Category Archives for Communication & Outreach
Analysis of Academic Libraries’ Facebook Posts: Text and Data Analytics
This research analyzed a dataset of academic libraries’ posts on Facebook. It applied a text and data analytics approach to a dataset collected from the Facebook posts of academic libraries at the top 100 English-speaking universities, as listed by the … Continue reading
Effective outreach techniques for the promotion of library information resources in academic libraries in Tanzania: A case of Sokoine National Agricultural Library
This study examines the techniques for promoting library information resources and services through outreach activities and how librarians and other library patrons perceive the techniques for promoting the resources and services, and the factors affecting the perceptions regarding effectiveness of … Continue reading
Collaboration and Academic Libraries: An Overview and Literature Review
The chapter provides an overview and an extensive literature review of collaboration and academic libraries. There is consideration of different aspects of internal collaboration including: collaboration within the library service; collaboration of academic libraries with faculties, other support departments, and … Continue reading
How Universities Foster Economic Growth—and Democracy
Universities don’t just produce human capital and innovation. They also promote democratic values in their communities, according to a new study. Read More
Signage UX: Updating library signs for a new generation
Like most college libraries, the Alfred C. O’Connell Library at Genesee Community College (GCC) struggles to find effective ways to tell students about upcoming events and new library services, and to promote library policies. Short of standing at the library … Continue reading
Free Reading Zones: Transforming Access to Books through Technology
This issue of Library Technology Reports explores Free Reading Zones (FREZ), which are designated areas that provide people free and uninterrupted access to e-books through sponsorships. The report sheds light on what FREZ is, how it came about, who’s behind … Continue reading
Creating connections: how libraries can use exhibits to welcome new students
The exhibit, which ran for the first six weeks of the fall semester, provided students with novel ways to connect and identify with their peers. We will highlight an innovative approach to cultivating student belonging and detail how an exhibit … Continue reading
NTU launches new series of public talks as part of efforts to engage community
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) launched a new series of public talks on Thursday (July 27), where academics will talk about the hottest research topics of the day. Read More
NTU students, staff to take part in more community activities involving residents
Nanyang Technological University’s (NTU) faculty staff and students will be getting out of their campus at the western end of the island to participate in more community and social activities with residents in the nearby areas. “The most important role … Continue reading