Information literacy instruction in four Vietnamese university libraries

This case study explored the perceptions of academic stakeholders about the development and delivery of information literacy (IL) programs in four universities, and identified elements necessary to establishing IL credit courses in Vietnamese higher education. The following research questions framed this study: 1) How do library administrators, instruction librarians, and faculty perceive the current implementation of information literacy instruction (ILI) programs for undergraduates studies in universities libraries in Vietnam? 2) What are the challenges to including IL as a credit course in the curriculum as perceived by library administrators, instruction librarians, and faculty? Respondents were purposefully recruited from four universities, including library administrators, instruction librarians, and faculty. Three online surveys were distributed to 537 individuals through Survey Monkey with 149 replies and a final receipt of 133 completed surveys. Interview and focus group data collection included 23 face-to-face interviews and nine focus groups. Findings showed IL is considered the domain of librarians and has not influenced Vietnamese campus culture. IL activities at four university libraries take the form of lectures, workshops, and basic IL skills modules. Few ILI activities are subject discipline-related. Respondents reported challenges to an ILI credit course revolve around the lasting impact of teacher-centered instruction and rote learning, misperceptions about the effect of IL on student learning outcomes, degree of support of IL by academic stakeholders, degree of faculty–librarian collaboration, and scarcity of resources. Recommendations are given for academic librarians in Vietnam implementing ILI programs and considering developing IL credit courses.     

Information literacy instruction in four Vietnamese university libraries

This case study explored the perceptions of academic stakeholders about the development and delivery of information literacy (IL) programs in four universities, and identified elements necessary to establishing IL credit courses in Vietnamese higher education. The following research questions framed this study: 1) How do library administrators, instruction librarians, and faculty perceive the current implementation of information literacy instruction (ILI) programs for undergraduates studies in universities libraries in Vietnam? 2) What are the challenges to including IL as a credit course in the curriculum as perceived by library administrators, instruction librarians, and faculty? Respondents were purposefully recruited from four universities, including library administrators, instruction librarians, and faculty. Three online surveys were distributed to 537 individuals through Survey Monkey with 149 replies and a final receipt of 133 completed surveys. Interview and focus group data collection included 23 face-to-face interviews and nine focus groups. Findings showed IL is considered the domain of librarians and has not influenced Vietnamese campus culture. IL activities at four university libraries take the form of lectures, workshops, and basic IL skills modules. Few ILI activities are subject discipline-related. Respondents reported challenges to an ILI credit course revolve around the lasting impact of teacher-centered instruction and rote learning, misperceptions about the effect of IL on student learning outcomes, degree of support of IL by academic stakeholders, degree of faculty–librarian collaboration, and scarcity of resources. Recommendations are given for academic librarians in Vietnam implementing ILI programs and considering developing IL credit courses.     

A Resource Guide to Tax Law Careers

Abstract

This Guide is designed to assist law students and attorneys in the pursuit of careers in tax law. It is also intended for librarians and career counselors to readily find tax law career information so that they can assist their clients effectively. It includes resources in both print (for example, books and articles) and electronic formats (for example, Web sites). Each item included has a brief annotation so that the user can quickly decide the relevancy and value of that item.     

The effectiveness of appeals used in Cambodian and Vietnamese magazine ads

In this two-part study, a content analysis of advertisements published in Cambodian and Vietnamese magazines was first conducted to determine the kinds of advertising appeals (functional, individualistic, and collectivistic) that were most frequently employed. The findings indicated that across product types, the Cambodian ads contained more individualistic appeals. The Vietnamese ads, on the other hand, depicted more collectivistic and functional appeals. Next, an experiment was conducted to determine audience response to the use of three appeals in ads that promote four product types (informative, affective, habit-forming, and self-satisfaction). Vietnamese participants responded more positively to functional appeals across product types. They also preferred collectivistic rather than individualistic appeals for ads that promote habit-forming and self-satisfaction products. Cambodian consumers, on the other hand, registered more positive attitudes toward ads with individualistic and functional appeals.     

Foreign and International Law Librarianship

Abstract

Many librarians, lawyers, and law students express interest in becoming foreign, comparative, and international law (FCIL) librarians. This paper answers common questions about the job duties, salaries, qualifications, satisfactions, and frustrations of FCIL librarians.     

