Academic library collection Management

Local history of Assam is very important for the development of the whole Assamese community. Assam is the place where ample of indigenous inhabitant cherishes their livelihood with utmost care and sincerity to themselves and to others time to time. Therefore, the land of Assam has a very unique resemblance of culture and tradition. It is very important to know and study the local history of the different indigenous people of the Assamese community for preserving their culture, tradition and heritage. Simply preservation did not satisfy the ethnic value of the people. These indigenous people are now an agent of the globalised world. Until they became a part of the globalized world their livelihood could not be improve. The globalization somewhere affects the indigenous people of Assam. This is happen due to the lack of literature regarding local history of the region and negligence, lack of preservation of the old literature and actual dissemination. The Library and Information Centres are the good measure and organization to provide information related to local history of a region. The libraries are now called as Library and Information Centres. Likewise, the workload, activities and services of the LICs has changing. Different LICs of the World working on collecting local history related materials, tries to preserve them and disseminate it to the masses. Also various LICs of Assam collecting information of their local history and disseminates it. The LICs use various tools and techniques for better preservation and dissemination. Digital Library, Institutional Repositories are some of the example of it. This seminar paper is a simple reflection of the need and importance of the LICs regarding exploring local history, its preservation and dissemination.

This study examined the influence of self-concept on library services used by disabled students in Federal Universities in South-West Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research design. The population comprises 302 disabled students in Federal Universities in South-West, Nigeria. Total enumeration technique was used. A questionnaire was used for data collection. The instrument was tested for reliability, yielding Cronbach's alpha coefficients ranging from 0.74 to 0.86. Descriptive & inferential Statistics were used to analyze the data. This study's findings revealed that most respondents considered user education and consultancy services the most frequent library services used. Using library services was to carry out research and read their notebooks. The level of the respondents' self-concept was high and positive. The study concluded that self-concept influenced library services use by disabled students. The study recommended that there is a need for Federal University Libraries to lay more emphasis on current awareness services.

This study explores the role of green libraries in promoting eco-friendly reading spaces in Nigeria, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices in library management. This study utilized a systematic review of the literature to examine both global green initiatives and Nigerian studies to identify the challenges and opportunities for implementing green libraries. Key obstacles, such as limited funding, inadequate infrastructure, and lack of awareness among Nigerian librarians and policymakers, are discussed. The paper highlights the findings of several Nigerian-based studies, which reveal that while awareness of green libraries is growing, adoption remains slow due to insufficient resources and preparation. Recommendations for improving the adoption of green libraries in Nigeria include increased funding, capacity-building initiatives, renewable energy integration, and strategic awareness campaigns. The findings indicate the critical role of libraries in promoting sustainability, environmental literacy, and community well-being.

This study investigated the strategies for sustaining digital libraries and electronic information resources (EIRs) in universities in Nigeria. A total of 15 universities took part in the study and the random sampling technique was used to select 90 respondents. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design with a self-constructed online questionnaire was designed and distributed to collect data from the respondents. 75 online questionnaires were found valid and used for analysis. The data were analysed using frequency, percentages, and mean scores. The result established that there are functioning digital libraries/E-Resources Units in the universities. It identified the available EIRs to include free internet resources, electronic journals, and online databases, among others. The uses of these resources are mainly for finding relevant information, research activities, completing assignments, and accessing current and upto-date information. The strategies for sustaining digital libraries and EIRs use in the universities were: allocation of adequate funding, lecturers subjecting students to the use of e-resources for coursework, provision of adequate internet facilities, improving ICT skills of users, and marketing and promotion of digital libraries and EIRs. The study also revealed that the factors that pose as threats to the sustainability of these resources in universities are; epileptic power supply, frequent breakdown of digital facilities, lack of skills, inadequate number of computers to access digital information resources, and inadequate bandwidth for Internet access. It was, therefore, recommended among others that the management of universities in Nigeria should budget adequate funds for the library for the purpose of digital libraries and electronic information resources.

The study aims to revamp the collection development policy using data analytics techniques at IGDTUW, Delhi. the study used the circulation records from 2022 to 2024 and found 30,612 records of library holdings. Further, 16,905 circulation records were also downloaded and used in data analysis. The library holdings data included book titles, authors, call numbers, and accession numbers. Furthermore, library-holding records and circulation datasets were loaded into Python. The Pandas library was used to read the Excel files. The study found that 23.05 % of books were heavily used, while 76.95 % remained unused. Interestingly, 30.7 % of faculty-recommended books were borrowed, showing a gap between faculty-recommended titles and student needs. The results helped develop a policy for selecting and removing books, ensuring the library's collection is relevant, user-friendly, and space-efficient. This study provides a simple method other libraries can follow in collection development and better use their resources.

