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Digital Library Perspectives

Emerald Publishing Limited

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2059-5816

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    Editorial: "why digital library innovation demands more than just technology"

    Tammaro, Anna Maria
    185-188页
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    Challenges in tracking archive's data reuse in social sciences

    Accordino, FilippoLuzi, DanielaPecoraro, Fabrizio
    189-206页
    查看更多>>摘要：PurposeIdentifying data reuse is challenging, due to technical reasons, and, in particular, incorrect citation practices among scholars. This paper aims to propose an automatic method to track the reuse of data deposited in the archives joined to the CESSDA (Consortium of European Social Science Data Archives) infrastructure. The paper also offers an overview on the identified data to understand the characteristics of the most reused data sets.Design/methodology/approachThe reuse of data sets stored in the GESIS data archive, the biggest CESSDA data archive, and cited in publications indexed by Scopus, is tracked. Metadata of publications, and those of data sets, allow us to understand the characteristics and circumstances in which data reuse happens.FindingsThis contribution demonstrates the possibility of tracking data reuse through an automatic way, despite the technical difficulties in doing it. Evidence about the most reused data are shown, highlighting some limits in the tracking practices of reuse. Finally, some suggestions to the actors involved in data sharing are proposed.Originality/valueThe originality of this work is the provision of an automatic procedure to investigate and measure the data reuse, providing information on how it happens. This is uncommon in the social science literature and archives, that usually adopt inaccurate metrics to measure data reuse.
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    Uncovering future directions in virtual reference service: a bibliometric and topic modeling analysis

    Singh, Manendra Kumar
    207-228页
    查看更多>>摘要：PurposeThis study aims to examine the evolution of virtual reference service (VRS) research in the 21st century, aiming to identify emerging trends, research hotspots, prolific scholars and knowledge structures. It seeks to provide insights into global research patterns and collaborations within the field.Design/methodology/approachA four-step approach was used to analyze VRS research. Data were collected from the Scopus database, and tools such as Biblioshiny, Word Cloud, LDAShiny, BERTopic (for topic modeling) and VOSviewer were applied. The study focused on social network analysis and conceptual structure evaluations of 1,633 documents, collected via a specific search string. The analysis covers the period from 2000 to 2023, highlighting trends and collaboration patterns in VRS research.FindingsThe bibliometric analysis of 1,632 publications by 3,108 scholars reveals significant growth in VRS research, with a notable surge during COVID-19 (2020-2022). Technological advancements and global research expansion have driven this rise. A small group of top-tier journals accounts for 33.3% of publications. Collaboration networks among authors and institutions remain limited, while keyword analysis identifies seven key research clusters that highlight various VRS aspects and trends.Practical implicationsThe findings suggest that VRS research is experiencing a technological transformation, driven by innovations such as chatbots, AI assistance and augmented reality, which are expected to shape the future of the field.Originality/valueThis study uniquely integrates VRS practices with modern technological advancements, offering valuable insights for future research and potential breakthroughs in VRS.
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    Big data applications and management for digital library services in selected academic libraries in Kwara state, Nigeria

    Adeyemi, Ismail OlatunjiMuhammed-Jamiu, RidwanMuhammed, Isiwat OpeyemiMustapha, Roqeebat Temiloluwa...
    229-246页
    查看更多>>摘要：PurposeLarge volumes of complex and diverse data sources present a tremendous barrier for big data applications (BDAs) in digital library in terms of processing and extracting relevant insights. The purpose of this study is to examine librarians' perceptions of BDAs and management for digital library services in selected academic libraries in Kwara State.Design/methodology/approachThe research design that was adopted in this study is the cross-sectional research design. The total population for this study is 58 (58) library professionals. Owing to the small population of this study, total enumeration sampling technique was adopted for this study. Hence, the sample size for this study is 58 (58). Questionnaire was used for data collection. Collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.FindingsThe study demonstrated that digital library services provided include virtual reference services, institutional repositories and personalized content recommendation. Also, the librarians were aware of BDAs like Apache Hadoop and Python. It was showed that BDAs are used for resource transfer, borrowing management, user needs, usage tracking and personalizing content recommendations. Results showed that open-source software and hardware, and training on handling diverse data sets are essential for the management of big data. Challenges associated with the use of BDAs include scalability limitations, complex data structures, lack of big data processing, power supply issues and data privacy.Originality/valueThis study provides unaddressed questions and gaps in the area of using BDAs for the provision of digital library services, especially in developing countries like Nigeria.
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    Evaluation of the operational efficiency of China's intellectual property public information service platform

