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Nylander, Elisabeth; Hjort, Margareta – New Review of Academic Librarianship, 2022
Doctoral studies offer a unique phase in the development and legitimisation of researchers, in which PhD students shift from consumption to production of knowledge. While literature exists concerning the information behaviour of graduate students and researchers, there is little work which focuses specifically on the information literacies of PhD…
Descriptors: Information Literacy, Doctoral Students, Doctoral Programs, Hermeneutics
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Åström, Fredrik; Hansson, Joacim – Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 2013
This article discusses potential consequences of implementing bibliometrics as an institutionalized practice in academic libraries. Results are reported from a survey among libraries in Sweden with organized bibliometric activities. Incorporating bibliometric activities is one way of redefining and widening the role of the library. Implementation…
Descriptors: Bibliometrics, Academic Libraries, Surveys, Library Services
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Maceviciute, Elena; Wilson, T. D. – Information Research: An International Electronic Journal, 2009
Introduction: Reports the conduct of a national survey in Sweden to establish the desired research priorities for libraries. The research sought to establish what evidence-base is needed for evidence-based practice. Method: The Delphi method was employed to solicit opinions on the kinds of research needed by libraries of all kinds in Sweden.…
Descriptors: Delphi Technique, Research Needs, Educational Research, Special Libraries
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1983
Papers on children's services, which were presented at the 1983 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference, include: (1) "Education and Training of Children's Librarians: An Investigation" by Eva Glistrup (Denmark), which presents preliminary results from a 1982 survey of institutions in 30 countries (30% response…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Computer Assisted Instruction, Developing Nations
Seidelin, Susanne, Ed.; Hamilton, Stuart, Ed. – International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (NJ1), 2005
The IFLA/FAIFE World Report Series is unique. It is the only source based on a systematic data collection process that provides an overview of how libraries around the world are tackling barriers to freedom of access to information and freedom of expression. This year's edition includes 84 country reports which detail the extent of Internet access…
Descriptors: Freedom, Access to Information, Laws, Federal Legislation