The study examined the factors influencing the acceptance and provision of digital reference services among librarians in federal university libraries in Nigeria, applying constructs from the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). A descriptive survey design was used, and data were collected from 394 academic librarians across 20 selected federal universities in Nigeria. A questionnaire validated by experts from Bayero University and Skyline University, Nigeria, was used as the data collection instrument. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that 59.0% of respondents believed access to digital devices such as laptops, smartphones, iPads, and desktops enhances DRS provision, while 53.4% agreed that DRS facilitates information sharing across libraries. Social factors, including encouragement from colleagues and supervisors, and facilitating conditions such as adequate time and resources, positively influenced DRS adoption. Key challenges included insufficient digital skills (88.2%), limited training (79.3%), and inadequate infrastructure (76.1%). Regression analysis showed these factors contributed to a 42.1% increase in DRS delivery, with a significant t-value of 4.802 (p < .05). The study concludes that several factors, including performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions, are crucial for DRS adoption in Nigerian federal university libraries. It has been recommended that management of university to prioritize investing in essential ICT infrastructure, (such as high-speed internet, upgraded computer systems, and software) in their libraries; providing alternative power sources like inverters or solar systems to ensure reliable power supply necessary for DRS; embracing digital technologies to expand library service offerings; provision of more training opportunities for library staff and; fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture including peer-to-peer mentoring.

Government-owned libraries, which are majorly public and national libraries, have a brighter future in their operations and services, as they continuously play a significant role in the improvement of equitable quality access to information, and preservation of cultural heritage, among other things. Regrettably, in Nigeria, these libraries have not felt well in terms of support and commitment. However, despite a series of efforts, the state of these libraries remains an issue of major concern, hence the need to devise digital and policy-based strategies towards revitalizing and repositioning them. Employing thematic analysis, this paper assessed the current state of government-owned libraries in Nigeria. It went forth to articulate a series of strategies that can be employed in repositioning these libraries, such as policy reformation, provision of additional means of income generation, library automation and deployment of modern technologies for improved services, and library lobbying and advocacy, among other things. Conclusively, this paper believes that these digital and policy-based strategies, among others shall go a long way in revitalizing these government-owned libraries, especially in Nigeria and beyond.

There is a need to create websites for sharing information among people with similar interests. To this group belong beekeepers, for whom selection of the apiary location is extremely important. The article presents the project of a geoinformation service for beekeepers, which was elaborated in accordance with the MDA methodology. On the basis of users&#39; expectations the functional scope of the service was presented in the form of use case diagrams. Activity diagrams, the conceptual model (PIM) and the logical model (PSM) were developed using UML notation. The general architecture of the system was also described. A prototype version of geoservices for beekeepers was developed on the basis of ESRI software. An important assumption of the service was the clarity of the user interface and automation of many processes.

In ancient literary texts encounters the names of countries and cities corresponding to those that actually existed in the era of creation of the works, but was artistically reinterpreted by the author. In Shota Rustaveli's poem "The Knight in the Panter's Skin" (12th century) these are the countries on whose territory the main plot takes place: Indoeti, Arabeti, Khataeti. The article examines the Russian translations of Arabeti and Khataeti in the context of the cultural and political situation of the region during the Rustaveli era. The comparative analysis showed that, in contrast to translations of the 20th century, translations created at the turn of the 20th-21st centuries provide a greater opportunity to understand the geographical space of the text. Domestication is fixed from two main positions: hermeneutical translation and correction with the modern geopolitical map.

Amid the digital era, academic libraries play a crucial role as key repositories for extensive confidential information, encompassing student records, research data, and intellectual assets. As academic resources increasingly transition into digital formats, these establishments have become prime targets for cyber assaults, posing a risk to the security, authenticity, and accessibility of their information holdings. This article explores sophisticated cybersecurity frameworks tailored to safeguard sensitive data within academic libraries. It investigates inventive methodologies and state-of-the-art technologies that have been effectively deployed to shield against cyber threats. By examining current frameworks like the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, and Zero Trust Architecture, the study unearths critical tactics for fortifying the cybersecurity stance of academic libraries. Moreover, the article showcases real-life instances of academic institutions that have successfully embraced these frameworks, shedding light on the hurdles encountered and the resultant achievements. Through an exhaustive assessment of best practices, emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and blockchain, and an exploration of the challenges to implementation, this article provides valuable insights into the future of cybersecurity in academic libraries. The conclusions underscore the essential nature of continual evolution and adjustment of cybersecurity measures to confront the ever-evolving threat landscape.

