Digital Libraries: From Process Modelling to Grid-based Service Oriented Architecture

2017

Purpose Academic libraries have witnessed huge changes due to internal and external factors. Recent evidence shows that there is a lack of interest in process analysis within academic libraries. There is a lot written on the need to change academic libraries but there is little analytical research that investigates processes, in terms of the process architecture. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach The modelling tool used is Architecture of Integrated Information Systems (ARIS). Findings ARIS can provide a process architecture and design for academic libraries that might raise questions later about procedures and some inefficiencies. Research limitations/implications Library managers might need to learn new techniques. Originality/value There is a lot written on the need to change academic libraries but there is little analytical research that investigates processes, in terms of the process architecture. This research examines business process modelling for academic libraries, focusing on the process architecture, as a way of visualizing, understanding and documenting processes.

Section: Business Process Modelling In Academic Librariesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Business process modelling using ARIS: process architecture

2017

“…In another work, Khan et al (2006) investigated the process of a scientific publishing process for digital libraries. The process was modelled using RAD.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Using business process modelling to examine academic library activities for periodicals

2010

Library Management

Purpose -The paper's purpose is to examine the process for the acquisition of print and electronic periodicals acquisition process in academic libraries using a business process modelling technique, role activity diagram (RAD). Design/methodology/approach -A literature review examined process modelling in academic libraries. Multiple methods were used for data collection, including documentary analysis, and interviews (n ¼ 8) with library staff (mostly recorded) provided other details about the library processes. Two sites were studied. Direct observation was used occasionally as a less formal method. RAD was used as a modelling technique; this is part of the Riva business process-modelling suite (Ould). Findings -The role activity diagram examples illustrate the differences in processes between the sites and the paper explores how they were used to discuss comparisons and possible improvements with the library staff. In many ways this is a type of action research study, as discussions with the research participants and ongoing evaluations are integral to the research. Research limitations/implications -This work is limited to one process in academic libraries; periodical acquisitions. It is also limited to two cases, although these are two contrasting sites, one in the UK and the other in Jordan. Practical implications -The modelling technique used was feasible, and provides a basis for improvement and management by supporting the analysis of process performance and behaviour. Originality/value -A particular important aspect in bridging the gap between research and practice is communication, through presentation of information in a structured way -the pictorial representation in the business process analysis is used to assist in discussions between researchers and practitioners.

“…Modelling that process was part of understanding the system's requirements which could therefore be used to enhance the legacy system or integrate it with other parts of the information system. Khan et al (2006) investigated the process of a scientific publishing process for digital libraries.…”

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Reflections on the value and impact of library and information services

Urquhart

Performance Measurement and Metrics

2016

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine frameworks (such as scorecards) for ongoing library assessment and how business process modelling contributes in Part 3 of the series of viewpoint papers. Design/methodology/approach – Reviews the statistical data collection for strategic planning, and use of data analytics. Considers how to organise further value explorations. Compares macro-frameworks (balanced scorecard, values scorecard) and micro-frameworks for library assessment. Reviews the evidence on business process modelling/re-engineering initiatives. Describes how the Riva approach can be used to both derive a process architecture and to model individual processes. Findings – Data analytics requires collaboration among library services to develop reliable data sets and effective data visualisations for managers to use. Frameworks such as the balanced scorecard may be used to organise ongoing impact and performance evaluation. Queries that arise during ongoing library assessment may require a framework to formulate questions, and assemble evidence (qualitative and quantitative). Both macro- and micro-value frameworks are useful. Work on process modelling within libraries can help to develop an assessment culture, and the Riva approach provides both a process architecture and models of individual processes. Originality/value – Examines how to implement a library assessment culture through use of data analytics, value frameworks and business process modelling.