    Wanyan, DengdengLiu, Chenyu
    247-268页
    查看更多>>摘要：PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to measure the operational efficiency of China's intellectual property public information service (IPPIS) platform, discuss the current problems of the operational efficiency of China's IPPIS platform and put forward suggestions for improvement.Design/methodology/approachFirst, the paper chose 36 Chinese IPPIS platforms as the research object and established an assessment indicator system for the operational efficiency of IPPIS platforms that includes six input indicators and three output indicators. Second, the authors used Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) method to calculate the operational efficiency of 36 Chinese IPPIS platforms. Finally, the authors analyze the problems that exist in the operational efficiency of China's IPPIS platform and put forward suggestions for improvement.FindingsOf the 36 platforms measured, only 9 are in DEA effective status, which means operating well. In addition, this study finds that the following problems exist in China's IPPIS platforms: the overall operational efficiency is low, and there are large geographic differences; a small number of platforms have low scale efficiency; and half of the platforms have high input redundancy and output insufficiency in different indexes.Originality/valueThis paper aims to help the platform constructor to provide suggestions on the direction and extent of improvement. In addition, this study is expected to raise the attention of the management and practice departments of other external countries (especially developing countries) to the operational efficiency of IPPIS platforms and to provide experiences for other external countries to improve their platform construction.
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    Designing and engaging students in library tours using mixed reality: a study on library anxiety, knowledge acquisition, and student engagement

    Ariya, PakineeKhanchai, SongponIntawong, KannikarPuritat, Kitti...
    269-292页
    查看更多>>摘要：PurposeThe purpose of this study is to explore the effectiveness of mixed reality (MR) technology in enhancing library tours for first-year students at a university academic library. It specifically aims to investigate whether MR tours can reduce library anxiety, improve knowledge acquisition and increase motivation when compared to traditional library tours.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses a quasi-experimental research design, comparing two groups of first-year students (n = 96). One group (n = 48) experiences a MR library tour using the HoloLens 2 device, while the other group (n = 48) participates in a traditional library tour led by library staff. The participants' library anxiety, knowledge acquisition and motivation are measured using relevant questionnaires before and after the tours.FindingsThe findings indicate that while both MR and traditional tours are effective in imparting knowledge, there is no statistically significant difference in overall knowledge acquisition. However, the MR tour significantly enhances students' perceived competence, interest and effort, providing higher engagement and motivation. Traditional tours, on the other hand, are more effective in reducing library anxiety, particularly in relation to interactions with librarians.Originality/valueThis study highlights the potential of MR technology to enhance library tours by balancing immersive experiences with ease of use. MR bridges the gap between virtual reality's immersion and the accessibility, lower cost of content development and simplicity of application usage. It aligns with trends in academic libraries by offering high engagement without common health issues like motion sickness. However, while MR applications can be developed at a relatively lower cost, the high cost of MR equipment remains a limitation for institutions. Despite this, MR presents a promising solution for improving student engagement and learning, with the potential to become more accessible as hardware costs decrease.
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    Metadata and archival discoverability: driving use of the Philip Mackie collection at Southampton Solent University

    Clark, James T.Alemu, Getaneh
    293-310页
    查看更多>>摘要：PurposeThis descriptive paper aims to focus on the role of metadata for archival discoverability, highlighting a project the authors completed in 2023 at Southampton Solent University Library to describe the Philip Mackie Collection, a collection that had long lacked proper archival description. The authors explain the motivation for the project and discuss the rationale behind key decisions, such as which systems to use and who should create the descriptions. Ultimately, the authors decided to create the descriptions themselves, and thus the authors are able to describe their experience as bibliographic cataloguers adapting to archival standards (specifically ISAD(G) and EAD). On completion of this project, the library witnessed an increase in usage of the Mackie Collection. It is hoped that by describing some of the issues this project faced and highlighting its positive impact, we can encourage others to attempt similar projects and provide a (necessarily loose) framework for them to follow.Design/methodology/approachThe aims of this project were to describe the collection according to archival standards; encode the description in a format that facilitates portability; where feasible, use URIs for entities in the description; publish the description online in a user-friendly format; publish the description in an archival discovery space; attain good visibility in search engine results. The major steps or decisions that the authors took to achieve these aims can be enumerated as follows: research archival theory and practice, especially in relation to description; select software for creating archival descriptions; decide who should create the descriptions; and choose spaces for publishing the descriptions.FindingsIn conclusion, it is clear that describing the collection according to archival standards and publishing it in Archives Hub have had a major impact on the usage of this collection. This is likely to be because of Archive Hub's prominent presence in search engine results and its status as one of the major shared archival discovery spaces for the UK. Bearing in mind that the collection was already catalogued (for the most part), the increased usage provides evidence not only of the value of metadata itself but specifically of the importance of appropriately structured metadata exposed in appropriate locations. The collection's old MARC records had only a minimal presence in search engine results, and so effectively our cataloguing was confined to the silo of library catalogues. It was bad enough being in a silo, but our records were not even in the right silo: they were archival records in a library catalogue. This failing has now been corrected.Research limitations/implicationsAs an outcome of this work, the overall usage of the archive has improved.Originality/valueThe collection itself is unique to Southampton Solent University, and the process is informed by several standards and best practices.
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    Exploring trends and gaps in sustainable e-library research: a text mining analysis