This study investigates the awareness, usage, and satisfaction levels of ICT-based library and information services among users of Vivekanand Central Library, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi. Using a structured questionnaire distributed to 125 participants, with a 91.20% response rate, the research explores demographic insights, frequency of library visits, primary purposes for access to library services, and satisfaction levels. The relevant data was analysed using SPSS statistical analysis software. Further, mean, standard deviation and simple percentage were calculated for different variables. Key findings reveal a preference for print resources over electronic formats, with RFID-based automated issue-return being the most utilized ICT service. Challenges like low Internet connectivity and unawareness of available resources were identified, alongside moderate satisfaction levels with ICTbased services. Recommendations include improving internet access, expanding ICT training sessions, and enriching the library's digital collections to serve user needs better. This case study underscores the evolving role of academic libraries in integrating technology to enhance user engagement and accessibility.

This study examined intervention programmes and technological innovations for library growth in public universities in Nigeria. It adopted a descriptive research design, with a population of 164 librarians. For data collection, an online questionnaire using Google forms was developed and administered via Nigerian Library Association (NLA) WhatsApp platforms. The questionnaire items were vetted by experts in LIS and research methods for face and content validity and administered to a group of librarians who were not part of the main study to achieve the reliability index of .804. From the 164 librarians, a total of 120 librarians from various public universities in Nigeria Original Research Article

This paper attempts to explore the Collection Development of the information seeking behaviour amongst the Postgraduate students in the state of Goa. The purpose of the study is to know the awareness and use of the resources made available in the library and the medium of the resources used to access the information in the library. Efforts were taken to study the usage of web-based resources viz. Knowledge portals, Subject Gateways, Databases, Consortiums, Digital Libraries and e-resources are made available through institutional credentials and institutional-based credentials through online and remote modes. 
Keywords: Information Seeking Behaviour, Information Needs, Post Graduate Students, Goa.

Engineering quality system among local universities has undergone stiff competition in reflecting the outcomes of education. The capability of each university of maintaining their academic structures must be given attention in order for it to stay competitive. The purpose of this paper is to develop a reliable academic quality management system for accreditation of engineering education based on EAC and MQA requirements. The main structure includes the institutional engineering curriculum, co-curriculum, governance and a systematic documentation system. The stakeholder inputs are used as elements in responding to industry and government needs. Reviewing inputs, self-assessment reports (SAR), different best practices and additional inputs helped in supporting and strengthening this academic quality management system. Three main planning elements were involved namely, establishment, assessment and continuous improvement stages. With the development of reliable academic quality managem...

Development of a robust platform is important to ensure that the engineering accreditation process can run smoothly, completely and the most important is to fulfill the criteria requirements. In case of Malaysia, the preparation for EAC (Engineering Accreditation Committee) assessment required a good strategic plan of academic management system and a systematic documentation process. Academic management system and departmental documentation system must be designed to meet the accreditation requirements on development, evaluation and improvement of the system. These three strategic stages are important in ensuring that the programs offered are correctly executed in supporting demands for industries. By practicing a good management and proper documentation, it will definitely reduce lecturers' workload and ensure quality improvement of their work as professional educators.

In order to be elected to chartership by the Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals, I was required to submit a portfolio detailing my most recent professional post.

This 90-page dossier, the cover & table of contents of which is presented here, reflects my post as Rare Books Cataloguer at Pembroke College, Cambridge and was peer-reviewed under CILIP standards.

My chartership was approved in July 2024.

Due to the proprietary information about the Special Collections contained within, I will not publicly post the entire document; however, I would be happy to share with individuals seeking chartership.

The ever growing rate of information and publication has made it impossible for any library, however big, to acquire all the information resources needed by the users. Ownership of collection development is gradually being replaced by the need for access to information and knowledge without regard to location and format. Resource sharing among libraries has become the way out of library lack and a way to fulfil users' satisfaction. The arrival of information and communication technologies (ICT) has increased both the convenience and efficiency of finding and producing information resources. This equips libraries with the facilities and the ease to share their information resources to a greater extent. This paper discusses the concept of resource sharing, the need for resource sharing, and methods that can be adopted for effective service delivery to library users. The article discusses how legislative libraries in Abuja can form a consortium to improve access to more collections and be able to fulfil users' information needs. It goes further to make recommendations for procedures to be adopted for a successful consortium and consequent resource sharing programme among legislative libraries in Abuja.

The concept paper is the notes for OBE curriculum design and development. It introduces the types of curriculum and the steps for curriculum development with relevant timing. It also expresses the nature, objectives, design, development process, and mapping of the OBE curriculum. It also describes the assessment, reviewing, updating, and benchmarking procedures concerning with the OBE curriculum.

This study investigated the influence of ownership structure and leadership styles on turnover intention of Library and Information Science (LIS) Professionals in private universities in Osun State, Nigeria. Descriptive and inferential statistics of frequency counts, percentages and correlational methods were employed to analyse the data gathered from 59 LIS professionals in the State. The indices of ownership structure (functional, divisional, matrix and hybrid) and leadership styles (democratic, autocratic, transactional) were found to have positive linear correlations with turnover intention of LIS professionals. Deployment of varying leadership styles, promotion of 'entity concept' and facilitation of interrelationship among professionals were suggested.

