The State of Ontario Public Libraries and Select Trends, 2000-2018: A Data Survey

Molyneux, Robert E.; Abram, Stephen

doi:10.1080/01616846.2021.1873638

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“…These self-reported library statistics have been updated since 1999. There is an annual national public library statistic in the United States published by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (Molyneux and Abram 2022), and each state's public library statistics are rooted back in the 1980s from the Federal-State Cooperative System for Public Library Data (Library Data Archive, 2007). The Texas Public Library Statistics are collected through each public library's annual report, which is required by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) in Texas for library accreditation and another state financial and resource support (Texas State Library and Archives Commission 2021).…”

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Library Computing Services in Rural Texas during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2022

Public Library Quarterly

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Library services in the US were reduced during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, and rural residents were particularly impacted. To understand the impact of the pandemic on library services in rural areas, this paper analyzed the 2020 Texas Public Library Statistics and a portion of the 2019 and 2018 data. It examined various services from libraries located in the areas with a population of less than 5,000. Although libraries opened only 76% of hours in 2020 compared to 2019 and 2018, their public computer usage dropped around 50% compared to previous years. Paired sample t-tests suggested statistically significant differences in annual library visits, opening hours, and computer use, indicating muchneeded support for computing resources in rural areas because of the pandemic.This study suggested that rural libraries are crucial candidates for a public-private partnership to build rural broadband and enhance public computing services.

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Library Computing Services in Rural Texas during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2022

Public Library Quarterly

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Toward a Pedagogical Framework for Integrating Experiential Learning Into Preparation for Data Librarianship Roles

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Lund

2023

PAAC

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This paper proposes a pedagogical framework for integrating experiential learning into the preparation for data librarianship. The framework is centered around practicum experiences and utilizes principles of the learner-centered paradigm in educational practice. Experience learning theory serves as a cornerstone of the framework, with students contextualizing their experiences within a broader understanding of trends in the librarianship profession. The proposed framework emphasizes the importance of practicums as a deep and critical learning experience for developing competent and compassionate information professionals. It addresses the need for a data-savvy workforce in libraries, including the adoption of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and augmented, virtual, and mixed reality experiences. Through this approach, students can develop the practical skills and critical thinking abilities required for success in the modern, rapidly evolving library environment, promoting principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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The State of Ontario Public Libraries and Select Trends, 2000-2018: A Data Survey

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Library Computing Services in Rural Texas during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Library Computing Services in Rural Texas during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Toward a Pedagogical Framework for Integrating Experiential Learning Into Preparation for Data Librarianship Roles

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