Communicating the Value of Cartoon Art Across University Classrooms: Experiences From the Ohio State University Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum

ABSTRACT

This article is an exploration of the varying applications of comics and cartoon art as primary resources and pedagogical tools within the university setting. Following some background information on cartoon art forms including early American newspaper comics, nineteenth century humor serials, political cartoons and manga, the article explores how the perception of comics has changed and suggests ways librarians can work with academics to better utilize comics and cartoon art as educational resources. Drawing on the literature and the author's experience of working with Faculty and students at The Ohio State University, this article highlights ways to embed comics and cartoon art into the curriculum in disciplines ranging from Women's Studies to Psychology, ESL, History, Fashion, and more. The article aims to serve as a springboard for “thinking outside of the box” to maximize the value and use of library collections.     

Comic Cons and Libraries: Opportunities for Patron Outreach

ABSTRACT

Comic books and graphic novels are a common part of public library collections. This research used quantitative survey methodologies to investigate the library-based behaviors and attitudes of attendees of a large metropolitan comic book convention. The intent is to provide context for librarians interested in patron outreach through comic cons. Results found that comic con attendees are library patrons, and provided clues for other types of outreach to related populations.     

The Role of the University Library in Supporting International Students: A Survey of Practices Across UK Universities

Abstract

The recruitment of international students continues to be an increasing priority for higher education institutions concerned with strengthening their approach to internationalization. As numbers have continued to grow, the university library has been required to self-evaluate how it supports such a diverse student population. The University of Chester’s Learning and Information Services department in the United Kingdom undertook sector-wide research within higher education libraries to try and identify examples of best practice in relation to international student support prior to reviewing its own provision. The results from a survey of sector-wide best practice formed the basis for a series of recommendations considered by the University of Chester to develop the library service aimed at improving the performance and engagement of international students.     

开放获取的发展态势及大学图书馆的作用

分析指出当今开放获取已获得广泛的民意支持,大学、科研机构等学术和管理部门纷纷出台开放获取政策,甚至将其作为国家发展战略;开放获取出版规模也迅速壮大,网络环境下传统商业学术出版面临挑战;开放获取顺应学术交流体系变革的需求,是不可逆转的发展方向。认为学术交流体系的巨变将会给大学图书馆带来革命性影响,大学图书馆应顺应历史潮流,将开放获取提升为事关未来发展的关键议题,在未来开拓全新的服务领域,深度参与校园学术活动,实现图书馆的战略性转变。     

新形势下高校图书馆中文图书采购之我见

阐述目前形势下高校中文图书采购多现状，并对将来的中文图书采购提出了一些设想和思路。     

Chinese Students in Kennesaw State University Libraries: Their Perceptions and Patterns of Use

With the globalization in education, there has been an influx of Chinese students studying in the United States. The needs and challenges of understanding their backgrounds and their perceptions about libraries are becoming more present and urgent for librarians who are on the frontline of serving this special cohort. To discover and address the growing needs and challenges, we surveyed 42 Chinese students at Kennesaw State University, analyzed the data collected, and discussed the research results. Our goal is to identify the characteristics common to this group and to provide some insightful information to our fellow librarians.     

高校图书馆港台图书采选模式分析——北京师范大学图书馆的实践与思考

以北京师范大学图书馆为例,对港台图书的采选模式、采购策略及馆藏情况进行分析,探讨目前高校图书馆港台图书采选模式存在的一些问题,最后针对这些问题并结合港台图书资源建设的发展提出建议和对策,以期为采访相关工作者及管理者提供借鉴.     

网络环境下高校图书馆古籍数字化工作浅议

计算机技术已经渗透到了社会的各个领域,古籍整理、古籍编目等数字化工作已成为图书馆界探讨的一个重要课题。为保证古籍数字化的顺利进行,除了要了解古籍数字化的概念、现状等外,还必须认识到古籍文献著录的特殊性。     

高校图书馆赠书宣传与管理

探讨了如何加强高校图书馆赠书宣传和管理,提出了对教职工和学生开展赠书宣传、加强赠书管理、建立健全赠书制度和赠书奖励机制、设立爱心书架自助取阅和专门的陈列室等建议,以保证赠书能得到更充分的利用。     

Use and Perception of Ebooks in the University of Ulster: A Case Study

A case study was conducted within two Faculties in the University of Ulster during academic year 2010–11. Its aims were: to assess levels of undergraduate ebook use; how, why, and for what purpose undergraduate students chose to use or not use e-books; assess barriers to use; and consider promotional strategies.