Introduction: The World Digital Library, one of the hallmark digital preservation initiatives with a global perspective was launched by the UNESCO and the U.S. Library of Congress in collaboration with 32 partner institutions on April 21, 2009. The World Digital Library archives and provides access to unique cultural materials from libraries, archives, museums, educational institutions, and international organizations from 193 countries around the world. It aims at promoting international and intercultural understanding, expand the volume and variety of cultural content on the Internet, provide resources for educators, scholars, and general audiences, and to narrow the information divide within and among countries by capacity building in partner institutions. Objectives: The World Digital Library provides unprecedented, free of charge access to significant primary historic materials including; manuscripts, maps, rare books, films, sound recordings, prints and photographs. The aim of...

The ever growing rate of information and publication has made it impossible for any library, however big, to acquire all the information resources needed by the users. Ownership of collection development is gradually being replaced by the need for access to information and knowledge without regard to location and format. Resource sharing among libraries has become the way out of library lack and a way to fulfil users' satisfaction. The arrival of information and communication technologies (ICT) has increased both the convenience and efficiency of finding and producing information resources. This equips libraries with the facilities and the ease to share their information resources to a greater extent. This paper discusses the concept of resource sharing, the need for resource sharing, and methods that can be adopted for effective service delivery to library users. The article discusses how legislative libraries in Abuja can form a consortium to improve access to more collections and be able to fulfil users' information needs. It goes further to make recommendations for procedures to be adopted for a successful consortium and consequent resource sharing programme among legislative libraries in Abuja.

Despite several efforts and programmes by successive governments in Ebonyi State at combating the scourge of poverty in our rural areas, this problem has persisted. This paper examined why farmers in Ezza North local government area in Ebonyi State have not benefited maximally from government intervention programmes. It was discovered that there is the information gap about how farmers and the locals can access farming inputs and imbibe new ways of farming. Agricultural information does not reach the end users. The paper found participatory communication as a veritable tool for transfer of agricultural information to reposition rural farmers to combat the scourge of hunger.

The establishment of local colleges in the province of Bohol has significantly broadened access to higher education opportunities for its people to its populace. These local colleges, overseen by the local government units (LGU), play a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape of the province. This study carefully investigates the strategic frameworks employed by the six (6) Local Colleges of Bohol in managing visions and pinpointing the gaps that hinder these local colleges in the realization of their respective institutional visions. The study also proposed interventions in regards to the gaps and develop agenda for local colleges to attain their vision. This qualitative study used thematic approach to examine the perspectives of 25 top administrators gathered through a one-on-one interview. Central to the findings is the recurrent theme of local colleges' vision revolving around the twin pillars of quality and excellence, underpinned by a steadfast commitment to core values. Actions and initiatives of local colleges were further evaluated based on the five key result areas identified by CHED. Interviews with the top administrators disclosed financial gap as the primary factor challenging the attainment of its institutions' vision since local colleges are underfunded. As resource-dependent institutions, local colleges needed relative independence and management control to move forward in carrying the attainment of its vision. The study concludes that the latent potential within local colleges have to realize their visions, contingent upon cohesive collaboration among various subsystems, including the LGU officials. Finally, the study proffers a comprehensive set of recommendations and a five-point development agenda that may warrant the success, sustainability, and operational efficacy of local colleges across Bohol province.

Henri Lefebvre (1991),  spatial triad of interconnected ‘moments’ in the production of space and applies it to library spaces. His conceptualization of space portrays it as a ‘social product’ and that human experiences are socially produced within the spaces that they occupy. He argues that space consists of three elements i.e. spatial practice (perceived space), representations of space (conceived space) and representational spaces (lived space). Perceived- conceived-lived spaces have a dialectical relationship with one another and therefore call for proper analysis by the library managers who are planning on new spaces or on remodelling the existing spaces. These three elements will be operationalized as representations of space (library space attributes) influences different spatial practices (user perception, preferences and behavior) and representational space (user experience, satisfaction and factors affecting use) within library spaces. They constitute the analytical basis f...

This study aims to determine the preservation activities and obstacles faced by librarians at the Banjarmasin City Public Library in carrying out library materials preservation activities. This type of research and approach uses a field research type and a qualitative approach, namely a method that produces descriptive data regarding library material preservation activities and the obstacles faced in the Banjarmasin public library using observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis was carried out by researchers using the Huberman model which consisted of stages of data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and verification. Preservation activities for library materials in the public library of Banjarmasin City are preservation activities implemented by the library, including covering, glue or adhesive, cleaning space and library shelves, patching and connecting paper and fumigation. Constraints faced by librarians in preservation activities are the lack of human resources and the lack of sufficient allocation of funds to carry out preservation optimally. Preservation activities in the Banjarmasin regional library are going well, this can be seen from the activities of wrapping, patching, connecting paper, etc. The obstacles faced are the lack of human resources and the allocation of funds. Suggestions need special attention from the leadership on preservation activities, the existence of special training, especially human resources who are able to carry out preservation, the need for regular and regular allocation of funds for preservation activities.

