An empirical analysis of e-participation. The role of social networks and e-government over citizens' online engagement

The aim of this paper is to further explore the drivers behind the decision of citizens to engage in social and political participation on the internet, since mixed empirical evidence has been found in the literature. Using data from the 2011 survey on the use of information and communications technologies by households and individuals in Spain, the following two types of e-participation are analyzed: reading/giving opinions about social/political issues and signing/taking part in online petitions/public consultations. Relying on an updated version of the resources approach, we investigate as to what extent e-participation is explained not only by traditional participation-related resources (i.e., socio-economic characteristics) but also by digital skills, social networks and the online development of public administrations. Results show that, while online participation is mainly associated with internet-related skills, there is a significant gender gap. Interestingly, the unemployed tend to engage socially and politically online more than the rest of the population.     

e-Government Adoption Model (GAM): Differing service maturity levels

This research has as its objective the discovery of the critical factors that enable citizens to adopt e-Government (e-Gov) at different stages of service maturity. To accomplish the objective, this research has explained the related concepts and theories and developed a research framework grounded on a strong theoretical and literature review background. The empirical study was conducted in Canada, which is a leader in providing mature e-Gov services. From our results, we have observed two ontological differences from the present literature in the adoption behavior of e-Gov where organizational and financial perspectives have distinct implications over parsimonious technology adoption behavior. First, technology adoption model (TAM), diffusion of innovation theory (DOI), and theory of planned behavior (TPB) cannot capture and specify the complete essence of e-Gov adoption behavior of citizens. Second, e-Gov adoption behavior also differs based on service maturity levels, i.e., when functional characteristics of organizational, technological, economical, and social perspectives of e-Gov differ. Our findings indicate the critical factors that enable citizens to adopt e-Gov at different stages of service maturity. Public administrators and policy-makers have potential implications from the findings of the adoption behavior of e-Gov at different maturity levels.     

Resource Sharing in the ICT Era: The Case of Nigerian University Libraries

The paper examines how information and communication technology can be utilized for resource sharing among university libraries in Nigeria. It was based on the study and review of recent library and information science literature on both print and electronic resources. It discusses the meaning of information and communication technology, resource sharing practices, and how information and communication technology facilitates resource sharing. It traces the history of resource sharing among Nigerian libraries. The current state of information and communication technology application and utilization in Nigeria and its university libraries is revealed, with emphasis on university libraries that are located in different zones of the country. The paper examines challenges facing Nigerian University Libraries with respect to information and communication technology application and utilization for resource sharing, as well as to areas of library operations to which information and communication technology can be applied and utilized for resource sharing. It concludes by proffering solutions for viable information and communication technologies–based cooperation among university libraries in Nigeria.     

Lokvani (voice of the masses): A case study of e-governance in rural India

The paper defines and explains e-governance. It also discusses an e-governance initiative Lokvani (which means voice of the masses) which has been taken in the small district of Sitapur; it is located in Uttar Pradesh, northern part of India. Highlights the upsides and downsides of Lokvani. This paper also dwells upon the challenges which must be overcome before implementing e-governance projects across the length and breadth of the country. It offers suggestions for successfully implementing e-governance in the country.     

图书馆知识获取环境现状分析及对策

信息场景变迁和用户焦虑是知识获取环境改变的主要原因。可以营造良好的知识获取环境来解决:通过信息素质教育消除技术焦虑;创造图书馆数字文化,消除图书馆焦虑。参考文献8。     

英国国家在线信息素质教育平台VTS的构建与启示

本文介绍了Intute中在线信息素质教育平台VTS的具体构建,并以其中的ICT模块为主要调查对象,构建了VTS核心部分及辅助部分,总结出VTS的特点与不足,且对我国高校图书馆在线信息素质平台的建设提出完善交流反馈机制、细化教育层次、加强合作等建议。     

基于知识视角的专业信息素质培养模式研究

信息素质对于知识转化与创新具有重要作用,在知识创造模式中体现着不同形式的信息交流活动。本文从知识视角探讨了与专业教师合作,将信息素质教育镶嵌在相关专业课程中,培养大学生专业信息素质的尝试。     

分众分类：网络时代的新型信息分类法(编译）

针对网络信息分类体系构建的要求日趋突出,主要研究了一种与传统分类体系截然不同的分众分类体系,分别对这一全新分类体系的思想来源、主要机制及其主要功能加以阐述,并分析了其未来在知识管理方面可行的企业级应用前景。     