    Verma, Pradeep KumarTrivedi, Shrawan KumarBiswas, Susham
    311-345页
    查看更多>>摘要：PurposeThis study aims to use topic modeling to identify different research dimensions of the e library research domain. This research analyses abstracts from a large set of scholarly articles to identify emerging topics and trends in sustainable e-library research to guide future efforts. These topics include those that have been studied a lot and those that need more research in the field of electronic libraries.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses text mining and latent Dirichlet allocation (LDA) to analyse abstracts from 3,223 papers published in prestigious journals between 1961 and 2024. Post-2023 articles are abundant in the data set. Identifying research themes and gaps requires data collection, text pre-processing, LDA topic modelling and visualization.FindingsThe topic modelling-LDA output reveals 15 topics, main emphasis areas for "Sustainable E-Library" research. The findings reveal differences in research trends within various elements of electronic libraries. While topics such as "e-library practices", "digital literacy in libraries", "medical record analysis", "mobile library platform", "academic content management", "technology impact studies", "semantic search approach", "virtual information environment", "digital knowledge rights", "digital research publishing" and "usability criteria analysis", have garnered significant interest, others such as "open collection architecture", "community support programs", "online information access" and "multimedia data processing" are less common. There has been a substantial increase in research publications on various subjects, particularly in the past ten years. Factors determining the popularity of articles in the e-library sector include keywords searched in Scopus, the number of citations and the publisher's name.Research limitations/implicationsThe insights gained from this study, along with the discussions on each issue, will guide researchers, academicians, journal editors and practitioners in directing their research efforts. Notably, no prior study has used an intelligent algorithm to identify research clusters within the field of sustainable e-libraries.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the field by introducing LDA to identifying research trends in sustainable e-libraries. By analysing a large data set spanning several decades, this study provides valuable insights into prevalent research themes and areas requiring further investigation within the electronic library domain. The use of modern statistical methodologies enhances the study's originality, providing researchers and practitioners with new insights for future research and practice in the field.
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    Determining gender in academic authorship: a comprehensive and methodical approach

    Bote-Vericad, Juan-JoseCentelles, MiquelFerran-Ferrer, Nuria
    346-366页
    查看更多>>摘要：PurposeThis study introduces an advanced method for ascertaining the gender identity of scientific authors of academic papers indexed in Web of Science or Scopus. This study aims to improve gender information retrieval, thereby benefiting gender-based bibliometric studies.Design/methodology/approachA sample of 187 authors was examined using two identification methods: manual examination and R scripts performing queries in different databases. Gender verification involved consulting databases such as Scopus, ORCID, Virtual International Authority File (VIAF), Wikidata and Gender-API.FindingsFindings revealed that manual checks identified the gender of 50.8% of authors in Wikidata and 37.43% in VIAF, achieving high reliability but varying success across datasets. The R script identified 42.24% of authors in Wikidata and 31.01% in VIAF, underscoring the value of automated tools despite limitations. In addition, this study identifies and addresses biases in automated gender identification practices, which have contributed to the underrepresentation of women in bibliometric studies.Originality/valueThe study emphasizes the need for more accessible data, including linked open data, to refine author gender identification within the scientific domain. By highlighting and mitigating biases in automated methods, this dual-method approach not only enhances gender identification accuracy but also contributes to more equitable representation in academic bibliometric analyses.
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    Automated data management practices in university libraries of Jammu and Kashmir: a study in India

    DikshaAbhi SharmaMeghna Dhar
    367-388页
    查看更多>>摘要：Purpose Libraries are essential for knowledge sharing, so adopting automated data management is important. This study aims to investigate the status of automated data management in university libraries across Jammu and Kashmir, India.Design/methodology/approach Using a quantitative approach, data was collected through structured questionnaire. The questionnaires were distributed among 20 Library Professionals. Out of the 20 questionnaires distributed, 13 responses were received, resulting in a response rate of 65%.Findings Results indicate varying levels of knowledge regarding automated data management practices and significant challenges, including inadequate infrastructure and limited information and communication technology access. Despite these obstacles, there is a high interest in adopting automated data management practices.Social implications Improving automated data management in libraries can enhance knowledge dissemination and access to information, contributing to educational and social development.Originality/value This study focuses on automated data management practices within university libraries in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It provides insights into the specific barriers and opportunities faced by these libraries. The findings can serve as a benchmark for similar studies in other developing regions and contribute to the global understanding of library automation challenges and solutions.
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