other PMS than the one selected on this study. Practical implications - The proposed framework has substantial practical implications for organizations utilizing PMS. It can aid in defining organizational objectives, evaluating the current state of the system, identifying shortcomings, devising effective strategies through scenario analysis and ultimately, achieving success. Originality/value - While a PMS is crucial for the optimal functioning of organizations, many organizations struggle to implement strategic changes successfully. Most studies on PMS tend to concentrate on defining goals using a particular framework. This study stands out because it employs a simulation that functions like a flight simulator for scenario analysis. This novel approach has die potential to significantly increase the success rate of PMS implementations.
查看更多>>摘要:Purpose - Public libraries are essential in acquiring, preserving, and sharing cultural heritage information in the digital age through a variety of formats and activities. This study aimed to assess librarians' awarenesses regarding the significance of cultural heritage information and to explore measures for its preservation and dissemination in provincial public libraries in Vietnam. Design/methodology/approach - Using quantitative research mediods, data were collected via a questionnaire from library staff at 13 provincial public libraries across Vietnam. As a result, we collected 275 valid questionnaires from library staff for further data analysis. Findings - The research findings revealed that public library staff in Vietnam recognize the importance of CHI preservation and dissemination, but they encounter considerable challenges related to resources, technology and staffing. While library staff place high importance on the role of libraries in CHI preservation, their ability to implement preservation efforts is constrained by a lack of expertise and practical skills. The findings also reveal that staff in the Northern and Southern regions have greater awareness of their individual and institutional roles in CHI preservation than those in the Central region. Originality/value - By advancing cultural heritage preservation efforts, this study significantly influences policy development and reinforces the essential role of libraries in safeguarding and distributing cultural heritage widiin local communities. The findings provide librarians with valuable guidance on their responsibilities, presenting them with effective practices and innovative approaches to enhance preservation and public access to heritage information.
查看更多>>摘要:Purpose - Public libraries are essential in acquiring, preserving, and sharing cultural heritage information in the digital age through a variety of formats and activities. This study aimed to assess librarians' awarenesses regarding the significance of cultural heritage information and to explore measures for its preservation and dissemination in provincial public libraries in Vietnam. Design/methodology/approach - Using quantitative research mediods, data were collected via a questionnaire from library staff at 13 provincial public libraries across Vietnam. As a result, we collected 275 valid questionnaires from library staff for further data analysis. Findings - The research findings revealed that public library staff in Vietnam recognize the importance of CHI preservation and dissemination, but they encounter considerable challenges related to resources, technology and staffing. While library staff place high importance on the role of libraries in CHI preservation, their ability to implement preservation efforts is constrained by a lack of expertise and practical skills. The findings also reveal that staff in the Northern and Southern regions have greater awareness of their individual and institutional roles in CHI preservation than those in the Central region. Originality/value - By advancing cultural heritage preservation efforts, this study significantly influences policy development and reinforces the essential role of libraries in safeguarding and distributing cultural heritage widiin local communities. The findings provide librarians with valuable guidance on their responsibilities, presenting them with effective practices and innovative approaches to enhance preservation and public access to heritage information.