scholarly journals How do Sri Lankan University Libraries Employ Web 2.0 Tools in Providing Web-Based Library Services? : a Comparative Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
C.N.D. Punchihewa
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools

Web-Based Bibliographic Services Offered by Top World and Indian University Libraries

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-72
Author(s):  
Sangeeta Namdev Dhamdhere ◽  
Egbert De Smet ◽  
Ramdas Lihitkar
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Library Services ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
Library Collection ◽  
Study Application ◽  
Paper Author ◽  
The Web

Bibliographical services are services related to the library collection and access to those collections, whether print or online. In modern libraries, these services are provided online through website. Many studies have been carried out to study application of web 2.0 tools and web-based services offered by the libraries. There is need to study the basic fundamental library services offered via the web or websites in modern libraries. In this paper author studied tops world and Indian libraries and prepared inventory of web-based bibliographic services offered by these libraries and analyzed the data in a quantitative way.

Web 2.0 tools usage: a comparative study of librarians in university libraries in Nigeria and South Africa

2013 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 10-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel E. Baro ◽  
Ebiere Joyce Ebiagbe ◽  
Vera Zaccheaus Godfrey
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools

scholarly journals Creation and Use of Online Gateway for School Libraries from Free Web 2.0 Tools

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marion Jude M. Gorospe
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
School Library ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Information Services ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
Online Tools ◽  
Other Information ◽  
Free Search

The school library is challenged to remain relevant in the 21st century learning environment. With young learners always consulting Google and other free search engines for subject assignment and other information needs and with the underwhelming quality of much web-based information, the school library must find an interesting and effective way to deliver authoritative and relevant information services through online tools. However, effective information services online are most often hosted from subscribed or paid Web 2.0 sites. These online services are capable of interactivity among learners and flexibility for individual schools’ administrative concerns. However, the ability to afford these services is frequently beyond the financial capability of schools from developing countries. The researcher explored the possibility of creating a school library website that serves as a pathfinder to online resources and electronically delivers other library-based school services using free Web 2.0 tools.

Application of Web 2.0 Tools in Libraries in Africa

2015 ◽  
pp. 85-112
Author(s):  
Tom Kwanya ◽  
Christine Stilwell
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Social Web ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
Reality Check ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Current Impact ◽  
The Way

The emergence of Web 2.0, the read/write social web, has prompted a momentous change in the way library users seek information, communicate, and collaborate. This trend is affecting the usability and relevance of libraries as the epicentres of information and knowledge. It is essential, therefore, that libraries adopt this technology to fit their services and products as closely as possible to the emerging lifestyles of the users. The application of Web 2.0 tools to conceptualise and deliver library services in developed countries is widely documented. In Africa, however, literature on this subject remains scanty. The authors conducted a reality check of the current status of the application of Web 2.0 tools in libraries, assessed the current impact of Web 2.0 on library services, identified the challenges African libraries face while adopting Web 2.0, and proposed ways to use Web 2.0 tools effectively in libraries in Africa.

Awareness and use of Web 2.0 tools by librarians in university libraries in Nigeria

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 170-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel E. Baro ◽  
Evelyn O. Idiodi ◽  
Vera Zaccheaus Godfrey
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools

Integrating Library Services into the Web-Based Learning Curriculum

2011 ◽  
pp. 1222-1227
Author(s):  
Mahesh S. Raisinghani ◽  
Cherie Hohertz
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Department Of Education ◽  
Distance Learners ◽  
Library Services ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
Education Courses

According to the U.S. Department of Education (1998- 1999), 78% of all four-year public institutions offer distance education courses. According to the same survey, 67% of all students at these institutions have enrolled in one of these courses. Are university libraries keeping up with the trend of distance education? What programs and policies are in place to ensure access to library services for Web-based learning students? Must services to distance learners be equal to services provided to traditional students? This article is structured as follows: First we discuss the strategy of building a creative learning environment based on the learning orientation model before prescribing some guidelines for personalized learning in a Web-based environment. Next we outline the basis for library distance education services, and describe two case studies of libraries that are ensuring that distance education students are receiving equal access to library materials.

Prerequisite and awareness status of Web 2.0 applications in University Libraries of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (8) ◽  
pp. 5-7
Author(s):  
Aziz Ur Rahman ◽  
Haroon Idrees ◽  
Arif khan
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Rss Feeds ◽  
The University ◽  
E Mail

Purpose This study aims to explore the awareness status of Web 2.0 tools among library and information science (LIS) professionals in the University Libraries of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Design/methodology/approach The study used quantitative method to collect data from 73 LIS professionals in 18 public sector university libraries of the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Inferential and descriptive statistical techniques were used to analyze data using SPSS. Findings It was observed from the findings that majority of LIS professional s possess good knowledge of MS Office; however, some senior librarians were less acquainted. Internet facility was available to 60 participants out of 66. Librarians were not familiar with many services of Web 2.0; however, Facebook, YouTube and Skype were most familiar among the librarians. Majority of the respondents had no experience of using podcasting, RSS feeds, LinkedIn, LibraryThing, Flickr and MySpace. On the other hand, e-mail services, Facebook and YouTube were founded to be the most commonly used Web 2.0 tools among respondents. Problems faced by majority of the respondents were power failure, lack of training, non-cooperation from higher authorities, low speed of internet and financial problems. Practical implications These research results can be very beneficial for the interested librarians in universities, when they plan to use Web 2.0 applications in their libraries. Originality/value This study presents an overall picture of Web 2.0 applications in university libraries of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and attempts to provide the readers with helpful information to better understand how their colleagues elsewhere are utilizing Web 2.0 tools in execution of library services.

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