Data were collected by means of a desk-based usage comparison and self-completion online questionnaire. Findings were considered using Diffusion of Innovation theory and Roesnita and Zainab's Ebook Use Model.

Ebooks are used thirty times more than print counterparts. Users expressed a definite preference for print books; format choice is dependent upon study need. Usage has not yet reached self-sustaining take-off. Ebooks cannot be considered interchangeable with books; promotion should take account of how ebooks are considered “different” from print.     

State of University Library: Challenges and Solutions for Yemen

This study focuses on presenting the state of university libraries in Yemen, drawing upon observational research and in-depth interviews with 4 key university leaders, 12 teaching education program (TEP) chairpersons, 9 college deans, 6 vice-deans, 20 teaching professors, and 34 teacher training students within one higher education institution. The observational research has also covered five libraries of three private universities and two state ones. The findings outline the challenges faced by library users: the presence of traditional libraries, traditional resources and services, and the implementation of new policy. The study highlights the urgent need to redesign libraries, to increase libraries' budgets, and to establish digital resources and services, as well as a national library association.     

University presses and the impact of COVID‐19

University presses occupy a distinctive field of publishing, heavily tied to the fortunes of the universities and colleges in which they are usually situated. COVID‐19 has catalysed their adoption of digital technologies; focused their commitments to social justice; and given new impetus to business models and formats that fully leverage the Internet, especially open access. Economic pressures on higher education that seem set only to increase are also driving university presses to more interdependent approaches and an emphasis on the contributions of the university press network to knowledge infrastructure for the humanities and social sciences. This article explores how university presses have reacted to the COVID‐19 pandemic, with particular reference to the experiences of the University of Michigan Press. It concludes that the diversity of types of university presses is one of the greatest strengths of this field of publishing and makes it resilient in a time of unprecedented change.     

高校图书馆图书超期罚款现象探析及应对措施

在探析图书馆超期罚款的合理性和合法性的基础上,分析造成超期罚款的主要原因,并提出了一些应对措施。     

高校图书馆样本书库藏阅一体化探讨

通过对浙江师范大学图书馆样本书库藏阅一体化的利弊分析,提出了新时期高校图书馆样本书库管理的若干建议,以更好地发挥样本书库为高校教学科研服务的功能,同时也为其他高校图书馆样本书库的管理和服务提供借鉴。     

国内高校图书馆古籍书目数据库建设述评

以国内高校图书馆中文古籍书目数据库建设现状为基础,从古籍书目详编数据内容、特点、宗旨及建设主体四个方面进行调查分析,继续探求科学的古籍书目著录原则与方法,展望古籍书目数据库的发展方向。     

Use of Special Collections as an Opportunity for Outreach in the Academic Library

ABSTRACT

Academic special collections librarians have made great strides in making their collections discoverable and accessible to a wide audience. This article examines use of special collections departments and the many kinds of outreach librarians undertake to increase access to and knowledge of their collections, including creating electronic finding aids, digitizing material, collaborating with faculty, increasing participation in instruction and reference, and using exhibits, social media, and relationships with community partners to further the mission and goals of the library and the college or university. The article uses the University of Illinois at Chicago Special Collections Department as a case study.     

高校图书馆图书的招标采购

对高校图书馆图书招标采购的可行性和优越性进行了分析，分析了各种文献的招标采购方法；介绍了图书招标工作中的具体步骤，提出图书招标采购应注意的问题。     

Exploring the International Student Experience: Providing Insight Through a Mixed-Methods Approach

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) has seen a dramatic increase in international student enrollment in the last four years. To serve this rising population effectively, librarians at SIUE created a research study to explore the information needs and academic experiences of international students at SIUE. The study employed a mixed-methods approach including a survey as well as in-depth interviews and photo diaries. The results provide insight into international students’ library use and academic life.     

高校图书馆图书采购经费分配模型的改进及经费控制机制

针对现有高校图书馆图书采购经费分配模型在经费分配点设置、影响因子选取及归属等方面的不足,提出将分配点由院系转换成学科类别,将影响因子分成院系属性和文献属性两部分并在不同步骤分别进行计算。另外针对文献受众跨越多个专业的学科类别,提出参考系数概念并给出某一学科类别参考系数的具体计算过程,建立一个更加科学的改良模型。最后针对新模型提出相应的经费控制方法,使新模型更具实际操作性和现实意义。