With the world becoming flat with fluid boundaries, engineers have to be global in their outlook and their pedigree. Due to the need for international acceptance of engineering qualification, the incorporation of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) has become common and global accreditation treaties such as the Washington Accord have been ratified. Further, it becomes important, especially for an engineering university with a global outlook preparing its students for global markets, to ensure that its graduates attain the planned outcomes. Additionally, the higher education institutions need to make sure that all the stakeholders, including students, parents, employers, and community at large, are getting a quality educational service, where quality is categorized as (1) product-based ensuring that the graduate attained the planned outcomes and skills, and (2) process-based keeping an eye on whether the process is simple, integrated, and efficient. The development of quality movements, su...

Henri Lefebvre (1991),  spatial triad of interconnected ‘moments’ in the production of space and applies it to library spaces. His conceptualization of space portrays it as a ‘social product’ and that human experiences are socially produced within the spaces that they occupy. He argues that space consists of three elements i.e. spatial practice (perceived space), representations of space (conceived space) and representational spaces (lived space). Perceived- conceived-lived spaces have a dialectical relationship with one another and therefore call for proper analysis by the library managers who are planning on new spaces or on remodelling the existing spaces. These three elements will be operationalized as representations of space (library space attributes) influences different spatial practices (user perception, preferences and behavior) and representational space (user experience, satisfaction and factors affecting use) within library spaces. They constitute the analytical basis f...

The research of topics in which scientist were interested as well as classification of the field of information and communication sciences in the last ten years has undergone major changes. In this research we were focused on Croatian scientists. The dispute, which is now growing over the question what belongs to the field, led us to investigate which problems and which topics are pursued by researchers in information and communication sciences. It is clear that scientific filed should not be seen in the narrow framework of the state, but it is also clear that the national strategy for the development of science and investing in research projects are also important for the development of a particular field. The method used to research the development of information and communication science was a content analysis of papers written by scientists who published in the field of information and communication sciences from year 2009 to 2012. The results obtained in this analysis were compared with the results of the analysis for the period from year 1991 to 2009. The purpose of this paper is to show the extensiveness of topics that are part of the field, to connect the concepts of traditional topics of particular disciplines of science with information and communication technological concepts that are increasingly open entrance of information sciences to other scientific fields.

This research work is aimed at ascertaining the current status of library automation in all the Academic Libraries in Kebbi State, Nigeria. The result revealed that none of the academic libraries in Kebbi State was fully automated. The research revealed that, out of 7 academic libraries surveyed, 5 had embarked on library automation while the 2 were planning to do so. It was also found that, 2 polytechnic libraries and 2 collage libraries were at initial stage of library automation, 2 University libraries were at partial stage, while the remaining one, which was a college library was still using intranet (LAN) due to poor internet services. The major data gathering tool was questionnaire while observation and interview were used to verify some of the information provided by the respondents.

The ability to disseminate information is a major characteristic of any information center. Any media form can be used to maintain this haracter. With this philosophy in mind, cam motion pictures are used in the same category? This paper will be making an attempt to discover if this is truly achievable.

This article aims to bring light to the works and contributions of Harinath De, a distinguished Indian historian, scholar, and polyglot whose remarkable legacy has faded with the passage of time. Despite his exceptional achievements, Harinath De remains relatively obscure in contemporary discourse. The article tries to focus on his works as a librarian and his contribution to the enrichment of scholarly work.

হরিনাথ দে, একজন বিশিষ্ট ভারতীয় ইতিহাসবিদ, পণ্ডিত এবং বহুভাষাবিদ। বর্তমান গবেষণার মূল উদ্দেশ্য হলো গ্রন্থাগারিক হরিনাথ দে , তাঁর  রচনাসম্ভার এবং তাঁর অমূল্য সংগ্রহের দিকগুলির ওপর আলোকপাত করা। যদিও তিনি তাঁর সময়ে একজন উল্লেখযোগ্য ব্যক্তিত্ব ছিলেন, তবুও তাঁর জীবন ও কর্ম নিয়ে গবেষণামূলক কাজ খুব কমই হয়েছে। এই গবেষণায় তাঁর কর্ম জীবনের বিশেষ দিকগুলি মূলতঃ ইম্পিরিয়াল  লাইব্রেরীর  গ্রন্থাগারিক হিসাবে তাঁর কর্মজীবন, তাঁর অসাধারণ লেখনী এবং দুর্মূল্য পুস্তক এবং পাণ্ডুলিপির সংগ্রহগুলিকে প্রতিফলিত করার চেষ্টা করা হয়েছে।