试析图书馆法的私法属性

图书馆法的属性是对现实生活中图书馆与读者之间权利义务关系的反映.在市场经济体制中,图书馆法的属性是私法.这就表明了图书馆与读者之间是一种平等地位,读者权利与图书馆利益具有同样的重要性.文章通过对图书馆的私法属性分析,提出中国图书馆法应当以权利为价值本位.     

图书馆法本位问题探讨

从图书馆法的基本观念、基本目的或基本作用、基本任务的本位思想出发,详尽研究我国图书馆法的性质。认为只有明确图书馆法本位问题,才能确定图书馆法的法律地位和相应内容,这将有利于图书馆提供高质量的读者服务,更好地维护广大读者的利益。     

我国图书馆法与文化法律体系的构筑

论文通过对我国图书馆法的发展现状及其学科体系归属的探讨,提出不能孤立地进行图书馆立法,而应构筑与完善包括图书馆法在内的文化法律体系.     

试论我国图书馆法律体系建设

通过对图书馆现有法律法规体系的概述,探讨新时期如何建立完善图书馆法律体系,以适应现代图书馆事业的飞速发展。     

时代呼唤新的目录学著作

指出我国当代目录学著作的数量呈下降趋势,在出版时间和出版内容上明显滞后以及形式不够生动、新颖等现状,认为其中既有目录学教育体制和出版发行方面的客观原因,也有目录学家和目录学工作者的主观原因。提出设立目录学研究基金、推出个性化的目录学著作、争取多个领域分工合作及培养目录学接班人等几点建议。     

Law School Firms and Incubators and the Role of the Academic Law Library

This article examines the recently developed postgraduate, law-school-supported programs intended to provide recent graduates with a continued experiential learning environment in order to bridge the gap between law school and law practice. Both law school firms and practice incubators are discussed. Specifically, this article looks at what, if any, role academic law libraries have within these programs. Lastly, ways in which these libraries might possibly add or improve services to the programs are explored.     

信息化浪潮下国家信息法的部门法地位

信息法能否成为独立的部门法是衡量一个国家信息法地位高低的重要标志。信息本身的某些特性不会妨碍国家信息法形成为独立的部门法。立法实践表明 ,现有的信息法律规范所调整的对象是信息领域的各种社会关系。这些社会关系量大、面广 ,纵横交错 ,矛盾重重。国家信息法的部门法地位是在解决这些矛盾过程中形成并不断提升的。参考文献 9。     

试论梁启超近代目录学思想

介绍梁启超近代目录学理论和书目工作实践，阐述其治学之法和为学之道、传播资产阶级文化的目录学思想和方法。认为梁启超通过编撰国学举要书目和新学西学书目、改革图书著录内容、创新图书著录体例、创立全新的图书分类体系，并把书目的社会作用提高到国家自强的政治高度，为我国近代目录学思想的形成和发展做出杰出的贡献。     

图书馆法调整对象研究

对于图书馆法的调整对象，学术界历来存在不同的认识。本文在评析不同学者认识的基础上，提出了图书馆法调整对象的必要条件、法律特征和具体内容。     

Law Library Tours in an Information Age

Summary

The virtual library poses challenges for law librarians in developing effective library orientation programs. Survey results from law librarians in academia and in law firms reveal how basic library orientation is conducted in light of the proliferation of electronic resources. The types of additional instruction being required, such as training in computer-assisted legal research and web searching, are examined along with the perceived effectiveness of the initial library tours.     

中国目录学复兴论纲

本文站在当代科学的新视角，对我国古今目录学的内容、性质、特点、成就与问题做了梳理与总结，重点探讨了当代目录学复兴战略及实施措施。     

试论乔好勤目录学思想

从目录学理论研究、目录学史研究、专科目录学研究、目录学教育研究四个方面概述了我国当代目录学家乔好勤的目录学思想和目录工作成就,指出乔好勤注重目录学研究方法尤其是目录学史研究方法的创新,注重目录学致用性的实践,为我国当代目录学研究和目录工作事业作出了突出的贡献.     

试论目录学的动力因素和发展方向

文章首先指出了当前目录学发展动力不足的原因,然后从内部动力和外部动力的角度分析了目录学的动力因素,最后从数字目录学和专科目录学的角度论述了目录学的发展方向。