Editorial
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1108/DLP-08-2022-135 |
| Published date | 29 June 2022 |
| Date | 29 June 2022 |
| Pages | 249-250 |
| Subject Matter | Library & information science,Librarianship/library management,Library technology,Records management & preservation,Information repositories |
| Author | Anna Maria Tammaro,Juan D. Machin-Mastromatteo |
Editorial
Data curation is an emerging field of theory and practice in the digital library environment
that encompasses digital preservation, digital curation and information asset management
throughout theirlife cycle, together with a user-centred approachand collaboration.
In the modern era of big data, curating data has become more important, particularlyfor
processing complex, high-volume data systems. In science, data curation can indicate the
process of managing research data during the research life cycle and extracting important
information from scientifictexts, following FAIR principles. In cultural heritage institutions,
the transition from predominantly analogue to predominantly digital collections requires
significant changes in professional thinking and practices. The intellectual and practical
framework developed for datacuration to date highlights the concept of the importance of a
data curator in adding value to academic (science,social sciences and humanities) and other
types of data. While arguing that data curation is a vital strategy for dealing with the
so-called data deluge,there are key issues and debates in the digital librariesarea.
This Digital Library Perspectives issue number 3 collects some research papers that
suggest the need for further empirical research on data curation, such as exploring the
actual sharing and reuse practices of various sectors, disciplines and domains, but also
considering the importance of metadata, the potential role of information professionals for
extending access and discovery, the need for capacity and infrastructure, practices for
outreach and awarenessraising, and new metrics.
Bashir, Malik and Mahmood from Pakistan in “Measuring personal and academic
differences in students”perceivedsocial media credibility’examined the credibility of social
media through the perceptions of university students. The difference of opinion was
analysed according to gender, academic disciplines and study programs. This study could
likely benefit faculty, researchers, librarians/information professionals and digital libraries
to understand students’views on social media credibility from a developing country’s
perspective. Such understanding is important to better educate students on how to assess
the quality of informationby offering information literacy programs.
Srirahayu, Nurpratama, Handriana and Hartini investigated the factors that influence
the use of e-Books by Generation Z in “Effect of gender, social influence, and emotional
factors in usage of e-Books by GenerationZ in Indonesia”. The results of this study indicate
that social influence and gender do not affect the use of e-books, in which only emotional
attachment directlyaffects the preference towards e-book.
Mohideen, Sheikh and Kaur in “Developing an open-source mobile app in library
services: the case of a national university in Malaysia”reported about the mobile app
version of the Koha Open Source Library Information System. They discussed, illustrated
and analysed the design, features and advantages of this mobile app. This study can be
useful for mobile app developers and libraries that plan to offer mobile library services to
their patrons.
Skøtt’s study, “Digital dissemination skills in public libraries”, strived to look at library
staff members’skills and how they change, due to the transition to digital forms of
dissemination to give employeesa voice. This study offers different explanatory models on
current challengesof respondents due to digitalisation.
In “Digital librarianship practice and open access technology use for sustainable
development in Nigeria”, Okuonghae and Achugbue evidenced that the level of digital
librarianship practice in university libraries in Delta State is low and social media tools,
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DigitalLibrary Perspectives
Vol.38 No. 3, 2022
pp. 249-250
© Emerald Publishing Limited
2059-5816
DOI 10.1108/DLP-08-2022-135
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