Collection analysis helps libraries in strengthening their collections, making more efficient use of their material budgets, and planning for the future. The main purpose of this study is to ascertain if its resources are adequate and pertinent to satisfy the demands of its users, particularly at Community College of Gingoog City. The researchers employed a mixed-method approach that included the CHED standard checklist and list-checking to examine the library's collection. The researchers confirmed the findings through one-on-one interviews with administrators, teachers, students, and the vice president of finance. In the survey, there were a total of 18 respondents. Findings revealed that the library's collection needs to be more adequate in quantity for the ratio of its constituents which also caused its weakness and to meet the standard requirements of CHED. Moreover, the ways to address these weaknesses of the library collection which revealed are the four (4) emerging themes: increasing library fees, reviewing the library manually, establishing library committees, and conducting collection assessments. It was concluded that the library collection is insufficient to meet the demands of the institution's population. Furthermore, the study found that the library's users prefer electronic resources over print materials, which suggests a need for more investment in digital resources. The study recommends that the library conducts regular collection analyses to ensure that its resources remain relevant and meet the changing needs of its users, and the library should invest more in electronic resources to meet its users' preferences and keep up with current trends in information technology.

The Department of Civil & Structural Engineering at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) offers two Civil Engineering undergraduate programmes. This study is to evaluate the achievement of Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) by indirect assessment consists of parents, alumni and employer surveys, while the Programme Outcomes (POs) is done by surveys on graduating students, industrial training employers, alumni and industry employers. The scores used for the surveys are on a scale of 1 to 5. Generally, the results for PEOs and POs from the surveys indicated most of the ratings are between 3 and 5. This is an indication that the PEOs specified for the programme are achieved.

Quality assurance is a must for effective and efficient library services, hence, the need for standard. It is this need that necessitated the Librarians' Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) to issue a draft Minimum Standard and Guidelines (MS & G) for academic libraries in Nigeria in 2914. The purpose of the study therefore, was to evaluate quality assurance in university libraries in the light of the LRCN Minimum Standard and Guidelines. The study used descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised all the fourteen public university librarians in Northwestern region of Nigeria. Purposive sampling technique was adopted to enable the fourteen universities to be studied because it is convenient for the researchers. Questionnaire was the instrument used to collect data from the respondents. Fourteen (14) questionnaires were administered on the respondents while ten (10) were returned and used for this study. Data collected were analysed using simple frequencies and percentages and presented in tables. One of the findings shows that the LRCN MS & G on staffing were not met by the libraries. The Finding also discovered that Nigerian Universities Commission do not cover all the LRCN MS & G for academic libraries during their programme accreditation. Among the recommendations made was that the libraries should make effort to have the right combination of staff in quantity and quality as this will enable them to have the right staff mix as demanded by LRCN (2014) so that they can be able to deliver effective and efficient service and fulfill their objectives.

Despite the availability of digital content in abundance, academic libraries still maintain print collections and books. This study aimed at bringing into light the print book collection development practices (mainly focusing on acquisition and selection) in college libraries and use patterns of the print book collection. A quantitative research method following a questionnaire-based survey was used to conduct the study. All thirty-eight public sector women colleges of Lahore were the sample to collect data. Key findings of the study showed that the principal of college was the final authority to finalize selection for purchase. Librarians selected books through teachers' recommendations, publishers' catalog, and by visiting book shops. The majority of the libraries had subject books and a few libraries also added fiction, magazines, and newspapers. Libraries got small budgets and few were still deprived of any grants to buy books. There was a little effort in getting books through donations. Users' need assessment regarding book selection was conducted in the majority of colleges through a suggestion box, reviewing educational programs and subjects being taught. The findings depicted that literature, arts and humanities, and religion books Arshad, A., et.al. 100 were the most used books within and outside the walls of college libraries. The study findings imply that there should be a defined collection development policy in the college libraries and budget allocation should be according to that defined policy. Librarians should build book collections that meet the needs as well as refines the taste of the youth. The findings of the study may help policy makers in terms of budget allocation and planning the strategies for developing a collection for librarians.

The present study was envisaged to evaluate the status of the Government First Grade College libraries in the state of Karnataka. The college library manual was used to examine the status of libraries' staffing patterns, the proportion of grants, building space, furniture and ICT equipment, services, and library automation. A survey method with a quantitative approach was used and the data was collected using a questionnaire tool. A total of 249 filled-in copies of the questionnaires were obtained showing a response rate of 89.56%. The MS Excel and SPSS packages were used to process, tabulate, and validate the data collected. Inadequate support staff, lack of space, insufficient grants, poor collection, and lack of furniture and equipment were found in most of the GFGC libraries of Karnataka state. The investigator recommends that governing bodies should appoint fulltime librarians, and free up library grants for ICT implementation. The libraries already automated with proprietary software should migrate to open-source software. The study implies that there is a need to network all government and private-aided college libraries for common use to provide access to the resources of individual libraries and improve resource utilization. Participation in networking will benefit libraries in overcoming the problem of rising prices of information resources and insufficient library budgets.

