Academic library services extension during the COVID-19 pandemic: considerations in higher education institutions in the Gauteng Province, South Africa

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The role of libraries in distance learning during COVID-19

Jing Zhou

Summary: Distance learning is showing great promise in education, with online libraries playing an increasingly important role in providing off-campus information services. This study compared measures taken by traditional academic libraries in China and Italy in response to pandemic restrictions, finding that Chinese libraries were more effective in overcoming quarantine limitations. Most respondents reported positive experiences with remote learning and were open to continuing such programs post-pandemic.

INFORMATION DEVELOPMENT (2022)

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Review Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Bibliometric analysis of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) literature published in Web of Science 2019-2020

Rai Farooq et al.

Summary: The coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China quickly escalated into a global pandemic. Researchers worldwide focused on studying the disease presentation and transmission mechanisms to respond to the virus, with a notable emphasis on research responses from China. The analysis highlights a shift towards multi-author publications and key research themes such as pandemic, pneumonia, epidemiology, and public health.

JOURNAL OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY MEDICINE (2021)

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Academic libraries' response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria

Joseph Kehinde Fasae et al.

Summary: Based on a survey of academic libraries in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, it was found that most students are off-campus, libraries have implemented safety measures, and provide online resources. The study results can assist other libraries in adapting their services to meet user needs during the pandemic.

LIBRARY HI TECH (2021)

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The provision of patron services in Chinese academic libraries responding to the COVID-19 pandemic

Yajun Guo et al.

Summary: This study identifies the measures employed in Chinese academic libraries in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on providing online services and resources. The survey conducted from February to April 2020 found that most libraries switched to remote services, including virtual references and online research support. However, the dynamic nature of the situation means that some offline patron services and updates may not have been fully captured.

LIBRARY HI TECH (2021)

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Echoes down the corridor. Experiences and perspectives of library and information science education (LISE) during COVID-19 through an African lens

Dennis N. Ocholla

Summary: The study revealed similarities in experiences and perceptions of the COVID-19 pandemic within the LISE field, with political and technological factors playing crucial roles. Narratives mainly focused on the middle stage of the disaster life cycle, anticipating the future development of LISE.

LIBRARY MANAGEMENT (2021)

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