军队院校图书馆信息共享空间服务的创新模式

论述了目前大学图书馆服务方式的现状及存在的问题,剖析信息共享空间兴起的原因、服务模式及特点,通过对军队高校图书馆实现信息空间共享服务的意义分析,结合面向知识创新的信息用户教育需求,建议军队院校图书馆根据自身情况开展此项服务。参考文献8。     

1989年以来国内外数字鸿沟研究回顾：内涵、表现维度及影响因素综述

\"数字鸿沟\"自1989年出现以来受到学术界的广泛重视。文本梳理国内外的研究成果,将数字鸿沟研究划分为四代:第一代研究的核心内容是拥有者和缺乏者在接入信息通讯技术(ICT)方面存在的鸿沟;第二代将ICT素养和培训方面的鸿沟、ICT利用水平方面的鸿沟纳入其话语;第三代研究重点放在ICT接入与利用活动之外的信息资源和知识上;最新一代的学术思想则是从社会分化、社会排斥及社会不平等的角度断定不能按照传统的数字鸿沟思维来对待本已在社会上处于劣势地位的群体。表2。参考文献86。     

Measuring ICT usage quality for information society building

In 2003 the World Summit on Information Society made a call for measuring the state of Information Society (IS) building between countries. The purpose of the measuring was to assess and compare IS practices around the globe as well as share best practices. A number of measurement tools have since been developed, and a number of previously constructed tools have been employed to fulfil this goal. Even though many variations in terms of indicators have been employed, the construction of measurement tools is subject to certain limitations. One limitation is that they do not incorporate these indicators on the actual levels of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) usage off the country's stakeholders. This paper analyses the most currently used indices for measuring the state of Information Society building from the perspective of their constituent indicators. Based on the analysis, an alternative framework for IS measurement, addressing the important aspects of ICT usage quality, is developed based on data from the EU member states. By applying the framework on measuring of ICT usage quality at Romania, Cyprus and Estonia, the usefulness is tested positive, and the need to evaluate the actual levels of ICT usage for the purpose of better policy-making, while establishing an information society, is accentuated.     

公众信息素养教育:全球进展及我国的对策

信息素养自20世纪70年代在美国被提出之后,受到世界各国的普遍重视,联合国教科文组织、IFLA、欧盟委员会等国际组织均致力于通过教育提升全球公众的信息素养。本文通过系统梳理国内外公众信息素养教育领域的研究成果和实践探索资料,以及政府文件、会议记录、重要机构或项目的报告、指南、年鉴等文献,总结全球公众信息素养教育实践与理论研究的渊源、演变历程和实践现状。研究发现当前全球公众信息素养教育存在三个突出问题:整体水平不高,发展不平衡,研究滞后于实践。为提升我国公众信息素养教育水平,建议尽快出台专门政策和标准,鼓励多元主体参与,力求覆盖各类受众,采取多种教学方式,大力培养师资,合作建设资源,搭建交流平台和传播中国声音。表1。参考文献84。     

数字断连:从多元视角到对图书馆信息职业的启示

[目的/意义]“永久在线;永久连接”的网络使用特征;给用户带来高效便利的同时;也挑战着用户的生存逻辑;越来越多用户产生了数字断连的意愿和诉求。厘清数字断连的概念;梳理其研究进展具有重要意义。[研究设计/方法]以数字断连为研究对象;梳理国内外相关研究进展;全面揭示数字断连的研究现状和特点。[结论/发现]从数字不平等、数字资本主义、素养、赋权四种视角对数字断连进行概念阐述;分析其与技术不使用、媒介抵抗、数字排毒、数字极简主义、社交媒体倦怠等相关概念的关系;归纳数字断连的四类动机、三大实践维度;探讨数字断连对图书馆信息职业的基础设施、制度安排、平台建设、职业伦理方面的启示。[创新/价值]全面梳理数字断连的研究进展;为信息职业人员适应数字技术与人关系的变迁提供思路和参考。     

中外信息素质教育比较研究

从系统角度出发。阐述了中外信息素质教育在总体社会环境（包括国家的重视与国民的参与）和信息素质教育系统本身（包括施教者、受教者、教学内容、教学形式、教学手段与教学评价等）两方面存在的差异。并为发展我国的信息素质教育提出了相应一些思路。参考文献12。