Purpose-The supply chain (SC) model is commonly utilized in manufacturing and has also been adapted to a variety of service industries with similar goals. However, in a few service industries, most notably academic libraries, the SC model is rarely implemented, despite the fact that SC management best practises have been shown to boost stakeholder satisfaction, revenue and decrease total expenses. This research aims to discuss the development of the entities of an academic library SC model and present the verifying/validation process of the model. Design/methodology/approach-In this research, both qualitative and quantitative approaches have been used. System thinking method used to develop the conceptual SC model of the academic library and fuzzy Delphi method (FDM) used to validate the developed model. Findings-This research explores the functions and components that need to develop and validate the academic library SC model. Originality/value-The outcome of this research is to construct a valid SC model of an academic library which could be a strategical tool for ensuring a quality service for the library users and the stakeholders because this model shows a holistic view of all entities of the academic library SC.

Cibodas Botanical Garden (CBG) is one of the oldest institutions in Indonesia to concern in ex-situ&nbsp; plant conservation and montane plant research. This institution was established since 1852, initiated by introduction of quinine plant (Cinchona calisaya) for the first time in Indonesia. After that, CBG has brought many species of plants to be conserved and then further studied. As an institution that has been established for more than 166 years, CBG have many plants collection &nbsp;that are old or more than 50 years old. However, a study that discuss about old plants collection from CBG has not been widely carried out, even though the study is very important for manage and develop of plant conservation in CBG. Therefore, this paper aims to provide a review about old plants collection in CBG, ranging from about composition of taxa, distribution of collection, habitat origin, conservation status, management collection, and potential development in the future. The results of thi...

Muhaimin M, Lailaty IQ, Hidayat IW. 2018.Plant diversity in Mount Tanggamus Protected Forest, Lampung and itsconservation efforts. Pros Sem Nas Masy Biodiv Indon 4: 144-150. Mount (Mt.) Tanggamus is one of the Protected Forest in Lampung,Sumatra, which is still largely unknown about the study of its plants. On the other hand, the threat of its disturbance tends to increase. Inview of this, studies on plant diversity and conservation efforts at Mt. Tanggamus are urgently needed. The study is conducted throughexplorating and collecting of plants in montane zone at 1083 to 2015 masl. Plant exploration applied by exploration method. Theexploration tracks via Simpang Rimba track and Sidokaton track. Based on the exploration result, there are 93 families, 195 genera, and303 species founded within the Mt. Tanggamus Protected Forest. From all species founded, there are a few endangered speciesaccording to the IUCN Red List, that is Paphiopedilum javanicum (EN), Nepenthes spathulata (VU), an...

Chimonobambusa quadrangularis (Franceschi) Makino is one of the invasive alien plant species in Indonesia. This species originated from South China that was introduced from Japan in the Cibodas Botanical Garden, West Java. This bamboo then escaped the garden and invades Mt. Gede-Pangrango National Park area as recorded in several report. This paper attempt to report the extension of the species distribution in invading with similar modus which also extend alien plant invasion record in Indonesia.

AbstrakKebun Raya Cibodas (KRC) merupakan kawasan konservasi tumbuhan secara ex-situ yang berfokus untuk mengkonservasi tumbuhan dataran tinggi basah, mencakup tumbuhan langka dan tumbuhan bermanfaat.  Salah satu koleksi penting KRC adalah koleksi tumbuhan paku yang telah diketahui memiliki beragam manfaat, seperti sumber obat. Akan tetapi, potensinya sebagai sumber obat belum pernah dikaji lebih lanjut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan inventarisasi dan analisis terhadap koleksi tumbuhan paku KRC yang bernilai obat berdasarkan kajian literatur yang terkait dengan etnomedisin. Berdasarkan hasil kajian, sebanyak 38 jenis dari 29 marga dan 22 suku dari koleksi tumbuhan paku KRC telah diketahui manfaatnya sebagai obat. Suku Athyriaceae memiliki perwakilan jenis paling banyak yang memiliki khasiat obat, yaitu lima jenis. Terdapat 20 jenis koleksi tumbuhan paku KRC paling umum digunakan sebagai obat penutup luka dan penyakit akibat infeksi parasit. Daun dari 18 jenis merupakan ba...

AbstrakCobaea scandens Cav. (Polemoniaceae) merupakan tumbuhan riparian dari Meksiko yang telah lama ditanam di Kebun Raya Cibodas (KRC). Jenis tersebut dilaporkan sebagai tumbuhan invasif di beberapa negara. Sebagai tumbuhan invasif, jenis tersebut dapat mengancam ekosistem sekitar sehingga pertumbuhannya perlu dikendalikan. Meskipun demikian, informasi mengenai keberadaannya di KRC dan sekitarnya masih sedikit. Oleh karena itu, dalam makalah ini diuraikan mengenai sebaran populasi di kawasan KRC dan sekitarnya, dalam rangka mencari rekomendasi yang tepat dalam upaya pengendaliannya. Pengamatan dilakukan menggunakan metode survei dengan pengambilan sampel secara purposive sampling, terutama di kawasan riparian dan hutan restan KRC dan Taman Nasional Gunung Gede Pangrango (TNGGP). Hasilnya, terdapat sembilan titik populasi C. scandens terutama di Sungai Ciwalen yang juga melintasi TNGGP. Secara ekologi, C. scandens tumbuh pada habitat yang terbuka hingga sedikit naungan, daerah yang...

Engineering schools and faculties in Malaysia normally adopt analytical tools to assess students' attainment of program outcomes. These tools are often sophisticated and emphasized only on the tabulation and display of data. The process stops short in promoting meaningful continual quality improvement actions for their programs. Literature review revealed that schools and faculties often failed to perform a meaningful analysis of students' outcomes and presented ambiguous plans on the utilization of data for continual quality improvement. In this study, the authors would demonstrate some practices in the measurement and evaluation of outcomes, which results in effective continual quality improvement actions with sustainable efforts from program owners. Analysis and discussion were carried out on the documents related to quality improvement from two higher learning institutions complemented with an analytical tool known as Engineering Outcome Analytics developed by Tunku Abdul Rahman University College. It was demonstrated that an effective outcomes-based education measurement system focuses on practicality where educators are more readily to expend efforts on assessment and evaluation of outcomes, creating a culture of continual quality improvement (CQI) rather than having a sophisticated measurement system that requires enormous data entries. The study is expected to benefit engineering educators and program owners in designing or improving their existing analytical tools to address the continual quality improvement requirements stipulated by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) by highlighting the shortcomings that can be avoided and best practices that can be adopted.

Kerusakan bahan pustaka merupakan hal yang sering dialami oleh setiap perpustakaan, khususnya pada jenis perpustakaan sekolah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor penyebab kerusakan bahan pustaka dan cara mengatasi bahan pustaka di Perpustakaan SMP Bina Tama, Palembang. Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif yang memberikan gambaran mengenai apakah faktor penyebab kerusakan bahan pustaka serta bagaimana cara restorasi bahan pustaka. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi mengamati langsung dilapangan, serta wawancara kepada pengelola perpustakaan sekolah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bawah faktor penyebab kerusakan bahan pustaka di Perpustakaan SMP Bina Tama Palembang terbagi atas dua yaitu: kerusakan yang diakibatkan oleh siswa-siswi dan kerusakan yang diakibatkan oleh serangga yakni kecoa dan rayap. Adapun penanggulangan yang dilakukan pustakawan yaitu pemberian sanksi kepada pemustaka, pembersihan debu di rak dan pemberian kapur barus kesela-sela buku.

The background under which new accreditation norms have been revised, have been discussed earlier. 1 In order to face the actual process of accreditation, one needs to know guidelines and operating procedures for accreditation. The article discusses background regarding Self Assessment Report (SAR) and content therein. A comparison between old and new accreditation criteria also is presented in the current article. Composition and functioning of evaluation committees is highlighted. Documentation needed for accreditation and 360 o feedback which is a new feature of current process of accreditation has been outlined. Important features of certain criteria and the improvement in comparison to earlier criteria are the essence of this article. Finally comments about finalization of accreditation process are given. Thus the article discusses details about the process of accreditation.

Eucalyptus alba Reinw. ex Blume is a heritage tree in the Bogor Botanic Gardens, planted in 1892 (130 years old in 2022). Only one specimen in the Garden has a unique trunk shape. Trees that are a match for the heritage category need to be preserved by paying attention to its health condition. The study aimed to analyze tree health conditions based on visual tree assessment (VTA), tomographic technology, and recommendations for its maintenance. The method used is VTA using the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and tomographic technology using PiCUS 3 Sonic Tomograph. The results showed that visually E. alba had a low fall/break potential on the main stem. However, using tomographic technology found that decaying on the main stem at various height levels was as follows: 50 cm (95%), 140 cm (76%), 550 cm (18%), and 810 cm (11%). Therefore, E. alba has a high potential to fall on the lower stems because the percentage of decay exceeds 70% with a large diameter (275 cm). Some recommendations are provided, such as maintaining the physiological process of trees by keeping soil fertility, installing termite bait, making a circular fence to the north, periodically decaying measurements (once a year), and providing information boards related to current tree conditions as well as hazard mitigation. Complete or partial logging is not recommended, given the status of E. alba as a heritage tree.